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Monday 20 November 2023

Pink Tees, Blazers, Navy Pencil Skirts And Purple Paraty | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, another couple of office outfits with my favourite colour trio of blue, pink and purple. I wore some pink tees with navy pencil skirts, dressed up a little with blazers for the office, and accessorised with my little purple Chloe Paraty bag.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Valleygirl navy jersey blazer
Necklace: thrifted flat navy statement bead necklace
Tee: Cotton On deep v tee in washed desert rose
Skirt: Asos blue textured lace pencil skirt
Shoes: Walnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

Surprisingly, this blue lace skirt and the pink tee haven't been worn together before! Even though the pink tee is a favourite and I've worn the lace skirt over 30 times. The navy blazer on top dresses up a tee for the office nicely, and I liked how similar it was to the navy lace on my skirt. The navy necklace I added for a little more matchy-matchy too, and I thought the purple small Paraty bag was such a good colour with the navy and pink.

I just went for plain black ballet flats to wear, although this did have me wondering if I should have a navy pair, the black ones worked okay in this outfit.

Last worn: navy blazer, pink tee, navy necklace, lace pencil skirt, black ballet flats, Chloe Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: navy blazer and printed dress, pink tee and shorts, blue lace pencil skirt worn 30 ways, black ballet flats and jeans, Chloe Paraty bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: lace pencil skirt in second trimester, black ballet flats in third trimester.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Zara black blazer
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tee: Kmart short sleeve cotton modal tee in tulip pink
Skirt: Warehouse navy jacquard pencil skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

Another navy textured pencil skirt outfit! I haven't quite hit 30 wears with this jacquard pencil skirt yet, but I'm getting there. Again I added a blazer, a black one this time to match the jacquard texture of the skirt. And black Converse as it was a quiet day in the office.

The pink tee is a new purchase last month - it's such a good basic, I liked it paired with the navy and black and the blazer dresses it up well for a day at my desk.

Even though the pink shade of this tee is a little deeper than the tee in the first outfit, I still loved the purple mini Paraty bag with this outfit. It goes with so much!

Last worn: black blazer, pink tee, navy and gold beaded necklace, jacquard skirt, Converse, Chloe purple Paraty bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black blazer and dress, pink tee and jeans, jacquard pencil skirt with green, Converse and jeans, Chloe purple Paraty bag and denim skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: black jersey blazer in third trimester, Converse in second trimester.

Weekday Wear Linkup #247

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Wednesday 15 November 2023

Pink Tees, Grey Jeans and Rebecca Minkoff Cupid

Two pink tee and grey jeans outfits I wore recently, with my go-with-everything Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag. I added some printed cover ups for a little extra colour in my outfits as well.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Cotton On maroon wanderlust floral border cover up
Necklace: thrifted wood and marble bead thrifted necklace with white string
Tee: Kmart short sleeve cotton modal tee in tulip pink (new purchase)
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Wore this to run a couple of errands and stop by the local opshop to donate a few more things from the spring clear out I've been having lately. Since I knew I was going to be browsing after donating, I wore a couple of thrifted pieces - completely unscientific but I find I have good luck in an opshop if I'm wearing something thrifted, haha! This necklace, the burgundy floral print cover up, and the Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag were all finds from this opshop in the past. And when I found this Rebecca Minkoff Cupid in the opshop I thought for sure I'd got the best bag find ever. So I really wasn't expecting to find another designer bag in the opshop!

Happily picked up a Stella McCartney Falabella for just $30 though! Got a few other things as well before I stumbled across this bag, and could not believe my luck when I took a closer look and saw it was the real deal.

This dusky pink tee I thought went nicely with the burgundy and peach floral print of the cover up, and it was a nice layer to add a little extra interest to a simple jeans and tee outfit.

Last worn: floral cover up, neutral necklace, grey skinny jeans, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag. First time I've worn the tee as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: floral cover up and skirt, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and dress.

Opshop Find: Stella McCartney Falabella

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kensley summer tie-dye kimono
Necklace: navy and silver circle pendant tassel necklace
Tee: Cle The Label Charlotte tee in ombre rose
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Another pink tee and grey jeans outfit for the weekend. We had a playdate and it was a slightly cooler morning so I thought this fun tie dye cape was a good cover up, not too heavy for when it warmed up later in the day. I added the navy tassel necklace for a little bit of matchy-matchy with the navy tie dye as well. And again, my Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag that goes with everything.

Last worn: tie dye cape, navy tassel necklace, pink ombre tee, grey jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid (above).

Other ways to wear: tie dye cape and denim skirt, pink ombre tee and blazer, grey jeans worn 2 ways, Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid in the office.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Monday 13 November 2023

Printed Dresses and Prune MAC Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

A super hot week in Spring meant pulling out some easy printed dress outfits for the office! Skipped the blazers with these dresses as they both feel pretty work appropriate to me, and it was really more like summer temperatures and too hot to think about that extra layer anyway.

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted metallic clay bead necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Aztec print dress
Belt: embossed tan leather belt from my Mum's wardrobe
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC with pom pom and tassel keychain

Why I wore it:

Haven't worn this navy Ikat print dress in a while which is a shame! It used to be an office staple pre-pandemic so it was great to get it out again, I really enjoyed wearing it! I do love belting it, and it looks great with this belt from my mum's wardrobe.

Had a hard time picking a necklace with the big embossed belt, decided on this little clay bead one and I just shortened the adjustable string to wear it a little higher around the neckline of the dress.

I liked the prune MAC bag with this - such a great pop of colour against the blues and neutral shades in the dress.

Last worn: Ikat print dress, beaded necklace, embossed leather belt, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC.

Other ways to wear: Ikat print dress and scarf, Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC and double denim.

Perfect for pregnancy: Ikat print dress in third trimester, Converse in second trimester.

What I wore:

Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace plus Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Leona Edmiston Jemima fern print dress
Shoes: Walnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC with pom pom and tassel keychain

Why I wore it:

This dress is another old office staple that's been neglected post-pandemic! I kept all my office wear from when I used to work in the office more regularly, but with only going in around twice a week it's hard to decide what pieces to wear! It was good to get this one out again. It always looks so professional, especially paired with classic black ballet flats.

I added layered necklaces to accessorise this a little, but really the printed dress makes the outfit feel pulled together enough on its own. Even though the prune bag doesn't match the blush pink shades in the print of the dress, I really liked the two together. Although definitely not as much as I did paired with the dress in the first outfit.

Last worn: Leona Edmiston printed dress, Tiffany heart necklaces, black ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC (above).

Other ways to wear: Leona Edmiston printed dress in winter, black ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Leona Edmiston dress in second trimester, black ballet flats in second trimester.

Weekday Wear Linkup #246

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Monday 30 October 2023

Floral Print Dresses and Yellow Mini 5 Zip Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, sharing two matchy-matchy outfits I wore recently. Floral print dresses with yellow in the prints, accessorised with my little yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag.

What I wore:

Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip | awayfromtheblue

Necklace: thrifted flat peach statement bead necklace
Dress: Shein navy flower print flowy dress (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

This dress is a light viscose so seemed like the perfect choice for a warmer spring day, with the school run and working from home. The swing style wasn't such a good idea with the wind though, I felt I had to hold onto the hem a few times!

We had a playdate after school so the Converse were perfect for running around in the park with the kids as I clutched the hem of my dress in the breeze!

While the yellow of the Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip doesn't match the yellow in the print of the dress exactly, and the peach necklace is a different shade from the orange in the print, the shades were close enough that this outfit made my matchy-matchy self happy.

Last worn: navy floral swing dress, peach flat bead necklace, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: navy floral swing dress and leather jacket, blue Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and skirt.

What I wore:

pink floral dress with Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip | awayfromtheblue

Dress: thrifted no label pastel floral print babydoll dress
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

Surprisingly it's the first time I've worn this dress with a yellow bag, despite the abundance of yellow in the floral print! I really liked the little yellow mini 5-zip bag with this dress, and I just needed to carry a few essentials with me as we had the big swimming tote filled with a change of clothes and towels. We had a BBQ and pool party at our friends house to make the most of the gorgeous warm weather on the public holiday Monday. The water in the pool was still a bit cold for me, but the kids had a blast swimming for most of the day.

This dress is a nice light viscose like the one above, and worked well as a bikini cover up. I thrifted it for $1 and this is it's 4th wear, so I'm getting great value from it! It dried quickly in the sun too after I got a little drenched from kids cannon-balling into the pool!

Last worn: floral print dress, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: floral print dress and blazer, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and shorts.

Weekday Wear Linkup #244

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Friday 20 October 2023

Blue and Pink Floral Print Outfits For Spring

Two simple pink and blue outfits for spring. Both have a little touch of florals, although the first one has a pink tee and blue shorts and the second is a blue tee and pink jeans to switch it up a little.

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted metallic clay bead necklace
Tee: Cle The Label Charlotte tee in ombre rose
Shorts: Kmart culotte short in navy lemon print
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

This was an eventful day! I was working from home when there was an incident in the street and I had to run out to help. Thankfully I didn't have to provide a lot of first aid as it was just a minor incident, but not the best way to meet the new neighbours!

As it had been a warm day, shorts and a tee were perfect, and after I wrapped up things with work we had a couple of errands to run and I took my son to an appointment.

I wasn't sure if the floral print bag would be too much against the print on the shorts, but I think the colours being similar helped tie it all together, and I really liked this combination.

Last worn: pink ombre tee, beaded necklace, navy printed culottes, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted mini MAB tote.

Other ways to wear: pink ombre tee and blazer, navy printed culottes and cardigan, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted mini MAB tote dress.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Polly printed kimono in white base ditsy floral
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (c/o)
Tee: Cotton On The One fitted v tee in washed poolside blue
Jeans: Sass & Bide The Winning Day Lovestate jeans in magenta
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

This time around I went with a brighter shade of pink, with the magenta jeans and the pastel tee. With the red and pink floral print in the cover up, I thought the magenta jeans complimented it quite nicely, and I do always like blue and pink together so the pastel blue tee was an easy choice. It let me do a bit of matchy-matchy with the blue Converse too.

Didn't need to carry much, another wok from home day with a physio appointment in the afternoon so it was a good opportunity to get this little olive Darren bag out again - can't even fit my wallet in it, it really is just for the essentials.

Like with the jeans, I liked how the olive worked with the shades of green in the floral print.

Last worn: floral cover up, stone necklace, blue tee, magenta jeans, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag.

Other ways to wear: floral cover up and skirt, blue tee and shorts, magenta jeans and leather jacket, blue Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and double denim.

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Wednesday 18 October 2023

Pink and Navy Skinny Jeans Outfits

Two more skinny jeans outfits I've worn recently. While they are very different, both feature little crossbody bags, pink, navy and prints.

What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart silver long circle pendant necklace
Tank: Cle The Label Amelia tank in indigo
Jeans: Portmans pink leopard print skinny jeans
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This was a beautifully warm weekend day! I got to spend some time with the kids to do a school holiday dessert decorating class that was really fun - and a bit messy! The white background on these jeans maybe didn't make them the best choice for the day! I just needed something easy to throw on though, and these jeans are always fun, especially when paired with blue. I really liked this navy tank with them, and the third colour added through the little aquamarine mini MAC bag. We did have a few errands to run after the class, but we weren't out long, so a little bag was all I needed.

Last worn: navy tank, circle necklace, pink leopard print jeans, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: navy tank and florals, pink leopard print jeans and blazer, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC with orange.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC in second trimester.

What I wore:

Jacket: New Look Petite print kimono
Necklace: thrifted pastel pink and wooden hexagon bead necklace
Tee: Cotton On deep v tee in washed desert rose
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware

Why I wore it:

Slightly less fun day here as I had to work from home! Also wore this back in the spring school holidays in September, luckily hubby had some activities to entertain the kids as I worked from home. It was a cooler morning so I went with jeans and this super-soft pink tee. I felt that wasn't quite enough colour, so added the blush pink necklace and another shade of pink with the mini 5-zip bag too! Comfortable Converse were a must have, and I added the printed cape as well for a little extra layer as I had a few errands to run solo before work.

Last worn: navy printed cape, blush necklace, pink tee, faded black skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: navy printed cape worn 30 ways, pink tee and maxi skirt, faded black skinny jeans and knit, Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy printed cape in second trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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Friday 13 October 2023

Tiered Printed Sundresses, Sneakers and Denim Jacket

Denim jackets and sundresses for spring again! Paired with sneakers, this is a staple Spring outfit formula for me.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace plus thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace
Dress: thrifted peach and white floral print tiered sundress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

This was a fun day! Family lunch with my parents and a few errands. Dressed up for a relaxed lunch with this pretty printed dress and added the denim moto jacket on top to keep me warm in the air-con inside, it was definitely warm enough outside that I didn't need it outdoors!

Thought the little yellow necklace would be nice with the pastel peach print on the dress, and the little yellow mini 5-zip bag was then an obvious matchy-matchy choice. It's just a shame my hair obscures the second necklace I tried layering with!

I liked how the blue of these Converse complimented the pale blue wash of the denim moto jacket too.

Last worn: denim moto jacket, Tiffany heart necklace, yellow pendant necklace, tiered sundress, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip.

Other ways to wear: denim moto jacket and leopard skirt, tiered sundress worn two ways, blue Converse and midi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip and printed culottes.

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart Aztec print tiered little black dress
Shoes: Sketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bracelets: the usual

Why I wore it:

Wore this when we went out for dinner during out little staycation at Seaworld resort. After running around at the theme park all day it was nice to get dressed up a little for dinner. Even if I didn't bring a clutch or any different shoes and just threw on my denim jacket to add a little warmth. I hadn't needed the jacket during the day, but I was glad I'd brought it in the evening when we went to dinner! And no-one noticed the casual sneakers once we were seated at the table.

My wallet worked well as a clutch to hold the essential cards and our room key. It would have been nice to have brought the right accessories and been a little more dressed up, but I was comfortable enough and it was nice to travel light and not over-pack for once. We had a garden view room, as you can see off the balcony, and we nearly missed our dinner reservation as the boys were having so much fun playing in the maze you see behind me!

Last worn: denim jacket, Tiffany necklace, black tiered sundress, Sketchers sneakers.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, black tiered sundress under a knotted knit, Sketchers sneakers and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester.

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Monday 2 October 2023

Black Toppers, White Jeans, Teal Love Too Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

More jeans and sneakers outfits for the office for today's Weekday Wear Link Up. Wearing each pair of white jeans with a black cover up, block-colour top and my little teal Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti black cocoon cape cardigan
Necklace: thrifted flat navy statement bead necklace
Cami: H&M mint v-neck cami
Jeans: Dannii Minogue denim high waist skinny jean in ecru
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

As it was a warmer spring day I didn't know if this cocoon cardigan would be too warm - but it was just perfect for the cooler commute to and from the office. Didn't need it over the mint cami at lunch time, but it was great for wearing in the airconed office.

I liked the white jeans with the mint cami and the black cardigan, and with the matchy-matchy navy of the necklace against the deep teal of the Love Too bag this was such an easy outfit to pull together for work.

Last worn: cocoon cardigan, mint cami, navy necklace, white skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: cocoon cardigan and printed jeans, mint cami and skirt, white skinny jeans and sequins, Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart striped maxi cardigan
Necklace: thrifted Eb&Ive black wooden bead multi strand statement necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Vickie button back tank in enamel blue
Jeans: thrifted Atmos&Here white straight leg jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

I didn't love this outfit as much as the one above, even though it follows a very similar outfit formula with the block colour top, white jeans, sneakers and black cover up. I loved the striped cover up with the black necklace against the turquoise tank, such a great piece of matchy-matchy.

I was quickly reminded of the reason this tank doesn't get a lot of wear though - it crinkles up so easily! By the end of the day at work I was feeling a bit of a flustered mess, and my outfit seemed to reflect that. I do love this top but hate how quickly wrinkled it gets! Especially with the straight leg jeans, this didn't feel as polished as the outfit above. Definitely won't be wearing these pieces together again.

Last worn: striped cardigan, black statement necklace, turquoise tank, white jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: striped cardigan for long haul flight, turquoise tank and pencil skirt, white jeans and knit, Adidas Superstar sneakers and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: striped cardigan in second trimester.

Weekday Wear Linkup #240

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