Black Cardigans, Striped Tees, Black Jeans and Converse

Two simple striped tee and black skinny jeans outfits with black cardigans, for winter working from home days with the school run and physio appointments.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti black cocoon cape cardigan
Tee: thrifted navy stripe Coca-Cola logo tee
Jeans: Jeanswest black skinny jeans with zipper detail
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Convertible clutch in electric violet

Why I wore it:

Felt like it was time to get this bag out again! I thrifted it a while back, and bought the metallic chain strap on ebay separately so I could wear it crossbody. It's very smooshy and much bigger than you'd think in photos! It fit all my essentials plus my latest library book, so I could read while waiting at the physio appointment and then later at the vet appointment.

Jeans and tee will always be a working from home staple for me in the cooler weather, especially when paired with a cosy cardigan like this black cocoon one. Like the tee, jeans and bag, the cardigan was an opshop find too, so this is an almost entirely thrifted outfit!


Last worn: black cocoon cardigan, Coca-Cola stripe logo tee, black skinny jeans, black Converse, Marc by Marc Jacobs convertible clutch bag.

Other ways to wear: black cocoon cardigan with pink, Coca-Cola stripe logo tee, black skinny jeans and animal print, black Converse and dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs convertible clutch bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On black knit wrap cardigan
Scarf: The Quintessential Cambridge Willow green floral snood
Tee: Cotton On "The One" fitted v tee in Cole stripe white moonlight
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: Chloe small Ethel bag in light khaki

Why I wore it:

This was a colder day than the one above so I pulled out this thicker knit cardigan, it's an old one I've had in my wardrobe for years, since my uni days even! I don't wear it a lot over winter, just on very cold days, so it's stuck around for such a long time!

With the black jeans long black belted cardigan and the navy and white striped tee I felt this neutral outfit needed a little extra colour. The brown Converse were an attempt to be matchy-matchy with the Chloe Ethel bag, even though the shades of brown are slightly different.

I added this green printed snood (infinity scarf) for a little extra colour as well, although I ended up taking it off after the school run as I was warm enough in the black cardigan.


Last worn: black belted cardigan, navy and white striped tee, green snood, black skinny jeans, brown Converse, Chloe Ethel bag.

Other ways to wear: black belted cardigan and dress, navy and white striped tee shorts, green snood, black skinny jeans and blazer, brown Converse and dress, Chloe Ethel bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: cardigan in first trimester.

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Green and Grey Jeans and Tee Outfits With Rebecca Minkoff Knit Ruana Poncho

Keeping warm in Brisbane's winter weather by layering up my working from home jeans and tee outfits with this cosy black and white Rebecca Minkoff Ruana. I've been wearing it a lot recently.

What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Earrings: Michael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver
Necklace: thrifted blue knotted beaded necklace
Tee: grey marle pocket tee

Jeans: thrifted ASOS petite green skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

I was working from home on this day, but first there was a breakfast event at my sons school to attend. It was a bit of a cloudy day and threatening rain, but that made it feel a little warmer so this Rebecca Minkoff knitted cover up was all I needed to layer over my grey tee and green jeans outfit to stay warm. I wear this knit a lot with grey tees, it's a good neutral option. 

I did decide to add more colour to this with the accessories, with the blue beaded necklace (as a recent opshop find), and the blue Converse and periwinkle blue Chloe small Paraty bag. It's a great bag for all the essentials plus a little more.

Thankfully the heavy rain held up until the kids were in class and I was back at home to work.


Last worn: Rebecca Minkoff ruana, blue stud earrings, blue beaded necklace, grey tee, green jeans, blue Converse, Chloe small Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff ruana worn 2 ways, grey tee and skirt, green jeans worn 30 ways, blue Converse and dress, Chloe small Paraty bag and shorts.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Earrings: gold heart and pearl earrings
Necklace: handmade silver and gold faux pearl beaded necklace
Tee: thrifted Cotton On The one crew tee in green
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mimco black button bag

Why I wore it:

Another green and grey outfit with this Rebecca Minkoff black and white Ruana as a topper! This time it was a green tee and grey skinny jeans with white Converse. I added the beaded necklace for a little extra interest, and I liked how the white string matched the white Converse and the white thread in the knit, and the faux pearls matched the earrings. I've been enjoying this necklace since I made it from leftover beads after trying to repair a thrifted necklace that fell apart.

I had a big bag this time, this vintage Mimco button bag, as I had some documents to carry around. While I was working from home I used my lunch break to attend an appointment that I needed some paperwork for, and this bag fit it all nicely. 

Really appreciated this cosy knitted cover up in the evening too when the kids had sports, it kept me so warm!


Last worn: Rebecca Minkoff ruana (above), heart and pearl earrings, faux pearl necklace, green tee, grey skinny jeans, Converse, Mimco vintage black button bag.

Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff ruana and white jeans, green tee and skirt, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and dress, Mimco vintage black button bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Blue Knit Jumpers With Scarves and Black Jeans

Two more knit jumper outfits, with black skinny jeans and scarves. One I wore to work from home, the other I wore in the office.

What I wore:

Scarf: ASOS crinkle oversized leopard print scarf
Jumper: thrifted Valleygirl blue knit jumper
Jeans: Jeanswest black skinny jeans with zipper detail
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

I wore this to work from home back in the holidays. I logged off in the afternoon to take the kids to a STEM class at the library, they really loved it! It was a colder day so I wanted to be warm, and this blue marle jumper was due another wear. It's a piece I thrifted a few years ago, and I've gotten more than 30 wears out of it, definitely a good opshop buy! 

I wanted to skip wearing a jacket, but still be warm, so I added this leopard print scarf. And the brown Converse were an attempt to be a bit matchy-matchy, even though they are a different shade of brown from the leopard print in the scarf. I added more colour with the purple Chloe Paraty bag, and also picked it as it fits all my essentials plus a couple of water bottles, perfect for when we went out in the afternoon.

Last worn: blue marle jumper, leopard print scarf, skinny jeans, brown Converse, purple Chloe Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: blue marle jumper worn 30 ways, leopard print scarf and tee, skinny jeans and graphic tee, brown Converse and dress, purple Chloe Paraty bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: blue jumper in first trimester. 

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: Jeanswest Lucille golden yellow scarf
Jumper: thrifted blue Kmart stitch detail knit
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

This blue knit seam detail jumper is also an opshop find, although I haven't hit 30 wears with it! I do enjoy wearing it and just bought a similar one in pink in the Kmart clearance recently. Again I wore it with black jeans, and instead of a printed scarf I wore this bright yellow one. With the blue jumper, blue denim trench coat, and Luna blue Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag, I felt like I needed an extra colour in this outfit to brighten it up a bit. And blue and yellow look so good together.

Even with the jumper and the jeans and the denim trench and scarf it was a bit chilly, one of those really cold winter days. I was glad to reach the office that morning!


Last worn: denim trench, yellow scarf, blue seam detail jumper, Nobody Denim Siren jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench and dress, yellow scarf and LBD, blue seam detail jumper and pink jeans, Nobody Denim Siren jeans and blazer, Adidas Superstar sneakers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and skirt.

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Rust Tees, Black Knits, Skinny Jeans and Converse

Layering up some rust toned tees for Brisbane's winter with black jeans, Converse and cosy black knits recently.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti black cocoon cape cardigan
Scarf: Alexander McQueen modal and cashmere skull scarf
Tee: Cotton On The One fitted v tee in washed red clay
Jeans: thrifted Cotton On The High Rise Skinny Jean black coated denim
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

I love the subtle different these coated denim jeans make to an outfit, I'm glad I thrifted them a while back to give the look a try. With a nice cosy cardigan is my favourite way to wear them, and this black cardigan is also an opshop find. With the black jeans, black Converse and black cardigan, I wanted to add a little more colour to this outfit. This washed clay tee is a lovely rust tone that had me pulling out my taupe Alexander McQueen skull scarf and nut brown Chloe Marcie bag to complement the colour.

This was a nice comfortable jeans and tee outfit for working from home, I wasn't planning on having too busy of a day, until I got the message from school in the morning reminding us it was a themed day. I ended up scrabbling to get to the shops and buy the kids something appropriate before drop off! Thankfully they made it to school just before the bell rung. Definitely an eventful morning! Luckily the rest of the day, working from home, didn't have any big surprises!


Last worn: black cocoon cardigan, Alexander McQueen skull scarf, rust tee, coated skinny jeans, Converse, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: black cocoon cardigan and printed jeans, skull scarf and dress, rust tee and shorts, coated skinny jeans and jumper, Converse and skirt, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Necklace: Roie Designs coral beaded tassel necklace
Tee: Anko Kmart short sleeve slub v-neck tee in copper 
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

This tee is a similar rust colour to the one above, although a different saturation so this one is a lot more vibrant. I liked the peachy necklace with this, but I kept everything else black so the tee was the only colour in my outfit. It was a quiet weekend day and I didn't have much on other than a couple of errands, after dropping my son off at a playdate and then picking him up later in the afternoon.

I only needed the essentials so this Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag fit everything I needed for the day.


Last worn: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana, rust tee, beaded necklace, Nobody Denim jeans, brown Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana and white jeans, rust tee and skirt, Nobody Denim jeans and duster, brown Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and skirt.

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Leopard Print, Trench Coats And Jeans

Layering up two leopard print tops for the office with trench coats and skinny jeans. The colder morning commutes to work have had me pulling out my thickest, warmest jackets and all my jeans!

What I wore:

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat
Earrings: Colette Tropadelic fuchsia coloured metal leaf earrings
Shirts: Anko Kmart button up batwing sleeve leopard print shirt
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Why I wore it:

This leopard print shirt from my sister's wardrobe is a good neutral, but with the black Nobody Denim skinny jeans and the tan trench coat it was a bit too neutral. So I added a lot of pink, with the pale pink Converse, fuchsia pink statement earrings and the sorbet pink Balenciaga city bag. I felt all the different shades of pink with this cheered this outfit up nicely for a day in the office.

The only thing I didn't like about this outfit was the shirt. It's a nice oversized style with batwing sleeves but this is the first time I have worn it untucked and it was sliding about everywhere. I had a tank underneath for warmth more than anything but I was grateful of it a few times as the shirt slid down. It's going to be donated, too fiddly for me to wear unless I only want to tuck it in, now I see why my sister no longer wanted it!


Last worn: camel trench coat, statement fuchsia earrings, leopard print shirt, Nobody Denim jeans, pink Converse, sorbet pink Balenciaga city bag.

Other ways to wear: tan trench coat worn 30 ways, leopard print shirt and skirt, Nobody Denim jeans and blazer, pink Converse and skirt, sorbet pink Balenciaga city bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Balenciaga sorbet pink city bag at 37 weeks.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Monica Mac coat in Indigo
Earrings: Kmart blue fringe crescent statement earrings
Top: See by Chloe silk mixed print tassel top from Sheila's wardrobe
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

I don't wear this pretty blue silk leopard print blouse enough! It's handwash only which means I'm not even brave enough to try it in the washing machine handwash cycle with most of my clothes - I actually need to take the time to handwash it separately. It's so pretty though, I love the print and the mix of prints on the tassel ties and sleeves (which are striped). Sadly as this was one of the days I had to be up and in the office early, the sun hadn't risen enough to see that detail in the photos.

Just like the outfit above I wore black skinny jeans and sneakers. I added a little extra colour to this with the purple Chloe Paraty bag too. I always like adding more colour with a bag.

Last worn: navy tassel earrings, navy mac trench coat, leopard print blouse, black skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: navy mac trench coat and dress, leopard print blouse without jacket, black skinny jeans and stripes, Adidas Superstar sneakers and shorts, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag and dress.

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Floral Dresses In Winter With Leggings

I have so many cute floral dresses, and I try to wear them year-round. One recent weekend, I wore these two floral dresses with leggings and jackets to make them suitable for our winter weather.

What I wore:

Jacket: Anko Kmart mid wash denim jacket
Earrings: Colette blue mixed shape faux crustal drop earrings
Dress: thrifted Iris Maxi the Label purple floral tiered mini dress
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

This was a very fun day! We had a kid's birthday party in the morning, and then a friend came over for a playdate in the afternoon, so the boys were very entertained.

I did not expect for the parents to get involved in the kids party though - at one point there was kids vs adults dodgeball and perhaps the boots were not the best choice of footwear. I ended up just taking the boots off and running around in my socks!

I did like the boots and leggings with this purple floral dress though, a recent opshop find that I'm looking forward to wearing with less layers when it warms up. With the turquoise in the bottom hem I was inspired to add a lot of blue to this, with the mid wash denim jacket, blue crystal earrings, and periwinkle blue Chloe small Paraty bag.


Last worn: denim jacket, crystal earrings, purple floral tiered mini dress, tall tan boots, Chloe Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and skirt, purple floral tiered mini dress and trench, tall tan boots and blazer, Chloe Paraty bag and shorts.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Earrings: Kmart gold circle glitter resin statement earrings
Dress: Jaase Semika mini smock dress in amor print mandarin dollar dress
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

I knew I would be doing a lot of walking on this day so I still layered up this Jaase floral dress with leggings, but wore Converse instead of boots. Spent the day with my parents and sister, she's doing some renovations at the moment so we helped review a few tile choices and then all went out for lunch. It was a really nice day. It was a chilly morning so I layered up with this leather jacket, but with the long sleeves on this Jaase dress I didn't really feel I needed the jacket in the heat of the day.

It's the first time I've worn this dress with the provided belt since I got it! I liked the look, it's nice to have different ways to wear it. I feel the peachy floral print really pops with all the black, from the Converse, leggings, leather jacket and Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.


Last worn: gold glitter circle earrings, Jeanswest leather jacket, Jaase Semika floral dress, Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: Jeanswest leather jacket and maxi skirt, Jaase Semika floral dress and denim trench, Converse and jeans, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Anko Denim Trench Coat With Tiered Maxi Dresses and Chloe Paddington Bag

Wearing some tiered maxi dresses with my Anko denim trench coat again, comfortable sneakers and my Chloe Paddington bag. Both the trench and Chloe Paddington bag have been getting a lot of wear lately!

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Earrings: Colette purple acrylic flower statement earrings
Dress: Salty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

I picked up this navy and white floral print tiered maxi dress in the Salty Crush sale recently and I love wearing it! The long sleeves are great for cooler weather, and it has pockets! It layered up nicely with the denim trench and Chloe Paddington bag. Both the trench and bag have been getting so much wear recently, they are trench is perfect for the cooler weather before it gets too cold in Brisbane and I replace it with thicker trench coats.

With all the blue from the denim and the navy print on the dress, I added a little extra colour with the purple resin floral statement earrings. I really liked them with this dress!


Last worn: denim trench, purple flower earrings, navy white maxi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, Chloe Paddington bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench and mini dress, navy white maxi dress and denim jacket, Nike Court Royale sneakers and skirt, Chloe Paddington bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: star print pashmina
Earrings: Colette white pearl beaded gum leaf tassel earrings
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

Again, a tiered dress, this denim trench, some sneakers and my Chloe Paddington bag. While the dark chocolate brown went nicely with the blues in the above outfit, I really loved it against the orange of this Kmart tiered dress! As it was a cooler morning and I'd planned to wear this bag I knew this brown star print pashmina would be a great accessory. Although the brown stars are not a perfect match to the deep brown of the bag, I like the combination and I've worn a lot of brown bags with this scarf in the past!

The cosy pashmina was much needed as it was a cooler day than the one above, winter weather is definitely here in Brisbane.


Last worn: denim trench coat (above), gold statement earrings, star print pashmina, amber tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Paddington bag (above).

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, star print pashmina and cardigan, amber tiered midi dress worn two ways, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Chloe Paddington bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: pashmina in second trimester, Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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Animal Print and Blazer Office Outfits With Pink

Two different pink and animal print outfits for the office, worn with blazers to dress them up a little.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Nadine 3/4 sleeve dusky pink blazer
Earrings: thrifted Target hammered silver circle earrings
Necklace: thrifted hammered silver statement necklace
Cami: Kmart Anko leopard print cami
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

This was a really good day at work! A colleague from another office was visiting and it was lovely to see them again.

I only had a few meetings so went with a jeans and blazer outfit, with this cheetah print cami. I like wearing printed tops with this blush pink blazer, it's always a good combination. I added a little more pink with the pink Converse, although they don't match the shade of pink in the blazer I like the two shades together with all the neutrals in the outfit. The brown Chloe Paddington I've been wearing a lot lately, and I thought matched nicely with the brown in the print of the tank. While the hardware and padlock on the Paddington bag is gold I thought that the silver accessories would be nice with this. The hammered silver statement necklace and silver circle earrings are such a nice pairing together. Both are opshop finds.


Last worn: blush blazer, silver circle earrings, silver statement necklace, cheetah print cami, black skinny jeans, pink Converse, Chloe Paddington bag.

Other ways to wear: blush blazer and dress, cheetah print cami and shorts, black skinny jeans and knit, pink Converse and dress, Chloe Paddington bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: blush blazer in third trimester, Chloe Paddington in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On black jersey longline blazer from my sister's wardrobe
Earrings: Colette white pearl beaded gum leaf tassel earrings
Necklace: handmade silver and gold faux pearl beaded necklace
Tee: Anko Kmart short sleeve slub v-neck tee in lead grey
Skirt: thrifted ruffle hem leopard print midi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

This is a very different looking outfit from the one above, but it follows the same basic formula with a blazer, some animal print, and a touch of pink. this time around it was a lot of leopard print, with this beautiful maxi skirt, which was an opshop find. The grey tee was a good neutral with the bold print, and then the black blazer from my sister's wardrobe was a nice topper. Even with the gold accessories, the statement earrings and the faux pearl necklace, this outfit felt like it needed a little more. The pink Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag was just the right way to add a little more colour, and I liked the matchy-matchy with the gold accessories and the gold hardware on the mini5-zip bag.

I wore my converse again - I pretty much live in sneakers now! With the brown ones to match the brown in the leopard print of the skirt. Another easy office outfit.


Last worn: black blazer, gold earrings, faux pearl necklace, grey tee, leopard print maxi skirt, brown Converse, pink Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: black blazer and dress, grey tee and denim, leopard print maxi skirt with red, brown Converse and dress, pink Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and denim skirt.

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