Black and White Jeans, Tee and Knit Outfits With Red Saddle Bag

Feeling uninspired with my winter wardrobe and having two quieter days in the office recently I stuck to an easy outfit formula of white tee, black skinny jeans and black knits, with a pop of colour from my little red Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.

What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Earrings: thrifted red dinosaur skeleton earrings
Necklace: thrifted bronze foil statement necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here white essential v-neck tee
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite bracelets and pearl bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This cosy knitted poncho was a good choice for a colder morning commute. It's not the most formal piece for the office, but I had a quiet day mostly at my desk and it was warm enough in the office not to need this, so I just wore the jeans and tee most of the time. I definitely appreciated the knit in the morning though, although at school pickup in the afternoon and taking the kids to sport it warmed up enough I didn't need to wear it.

With the black jeans, white tee, and black and white knit, the black and white Adidas Superstar sneakers seemed like a good matchy-matchy choice. I added a little colour with the red Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag, it really pops with a black and white outfit like this. Although it's hard to pick up in the photos, I wore my little red dinosaur skeleton earrings too and they got some lovely compliments, they are so fun.


Last worn: knitted poncho, dinosaur earrings, white tee, bronze foil necklace, faded black skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag.
 
Other ways to wear: knitted poncho and white jeans, white tee and shorts, faded black skinny jeans and blazer, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag worn 30 ways.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On black knit wrap cardigan
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl zesty stripe tassel scarf in pink
Earrings: DIY red star clay earrings
Tee: Cotton On The One Deep V tee in marle nep white body black
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: thrifted white leather Chuck Taylor All Star Converse sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Another office day with a white tee, black jeans and black knit outfit! It's a little hard to see because of the big striped scarf but I like this white tee as it's textured and adds a little more interest to an outfit.

Much colder start to the day as this was back in winter that I wore this, so I needed the scarf for warmth in the early morning commute. And I also really liked the pink and red combination of the scarf when it was against the black and white outfit and paired with the little red Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag. Although the shades of red of the scarf and bag don't match, I liked them together, and I added another bit of red with the tiny clay star earrings I made.


Last worn: black cardigan, striped scarf, star earrings, white tee, Nobody Denim jeans, leather Converse, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black cardigan and band tee, striped scarf and pencil skirt, white tee and orange skirt, Nobody Denim jeans and blazer, leather Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag worn 30 ways.

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Leopard Print Skirt Outfits With Red Saddle Bag

Two different skirt outfits, both following a black and leopard print outfit formula and accessorised with my little red saddle bag that has been getting a lot of wear lately.

What I wore:

Tank: lace bib black swing tank from Mum's wardrobe
Skirt: Target animal print ruffle hem mini skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day, just before Christmas. Had a bunch of errands to run and last minute gifts to pick up as well as the massive pile of wrapping to finish. As it was a hot day I needed something easy and light, this cute ruffle hem leopard print skirt was ideal, and so good with the neutral black lace detail tank. With the leopard print on the skirt, and the lace detail of the tank, I felt this outfit was detailed enough that I didn't need to add a necklace to it. It was also nice to not add another layering piece in the heat. We definitely needed the aircon on by the time my sister came over for dinner.

Last worn: lace tank, leopard print skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: lace tank and blazer, leopard print skirt and denim jacket, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag worn 30 ways.

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Rebecca Minkoff Saddle Bag Review & What's In My Bag

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What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted wood and marble bead thrifted necklace with white string
Tee: Sass and Bide 'New Day Rising' tee in orange leopard print
Skirt: thrifted Target black stretch denim skirt
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

While this outfit follows a similar idea as the one above, with the leopard print, orange bag and another skirt, it looks really different as it's a black denim skirt and a neon leopard print tee. Same red saddle bag though, it was a go-to bag over December! Wore this again to run a couple of errands, and then attend a science event at the library. The kids had a lot of fun, and on such a humid day it was good to enjoy the aircon in the library for a while!

This leopard print tee is one I often pair with denim, I really liked it with the denim skirt. I need to wear it with red more often though! The red saddle bag looked so good with the neon orange. I felt like adding some accessories to this, so went with this black Swarovski wrap bracelet and the neutral beaded necklace so it didn't distract from the fun tee too much.


Last worn: leopard print tee, neutral necklace, black denim skirt, studded sandals, red studded saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: leopard print tee and jeans, black denim skirt and duster, studded sandals and dress, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: studded sandals in second trimester.

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Navy Tops, Orange Skirts and Red Bag Outfits

Two different orange skirt outfits, both featuring a little red bag and a navy tank.

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted gold and pastel blue beaded necklace with grey string
Tank: Kmart navy ribbed tank
Skirt: thrifted Kmart rust button up linen blend skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Wore this for the first official day of my summer leave. Celebrated by taking the kids along to a cookie decorating class - they had a bunch of fun, and I had a good time chatting to my friend as our kids enjoyed their cookie playdate! Also ran a few errands picking up a couple last minute gifts, as this was back earlier in December.

I really like navy and orange together, so was eager to try this navy tank with the rust button up skirt. I really liked the combination! The Converse were a practical choice for a bit of driving around, and I thought the little red bag would be a fun pop against the rust skirt. I have been wearing this bag a lot lately! I really liked this outfit.


Last worn: navy tank, statement necklace, rust skirt, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.
 
Other ways to wear: navy tank and printed shorts, rust skirt with stripes, white Converse and floral dress, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag worn 30 ways..

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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My Red Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Necklace: Oxfam Noah's Ark green red beaded necklace
Tank: Cle The Label Amelia tank in indigo 
Skirt: thrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag

Why I wore it:

This outfit is very similar to the one above, but I didn't love it quite as much. Still a fun combination of that navy, orange and red trio though.

Again it was a simple navy tank with an orange skirt, this lovely thrifted maxi skirt that is super light for hot days, which this day certainly was! I had the little red bag from the night before, when we had gone out to White Christmas event at MovieWorld, as we stayed overnight at my parents on the coast instead of driving back home. I thought it would be fun with the little red bag and orange skirt, and since we had been at a Christmas event the night before, a little red and green necklace for a festive touch. The neutral studded sandals were what I'd worn the night before too, to keep packing light.

We unfortunately had to leave early in the morning, having to get back home for a playdate, so we didn't stay at my parents long.


Last worn: navy tank, red and green bib necklace, orange maxi skirt, studded sandals, red micro Avery bag.

Other ways to wear: navy tank and shorts, orange maxi skirt and denim jacket, studded sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery crossbody worn 30 ways.

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Red and Green Midi Skirt and Tee Outfits For The Office

Wore both of these outfits back in December before finishing up work for the Christmas holidays. Both are simple tee and midi skirt outfits, with a bit of red and green for some December festivity.

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings

Necklace: Starfish Project Hannah turquoise bead necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Emily cotton v-neck tee in coral
Skirt: thrifted ruffle hem leopard print midi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus wooden beaded bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff emerald green mini 5-zip rocker bag

Why I wore it:

Red and leopard together is always a winner! I liked this coral tee with the green accessories too, with both the beaded necklace and the little green Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag, it was perfectly festive for Christmas without feeling like too much. It was pretty quiet in the office, with lots of leave starting already, so this was nice and comfortable for a day at my desk. This midi skirt has become a frequent go-to for me for work after I thrifted it back in October. Pre-pandemic I would have thought it a little too casual for the office, but my already business casual office culture has become even more relaxed since we started popping back into the office again.

Did think of trying to dress this up a little with ballet flats rather than Converse, but again went for comfort with the Converse.

Last worn: earrings, coral tee, green necklace, leopard print midi skirt, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag.

Other ways to wear: coral tee and maxi skirt, leopard print midi skirt and metallic tank, Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag with orange skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Necklace: Red multi strand beaded statement necklace
Tee: thrifted Kmart short sleeve cotton modal tee in black
Skirt: Kmart breeze green broderie anglaise midi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly double tour bracelet in rubis
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This was my last day in the office and last day at work for the year before starting my summer break so I just had to wear this pretty broderie anglaise midi skirt. Mum got it for me for Christmas on our annual pre-Christmas shopping trip but I wanted to start wearing it early - I knew it would be great for this last day at work for the year, and I wore it to the White Christmas night at Movieworld too. I'm excited to wear this outside of December and make it work year-round, but for this outfit I leaned into it and added some red accessories to make it more festive.

While the little red studded saddle bag and the red multi strand statement necklace and red bracelet stack are different shades of red, I think they worked well together and of course the black tee goes with everything. I did add a little extra matchy-matchy by wearing my black converse with this too.

To make things even more festive, I walked around the office in a Santa hat as well!

Last worn: black tee, red statement necklace, Converse (above), red studded saddle bag. First time I've shared the skirt on the blog as it's as recent gift.

Other ways to wear: black tee and shorts, Converse and pencil skirt, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Tiered Sundresses and Red Rebecca Minkoff Studded Saddle Bag

Hope you had a lovely Christmas! We thankfully were safe from any major damage from the storms.

Today, sharing more of my tiered printed sundress outfits again. for some very hot summer days in Brisbane! I added a little red to both of these with my Rebecca Minkoff Studded Saddle bag, that I have been wearing so much recently.

What I wore:

Earrings: thrifted red dinosaur skeleton earrings
Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Dress: Kmart strappy tiered sundress in watercolour blue and blush print
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual plus plus Roie Designs beaded bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

I really like this navy and blush print Kmart sundress, it was a Kmart clearance find years ago, for just $2! I decided to try it with a little bit of red to brighten it up even more, for a day with the school run, working from home, and errands after school pick up. I matched the red saddle bag with my little red dino skeleton earrings and a little red beaded bracelet. Even though they are all different shades of red, I liked the additions, especially with the blue background of the dress.

My navy and pink Havaianas match the print of this dress so well, and they were the best choice for such a hot and humid day!


Last worn: dino earrings, circle necklace, navy tiered sundress, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: navy tiered sundress layered with a tee, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag worn 30 ways.

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30 Ways to Wear: Red Studded Saddle Bag

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What I wore:

Earrings: Colette Ciao Bella glitter ball drop earrings
Necklace: Ruby Olive Art series long striped pod necklace
Dress: thrifted peach and white floral print tiered sundress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This was a very, very humid day! My sister was over and we spent the morning finishing off our Christmas shopping, before heading out to the church Christmas festival and carols in the afternoon. This relaxed tiered sundress was the perfect light dress to wear, although I did get a little sunburnt from lack of shoulder coverage at the festival in the afternoon.

With the pretty orange pastel palm print on the dress, I thought this red saddle bag would be a good combination. And as it was a Christmas event I added the gold bauble earrings and a tiny amount of green with this fun multi coloured beaded necklace.

Picked my comfortable sneakers as there was a lot of walking around to do at the shops and then later at the event, checking out all the stalls and going on a few of the rides with the kids.

Last worn: tiered palm print sundress, gold bauble earrings, multi coloured beaded necklace, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: tiered palm print sundress and denim jacket, Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Printed Dresses and Red Saddle Bag

For my last blog post until after Christmas day, two pretty printed dresses with my little red Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag, that's gotten a lot of wear recently. It's a little nod to the Christmas season!

What I wore:

Earrings: Colette Ciao Bella glitter ball drop earrings
Dress: Kmart red flora printed wrap dress
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This is what I wore for our annual family Christmas photo. I try get one to put in our Christmas cards every year, although finding somewhere that accepts dogs every year isn't easy. We can't leave Cooper out of the family photo though!

Went with this pretty dress that I wore for a belated Christmas celebration at the in-laws last year. It feels festive, with the bright coral floral print. It's not the first time I've worn these gold bauble earrings or the nude gladiator sandals with this dress, they are great accessories with it.

It's the first time I've worn this little red saddle bag with the dress though - I was worried about the coral print and the red of the bag not looking good together, but I really liked the combination and I'm glad I gave it a try.


Last worn: coral floral wrap dress, gold bauble earrings, studded gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: coral floral wrap dress for Christmas, studded sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag and denim skirt.

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What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Saddle Bag

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What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart gold circle glitter resin statement earrings
Necklace: personalised gold children's names charm necklace
Dress: Jaase Celine autumn leaves mini dress
Shoes: Sketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Polka Luka resin bangles in red and teal
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

I wore this back at the end of November, to go down the coast and finish off my Christmas shopping. Just like the family Christmas photo above, it's an annual tradition! My mum and sister and I hit the shops for a full day of shopping to finish buying all our presents. It was a very productive day, we were there at the shops until we heard the closing messages again, and I got a lot of presents bought!

As I knew it would be a long day with a lot of walking and some driving, wore my comfortable Sketchers to support my knee. With the resin bracelet stack, the gold glitter earrings and the little red bag, this felt a bit Christmas-y, without being too festive as it was still November. I really liked this outfit! The red saddle bag looks so good with the autumn leaves print of the dress.


Last worn: resin glitter earrings, engraved gold necklace, resin bracelets, Jaase Celine dress, Sketchers, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: Jaase Celine dress and denim jacket, Sketchers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag and maxi skirt.

Hope you have a wonderful Christmas with your loved ones.

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Tiered Dresses, Denim Jacket and Red Saddle Bag

Getting my tiered dresses out again with denim jackets for spring. I wore my little Rebecca Minkoff red studded saddle bag with both outfits, despite the different colours of each dress.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Earrings: Ana Luisa 'Olivia' tassel earrings in pink
Dress: Orange Sherbet Zoe tiered dress in geranium print pink
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs suede flats in red
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a family night out at church, and dinner afterwards. It was a little chilly so the denim jacket was a definitely must over this cap sleeve maxi dress. With the red and pink in the floral print, I decided to go with both pink and red accessories. Its been far too long since I last wore these red suede ballet flats, I loved wearing them again. And I thought the pink tassel earrings, although not the same shade of pink as in the print, was a nice nod to both colours in the print. With the statement earrings I felt fine without adding a necklace to this as well.

With the red shoes the red bag was a nice matchy-matchy choice. Like the shoes, its felt like its been a while since I last wore this saddle bag, and it was overdue a wear. Perfect for a family night out.


Last worn: denim moto jacket, pink tassel earrings, floral print tiered maxi dress, red suede flats, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: denim moto jacket and leopard skirt, floral print tiered maxi dress worn two ways, red suede flats and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: red suede flats in second trimester

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What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket

Earrings: blue and yellow daisy resin earrings
Necklace: adjustable coral flat bead necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber 
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Another tiered dress and denim jacket outfit for spring! I had the school run, working from home, and then I went to the kids award ceremony in the afternoon. This Kmart amber tiered midi dress was perfect for all those activities, it's so comfortable to wear, especially paired with sneakers like these Adidas Superstars.

Like the first outfit, I felt like wearing some pretty earrings, so went with these cute daisy ones. They aren't as statement making as the pink tassel ones I wore in the first outfit, so I felt like adding a necklace too. I've been embracing orange and red a lot so this coral necklace seemed like a good choice, especially when I went matchy-matchy with the little red saddle bag. I need to wear this rust dress with red accessories more often!


Last worn: denim jacket, daisy earrings, coral necklace, amber midi dress, Adidas Superstar, red saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, amber midi dress worn 2 ways, Adidas Superstar and stripe dress, red saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester.

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Blue Tiered Dresses and Red Bags | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, two very similar outfits with tiered blue dresses and little Rebecca Minkoff crossbody bags for a pop of colour. Red and blue is a colour combination I love wearing.

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper recycled metal turquoise tassel earring

Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace (Christmas gift)
Dress: Target puff sleeve tiered denim dress (Christmas gift)
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs freshwater pearl bracelet
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Was eager to wear this new dress I got for Christmas as soon as possible, although perhaps waiting for a slightly cooler day would have been better! Wore this for a fun playdate with my son's friend. Dressed it up a little with the statement earrings.

Because I love blue and red together, I knew this little red saddle bag would be the perfect pop with this denim dress. I really liked the combination and I'm definitely going to wear this dress with red again in the future.

Last worn: tassel earrings, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag. First time I've worn this dress, bracelet and the necklace as they were Christmas presents.

Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag and maxi skirt.

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My Red Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Hat: Big W bow detail sunhat
Necklace: Oxfam Noah's Ark green red beaded necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered knit dress in indigo ink with pockets
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag

Why I wore it:

Another blue tiered dress and little red bag day! Went with this structured Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote bag to keep all my essentials close by for a day at the beach. Of course I had a big Woolies tote bag with the towels and sunscreen and beach toys too. With the red bag, I thought this green and red necklace would be a nice bit of matchy-matchy as well, I really liked those accessories together.

This is a really light dress, perfect cover up for a beach day, and just like the outfit above, I loved red with this. Despite the breeze my sun hat stayed on nicely too.


Last worn: sun hat, red and green necklace, navy tiered dress, Havaianas (above), Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote.

Other ways to wear: navy tiered dress and duster, Rebecca Minkoff micro Avery tote and little black dress.

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How You can Wear It:

Red and blue look great together! As seen in both of these outfits, it can be as simple as adding a little red bag to a blue dress.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #204

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Printed Dresses and Little Red Saddle Bag

Sharing another couple of outfits I wore back in December, when adding a little red bag to my outfits felt rather festive! With both of these printed dresses I wore my Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag for a pop of red.

What I wore:

Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

This was a bit of a crazy morning! I'd seen our local opshop announce that it was having another fill a bag for $10 sale and we were rushing around trying to get ready to go when the in laws stopped over, so we all headed to the opshop together. Can't beat a good bargain! I got a lot of great things for myself at the sale, and the kids were happy with their thrift hauls too. I folded up the clothes quite small so there was plenty of room for toys and books and puzzles in the $10 bag.

I wasn't sure if this outfit was a bit too Christmas-y with the red saddle bag and the green dress, but I think this is something I could wear outside of December too, as there is a red flower in the print of the dress. I really liked this dress and bag together!


Last worn: floral print tee dress, New Balance sneakers, red unlined studded saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: floral print tee dress and leather jacket, red unlined studded saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: floral print tee dress in second trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Saddle Bag: What's In My Bag

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What I wore:

Dress: Jeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress

Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Another fun school holiday day starting out the morning with a bit more opshopping, followed by a playdate in the park, a quick stop at the grocery store, and a doctor's appointment. I always do a big clear out before Christmas so we had a lot of bags to donate to the opshop with things that the kids no longer played with and some clothes they couldn't fit into.

As we had planned to be at the park playdate for a while I picked this printed dress to wear as I like the longer sleeves giving a bit of physical sunblock. Even with the long sleeves, the fabric is light enough to wear on a hot day like this was.

Despite this printed dress being very different from the floral print one above, I loved the red bag with this blue print as well. Not the first time I've worn a red bag with this dress!

Last worn: tile print dress, studded sandals, Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag (above).

Other ways to wear: tile print dress with pink, studded sandals and shorts, red unlined studded saddle bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: tile print dress in second trimester, studded sandals in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

A little red bag is a great pop of colour to add to any dress - even vastly different printed dresses like these two are.

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