Friday 26 November 2021

Striped Dresses And Chloe Bags

Two striped dress outfits with Chloe bags - both older styles. I guess the 2006 Paddington is old enough to be classed as vintage now too, 15 years old!


What I wore:

Target navy and white striped shift dress with frill sleeves with long necklace chloe Paddington bag converse | awayfromblue

navy white striped dress with cream bag Chloe small Paddington in 2006 blanc | awayfromtheblue



Dress: Target navy and white striped shift dress with frill sleeves
NecklaceRoie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
BagChloe small Paddington in 2006 blanc


Why I wore it:

What a day this was! My youngest and I were making cookies after school drop off for my eldest in the morning when a friend called with some really bad news. I really wasn't feeling up to the rest of the day with sports for the little one and then sports for both boys again after school pickup, but didn't want to let the kids down. Took it as easy as I could on myself - eating lunch out instead of making it at home and sticking to nuggets for dinner so it was simple to cook. Just little things to try make the day less stressful after the tears in the morning took it out of me!

Thankfully my outfit was a good one to keep me comfortable for the day - this striped dress, although the stripes are white, goes so well with the little cream Chloe Paddington bag, and the Converse were good for the little bit of driving around I had to do to school and sports.

Last time I wore this dress I wore it with a shorter necklace, and mentioned that I thought a longer statement necklace would be better with it. Definitely think this necklace worked better than the yellow one I wore last time, the long length is much better with the dress.


Last worn: navy stripe dress, coin tassel necklace, blue Converse, Chloe small Paddington bag.

Other ways to wearnavy stripe dress and tote bag, blue Converse and shorts, Chloe small Paddington bag.



My Chloe Handbag Collection:






What I wore:

All About Eve striped black tee dress for beach day with Havaianas, blue accessories | awayfromtheblue

black and white dress with Chloe periwinkle small Paraty | awayfromblue



Necklace: thrifted blue statement beaded necklace
DressAll About Eve striped black tee dress 
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty


Why I wore it:

This was a really fun day, and a much needed family day making the most of the public holiday. It was predicted to be a really hot, humid and sunny day so we decided to head to the beach. A storm blew in the night before and it ended up cooler than expected, and very cloudy, but the kids still wanted to go to the beach. Luckily it warmed up, even though the sun mostly stayed hidden behind the clouds!

I've taken this Paraty bag to the beach before - not the most expected choice for a beach bag, but with a big green bag for snacks, water bottles and towels, and then another green bag with the beach toys and bucket and spade, I figured a crossbody bag would be a good idea to keep everything I needed close when I wasn't in the water. It survived the last trip so I felt better taking it again! And with high chances for a storm, I was glad I'd picked this bag over my neverfull when the rain started in the afternoon and chased us off the beach and back home. This Paraty bag doesn't have untreated vachetta to get water spots!

This striped dress was easy for pulling off and on over my bikini too - such a good beach coverup, and kept the sun off my shoulders. I did manage to miss sunscreen on a patch of my back though, unfortunately got a bit sunburnt there from all the time I spent in the water with the kids.


Last worn: black and white striped dress, blue lozenge bead necklace, Havaianas, Chloe small Paraty bag.

Other ways to wearblack and white striped dress and leather jacket, Chloe small Paraty bag and jeans.




How You can Wear It:

Striped dresses are great wardrobe basics! They are an easy instant outfit and work well for so many occasions: for a day of running around or as a more relaxed cover up at the beach.




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40 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to hear that there was bad news. I hope you are doing well. Sending you lots of love today! The fact that you were able to do small things to make your day a little less stressful is wonderful. <3

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  2. Both of these bags are beautiful and match you striped dresses well. Cute striped outfits, both of them. Stripes are such a classical print.
    Nice to see the ocean behind you in the last photo.
    You look lovely! Have a great weekend dear.

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  3. This is an interesting and pretty combination.
    Have a nice weekend.

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  4. HI Mica
    Loved the picture of you on the beach!
    And 15 years yes it's vintage and lovely, but I loved the second bag too! The outfits are very similar!
    xoxo

    marisasclosetblog.com

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    1. Yes I do love an easily repeatable outfit formula!

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  5. I hope your friend is okay - it's so hard to continue on as normal, especially around kids, when you've gotten bad news. *hug*

    Love your stripey dresses! I have been on the lookout for a good one for several years - I thought my last one (many years back) was "The One" but it fuzzed out on me. Aw.

    Have a wonderful weekend, my dear.

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    1. Thanks Sheila! I've been lucky with these striped dresses, they are definite keepers!

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  6. Mica, I'm sorry to hear that you got bad news. Good for you for taking it easy the rest of that day--it can be so hard to slow down and nourish ourselves when we need it the most. <3

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    1. Thanks Jess - so true we need to be kind to ourselves where we can!

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  7. I am sorry to hear you received some bad news - hope the boys managed to cheer you up a little.

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  8. So sorry about your bad news. And nope 2006 is not vintage. That's just crazy talk.

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    1. haha yes apparently handbags are considered vintage by some people after 10 years - it means I have a lot of technically "vintage" bags in my collection, haha!

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  9. How fabulous that you got to go to the beach.
    Love the striped dresses Mica,
    XOOX
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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  10. I am hope all is ok with your friend. (((HUGS))))
    On a lighter note, you look great in both dresses. I love that you used the other one as a beach cover up. And gosh....2006 is vintage now?!?! I feel so old!
    Have a fab weekend, Mica.

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    1. Thank you.

      Yes I can't believe that it's 15 years old, I was obsessed with these bags when they first came out so it makes me feel really old, haha! (Some people say even 10 years makes a bag vintage, eek!)

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  11. I hope everything is ok now.
    The dresses are great :)

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  12. I love the longer necklace with the first dress, I'd definitely wear something like that for a busy day like you'd had! Sometimes you just need to be comfortable to get all your jobs done haha! I'm sorry to hear you'd had some bad news, but I'm glad you found some comfort in comfy shoes! (sending hugs and kisses and hope everything is okay!)
    Milli x - https://millidavison.co.uk/

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  13. You're not only the Queen of Kimonos, you are the Queen of stripey dresses too! I particularly love the first outfit, and you are right, it does look much better with a longer necklace! So sorry you had bad news, I do hope your friend is OK. xxx

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    1. Thank you! I do love a good stripe. And I appreciate your kind words.

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  14. I love that look sweetie!

    Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

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  15. Both bags are really pretty and original :)
    hope you are having a nice weekend!

    kisses!
    My blog - Lalabetterdayz

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  16. Striped dresses are such an effortless and stylish basic. I'm glad that you had a much better day when you wore the second outfit. It's always tough to get bad news. At least you were comfortable in what you were wearing and found ways to be gentle on yourself.

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    1. Yes it's important to try take things slowly when we need it and be kind to ourselves!

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  17. I love both of those fun striped dresses! The sleeves on that first one are such a fun detail too. I'm so sorry about getting bad news, I hope your week is going better now.

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  18. You look super cute! And I'm sorry about the bad news, I hope you're feeling better <3

    Lots of love,
    Krissi of the marquise diamond
    https://www.themarquisediamond.de/

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  19. Love the both bags and dresses! Really gorgeous looks.
    Have a wonderful day:)

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  20. your photo at the beach isnvery cute
    Great style, lovely dress cute handbag

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  21. Both striped dresses are super cute. Love the idea of wearing a dress to the beach as a kind of cover up. And taking a purse as a second beach bag!!

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    1. Worked well when I stopped by a restaurant to get takeaway for lunch!

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  22. The striped dresses are so cute and I love the bags you chose to accessorize with. I'm so sorry to hear you received bad news. I hope you're feeling better.

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  23. I'm sorry to hear you got bad news. I hope things get better soon.

    The outfits you wore are lovely and I hope your week is going well.

    Ekaterina | Polar Bear Style

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  24. Thanks all for your comments and kind wishes.

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  25. Both of those bags are so gorgeous! I just love that ivory one especially!

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  26. That pale blue Paraty bag is so pretty! Looks very good with the dress and necklace.

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