Yellow Bag with Pink and Floral Print Outfits

Two outfits featuring pink and floral print with my mustard yellow Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

What I wore:

Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: thrifted no label pastel floral print babydoll dress
Shoes: thrifted Seed Heritage tan braided sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

This was a really hot spring day that felt like summer, so this pastel floral print babydoll dress was the perfect outfit to wear. I added the simple braided sandals as it was much too hot for closed in shoes!

Had to take my son to a birthday party, and had a couple of errands to run and groceries to buy. I liked the simplicity of this dress for such a hot day.

With the yellow in the print of the dress, this mustard Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag was a nice matchy-matchy accessory.

Last worn: Tiffany heart necklace, floral babydoll dress, braided sandals, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: floral babydoll dress and blazer, braided sandals and white dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Polly printed kimono in white base ditsy floral 
Necklace: thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy
Jeans: thrifted Zara pink frayed hem skinny jeans
Shoes: thrifted white leather Chuck Taylor All Star Converse sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

This was a cooler spring day, but still with floral print and some pink, with these pink frayed hem jeans. I thought the yellow bag would be a fun accessory with this, although it doesn't quite match the outfit like it did when I wore it with the dress. There is yellow in the floral print of my cover up, and I added more yellow with the yellow necklace, although they are different shades I thought the colours in this all worked nicely together.

I wore this simple navy tee that's been getting a lot of wear lately as I wanted a nice neutral piece to wear with all the pink and yellow. I really liked this outfit and I'm glad I was inspired to give the yellow and pink colour combination another try thanks to the dress above.


Last worn: floral print cover up, yellow necklace, navy tee, pink jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan (above).

Other ways to wear: floral print cover up, navy tee and shorts, pink jeans and blazer, white Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

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Kmart Anko Floral Midi Dresses And Yellow Bags

Two very different Kmart Anko floral midi dresses I wore to the office recently, both accessorised with Converse and yellow crossbody bags.

What I wore:

Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

I really like how great this dress is for the office! It was a bargain $12 Kmart clearance sale find a while back and it always gets compliments. This is the first time I've tired wearing it with yellow and I really liked the combination. The yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag was a great pop against the teal floral dress.

I kept the rest of the accessories simple with a Tiffany necklace and my comfortable blue Converse for the commute to work.


Last worn: Tiffany heart necklace, teal floral print midi dress, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: teal floral print midi dress and leather jacket, blue Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag and shorts.

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What I wore:

Earrings: handmade pink star clay earrings made by my sister
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

Another Kmart floral midi dress, this one a lucky $2 find! It's definitely a firm favourite, as like the one above it's perfect casually and in the office too. I've been on a bit of a yellow bag kick recently so again I tried a yellow bag with this floral dress. The mustard micro Regan hasn't been worn in a while, it was good to get it out again. Just like in the outfit above, it doesn't match any of the colours in the dress, but I enjoyed the pop of colour it gave against the mostly black dress.

Wore my black Converse with this, again as they are such comfortable shoes for the commute! And also because my sister had the kids, I met up with them after I finished work and we headed out to check out the Titanic exhibition in the city. It was an interesting way to end the work day.

Last worn: pink star earrings, Tiffany heart necklace (above), black floral midi dress, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mustard micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: black floral midi dress with pink bag, black Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff mustard micro Regan bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Magnificent 8: Lunar New Year - Year Of The Dragon

For our first Magnificent 8 style post for 2024, we are doing Lunar New year! 2024 is the year of the dragon. And a fun way to theme our first collaboration post of the year.

While the luckiest colours to wear for Lunar new year depend on your Chinese zodiac sign, red and gold are common colours to wear to welcome in the new year, so I put together some red and gold outfits to meet the theme. Neither of these outfits I will be wearing to celebrate Lunar new year (we have a big traditional feast for Lunar new year, cooked by my Asian in-laws). While they are not the ones I am planning to wear, they would definitely both work for Lunar new year!

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: Kmart tan crossover slides
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

This was another wet and humid summer day! We'd thought about going to the beach but the weather put an end to that when the rain set in for the morning. In the end we headed to a local indoor pool to splash around a bit instead. This Kmart coral tiered maxi dress is a nice shade of red and a great cover up for my swimmers. I had the big swim bag with everyone's change of clothes and towels, so just needed a little crossbody bag for my essentials like keys and phone. This micro Regan bag was perfect for it, and worked well when I ran a few errands before our swim too.

I like the mustard yellow with the coral red of the dress, and the official name for the colour is 'harvest gold' so I felt it met our theme well. The gold circle necklace added a little more gold as well.


Last worn: tiered midi dress, gold circle necklace, tan slides, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: tiered midi dress for Christmas, tan slides and printed dress, mustard micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Local Women's Handicrafts gold and burgundy silk kimono
Necklace: double circle hammered pendant necklace
Tee: Cotton On The One sangria v-neck tee (Christmas present)
Shorts: thrifted Kmart turquoise linen shorts
Shoes: Kmart tan crossover slides
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: vintage original Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip in faded electric blue

Why I wore it:

I actually considered wearing this tee to celebrate Lunar new year with the family! I got it for Christmas and it's the perfect deep shade of red, and with the red and gold cover up it seemed perfectly themed for the occasion. I've decided on another outfit, but figured I'd still give this one a wear. Rather than black or white denim shorts I went with these turquoise linen ones, just because black and white aren't as good colours to wear to usher in the new year.

I added my little blue Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag for the same reason - more blue! And my comfortable Kmart tan slides which have almost never been off my feet since I unwrapped them on Christmas day!

This was a nice and comfortable shorts and tee outfit for a playdate. I added the gold necklace for a bit of matchy-matchy with the print on the cover up, and because it meets the Lunar new year theme.

Last worn: silk cover up, double pendant necklace, turquoise shorts, tan slides (above), Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag. First time I've worn the red tee as it was a Christmas present.

Other ways to wear: silk cover up and white shorts, turquoise shorts and band tee, tan slides and dress, Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag and denim.

The Magnificent 8

The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration of 8 stylish women, ranging in age from early 20’s to early 80’s. The mission of this collaboration is to showcase how ageless style is. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these other amazing ladies!

• Grace of Graceful Rags
• Mica of Away from the Blue
• Roxanne of Glass of Glam
• Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
• Rena of Fine Whatever
• Eugenia of Age of Grace 
• Lesley of Jodie’s Touch of Style 
• Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style

Every quarter, the group chooses a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices. We post them on the last Wednesday of every third month. Check out everyone’s posts with the links above for style inspiration at any age as they show you their outfits for the new Lunar New Year, the year of the dragon.

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Cardigans, Converse and Colourful Jeans With Striped Tees And Yellow Bags

Proper autumn weather in Brisbane meant getting out my knits and jeans! I have quite a collection of colourful jeans, and I like them as an alternative to the traditional blue denim. While both of these outfits are very different colours, I like the fun yellow bags with both.

What I wore:

Jacket: Paper Scissors grey wrap cardigan
Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
Tee: thrifted Cotton On orange and white stripe The One crew neck tee
Jeans: Sass & Bide The Winning Day Lovestate jeans in magenta
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day! While there was the usual routine of the school run and working from home for me, we had a few errands to run in the afternoon, and we had a big makeover of the stick insect enclosures at home that evening. That was the only time I regretted wearing this cute grey cardigan, as the ties on it kept getting tangled up in the branches and leaves! It was just the perfect light weight for the rest of the day, just got a bit messy at home that evening!

I think this is the first time I've tried the trio of orange and pink and yellow together. I really like yellow and pink together, the mustard bag looks so good with the magenta jeans. I thought the orange striped tee would be a fun touch with the magenta, but you really don't notice it too much. It made this colourful trio a lot more easy to wear, it didn't feel too bold!


Last worn: grey wrap cardigan, orange stripe tee, marble necklace, magenta Sass and Bide jeans, white Converse, mustard micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: grey wrap cardigan and printed jeans, orange stripe tee and skirt, magenta Sass and Bide jeans and tie dye, white Converse and pencil skirt, mustard micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Ways to Wear Colourful Bags:

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti black cocoon cape cardigan
Tee: thrifted navy stripe Coca-Cola logo tee
Jeans: thrifted ASOS petite green skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip 

Why I wore it:

I needed this cosy black cocoon cardigan in the morning, but later in the day it had warmed up enough that I didn't need it! I left it in the car when I took a little break from working from home to go see my son get an award at school in the afternoon. While the green jeans and the yellow bag are quite a bright combination, the navy striped tee was a good neutral. 

Looking at the photos though, I probably should have tried tucking this tee in. These jeans are low waisted so I don't do that too often, and with the long cardigan I thought the tee untucked would work better, but if I wore this again I'd definitely tuck in the tee at the front.


Last worn: black cocoon cardigan, navy Coca-Cola tee, green skinny jeans, black Converse, yellow mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: black cocoon cardigan and denim skirt, navy Coca-Cola tee and maxi skirt, green skinny jeans worn 30 ways, black Converse and dress, yellow mini 5-zip bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Skirts, Striped Tees and Mustard Crossbody Bag

Stripes and skirts outfits for the school holidays! Despite it being the Autumn school holidays here in Brisbane, it still feels very summer-like during the day, so these outfits were perfect. I'm thankful it's cooling off a little more in the mornings and afternoons though as Autumn weather starts to arrive.

What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Skirt: thrifted no label rust ruffle tiered skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

Not the first time I've worn a striped tee with this skirt, and definitely won't be the last! I really like the navy stripes with the rust colour of this skirt, such a good combination. I added the navy necklace for a little more navy too, and this mustard yellow Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag for something a little different. I thought the yellow would be nice with the rust and I really liked this! Casual Converse for the little bit of driving around I did do to take the kids to a school holiday program for the day, before working from home and picking them up in the afternoon.


Last worn: navy stripe tee, navy beaded necklace, rust ruffle skirt, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: navy stripe tee and maxi skirt, rust ruffle skirt and denim jacket, white Converse and pink dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe tee in third trimester, white Converse Chucks in second trimester.

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What's In My Rebecca Minkoff Micro Regan Bag:

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What I wore:

Tee: thrifted navy stripe Coca-Cola logo tee
Skirt: Nobody Denim Piper vacation skirt in black distressed denim
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

Another very similar outfit! Like the rust ruffle skirt in the first outfit, I found this striped tee at the opshop. I've gotten a lot of wear from it over the years, it's become a firm favourite in my wardrobe! Not bad for $1! Wore it with my distressed denim skirt and again the little micro Regan bag. I had to work from home, but as the kids are up so early in the mornings I took them out to the playground first.  I had a big green reusable tote with their remote control cars and our water bottles, so the micro Regan just had my essentials in it. It's the perfect bag for that!

Last worn: Coca-Cola striped tee, Nobody Denim skirt, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag (above).

Other ways to wear: Coca-Cola striped tee worn two ways, Nobody Denim skirt and leopard print, Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

You can't go wrong pairing a striped tee with a basic block colour skirt like I have in these outfits!

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Navy, Olive and Mustard Shorts And Tee Outfits: Weekday Wear Link Up!

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, two summer shorts outfits with the same colour schemes - a little mustard bag with navy and olive. The yellow is a fun pop with the neutral clothes.

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings

Scarf: Kmart mustard floral hair scarf
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (C/O)
Tee: Jeanswest Sophie navy v-neck tee
Shorts: Jeanswest Tessa olive embroidered shorts
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

Wore this for our recent public holiday at the end of January, making the most of the Tuesday off and the great weather to have a picnic in the park. My parents joined us too. We found a shady spot and there was a bit of a breeze so it was a great day despite the heat. We even found a trail we hadn't uncovered in the park before and explored it a little bit before lunch.

Tried to curl my hair but the humidity meant it didn't last long! I thought the mustard floral scarf would be a nice touch in my hair too, and kind of matched the mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag. It's not the first time I've worn this bag with these olive embroidered shorts, it's a combination I really like.

Stuck with practical comfortable shoes as I'd aggravated my knee injury a little the week before and needed the extra support from the New Balance sneakers. I spent a lot of time stretching my knee out  on the picnic bench - especially after our little trail walk!


Last worn: heart earrings, navy tee, turquoise stone necklace, olive embroidered shorts, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan crossbody. First time I've worn the floral scarf as it was a Christmas gift.

Other ways to wear: navy tee worn two ways, olive embroidered shorts and cardigan, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan crossbody and maxi skirt.

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What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Regan

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What I wore:

Tank: Target embroidered khaki tank
Shorts: Jeanswest Valerie yarn dye stripe short in navy and white
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

This was another day out with the kids, so again I went for easy and comfortable shorts. With the public holiday on the Tuesday, hubby took the Monday off (and I always have Mondays off anyway) so we could go to a new park with the kids. I'd heard good reviews about the park and although it was a little smaller than I expected, the boys really enjoyed it. It's got a paved road system laid out with proper traffic signs and even traffic lights so they could have fun riding their bikes around. We didn't quite avoid the rain unfortunately, but thankfully the shower didn't last too long and the kids didn't get too wet so they had a little more riding time before lunch.

I wasn't sure if the embroidered tank would be a bit much with the stripes on these navy culottes, but I'm glad I gave the combination a try for something different! And with the tank being made of viscose and the shorts being linen blend they thankfully dried out quickly after we got caught in the rain.

Will have to wear the Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan with these navy stripe culottes again, they pair so perfectly together!

Last worn: olive embroidered tank, navy stripe culotte shorts, New Balance sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan crossbody (above).

Other ways to wear: olive embroidered tank and jeans, navy stripe culotte shorts and white tee, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan crossbody and little black dress.

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How You can Wear It:

Yellow, blue and green are a trio of colours that work so well together, in any shade! I've worn, navy, olive and mustard in these shorts outfits but a brighter blue, green or yellow shade would work equally well.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #108

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Weekday Wear Link Up: Striped Tops and Printed Maxi Skirts

Two similar outfits for today's Weekday Wear Link up! Enjoying the warmer spring weather and not needing to layer my outfits, I wore simple striped tops with fun printed maxi skirts, and my cute yellow Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted pearl and heart charm long necklace
Tee: Cotton On "The One" fitted v tee in Cole stripe white moonlight
Skirt: thrifted Billabong 'Don't Think Of It' bikini red printed maxi skirt
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

Decided to try do something different with this skirt and pair it with stripes - although I later realised when looking through the blog that I've done that before, with a different tee!

I really liked the combination of this striped v-neck tee with the red printed maxi skirt. While the prints are so very different I did go a little matchy-matchy with the mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag to compliment the yellow in the print of the skirt. A simple necklace as I felt the print mix made enough of the statement on it's own, and this necklace goes with everything. Definitely getting good value from the $2 I spent on it at the opshop, this is its tenth wear!

Was a busy day, with the school run, a few errands to run, an appointment and sports in the evening after school pickup. Still found a little time to pop into the opshop for a browse through the Christmas stock though, and took the opportunity to get another pic in front of the pretty jacaranda lined street, even if most of the flowers are gone, especially after the storms.

Last worn: striped tee, heart charm necklace, Billabong red maxi skirt, studded sandals, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: striped tee worn two ways, Billabong red maxi skirt in winter, studded sandals and little black dress, Rebecca Minkoff Micro Regan worn 30 ways.

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What I wore:

Necklace: For King & Country Priceless Australian coin and crest necklace
Tank:  Jeanswest 'Josie' striped back strap tank
Skirt: Ally Fashion blue border print floral maxi skirt
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

I thought I'd try some stripes with this floral skirt for the first time! I really liked the combination, and it was nice and cool for a hot day. However it was a little bit of an outfit fail. While perfect for the school run and an appointment I had, once again I got attacked by the mozzies!

I had remembered to liberally apply bug spray this time, so we were ready for a walk around the water along our fave trail. However, this tank has some cute cut-out detail on the back. I did not think of that when spraying the mozzie repellant...so all my arms and legs and chest were covered, as was my son, but I didn't spray my back. Of course when we stopped for photos and sat down for a bit I realised my mistake as they latched on to the only spot I wasn't protected. Hubby was shocked at the state of my back when we got home 😂

Because it was a hot day I thought a simple skirt and tank combination was a good way to go - the side slits in this maxi skirt kept me cool even in the heat of the day. Just basic accessories too, my For King and Country coin necklace as I didn't want to wear anything too heavy or statement making, and then the little yellow Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag for a pop of colour.

Last worn: stripe tank, coin necklace, floral maxi skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag (above).

Other ways to wear: stripe tank and shorts, floral maxi skirt with pink, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag and little black dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: stripe tank in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Stripes are fun to print mix with! Stripes and florals are always a good pairing but you can try stripes with any other print too. If you're unsure keep the rest of the accessories simple and let the clashing prints be the statement in your outfit.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #97

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Two Ways To Wear A Navy V-Neck Tee: Jeanswest Sophie V-Neck Tee

This navy tee is one of the ones I picked up from Jeanswest during my massive Christmas gift card shopping spree. They'd only brought out into the store that day (the sales assistant had trouble scanning it) and so it was perfect timing! While I love blue I didn't have a navy v-neck tee. So pleased I do now! It works so well with the other pieces I have in my wardrobe, and I'm wearing it two different ways below.

What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart pink multi-colour beaded necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Sophie navy v-neck tee
Skirt: Ally Fashion blue border print floral maxi skirt
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff small Darren messenger bag in peony

Why I wore it:

Just knew I had to pair this navy tee with this blue maxi skirt. Something my mum got me for Christmas, this skirt has been on frequent repeat lately as it's so perfect for summer! I really liked the navy with the brighter blue of the skirt, and accessorising was so simple. The blush necklace and peony pink Rebecca Minkoff Darren bag work so well with the pink flowers in the floral print.

This was a quick and easy outfit to pull together to head over to my friends house to watch Church Online. The maxi skirt accommodated the knee brace I've been wearing when I have to drive long distances, even though she just lives 30 minutes away driving really aggravates my knee after I injured it after Christmas.

Really liked all the colours in this outfit, made my matchy-matchy self very happy, especially when I added the navy and pink Havaianas to stick with the colour scheme, haha!


Last worn: floral maxi skirt, pink beaded necklace, navy Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff Darren messenger bag. First time I've worn the navy tee as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: floral maxi skirt with turqouise, Rebecca Minkoff Darren messenger bag and sundress.

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Comparison of the Rebecca Minkoff Darren and Micro Regan Bags:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kensley summer tie-dye kimono (on sale!)
Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Sophie navy v-neck tee
Shorts: Jeanswest Tessa olive embroidered shorts
Shoes: New Balance white and blue sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

Why I wore it:

These embroidered soft shorts are a summer fave for me and I like wearing them with blue - I added the navy tee and couldn't resist wearing this blue tie-dye kimono too, I thought all the blue went so nicely together with the olive. I added even more colour with the mustard Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag for a bit of a contrast, and my little turquoise tassel necklace which I often wear with green.

A nice comfortable and colourful outfit for walking along the bike trail and then visiting the park with the boys. I didn't wear my knee brace, instead I put on my old but supportive New Balance sneakers to help reduce the impact on my injured knee as we walked around. The boys could scoot and cycle much faster than I could limp along, but luckily hubby was there to help and keep an eye on them if they went too far while I trailed behind, haha! It was a hot day so the kimono wasn't really needed, but it was nice to have some extra sun protection for my arms.


Last worn: tie-dye kimono, navy tee (above), tassel necklace, olive embroidered shorts, sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan.

Other ways to wear: tie-dye kimono and denim shorts, olive embroidered shorts and striped tee, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan worn 30 ways.

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Navy V-Neck Tees Under $50:

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How You Can Wear It:

A navy v-neck tee is a great wardrobe basic to have! It's the perfect neutral. It looks good with other neutrals like olive and is a fun base for pink or yellow accessories like these Rebecca Minkoff bags.

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