What I wore:
Necklace: thrifted blue statement beaded necklace
Top: New Look orange strappy cami top
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual plus turquoise and silver bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt
Why I wore it:
This was a very busy day so I went with the "clothing as armour" approach Sheila favours and dressed nice and brightly! I have worn this navy floral duster with orange before, but not this orange cami. I really think it popped, especially with the cobalt blue Jumbo Love bag. With the blue bag I just had to go matchy-matchy with the blue necklace too. I added another shade of blue against the bag, kimono and necklace, with the turquoise and silver bracelet stack as well! I kept the rest of my outfit neutral with the grey skinny jeans and the white Converse.I had an appointment after school drop off I needed to bring some paperwork along for, so the Jumbo Love bag was a great size! After working from home and then doing the school pick up, I had an appointment for my son in the afternoon too. A very busy day! The Converse were good for all that driving around.
Last worn: earrings, navy floral duster, orange cami, blue beaded necklace, silver bracelet stack, grey skinny jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag.
Other ways to wear: navy floral duster and chambray dress, orange cami and printed jeans, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and dress.
Perfect for pregnancy: white Converse in second trimester.
Last worn: earrings, navy floral duster, orange cami, blue beaded necklace, silver bracelet stack, grey skinny jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag.
Other ways to wear: navy floral duster and chambray dress, orange cami and printed jeans, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and dress.
Perfect for pregnancy: white Converse in second trimester.
Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love Bag Reveal
What I wore:
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Tee: Jeanswest essential v-neck tee in marigold
Skirt: thrifted Target black stretch denim skirt
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt
Why I wore it:
This was not quite the outfit I had planned to wear!Similar to the outfit above, I was going to wear jeans with this, as it was predicted to be a very wet Spring day here in Brisbane. However it was so hot and humid that morning I decided to go with this black denim skirt instead of my black jeans. Definitely a good choice, it was so humid on the school run, although thankfully hadn't started raining. Even when the storm and rain hit in the afternoon I was glad I'd picked the skirt over jeans as it was still quite warm while picking up the kids, despite the rain.
This kimono has a little bit of orange in the floral print with a few orange leaves. It doesn't quite match the shade of the marigold orange tee, but I thought they complimented each other nicely enough. And just like the first outfit, there was a little matchy-matchy with the cobalt bag too, as there are blue leaves in the print of this kimono as well.
Knowing it was going to be a very wet day I picked my most supportive shoes. I did regret that decision on the way home from school when I accidentally stood in a puddle and it soaked right through the perforated fabric uppers on these sneakers! Thankfully it was on our way home so I could dry off afterwards!
Last worn: grey floral kimono, marigold tee, sunburst necklace, black denim skirt, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag (above).
Other ways to wear: grey floral kimono worn 30 times, marigold tee and shorts, black denim skirt and leopard print, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and maxi dress.
Perfect for pregnancy: grey floral kimono in third trimester.
Last worn: grey floral kimono, marigold tee, sunburst necklace, black denim skirt, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag (above).
Other ways to wear: grey floral kimono worn 30 times, marigold tee and shorts, black denim skirt and leopard print, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and maxi dress.
Perfect for pregnancy: grey floral kimono in third trimester.
How You Can Wear It:
Orange and blue always look so good together, in any combination of the shades! If you're not sure about it, try it in small amounts, like a blue bag with an orange top, as I have in these outfits.
I am totally digging the orange tops with that cobalt blue bag, Mica! Such a great colour combo:) And man....wish it was hot and humid here:D
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They do look so good together, I'll have to try wear it more often!
DeleteOMG that bag is so perfect, I like that cobalt blue color. It look so luxurious and you style it perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThat bag is so cute! I love the bold blue color. It looks really nice paired with the bright orange and yellow in both outfits!
ReplyDeleteyes, the cobalt really pops, it's such a fun statement bag!
Deletei always love when parts of prints bring out the other pieces in my outfits, even if it's not an exact match. Makes everything pop more! :)
ReplyDelete(and yay for the sunburst necklace! It's been a bit since I wore mine, haha)
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I felt mine was overdue a wear!
DeleteWearing a kimono feels kind of like wearing a cape. At least, to me. That's what I like about it.
ReplyDeleteYes it's such a fun piece to wear!
DeleteI'm loving the pops of orange in both your outfits, but the first one is truly making my heart sing. The floral kimono, necklace and cobalt blue bag: everything is just perfect! And yes, I too practice wearing clothing as armour, and find it really works! xxx
ReplyDeleteIt is a good way to plan an outfit for sure!
DeleteI think this is why I love orange so much. It adds such a bright pop to any outfit.
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Jodie
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Such a cute outfit. Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
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I like how you pair up the kimono cardigan with jeans and top
ReplyDeleteMe encanto el primer outfit, saludos:D
ReplyDelete"Clothing as armor"!! I love it! I've never thought of dressing for that purpose, but I do love any way to incorporate a sense of protection in my life! haha The orange and blue look great together! I can see why that is such a popular combo for sports teams! (My dad and I were just talking about that the other day, haha. In Philly, our hockey team is orange and black, so just straight-up Halloween colors! :))
ReplyDeleteA good excuse to wear orange and black outside of Halloween season! :) And yes, sometimes you just need to fake it till you make it - bright colours all the way!
DeleteI love the cobalt color, it's my favorite lately!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely sounds like you had a busy day...but I love the "clothing as armor" idea. So smart! I just love that outfit. The kimono and orange top pair really well together. Definitely a good thing that you chose the skirt the second day. It can be tough to know what to wear when the weather is inconsistent!
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Aw, thank you for the shout-out, Mica! You're such a sweetheart. Love these outfits - the orange and blue (particularly in the first outfit) just sing! I hope your Clothing as Armour worked!
ReplyDeleteIt really did! I looked a lot more cheerful and confident than I felt!
DeleteI thought I loved the first outfit, and then I saw the second! These are great! The orange is really lovely.
ReplyDeleteOrange is yah happiest color! Thank you for sharing those casual and elegant outfit, Mica!
ReplyDeleteYour style with sneakers is always inspiring me:)
akiko
Glad I could inspire you!
DeleteI love the combination of floral kimono and orange blouse, looks fresh and bright💕
ReplyDeleteThanks all for your kind comments :)
ReplyDeleteI never would have considered pairing them, but the orange and blue combo is so pretty!
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