Maxi Dresses and Handbags: Casual Catch Up and Christmas Party

Here's what I wore to catch up with some other mummies:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Dress: Jeanswest 'Elodie' tie dye grey jersey maxi dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga classic double tour bracelet in pearly grey
Bag: Marc by Marc Jacobs Little Ukita bag in Rock Lobster


Wore this maxi dress out to the babies group at the local library to catch up with all the other mummies. I like wearing maxi skirts and dresses to this event each week as when I sit down on the floor with baby T, the dress makes an impromptu mat for baby T, if I've forgotten to include one of his little tummy time rugs in the baby bag!

This wasn't how I originally wore the maxi dress though. I usually tuck the elastic panel in under itself when I wear this dress (like here), and belt it so it stays in place. It makes it the perfect length for me. I was in such a rush that morning that I forgot to belt it. So I stood up holding baby T, and nearly tripped on the hem of the dress as I did so. I quickly tied a knot in the bottom of the dress to keep it off the floor, and wrapped a hair tie around it to keep it in place. I actually kinda liked the look when I got home! Not the most perfectly executed knot, but it stopped me tripping over myself and it was nice to wear this dress a little differently from the usual! Held in place when I went grocery shopping afterwards too.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, tie dye maxi dress, Havaianas, Marc by Marc Jacobs little Ukita bag.

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Here's what I wore for a Christmas party:

Necklace: House of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
Dress: Jeanswest 'Chantelle' crochet detail blue printed maxi dress (on sale!)
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus gold bangle set
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz


Another Jeanswest maxi dress! I like how easy maxi dresses are to style - you can wear them casually or dress them up a little. Wore this out to hubby's company's Christmas party. The venue and dress code was a bit more relaxed than previous years, but since I've always worn a maxi dress to this event each year, I figured that there was no need to break with tradition by wearing anything else! I spotted quite a few other maxi dress wearers there too, it's always a good choice for a party.

I wasn't sure about the black Chanel bag with the blue dress, but as I so rarely get the chance to get dressed up for an evening now with baby T, I thought it best to wear the bag when I knew it would be safe from inquisitive little hands ;) Just realised that I wore this handbag on my last evening date with hubby - our anniversary dinner the week before baby T arrived! I did try wear it frequently when I first got it, but I think if I want it to stay in good shape for another 30 years (it's an oldie!) then it's best to keep it to special occasions.


Last worn: printed maxi dress, Balenciaga sandals, vintage Chanel flap bag.

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Printed Shorts and Striped Tops

Because I do love sticking to the same basic outfits over and over....more stripes and more shorts! Linking up with #Shareyourshorts again.


Here's what I wore to go into the city with baby T:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Top: Jeanswest 'Josie' striped back strap tank (on sale!)
Shorts: Jeanswest 'Scarlette' printed shorts (new purchase)
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull


First wearing of these cute printed shorts from my November purchases. Wanted to wear them with stripes to have a little bit of print mixing. Not sure if it was too much with the checked Louis Vuitton as well though? At least it was all shades of blue to pull it together.

I had to go into the city to get a bracelet repaired, and wanted to stop by Louis Vuitton just for a bit of a browse...of course I ended up ordering something! Won't pick it up for a while yet, it's my Christmas present from hubby.

I wore my neverfull bag as I think sometimes when I go into high end stores like Louis Vuitton that they will know I have to save up to afford anything and that I might get ignored. Thought the neverfull was a good way to make it seem like I 'belonged' in the store. I didn't have to worry, because as per usual the staff in Louis Vuitton were so polite and helpful. I can't be the only one that worries about what I'm wearing when stepping into luxury stores though, haha. Do you do that too?


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, striped tank, studded sandals, Louis Vuitton neverfull. First time I've worn the shorts.

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Here's what I wore to run around at the shops:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Tee: Jeanswest 'Marina' stripe henley
Shorts: Jeanswest printed denim shorts
Shoes: Havaianas tropical print thongs


More stripes! It was a slightly cooler start to the day, so I wore this striped top with the longer sleeves. A much more casual outfit than above as I was rushing around a little in the morning trying to get some errands and Christmas shopping done. No handbag, as I had everything I needed in the baby bag.

I made such a good head start on gifts at the Giftorium in October, but suddenly it's December and I'm running out of nap times to get everything organised! I doubt that baby T would be impressed if I tried ignoring him at playtime to do more shopping ;)


Last worn: Rayban Wayfarer (above), striped henley, printed shorts, Havaianas.

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Belted Dresses: Stripes and Leopard Print. November Purchases

Still enjoying wearing my dresses. It's the perfect spring outfit, just throw on a dress and go. Ideal for life with baby. I added a cute little belt to these dresses for a bit of accessorising, but both look equally as good on their own.


Here's what I wore to baby T's dedication service and celebration:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: vintage gold chain
Dress: Jeanswest 'Rita' stripe jersey dress
Belt: Asos metal keeper skinny waist belt in bright blue
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus silver charm bracelet


We had a dedication service for baby T, and then a big celebration afterwards. It was so nice being surrounded by friends and family for such a special occasion. Baby T loved all of the attention too! He did so well, despite not napping that morning! He was quiet as a mouse during the service and full of smiles afterwards for everyone.

I'd picked my outfit well in advance, but forgot to get a cute clutch to wear in the morning in the rush to get ready and make sure everyone was there on time. I was constantly running between baby T and the baby bag though, so it made sense all my things were in there too.

A dedication is similar to a christening, in that the baby wears a traditional gown. Baby T's gown came from my side of the family, and was over 37 years old! Although hubby's family had an even older gown, it unfortunately had deteriorated too much to be used, so we used the one from my family. After the service, we changed baby into something more suitable for the hot day. He wore a very cute and tiny little navy pinstripe shorts suit, so of course hubby and I had to wear stripes too.

After the busy morning, we headed out for a birthday celebration later in the day, and I just wore the same outfit.


Last worn: Ray-Ban wayfarer, striped dress, blue belt, Balenciaga sandals.

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Here's what I wore to go out for lunch:

Sunglasses: Cotton On 'Kirsten sunnie' in yellow
Dress: Asos red leopard print dress with dipped hem
Belt: Asos skinny pale yellow belt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs suede flats in red
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly double tour bracelet in rubis


A bit more colourful than the previous outfit, with this bright red leopard print dress.

Wore this to pop out to the new Garden City for lunch with hubby and baby T. Wasn't sure if the red shoes were too much, so added a yellow belt and sunnies for some more colour and to make the outfit a little less red. I didn't have a bag of my own, just carried the baby bag.

Every now and then I'll look at this dress hanging up and wonder if I should keep it, as it really is quite a statement piece that doesn't get worn frequently. But every time I wear it I'm reminded how nice it is to wear, so it's staying in my wardrobe.


Last worn: yellow sunnies, red leopard print dress, yellow belt, suede flats.

My November Purchases

Just like the previous months, I'm sharing what I buy each month.  I aim to wear everything I buy twice within a month of wearing it, to reflect on how well the purchase works in my wardrobe. Hopefully being more active with removing things from my wardrobe and being more considerate with my purchasing will help me reduce how many clothes I own! You can read more about my goals and why I'm doing this here.

Only two purchases in November! Both impulse buys.

Jeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress (already worn twice in November, see my purchase review)
Jeanswest 'Scarlette' printed shorts (not yet posted on the blog, as I'm behind with outfits)

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Dresses and Rebecca Minkoff Bags

Again, more dress outfits! I've been loving the simplicity of dresses lately, Just throw them on and go, minimal to no accessorising needed!


Here's what I wore to go out with my mother in law:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Roie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
Dress: Three Dots stripe maxi dress
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Swing bag in canary yellow


Had a very busy morning! Took the time to stop by the library with my mother in law for the little baby rhymes session. Baby T loves spending time with his grandparents and it's so good watching them play together. Also managed to get some Christmas shopping done, as well as getting some essentials for the house.

Decided to dress simply with a maxi dress - and picked this one as I haven't worn it in a while. It was last worn when I was in the second trimester, then the bump got too big to squeeze into it, hehe. I wasn't sure if the dress should stay in my wardrobe or go. It felt a little bit unforgiving with the leftover baby belly for me when I wore it.....but when I looked up how many times I've worn it on the blog and saw it was my first pregnancy outfit with the baby bump on display, I've decided to keep it a little longer, as it's such a special piece. I shouldn't be so self-conscious about the flabby belly, it gave me a beautiful baby!


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, striped maxi dress, Balenciaga sandals, Rebecca Minkoff swing bag.

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Here's what I wore to go get my hair cut:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
Shoes: Acne pistol boots in "skin"
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine


This dress is definitely not going anywhere! It's a keeper! I love this dress, and this outfit. I've worn the exact outfit before in cooler weather, just added a scarf and a slip underneath for a little extra warmth.

Wore this out for a trip to the hairdressers. My first haircut after baby! I managed to find a lovely local lady and mum who was happy for me to bring baby T along to my appointment. Was a bonus to find out that she had a little June baby too, we swapped stories on baby progress and how to handle different situations. Didn't go for a drastic change, as I've been loving my long hair, just a general tidy up. As you can see in this photo, my hair was starting to get really difficult to do anything with. Felt so good to set aside a little time for a trim!


Last worn: Wayferers (above), Zara printed dress, Acne Pistol boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC.

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Simple Maxi Dress Outfits To Beat The Heat With Minimal Accessories

Keeping things simple, just two printed maxi dress outfits I wore. One that's a keeper, and one that's being added to the donate pile.


Here's what I wore to host my mother's group:

Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Dress: Jeanswest 'Chantelle' crochet detail blue printed maxi dress (on sale!)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs


A nice comfortable but still slightly dressed up outfit for hosting my mother's group! Each week, a few of us mummies meet up at someone's house, and I offered to host it this time around.

I like how easy maxi dresses are to wear, but how they make it look like you put a bit of effort in! I spent most of the morning cleaning and preparing for everyone to come over, and the dress was comfortable enough for that too. Not sure I'll be hosting the ladies again for a while though, Cooper was most displeased that I didn't let him play with everyone's babies and only let him watch from the sidelines! Baby T was less grouchy than Cooper, haha!


Last worn: blue maxi dress, Havaianas.

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Here's what I wore to go out shopping:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Dress: Pearl black and white jersey maxi dress
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH


Another maxi dress! Went out to the local library with baby T in the morning, and then had some errands and shopping to do in the afternoon. A maxi dress seemed like the best idea to beat the heat.

This dress isn't staying in my wardrobe though. I'm trying to reduce the size of my wardrobe so it's full of pieces I love to wear. I want to wear everything I own, not have overflowing wardrobe(s!) full of pieces that never see the light of day.

This dress sounds so good - a black and white printed maxi dress, really practical! However it wasn't very nice to wear this time. The stretchy little band that sits across the waist got a little stretched out over the baby bump when I last wore it I think, it kept sagging and flapping around all day. I could remove the band, it's stitched on, but I don't like the look of the dress without it as much as I do with it.

So after debating getting it altered or just letting it go, I've decided to just donate this dress. Someone else won't be annoyed by the band, or will be happy to take it off. I bought the maxi dress back in 2010 from Asos, and worn it 6 times in the past couple of years since I've had the blog, so it's had a good run!


Last worn: Ray-Ban wayfarers, printed maxi dress, Balenciaga studded sandals.

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Maxi Dresses and Glitter Belts! Third Trimester Baby Bump Dressing

Here's what I wore for casual Friday:

Jacket: no label white drape jacket
Necklace: Dogeared 3 Wishes stardust bead necklace
Dress: French Connection Meadow jersey maxi dress in black
Belt: Kmart thin gold glitter belt
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


Took advantage of the "casual" aspect of casual Friday and wore a maxi dress to the office! This outfit is actually an idea I'd had for a while, but had saved for the third trimester when I knew I'd be finding it difficult picking what to wear to work. I really like the drape on this jacket, and thought it kept the maxi dress from looking too informal. Got a few compliments, and a few "wow your bump is huge!" comments so I consider it a good outfit, haha.

Can't believe I've only worn this jacket once before on the blog though - definitely should be wearing it more often!


Last worn: black maxi dress, waterfall drape jacket, gold glitter belt, studded Balenciaga sandals, Balenciaga sorbet city.

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Here's what I wore today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: House of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
Dress: MEV Havana maxi dress C/O Zibibo
Belt: Kmart thin black glitter belt
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus silver charm bracelet
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz


Another maxi dress! I think my pregnancy dressing is getting even more theme based than before. If something worked one day, I want to wear something really similar the next! It does make figuring out what to wear easier :)

This is what I wore this evening, for a family birthday dinner. I wore a similar outfit during the day, without the belt and with my Louis Vuitton neverfull. We spent the day with my father in law, and test drove another car. In the evening we went out for dinner with family and friends, then had cake and champagne (of course I skipped the champagne!). Was a really nice way to end the day.


Last worn: Ray-Bans, MEV Havana maxi dress, Kmart black glitter belt, Balenciaga sandals (see above), vintage Chanel flap bag.

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Floral Halterneck Dress, Chloe Marcie Hobo, Balenciaga Sandals | White Tee, Lace Pencil Skirt, Alexander McQueen Scarf

Here's what I wore on Sunday:

Necklace: gifted gold heart shaped necklace
Dress: Cotton On grey and floral print halterneck dress
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus studded and chain link Oroton leather bracelets
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium hobo bag in Nut


Simple outfit for a hot Sunday! We ended up going out for lunch, so I thought I'd try wear some proper sandals instead of thongs all the time. Picked my pink Balenciaga ones for a bit of colour. Still not sure if it was too much with the busy printed dress, but I was happy when I wore it.


Last worn: grey floral print dress, studded Balenciaga sandals, Chloe Marcie hobo bag.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf
Necklace: Dogeared silver wishbone necklace
Top: Jeanswest 'Leila' embroidered top
Skirt: Asos blue textured lace pencil skirt
Shoes: Nine West fascinate ballet flats in silver glitter
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga coated stud wrap bracelet in icy blue
Bag: gifted Corelli metallic and white handbag


Felt a little cold this morning so added a nice big scarf to keep me cosy on the way to work. It's really hot during the days, but every now and then I wake up and feel like it's a really cold morning. Maybe a pregnancy thing.

Have been wanting to wear this top and skirt together for a little while. Had picked this out as a possible "bump hiding" outfit back when I was keeping the bump under wraps at work, but it didn't quite cover it up enough after my belly popped. Remembered the combination and wore it today instead. Did wish I'd worn the top tucked in though, as it wrinkled up a lot during the day.

Still can't decide if pencil skirts look better with shirts tucked or untucked during pregnancy - I've been going for untucked but it's not the most flattering with my short height. If you've worked through a pregnancy, how did you wear pencil skirts? With shirts tucked to enhance the bump, or untucked to minimise it?


Last worn: Alexander McQueen scarf, embroidered tee, blue lace pencil skirt, glitter flats, bag.

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Happy New Year! Outfits for NYE 2013, First Day of 2014

Here's what I wore on New Year's Eve:

Sunglasses: gifted Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Chanel necklace
Top: French Connection feather foil singlet
Skirt: Cotton On metallic lace tulip skirt in frosted almond/silver
Shoes: Nine West silver strap sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle on other arm
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC


Had to wear something sparkly for NYE! Decided to double up on the sparkle a little with the metallic lace skirt and glitter singlet. I think they looked okay together, not really possible to have too much glitter going on for a new year's eve outfit!

DH, Cooper and I had a quiet new years eve, relaxing and reflecting on 2013 and what's to come in 2014.
Blog wise, I've had this blog 2 years now! This year I will continue trying to wear more of my wardrobe, reducing what I already own and slowing down my purchasing.
It's been great getting suggestions and opinions from people who read along, thank you to everyone who leaves a comment or sends me an email. Your honest opinions and feedback are always welcome.
Thank you for following along, or just dropping by, and seeing what I've been wearing each day.

Here's hoping we all have a wonderful 2014!


Last worn: Rayban wayfarers, glitter tank, metallic lace skirt, silver sandals, Rebecca Minkoff silver mini MAC.

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Here's what I wore to today:

Tank: gifted Jeanswest 'Macy' ombre tank in 'very berry' 
Skirt: AT by Atmos&Here Mars maxi skirt in white and navy
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted gold bangle set and Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle on other arm
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


Casual outfit for a relaxing start to 2014! :) The top has beautiful beading detail on it so didn't think a necklace was necessary, just kept it simple. Probably wouldn't pair the skirt and top together again though, the top's lined which made it a little tricky to tuck in perfectly. Loved the colours together, but will try a different combination next time.


Last worn: stripe maxi skirt, Balenciaga studded sandals, Balenciaga sorbet city bag. First time I've worn the tank as it was a birthday gift.

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Purple Singlet, Shorts, Sandals, RM MAC | Suboo Striped Maxi Dress, Pink Accessories, Studded Clutch

Here's what I wore on Friday:

Sunglasses: gifted Cotton On 'Risky Business' sunglasses in sky blue
Top: Cotton On Alexa pocket tank in potent purple
Shorts: Jeanswest denim cuff shorts
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff 'Beach Babe' strappy sandals in electric pink
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes pink clic clac
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag in deep purple (extra 25% off sale items with code 'OURGIFT2U')


Just a casual shorts and singlet outfit for Friday! We didn't really get up to much. We relaxed and enjoyed the pool, and spent some time at home as a family. I made a start on some of the books I got for Christmas too - hopefully I'll be able to go back to work having finished at least one book (I currently have 3 on the go!).


Last worn: blue sunglasses, purple tank, denim shorts, Rebecca Minkoff sandals, RM deep purple MAC.

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Here's what I wore to go shopping today:

Sunglasses: pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: gifted beaded statement necklace from local markets
Dress: Suboo Riviera Nautical maxi dress
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper super skinny belt in pink (Asos 50% off sale on now)
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus beaded neon and gold bracelet set. Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle on other arm.
Bag: gifted Typo neon pink studded case worn as clutch


I really like pink and blue together, so went with all pink accessories today!

This morning DH and I had to brave the shops after we had a minor miscommunication. We have a party coming up, and we were each under the impression that the other had organised the gift, when neither of us had. It wasn't as busy at the stores as I thought it would be, although there are certainly a lot of sales around. We ended up sticking to just getting what we needed, having lunch and getting home again. The pool was calling so I will have to spend my Christmas gift cards another time ;)

Have you shopped the post-Christmas sales in person yet?


Last worn: pink printed sunglasses, Suboo stripe maxi dress, pink skinny belt, Balenciaga studded sandals, neon pink studded clutch.

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Casual Friday, Work Christmas Party, Family Day at the Beach

Bit of a long blog post today - 3 outfits!

Here's what I wore to go to work on casual Friday:

Sunglasses: gifted Cotton On 'Risky Business' sunglasses in sky blue
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in grey marl
Jeans: Jeanswest 'spoylt' super skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Last worn: blue sunglasses, grey tee, Jeanswest jeans, Converse, Balenciaga giant day bag.


Then in the evening I got changed for DH's work Christmas party. It was really nice! Smart casual dress code again, just like last year. And again, I went with a maxi dress as a simple option :) We took photos beforehand which I was grateful for as I only had my phone at the venue and the lighting was bad for pics.

Necklace: gifted silver spiral
Dress: French Connection Meadow jersey maxi dress in black
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap from Reebonz


Last worn: French Connection maxi dress, Balenciaga studded sandals, vintage Chanel flap bag.

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Finally, here's what I wore today:

Sunglasses: gifted Cotton On 'Kirsten sunnie' in yellow
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: gifted Rivers Aztec print dress
Belt: Asos skinny pale yellow belt
Shoes: gifted black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

My sister wore:
Sunglasses: Jay Jays
Dress: Asos strappy sundress in giraffe print
Shoes: Havaianas with two-tone straps


Spent some time at Wellington point with the family today. We had a delicious BBQ lunch and then went for a walk over to King Island. By the time we were walking back to shore it was already pretty windy and we could see lightning in the storm clouds in the distance, so it was time to call it a day and take shelter. The wind might have been a bit much for Cooper in the end too, haha!


Last worn: yellow sunglasses, Aztec print dress, pale yellow belt, Havaianas, Louis Vuitton neverfull.

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Stripe Tank, Jeans, Balenciaga Sorbet Accessories | Asos Grey Tee, Skinnies, RM Mini MAC, Funkita Swimwear

Here's what I wore to work on Friday:

Sunnies: pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Top: AT By Atmos&Here Orion stripe tank (new purchase)
Jeans: Sass and Bide "Straight up" jeans
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


I worked from home on Thursday and actually forgot to take an OOTD before it got dark, although I did take a quick instagram shot of Cooper and I when I realised.

So this is what I wore to work for casual Friday. Nice simple striped tank and jeans. I would have liked to have added a scarf for some colour, but it was much too hot, so settled for pink accessories.


Last worn: leopard print sunglasses, Sass & Bide jeans, Balenciaga sandals, Balenciaga sorbet city. First time I've worn the tank as it's a new purchase.

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Here's what I wore today:

Sunnies: gifted Cotton On 'Risky Business' sunglasses in sky blue
Necklace: gift from DH
Tee: Asos new forever grey tee
Jeans: Sass & Bide Jekyll and Hyde zippora jeans
Shoes: Novo 'Tahnee' black studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus Kate Spade skinny mini bow bracelet
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC


This is in fact the exact same outfit as I wore a few weeks ago, just with different accessories. Although I do repeat wear items a lot, like everyone with a finite wardrobe space does, I don't usually repeat combinations so closely together, haha. I just like this tee with the skinny jeans. It's comfortable and it works :)


The weather was even sunny enough today to take a dip in the pool with my new Funkita garden party print bikini! Funkita make really good swimwear, and just released a new 'Pixel Mix' collection at the start of the month. Lots of fun prints and bright colours for spring, all the way up to a size 22. I think this floral print is lovely and perfect for the warm weather, don't you think?

It looks great when worn too, so I thought I'd share that photo of the gorgeous Funkita model wearing it to truly do it justice. They have lots of pics on their facebook page. The fit is nice, and everything stays firmly in place so you don't have to do that awkward "modesty check" to make sure everything is still covered before you pop up from jumping into the pool like you do with some bikinis. Looking forward to wearing this a lot over the coming months and putting the durability and colour fast properties of the fabric to the test! Although I just missed out on it arriving before our long weekend holiday, the warm weather we are having means I'll have plenty more times to wear it before the pool gets too cold.


Last worn: blue sunglasses, Asos grey tee, Jekyll and Hyde skinny jeans, studded sandals, RM silver mini MAC.

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Threadless Tee, Jeans, Mimco Bag | Grey Skinnies, Print Top, Balenciaga Sorbet City and Sandals

Here's what I wore on Anzac day:

Sunnies: gifted Cotton On 'Risky Business' sunglasses in sky blue
Tee: Threadless "Ambition Killed The Cat" girly tee in maroon
Jeans: Jeanswest 'spoylt' super skinny jeans
Shoes: gifted black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted Balenciaga classic pearly grey double tour bracelet
Bag: Mimco Cocoon bag in metallic silver lambskin

We got up at 3.30 am to attend the dawn service, so I wore comfortable clothes. I also swapped my thongs for converse, and added a hoodie and scarf. The service was very moving, even the priest was tearing up as he told a war story. Lots to be thankful for. It warmed up to a lovely sunny day, so changed out of the layers and warm footwear as we took Cooper out for a walk. The sunglasses were needed as it was bright, but also appreciated having them to hide my tired eyes!


Last worn: blue sunnies, Threadless tee, jeans, shoes, Mimco bag.


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Here's what I wore to work for casual Friday today:

Sunnies: pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: Juicy Couture bonsai charm on a gold chain, both gifted from my bestie
Top: Mei Mei floral print gathered top
Jeans: Cotton On grey skinnies
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus Chloe Paddington crystal charm bracelet
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Was trying to decided what to wear when I realised it had been a very long time since I wore this top! Over a year. Had a big meeting despite it being casual Friday, so I wore a blazer over this and I thought the black and grey worked well to look more professional. Added pink sandals and a fun bag too though, it was Friday after all!


Last worn: pink sunnies, floral top, grey skinnies, Balenciaga sorbet sandals, Balenciaga city.



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