Friday, 8 October 2021

Thrifted Orange Skirts and Kisschasy Band Tees

Easy outfits for warmer Spring days a few weeks ago. Featuring two very similarly coloured orange maxi skirts that are both lucky opshop finds! Wearing them with sneakers and some old Kisschasy band tees.


What I wore:

kisschasy casette tape band tee blue with mini MAC bag and ochre maxi skirt sneakers | awayfromblue

orange ochre maxi skirt with blue Rebecca Minkoff 2012 sky grey mini MAC bag | awayfromtheblue



Tee: Kisschasy blue tape band tee
Skirtthrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
Shoesthrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagRebecca Minkoff 2012 sky grey mini MAC bag


Why I wore it:

This was a causal outfit for a fun playdate at the park. Took my youngest along so he could meet some of his future classmates, as he starts school next year! Time is flying by. It was really nice that there were some other Kindy mums and a few of his Kindy friends there, hopefully they will all be in the same class at school for Prep. Wanted to be comfortable so I went with this long ochre maxi skirt. The kind of piece that was perfect for chatting with the other parents while also running around in the playground at times with my son.

Because I love orange and blue together, decided to give this old Kisschasy band tee another wear. It made me feel a little old though, when my son pointed out that what is rather obvious to me cassette tape wheels looked like car tires. 😂 Just obsolete technology! Unfortunately his interest in the tee and a little bit of shyness at all the new friends meant I ended up covered in strawberry stains and ended up having to get changed before our BBQ that evening.

Couldn't resist going a little matchy-matchy with the blue Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag with this too, and I was pleased I'd picked the Adidas Superstar sneakers to wear as they were really comfortable.





What I wore:

Kisschasy bones and skin tour tee with thrifted rust ruffle mini skirt converse burgundy avery crossbody bag converse | awayfromblue

Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody bag in burgundy with rust ruffle mini skirt | awayfromtheblue



Tee: band tee from KissChasy "Bones and skin" tour
Skirt: thrifted no label rust ruffle tiered skirt
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
BagRebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody bag in burgundy


Why I wore it:

How cute is this skirt? It was just $1 at the opshop so I couldn't say no, even though it's such a similar colour to the maxi skirt above. Such a good thrift find. Paired with a little crossbody bag, Converse and another Kisschasy band tee, it did feel a little like an outfit teenage me would have worn. But I loved it! The ruffles on this skirt made me happy for a quiet day with the school run, a couple errands, and a trip to the library.

This Kisschasy band tee was from their 2008 Bones and Skin tour, when my sister got injured during the gig and we ended up watching the rest from the TVs at the side of the bar getting basic first aid and then spending the night at hospital. Definitely an eventful show! I'd bought the tee before the show started and was wearing it in the hospital where the doctor already figured out where we had been from my tee as she loved the song too! It definitely fits a little tighter now 13 years later than it did pre-babies and in my teen years so I'm not sure I'll wear this again. It's gone back into my big box of various band tees (I used to buy one from every gig) as a memento instead, as that was definitely a night to remember!

The skirt is definitely staying in my regular wardrobe rotation though - adorable with Converse and I like the burnt orange with the burgundy Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody bag.


Last worn: Kisschasy Bones and Skin band tee, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody. First time I've worn the rust ruffle skirt as it was a recent opshop find.

Other ways to wearKisschasy Bones and Skin band tee and gold jeans, Converse and pencil skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody and little black dress.

Perfect for pregnancyConverse in second trimester.



How You Can Wear It:

Band tees are a wardrobe essential for many - they look great with jeans, but it's easy to mix it up a little and try them with a skirt instead - maxi or mini.




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63 comments:

  1. I didn't know you collected band tees, that is such a great memory for sure.

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    1. Yes I used to go to a handful of gigs when I was in uni - I don't fit into all the tees now though sadly, but I have a box I keep them all in!

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  2. Great outfits! Thanks for the inspo :)

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  3. Very fun outfits. I love the first look with the ochre maxi skirt and blue t-shirt and bag. Yellow and orange is always fabulous matched with blue. I love to see these colours together. Plus, this outfit looks very comfy, perfect for being out and about with your younger son. He is starting school soon! Time flies.
    I love your second outfit with the mini ruffled skirt and band t-shirt. It sounds like the night you bought it was a night to remember indeed. Have a great weekend!

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    1. yes it really does fly by! I can't believe my baby goes to school next year! And blue and orange will forever be a favourite of mine :)

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  4. I really can't decide which outfit I like best, because both are SO CUTE. I love the graphic t-shirts paired with those gorgeous orange coloured skirts. The combination is just fabulous!
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  5. Great looks, especially the second one. Have a nice weekend!

    Kisses

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  6. I'm loving blue and orange together, so the first outfit is my favourite. But I can't get over how cute you look in that newly thrifted tiered one! Have a wonderful weekend Mica xxx

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    1. It is the cutest skirt! I'm so glad I scored it at the opshop!

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  7. Both skirts are the most gorgeous orange colour, not too bright and not too dark. My favourite is the first one, I do love a good long skirt (sadly my mini skirt days are long behind me!) :)

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  8. Very beautiful, I loved the color of the skirts!

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  9. So many cute items!

    Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

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  10. Thrifting can be so much inspiration. You can pick something so inspiring. This look is gorgeous and I love the way you styled it.
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  11. I love your new little ochre skirt: so fun for warm spring days!
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  12. You have the best op shops around you, Mica! And I love that the band tee has a special memory attached to it...even though it may not be the best, it certainly brings you back, eh? And your youngest is starting school! Wow! Time sure flies by, eh?:)
    Have a great weekend!

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    1. Yes I love all my concert tees for the memories! :) I do get so lucky at the opshops sometimes!

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  13. Totally loving the color and style of your ruffle skirt. Skirts make tees look so chic!
    Happy weekend Mica!

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  14. Both of these skirts are super cute! Hope you have a great weekend!

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  15. Los dos outfits me encantaron, aunque me gusto mas el segundo, saludos:D

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  16. Your skirt is so pretty
    Thank you for sharing. Have a beautiful weekend.
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  17. That shorter, ruffled skirt is so cute! I don't think I have ever thought to pair an orange tone with blue but they do look good together.

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    1. They are a fun combo! I need to wear it more often, but should be easy as I've been adding a lot of orange to my wardrobe lately, haha!

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  18. I loved first picture:) thanks for your sharing...

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  19. I love that color orange for fall.

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  20. The first tee looks very nice darling
    They look very comfortable

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  21. Very nice outfits:) Have a nice day :)

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  22. Ohhh *_*
    Nice colors, the bags are cute, and the second skirt OMG! I love it ♥
    Kisses!

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  23. I am also a fan of the blue and orange combo. I like orange and purple, too, but that's very dependent on the shades of the colors.

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    1. I haven't worn orange and purple together much but I do have a mustard and purple kimono that's so fun to wear!

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  24. Oragnge is perfect for this season, I love your maxi skirt in teh first outfit!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  25. Love both of these looks for spring! The mix of blue and orange is really beautiful!

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  26. Love both of these looks for spring! The mix of blue and orange is really beautiful!

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  27. I really like orange colour :) those
    skirts are lovely, they suit you a lot!
    kisses dear!

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  28. I like colors of your skirts so much. It is perfect color for Fall and one of my favorite for this time of year.

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  29. Orange is definitely not my color, but these skirts are a caramel shade ... Beautiful!

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  30. You are in Spring(not hot yet), we are in Autumn(not really cold yet). These two seasons call for light,yet comfortable outfits.
    A light maxi skirt with a short sleeved tee - that's a good combination.
    I like your 'memento' tee in your second outfit with the cute, ruffled mini skirt.

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    1. Yes it's interesting how the spring and autumn seasons overlap! :)

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  31. I love that skirt! It looks so floaty! I hope you had a lovely weekend!

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  32. What great memories from that band tee Mica. I sometimes like having tighter shirts for when I'm layering under other things. Of course, you don't have to layer as much as we do, but you just never know!!
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    1. good idea although the print may make it hard to layer! It might work under a dress?

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  33. This burgundy handbag is really cute 😍😍 Regards!!

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  34. I love the burnt orange color. So pretty for the transition into spring! Hope you guys are enjoying a wonderful weekend!

    Shauna

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  35. Never get rid of your band tees, Mica! I love having ones that are really old. I love both casual outfits, with the short skirt one my favourite. Cassettes are being manufactured again, if you want to feel really old!! They are cool with the young generation, whose parents had them - bands are actually putting out albums on cassette again! What a great story on that second tee! I hope you had a fabulous weekend, my dear friend.

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    1. that's awesome cassettes are being made again! Fond memories of using them to make mix tapes, haha! I definitely won't get rid of the tee, it's now just in a big box with my other band tees instead of being in my regular wardrobe :)

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  36. The skirts are chic ♥

    Ann
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  37. Love your skirts! You look cute in both these looks!
    xoxo
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  38. The skirts are very different despite the similar color, and for the price, I can see why you bought both! I especially like the blue + orange color combination, but both outfits are really cute.

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  39. Oh, I love that long orange skirt. You have such great thrift stores, mine where I live are very limited. The entire outfit was cute.
    Iris

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    1. I'm lucky there are a few ones near me always worth a browse! :)

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  40. Thanks all for your lovely comments :)

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  41. Got to love a good band tee.

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  42. Got to love a good band tee.

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  43. Two very cute orange skirts! They are both great additions to your wardrobe. That's great your youngest could meet some of his future classmates!!

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  44. I love both of these outfits! The orange skirts are so pretty.

    I hope you're having a good week so far :)

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  45. Love the orange skirt, would never have thought to team with a blue t-shirt.

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  46. Love orange on you! Such a cute skirt, you look adorable!

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  47. I always love seeing your Kisschasy tees! :D What a wild concert experience! I am very glad to say that I have never had to watch a show from the First Aid tent, haha.

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