Black Blouses, Colourful Jeans and Denim Trench Coat

Black blouses with colourful jeans, black Converse and my Kmart denim trench coat for winter office days in Brisbane.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Earrings: DIY green and red marble clay circle earrings
Blouse: Kmart black batwing button up blouse
Jeans: thrifted ASOS petite green skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

It's been a while since I've worn these green jeans so they were overdue another wear! I've hit 30 wears with them since I thrifted them a few years ago, but they only get an outing on cooler days. I couldn't resist going a little matchy-matchy with the green clay earrings. With the black blouse, the black Converse and black Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag were easy matchy choices as well. It wasn't too cold on this morning so the denim trench coat was all I needed to layer with for the commute to the office.


Last worn: denim trench coat, clay earrings, black blouse, green skinny jeans, black Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and floral dress, black blouse and skirt, green jeans worn 30 ways, Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Necklace: thrifted burgundy and cream beaded statement necklace
Dress: thrifted Seed heritage black dolman sleeve blouse
Jeans: Jeanswest Harper skinny pant in Russet
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

I really like the statement voluminous sleeves on this black blouse, a recent thrift find. Unfortunately it makes it a little tricky to layer with. I was glad for the oversized relaxed fit of this denim trench as it accommodated the voluminous sleeves on the blouse nicely! 

I couldn't resist a little matching in this outfit too, with the burgundy beaded necklace and burgundy jeans. Again I went with the same black Converse as I was wearing another black top. I did change up the bag this time around though, wearing my Rebecca Minkoff croc embossed Love Too bag.


Last worn: denim trench coat (above), beaded necklace, black blouse, burgundy jeans, black Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and dress, black blouse and skirt, burgundy jeans and graphic tee, black Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and skirt.

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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Pink Kmart Dresses With Denim Trench Coat and Navy Scarves

Layering up two fuchsia pink Kmart dresses for winter office days with this denim trench, blue bags, and navy printed scarves.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl navy diamond print scarf
Earrings: Colette Tropadelic fuchsia coloured metal leaf earrings
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bag: vintage original Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip in faded electric blue

Why I wore it:

I really like the way these fuchsia earrings match the fuchsia pink of this Kmart tiered midi dress! They are the perfect pair and it was so nice to wear them together. It was a cooler morning so I layered up for the commute with this denim trench coat that's been a staple recently, and had to add a scarf as well. I like the navy of this one against the pink dress and blue denim of the trench coat.

I added another shade of blue with this Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag, and then comfortable sneakers. I did wish on my way to work that I'd worn boots though, proper winter cold weather is here in Brisbane and bare ankles wasn't the nicest in the cold breeze, especially just with this light denim trench.

Unfortunately I managed to roll my chair over this trench at the office and tore a massive hole in it! Easily repaired, but I'm on the look-out now for a pretty patch to disguise the repair.


Last worn: denim trench coat, fuchsia earrings, navy diamond print scarf, fuchsia pink tiered midi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and floral dress, navy diamond print scarf and orange, fuchsia pink tiered midi dress and blazer, Nike Court Royale sneakers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip bag and skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl navy and white geo print tassel scarf
Dress: thrifted Kmart short sleeve godet skirt linen blend dress in fuchsia
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

I dressed much more warmly on this day, another cooler day I was up early for the commute to work. Again I wore the denim trench coat with this linen Kmart dress. I've layered it up for winter before, despite being linen it's not impossible to wear through the year as it layers so well. I added leggings, and ankle boots this time instead of sneakers. With the denim trench I still needed an extra layer so I went with this pretty navy and white tile print scarf. I really liked the colour of it against the fuchsia pink dress, and again with the blue of the denim trench.

I wore this little Rebecca Minkoff croc embossed Love Too bag, I've been reaching for it a lot lately. It's the perfect size for the essentials I need to take to work as I have my laptop in a work issued bag, and it goes with everything being a neutral shade.


Last worn: denim trench (above), tile print scarf, linen Kmart dress, ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench and florals, tile print scarf and jeans, linen Kmart dress and kimono, ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: ankle boots 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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Navy Printed Dresses With Blue Jackets and Purple Bags

Two navy and white printed tiered dresses for the office, with blue jackets and purple bags.

What I wore:

Jacket: Anko Kmart mid wash denim jacket
Earrings: Colette Tropadelic fuchsia coloured metal leaf earrings
Dress: Salty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

It was a really foggy morning on this day so I was glad I had this long maxi skirt, thankfully the fog dissipated by the time I was in the office and it turned into a warm and sunny day, so this denim jacket was the perfect layer. it kept me cosy on the cooler commute over this long sleeved printed maxi dress, and also for the afternoon, as I left the office early to take Cooper to a vet's appointment in the evening.

I really like the navy and white print on this dress, but felt like adding a little more colour to it. The fuchsia statement earrings and the wine purple Chloe Paraty bag don't match each other at all, but I like both purple and pink with blue so I really liked this combination.

it's the first time I've shared this dress on the blog - i picked it up at the Salty Crush online warehouse sale and it was a bargain. I really liked wearing it. It has pockets and while it's a light viscose the long sleeves mean I'm hoping to wear it a few more times in winter.


Last worn: fuchsia statement earrings, denim jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag. First time I've posted the dress as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and skirt, Adidas Superstar sneakers and shorts, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag and skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Jeanswest cobalt blue blazer

Earrings: Colette Tropadelic purple beaded tassel statement earrings
Necklace: handmade silver and gold faux pearl beaded necklace
Dress: Anko Kmart Navy white print tiered dress from my sister's wardrobe
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote in plum

Why I wore it:

I wore this back at the end of autumn, when bare legs was possible! It's a lot cooler now it's winter in Brisbane. I really liked this outfit though. The navy and white tiered printed dress is from my sister's wardrobe, and just like the outfit above I added more colour with pink and purple accessories. The plum purple mini MAB tote bag is not the exact same shade of purple as the earrings, but I like the two together, and I added a little pink as well with the pastel pink Converse. The bright blue blazer was all the light layer I needed for this outfit on the commute to and from work. It helped make the dress a little more formal for in the office too.

This was another day I left the office early, to pickup the kids and go to an evening high school tour. They provided lots of food which was great, saved me having to cook late in the evening!


Last worn: purple tassel earrings, beaded necklace, blue blazer, navy and white tiered dress, pink Converse, Rebecca Minkoff plum purple MAB.

Other ways to wear: blue blazer and skirt, navy and white tiered dress with another blazer, pink Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff plum purple mini MAB tote bag in third trimester.

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Kmart Floral Midi Dresses, Denim Trench Coat and Chloe Paddington Bag

This Anko full length denim trench coat is becoming an autumn staple for me! The nice relaxed fit means it easily fits both of these long sleeved floral dresses underneath, also both Kmart sale buys! It's a nice layer for autumn commutes to the office too.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat

Earrings: Colette Tropadelic purple beaded tassel statement earrings
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

This was a whirlwind of a day! It started off as normal with a morning in the office. I was glad of this jacket keeping me warm for the commute as although this black floral midi dress has long sleeves it's a light fabric and it would have been too chilly on its own. I ended up having to come home from the city early to collect my unwell son from school, and then we got the news Cooper needed surgery from the vet that afternoon. It was a lot for one day! Thankfully as I'm typing this my son has recovered, Coops has had the surgery and is recovering well.

I'd planned this pretty black floral midi dress for a day full of meetings. I like the statement purple beaded earrings with it, even though there isn't any purple in the print of this dress, I like wearing purple with it as it compliments pink and blue so nicely. And again I wore my brun Chloe Paddington bag that's been getting a lot of wear recently.


Last worn: denim trench coat, black floral midi dress, blue Converse, Chloe Paddington bag. First time I've worn the earrings as they are a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, black floral midi dress and leather jacket, blue Converse and shorts, Chloe Paddington bag and pencil skirt.

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
Earrings: Colette silver light twist hoop earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

Another office day, and again the same easy outfit formula! I find printed midi dresses are great for office days, and I've barely switched up my bag since getting this Chloe Paddington back out again. The denim trench again was an awesome outfit topper, and I wore the brown Converse to compliment the brown Paddington bag. Even though they are different shades of brown I like wearing these accessories together.

Thankfully, it was a much calmer day than the one above! So while I was wearing almost the same thing the day went a lot smoother. As well as a meeting filled day can go, with no unwell children or pets thankfully.

Last worn: denim trench coat (above), Tiffany necklace, teal floral midi dress, brown Converse, Chloe Paddington bag (above). First time I've worn the earrings as they are a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, teal floral midi dress worn 2 ways, brown Converse and jeans, Chloe Paddington bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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Green Jeans, Printed Tanks and Blazers For The Office

Two outfits with printed tanks, jeans and blazers, an easy office outfit formula for autumn.

What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On black jersey longline blazer
Necklace: Kmart silver long circle pendant necklace
Tank: thrifted no label terrazzo print white tank
Jeans: Jeanswest Vicki skinny pant in moss green
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose

Why I wore it:

Green and pink is not some thing I wear together an awful lot, but I was inspired to try this blush pink bag with the olive green jeans thanks to the pink in the terrazzo print of this tank. The Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody bag matches the subtle blush pink in the tank quite well I thought, so I gave it a go. With a neutral black blazer and white Converse, I really liked this outfit and the blush and olive combination.

Great for another autumn day in the office, the blazer made the sleeve less tank warm enough for the cooler commute.


Last worn: black blazer, circle necklace, terrazzo tank, olive jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB.

Other ways to wear: black blazer and dress, terrazzo tank and maxi skirt, olive jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and pencil skirt, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Jeanswest cobalt blue blazer
Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Elissa leaf print tank
Jeans: Valleygirl teal skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

Unlike pink and green, blue and green is a combination I wear fairly often, so this bright cobalt blue blazer was an easy choice to layer with the teal skinny jeans. This fern print tank is a fun one that was overdue another wear as well. I liked the matching blue against the blazer, and I thought the colours looked great against the teal jeans.

I went with the statement gold circle necklace to match the statement gold hardware on the Chloe Paddington bag.

This was a very long day as I'd been kept late in the office working on an issue, and after I got home from work I had to rush my son to hospital. It was a very busy evening in the ER and he needed an x-ray so we were there over 4 hours. Thankfully no broken bones for him, but we were a little worried there for a bit! He's fully recovered now.


Last worn: blue blazer, gold circle necklace, fern print tank, teal skinny jeans, brown Converse, Chloe Paddington bag.

Other ways to wear: blue blazer and skirt, fern print tank and pencil skirt, teal skinny jeans and stripes, brown Converse and skirt, Chloe Paddington bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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Dolman Sleeve Blouses, Pencil Skirts and Stella McCartney Falabella Bag

Once again I'm posting these two dolman sleeved blouses together in a post! They are perfect for office days, and this time around I've worn them with pencil skirts, trying to get another couple of wears in with these tops before winter weather arrives and makes them too tricky to wear. They aren't the easiest to layer over!

What I wore:

Earrings: MIMCO fleur stud silver earrings
Necklace: thrifted hammered silver statement necklace
Blouse:  thrifted Seed heritage black dolman sleeve blouse
Skirt: Cotton On 'Mica' mesh spot skirt in dusty pink
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Stella McCartney Falabella fold-over tote in midnight black

Why I wore it:

I find I wear this pencil skirt with a lot of black tops! I really like the matchy-matchy of the black polka dots on the mesh paired with a black top, and then I had to go even further by wearing the black Converse Chucks and the black Stella McCartney Falabella bag. I really liked the silver chain hardware with the statement silver necklace.

Both the necklace and top are recent opshop finds and they look so good together! The only downside to this outfit was that I couldn't really layer my cardigan over the sleeves in the office when I got a little chilly. But over-active aircon vent I was sitting under aside, I liked this outfit. Perfect for a day full of meetings.


Last worn: stud earrings, hammered silver necklace, dolman sleeve blouse, polka dot pencil skirt, black Converse, Stella McCartney Falabella bag.

Other ways to wear: dolman sleeve blouse and jeans, polka dot pencil skirt and tee, black Converse and dress, Stella McCartney Falabella bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: polka dot pencil skirt in first trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Earrings: Target solid silver hoops
Necklace: engraved interlinked silver circle family name necklace
Top: Kmart black batwing button up blouse
Skirt: Warehouse navy jacquard pencil skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: thrifted Stella McCartney Falabella fold-over tote in midnight black

Why I wore it:

I liked the outfit combination above so much I wore a very similar one again! This textured pencil skirt is a navy jacquard one that I feel gets quite a lot of wear, so like the pink polka dot one I'm always surprised I haven't hit 30 wears with it yet. Again I copied the matchy-matchy accessories with the black Converse and black Stella McCartney Falabella bag, and silver accessories again to match the chain detail on the tote.

Thankfully it was a little warmer in the office this time as I wasn't sitting near the over-active aircon vent, so I had no issues with this outfit. I enjoyed wearing it.

Last worn: silver hoop earrings, silver circle necklace, black batwing blouse, navy jacquard pencil skirt, black Converse (above), Stella McCartney Falabella bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black batwing blouse and jeans, navy jacquard pencil skirt and blazer, black Converse and dress, Stella McCartney Falabella bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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