Orange Tees, Black Denim And Blue Julian Backpack

Some much cooler spring days last month meant layering up my jeans and tee outfits a little more with a light jacket and cardigan, in outfits I had a hard time getting a good photo of!

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted black Emerson drawstring waist utility jacket
Necklace: silver heart long pendant necklace
Tee: Sass and Bide 'New Day Rising' tee in orange leopard print
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Julian nylon backpack in bright blue

Why I wore it:

I feel this outfit looks quite unimpressive in the pics but I really loved it! I'm not sure why I don't wear this neon orange leopard print tee more often, it's just so fun! And I felt it really popped with all the black, but that the leopard print stopped it looking like a Halloween-y combination.

Despite my frown in the photos (the sun came out from behind the clouds just as I started clicking and I pulled this face in every photo!) I was really happy and comfortable in this most of the morning, until the wind picked up and I started to feel the cold, even after unbuttoning and rolling down the sleeves on this jacket. I was regretting not wearing a jacket or thicker cardigan by then. Thankfully we only had a couple hours at the park before heading off to do a free craft activity with the kids in a shopping centre where I was back to appreciating this light jacket again, and rolling up the sleeves! Definitely swapped out the jacket for sitting on the sidelines at sports that evening though for something a little warmer.

For simplicity and for ease walking around the park and playground I wore my Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack - it fits hats and water bottles and snacks for us all easily.


Last worn: black lightweight jacket, heart necklace, neon leopard print tee, black skinny jeans, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack.

Other ways to wear: black lightweight jacket and stripes, neon leopard print tee and light jeans, black skinny jeans and blazer, Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack and shorts.

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What's Inside My Rebecca Minkoff Julian Backpack

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What I wore:

Jacket: Paper Scissors grey wrap cardigan
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (c/o)
Tee: Asos peach pastel orange v-neck tee from my sister's wardrobe
Jeans: Sass & Bide Playman skinny jeans
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Julian nylon backpack in bright blue

Why I wore it:

As you can see from the pics, this was quite a breezy day! I was glad I'd worn a cardigan on this day! Again it ended up being an orange and black combination, with the chevron print jeans and this peach tee I scored from my sister's wardrobe clear out. I liked this outfit, but looking at the photos I'm not sure the tee is the best colour on me. I'll keep it around and try it out in a few more outfits before I decide.

Wore the Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack again as we had a little hike with the kids around a local trail, and this was the most comfortable way to carry all our snacks and water bottles. Our plan for the day was to get out early, so we could be back home before the predicted rain set in for the next few days. Thankfully the rain never turned up but it made me feel a little bad we hadn't planned more things to do outdoors for the day. The kids were happy at home playing board games in the afternoon though.

Last worn: grey cardigan, turquoise necklace, Sass and Bide printed jeans, New Balance sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack (above). First time I've worn the tee as I gained it from my sister's wardrobe clear out.

Other ways to wear: grey cardigan and purple jeans, Sass and Bide printed jeans and white tee, Rebecca Minkoff Julian backpack and midi dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

Orange and black isn't just a Halloween colour combination! Try adding some prints, greys, or a bright accessory in a contrasting colour like I have with this bright blue backpack to make it suitable for other days of the year.

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