Wednesday 27 July 2022

Linen Outfits In Winter: Magnificent 8 Style Challenge

It's time for another Magnificent 8 collaboration post! This quarter's theme is linen. Very easy for the 7 other ladies in the US to do, where it's summer right now, but it required a little more planning to wear some linen outfits in winter here in Australia! Surprisingly I was able to come up with 2 perfect winter outfits, both featuring bright and colourful linen pieces.


What I wore:

alexander mcqueen skull scarf with denim jacket linen blend kmart fuchsia dress with ankle boots leggings winter | awayfromblue

denim jacket with Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue | awayfromtheblue


Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
ScarfAlexander McQueen skull scarf in light blue
Dress: thrifted Kmart short sleeve godet skirt linen blend dress in fuchsia
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue


Why I wore it:

I love wearing this bright fuchsia dress on a rainy day! This was a warmer winter day thanks to the rain and cloud cover so it was fine to go partially bare armed with this denim jacket. When I thrifted this dress back in November last year (for just $1!) I knew it was a piece I could try wearing year round. It was the first thing that came to mind when Jodie suggested the linen theme for our Magnificent 8 collaboration.

Adding the pretty blue skull scarf, denim jacket, and leggings and ankle boots was an easy way to make this summer dress much more suitable for winter temperatures. I decided to leave the dress unbelted too as the denim jacket added a bit of waist definition.

I really liked this outfit, even if the linen dress did get a bit crushed, with taking the kids to and from their school holiday program, and working from home during the day. Was perfectly colourful and cosy in this, such a good winter outfit!


Last worn: denim jacket, pastel skull scarf, fuchsia linen blend dress, ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to weardenim jacket worn 30 ways, pastel skull scarf and maxi skirt, fuchsia linen blend dress and kimonoblack ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and midi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancydenim jacket in second trimester, pastel skull scarf at 40 weeksblack ankle boots in second trimester..


My Rebecca Minkoff Handbag Collection:






What I wore:

moto denim jacket with yellow linen tassel blend scarf and navy stripe dress knee high boots rebecca minkoff edie bag | awayfromtheblue

navy stripe dress and Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue | awayfromtheblue


Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Scarf: Love Quotes knotted tassel linen scarf in sunshine yellow
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
ShoesAsos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue


Why I wore it:

I actually felt really overdressed in this outfit at lunchtime, as I wore this back at the start of July, on a beautifully sunny weekend when it got hot in the middle of the day. It was a cold morning though and we had an early start with my son off for a playdate at his friend's house. We are at the stage of drop off and leave them for a few hours playdates which is an adjustment for me - but he loves it! When I went to go pick him back up at lunch time from one of his best friend's houses the jacket definitely wasn't needed - the day had heated up so nicely!

It's not the first time I've layered up a summer dress with this cosy yellow scarf - I love how it pops against the light blue of the denim moto jacket and the navy stripes on the dress. Linen is a nice light fabric, but there is so much of it in this linen tassel scarf that it keeps me quite cosy! And is beautifully colourful too.

Again I wore my Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag - so nice with the different shades of blue in the outfit.


Last worn: moto denim jacket, yellow linen scarf, navy stripe dress, tan knee high boots, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag (above).

Other ways to wearmoto denim jacket in double denim outfit, yellow linen scarf and maxi dress, navy stripe dress with pink scarf, tan knee high boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and culottes.


How You Can Wear It:

While it might be tricky pulling off big chunky winter knits in summer, you can definitely wear linen year round! Make sure to layer up with a scarf, cosy jacket, some boots and maybe even leggings!



The Magnificent 8

The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration of 8 stylish women, ranging in age from early 20’s to early 80’s. The mission of this collaboration is to showcase how ageless style is. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these other amazing ladies!





Every quarter, the group chooses a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices. We post them on the last Wednesday of every third month. Check out everyone’s posts with the links above for style inspiration at any age as they show you their linen outfits!



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37 comments:

  1. Mica, these are both such great outfits! I really love the bright pink dress and how you found these wonderfully creative ways to style linen in the winter. The yellow scarf is super fun, too! Brilliant, my friend!

    I have been been dropping off my 9 year at theater camp this week. He stays for 4 hours and it's about 30 minutes from my home. It has been super weird for me to leave him so far away with people I don't really know at all, but he is loving it! So I totally relate to your mom anxieties leaving yours at play dates. They get so independent so quickly!

    Shelbee

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    1. They do grow up so fast! Hope your son is enjoying camp!

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  2. I really like linen clothes. You combined the outfits well, creating color contrasts, this is very interesting. A hug from Portugal. :)

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  3. Nice job working linen into your winter outfits. I love the colorful scarves!

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    1. It was easier than I thought, I have some nice linen pieces!

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  4. These two outfits are great and very you. These type of looks are a FALL uniform for me, as a matter of fact. I can totally recreate the second one. I even have an identical bright yellow scarf, just like it.

    WELCOME BY AND ENJOY THE THURSDAY MODA LINKUP, TOMORROW.

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  5. Love the pop of yellow in the last outfit. It always best to be over dresses then under dressed.

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

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  6. Well done on creating some linen outfits in Winter! Loving the pops of colour in both, but the fuchsia dress is absolutely stunning! xxx

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    1. It's one of my favourites, can't believe it was only $1!

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  7. Kinda unfair to stick you with summer fabrics in the winter. Now, make sure to make them do linen or such in the winter ;)

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    1. Oh I was happy with this theme - I'd been wanting to winterise that dress for a while! :)

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  8. I see no overdressing here, Mica - these are both awesome, colourful layered outfits, suitable for any occasion! Aren't you clever, layering up that gorgeous pink dress? And I LOVE the bold yellow with the blue jacket in the second outfit. Just stunning! I often grouch that linen doesn't come in enough bright colours - there's so much boring, beige linen out there. Have a great week, my dear friend!

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    1. Yes I'm lucky to have these bright linen pieces, although the default of neutral linen might explain why I don't have a lot of it in my wardrobe!

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  9. These are so great! Yay for bright linens! Thank you for featuring other bloggers! I look forward to visiting their blogs! Have a lovely week!
    PerlaGiselle | iamperlita.com
    ♥ | INSTAGRAM

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  10. I'm so impressed you styled linen for the winter this way Mica. I feel like I need to do something like that now. Thanks for being such a great member of the group.
    XOXO
    Jodie
    www.jtouchofstyle.com

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    1. It was fun and I'm glad I was able to layer up that dress!

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  11. Me encanto el segundo outfit, le da mucho estilo la bufanda amarilla, saludos:D

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  12. I love that you are able to take summer dresses and make them suitable for all seasons! The layering is perfect and really transforms the dresses. I especially love that striped dress. It is such a gorgeous piece <3
    the creation of beauty is art.

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  13. I always keep my dresses hung all year round so I can add a sweater, scarf or cardigan to make them appropriate for different seasons. Love the bright yellow scarf and the bright fuschia too to brighten wintery days.
    www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com

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    1. Yes it's so easy to layer up dresses like that!

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  14. Love the first outfit and because it's close to pink!
    You are very stylish indeed, style icons!
    Marie
    https://theflowerduet.blogspot.com/

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  15. I love how versatile the purse is. You look great in both outfits!

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  16. Great looks! I love the contrast of the yellow against the denim in the second outfit.
    xoxo
    Lovely
    www.mynameislovely.

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  17. so pretty.
    www.rsrue.blogspot.com

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  18. You really did have a challenge being in winter! But you rocked it. I love that second outfit with the yellow scarf. It's darling!

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    1. I am lucky our winters are quite mild in Brisbane! :) Made this challenge easier!

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  19. I am impressed that you were able to pull off wearing linen in winter! That bright pink dress is so pretty and I just love the outfit you pulled together around it.

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  20. Such a great post sweetie!

    Danielle | thereluctantblogger.co.uk

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  21. I love both outfits because they both incorporate a pop of color! The one paired with yellow scarf takes the cake though. Very beautiful look! I have not left my son on a play date by himself yet so I am bracing myself for when that happens. I am sure there will be a lot of nail biting and anxiety!

    Maureen | www.littlemisscasual.com

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    1. Oh I'm lucky to have such good relationships with my friends I trust them with my kids - they have raised lovely kids of their own, it's more my kids behaviour I worry about sometimes, haha!

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  22. Love both the outfits and the way you have styled. The bright colored scarves look so pretty and cute. :-)

    Via | https://glossnglitters.com

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  23. Loving both of these, it's really all about layers and you can wear whatever you want in Winter, haha! (although maybe not my spaghetti strap dresses, unless I wear a sweater over them and treat them like a skirt)
    https://www.closet-fashionista.com/

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    1. So true - and I've done that trick with spaghetti strap sundresses too!

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  24. Thanks all for your kind comments :)

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