Monday 6 September 2021

Knits and Printed Maxi Skirts | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up I'm sharing some comfortable outfits for making the most of the end of winter weather back in August. Squeezing in another wearing of some cosy winter knits with printed maxi skirts before it warmed up too much with spring days away.


What I wore:

ombre stripe knit with red boho print maxi skirt for late winter birthday party park outfit | awayfromblue

Chloe small Ethel bag in light khaki with red printed maxi skirt | away from the blue


Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings
Necklace: layered Tai gold alphabet necklaces
Knit: Jeanswest 'Serena' ombre knit
Skirtthrifted Billabong 'Don't Think Of It' bikini red printed maxi skirt
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagChloe small Ethel bag in light khaki


Why I wore it:

This was a really foggy morning after a rainy evening the day before. We had a very small (due to Covid restrictions in place at the time) birthday party in the park to attend for my son's friend. Being by the bay I didn't want to be too cold if the clouds stuck around and there was a lot of breeze off the water, but I didn't want to overheat if the sun came out either. I figured the open knit of this ombre jumper was a good compromise. The sun came out just after we left the house though and it turned into a really warm day! I kinda regretted wearing the jumper!

I thought the ombre would be an interesting pairing with the print on the maxi skirt too, the neutral knit balancing it out so it didn't look too bold. Changed my mind a couple times before going ahead, but in the end even if the knit was a little warm I'm glad I tried something a little different with this skirt!

The Chloe Ethel was perfectly sized for carrying everything I needed - it fits so much inside! I also had a big green bag though for the picnic blanket, jumpers for the boys in case it was cold (that they ended up not needing at all), and a book for me to read after the party while the kids played in the playground.


Last worn: gold heart earrings, ombre knit, initial necklaces, red printed maxi skirt, black Converse, Chloe Ethel.

Other ways to wearombre knit worn two ways, red printed maxi skirt worn 30 ways, black Converse and shorts, Chloe Ethel and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyombre knit at 40 weeks, black Converse in second trimester.


Choosing A Handbag for Every Occasion Tag







What I wore:

cobalt knit and converse with grey pinstripe maxi skirt and magenta edie crossbody bag | awayfromtheblue

pinstripe grey maxi skirt with Rebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta | away from the blue


Necklace: silver heart long pendant necklace
Knit: thrifted Valleygirl blue knit jumper
Skirt: thrifted pinstripe maxi skirt
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
BagRebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta


Why I wore it:

Much like the day before this was a foggy start to the morning and it warmed up much more than I expected! Ended up taking my jumper off as I sat in the back garden while the little one played. It was a quiet day at home really. My eldest boy had an event on most of the day so I was grateful for the jumper in the cooler morning when I dropped him off, and in the afternoon when I picked him up.

As I didn't have much to do or many places to be I wore my cute little Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag again - it's a good size for the essentials like phone, wallet, mask, keys and hand sanitiser. I really like the way it pops with the cobalt knit too!

This grey pinstripe maxi skirt is an incredibly comfortable one - I knew it was overdue a wear but I was shocked to see I hadn't worn it since 2020! Definitely needs to be worn more, I love the cut, so different from all my other maxi skirts. Like the cobalt knit, it was an opshop find too and another thrift bargain.


Last worn: cobalt knit, silver heart necklace, grey stripe maxi skirt, black Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff magenta Edie crossbody bag.

Other ways to wearcobalt knit and jeans, grey stripe maxi skirt and striped scarf, black Converse in the office, Rebecca Minkoff magenta Edie crossbody bag and culottes.

Perfect for pregnancycobalt marl knit and hidden baby bumpConverse in second trimester.



How You Can Wear It

Maxi skirts and jumpers are cosy and comfortable for winter days. Try a neutral knit and a colourful skirt, or vice versa, for an easy outfit.



Weekday Wear Linkup #135


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87 comments:

  1. Love both of these sweater and skirt combinations! I adore this magenta bag especially! Thanks for the link up Mica!

    https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

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  2. I really like both outfits, Mica, but the first one is very striking! I always love that orange skirt when you show it and the ombre sweater makes a really cool pattern mix of sorts. Great styling!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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    1. Thanks :) It's red but I think some screens make it look orange - definitely a true red in person and on my screen :)

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  3. I love the sweater/maxi skirt pairing and both these looks! My favorite is the first as I love the skirt colour!
    Julia x
    https://www.thevelvetrunway.com/

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  4. That Edie is such a great bag for everyday use:) And of course, love the knits. The ombre one looked so good paired with that skirt (even though it did get too hot later on:D) And that shade of blue looks so awesome on you:)
    Have a great week ahead!

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    1. Yes I'm glad I tried it for something different even if the day was much warmer than expected!

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  5. That ombre knit is SO beautiful. I love it paired with that gorgeous maxi skirt! I'm sorry it ended up being a warm day when you had it on...but at least you looked great :D

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  6. The knits/maxi skirt combo looks really cool!
    Great idea!
    Love both the outfits, but my fav is the 1st, just because I like a lot the color contrast!^^
    XO
    S
    https://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.com

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  7. Love your cozy knit pieces, and the creative pattern mix and color combination in your first outfit. Dressing through the seasonal transitions can sure be tricky with unpredictable weather. Have a good week and thanks for the link up!

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    1. Yes the weather has been a little unpredictable between autumn and spring but I'm loving needing less layers! :)

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  8. Your ombre knit in the first picture is very much to my liking. Its neutral color goes well with any skirt.
    The silver heart pendant in the next set of pictures is the very right thing on the very right spot, the blue knit.

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  9. Every time I see one of your maxi skirt outfits I feel the need to go shopping! Love the red one in particular, such a gorgeous vibrant piece for any occasion.

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  10. I love that red printed skirt, so pretty! It has a pretty fallish vibe to it too. Hope you all had a great weekend!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  11. Happy belated birthday to your son. I am glad his little party turned out well. I love how you paired the dress and sweater up, such an easy to ware and reuse favorite pieces. Both combos work, but you were right with the ombre and pattern combo. I really like that. Have a fantastic week ahead.

    bosbodaciousblog.blogspot.ca

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    1. Thank you, it wasn't my son's party, just one for one of his friends :)

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  12. I love the combo of your great sweaters with maxi skirts - they look really great.

    Courtney ~ Sartorial Sidelines

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  13. Such a great sense of style. Especially for the fall and winter season. No matter the time of year. It is always one of my favourites :) http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2021/09/the-toastiest-faux-fur-coats-to-wear.html

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  14. The first sweater looks very good.

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  15. The grey maxi skirt does look comfortable. Fabulous outfits, both of them. I like how you pair your sweaters with maxis, such a great outfit formula. Have a nice day!

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    1. It's such a comfortable outfit formula! Good for colder days!

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  16. I'm in love with your fashion sense! My favourite item is definitely the red skirt, it looks gorgeous with the sweater. Also, the Rebecca Minkoff's bag is so cool, I have never heard of that brand before.
    Nice post :)
    Kisses from https://sophisticatedmeblog.blogspot.com/

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    1. Glad I could introduce you to the brand - I have and love a lot of their bags, haha!

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  17. I love that ombre sweater with that maxi Mica!! Great idea,
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  18. Hello Micah
    Just seeing you in sweaters and thinking that we have autumn at the door I'm going to cry!!! I liked your first skirt most!! But it's not all bad I've been to the beach and the days are still hot!!
    xoxo

    marisaclosetblog.com

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  19. I like the ombre sweater with the skirt. I probably wouldn't have chosen it myself, but I like the overall effect.

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    1. Yes I'm glad I tried something different, nice to mix it up a bit! :)

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  20. Always too cool! I love every single detail of the first outfit!
    Kisses, Paola.

    Expressyourself


    My Instagram

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  21. Me encanta el suéter azul es tan lindo y combinas genial El otro suerte tambien es muy lindo. Te mando un beso

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  22. 2 great looks but my favourite is the first :-D

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  23. Hi! Thanks for visiting. Hope you have a great week as well.

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  24. Hope you had a top on so you could take the jumper off? Either way, I love the first outfit so much!

    Corinne x
    www.skinnedcartree.com

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    1. I did! It's a very open knit! But I didn't bring extra sunscreen as we applied it before we left the house, so I suffered with it on as I'd rather be too warm than get sunburn from taking it off.

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  25. Love maxi skirts!
    -Nina
    http://www.stylingwithnina.com/2021/09/travel-diary-miami-2021.html

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  26. You sure know how to rock a maxi skirt. Have a great week.

    http://www.amysfashionblog.com/blog-home

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  27. I really like the ombre sweater with the maxi. I love that type of open knit as it feels more versatile for warmer climates. I actually don't have anything of that type.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Most of my knits are open knits or light knits - it just doesn't get that cold for thicker chunky knits!

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  28. I really like the colours of the serena ombre knit top. Sometimes it is difficult with ombre if the colours do not merge well. The colours in your grey-fawn knit top merged well. The subtle colours went well with the brighter red skirt too. Yes, sometimes it is impossible to know what to wear as the weather can change like traffic lights!

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  29. You are rocking those looks. Again.

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  30. Love this sweater and skirt combo! The first look is my favorite!
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.com

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  31. I will go for the 2nd one. Have a great day.

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  32. Maxi skirts are very comfortable. Thanks for sharing those looks!

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  33. Oh yes it's really nice to test some products =) Especially something for your household. I hope that too =)

    Great post. You look nice, this outfits are cute. I'm too small for maxi skirts :D
    Thank you, my week starts good =) Hope yours too

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  34. I love your sweater! Such a great color and ombre effect. Thank you for hosting this link up!

    Life is a Shoe

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  35. I don't think my last comment was finished. You've got quite the impressive bag collection!

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  36. Lovely looks. How do I link up?

    https://www.alyinwanderland.com/2021/08/uncertainties-are-exciting.html

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    1. You can just click the link and add your blogpost when the linkup is open :) It's open every Monday.

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  37. I love these sweater/skirt combos. The grey sweater is my favorite but I love the magenta purse with the blue and grey.

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  38. i love your ootd ❤️
    kisses ❤️

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  39. I love how you matched theses 2 skirts with a knit over. It's such pretty outfits and the color combinations are great.
    xx
    Margot
    https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com

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  40. I love the Edie, it's such a great day bag! They look like wonderful casual combinations x

    Sophie
    www.glowsteady.co.uk

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  41. Beautiful look! I like the skirt to much.

    https://www.biigthais.com/

    Kisses ;*

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  42. Hello Mica, I hope you're having a lovely week!

    Honestly I miss sweaters so much and I can't wait to wear cozy looks like this! Good to know you had a little birthday party, despite the covid restrictions. I think the first look is perfect for a casual day at the park or hanging out with friends, is cozy but it feels functional too. The Chloe bag is the perfect ally to carry all the necessary stuff of course ;)

    And I liked the second one too! Probably the first is my favorite for the fall-winter colors, but I liked that the second one has that burgundy chic bag!

    Pablo
    www.HeyFungi.com

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    1. Yes it's good birthday parties have still been able to continue after the lockdowns even if they were small ones :)

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  43. Cute combo. I love the sweater and maxi skirt look. Happy belated birthday!

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  44. Ohw so pretty *-*
    Xoxo
    http://myheartaintabrain.blogspot.com/

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  45. A sweater paired with a maxi skirt is such a foolproof outfit combination that is appropriate for so many occasions. Sometimes thing that we don't necessarily think will work out together turn out to be a nice surprise. That neutral ombre jumper looks lovely paired with that vibrant tomato red skirt.

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  46. Both outfits are fabulous, but I really love the ombre print mix in the first one. Have a great week!
    Debbie
    www.yourstyledstory.com

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  47. Love this combination sweater with a maxi. Absolutely loving the outfit gorgeous!

    Love: Mariann Yip
    https://www.mariannyc.com/the-sipping-terrace-at-ocean-house/

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  48. Printed maxi skirts are a must! The red one looks gorgeous on you. Want to follow each other? I'm already following you! Have a lovely day xx

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  49. I love this jumper with the red maxi skirt - it has a lovely autumnal vibe for the Northern Hemisphere! These "shoulder" seasons are so tricky for dressing - layers, always layers! The bag with the first outfit is the PERFECT colour. Great outfit.

    You are so right, that cobalt with the magenta bag is so awesome! I love those colours together.

    Happy week ahead, my friend!

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  50. Oh, duh, and thank you so much for the link party!

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  51. I really like both outfits.
    Kisses!

    galerafashion.com

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  52. These are both really cozy and cute outfits! I love that first bag!

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  53. Love the skirts, and the ombre top is so chic, I hope there's a pink like that! Glad you get lovely weather after cold mornings!
    Take care, gorgeous!

    Marie
    https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/

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  54. Maxi skirt and sweater are one of my favorite combinations! You look beautiful!

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  55. Hello!! awesome outfits, thanks for sharing.

    Blessings!!

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  56. I love the colours of the first outfit, that gold bag is really a stand out piece. I hope you and the kids are having a great week so far Mica : ) xo

    www.juanitalikes.com

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  57. Great outfits! I really like the ombré sweater, and the berry color of your purse.

    Michelle
    https://mybijoulifeonline.com

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  58. I love the pop of red in your first outfit, and YAY for sweater wearing! It's still too warm here but we are inching closer.

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  59. The first skirt is amazing, i love this color and the print is awesome
    Thanks for sharing
    kisses ♥

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  60. Oh the first outfit is my favorite, super pretty

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  61. Both looks are great for the in-between weather so easy breeezy! Love that Chloe bag! And the color of the RM. I may wear my RM too a Philip Lim presentation tomorrow.

    Allie of
    www.allienyc.com

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    1. I hope you manage to get pics of your outfit! :)

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  62. I love that red maxi skirt! So boho and fun :) Perfect outfits for spring, Mica!

    mia // https://beautiful-inspiring-creative-life.com/

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  63. Molto elegante. Complimenti.

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  64. I love cold, foggy morning and I'm looking forward for some soon. It's weird, reading you guys over there coming out of the cool weather while we're just about to go into it lol!
    Hugs
    Suzy xx

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  65. Cute combo. I love the sweater and maxi skirt look. Happy belated birthday!

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  66. The first outfit is perfect for the birthday party in the park! It is so fantastic!!
    Second one is so elegant! Have a lovely weekend, Mica<3

    akiko
    https://kimonosnack.blogspot.com

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  67. Thanks all for your lovely comments - and for joining the link up! :)

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  68. If anyone has a bag for every occasion it is YOU!!

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