Jeans, Colourful Cardigans and Peplum Tops

Adding extra colour to some peplum top and jeans outfits with cosy bright cardigans for autumn days back in May.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted SES Fashions mustard yellow cardigan
Necklace: silver heart long pendant necklace
Tank: Kmart navy bird print peplum frill hem tank
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: Rebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey 

Why I wore it:

I felt it had been a while since I'd last worn this awesome bird print peplum tank, and it was definitely due another wear, before the weather cools off too much and I stop wearing sleeveless tops like this as often. I thought this day was perfect for it, with the school run, volunteering in my son's classroom and working from home before a quick few errands before school pick up in the afternoon, and more errands and a library visit afterwards. It was a warmer day than I expected though, and I found myself taking my cardigan off for school pick up, as all the running around was making me regret the choice to layer up!

I really liked the mustard cardigan with the navy blue tank, and all the darker neutrals in the rest of my outfit. The grey Rebecca Minkoff MAB bag is an old favourite and perfect for fitting everything in it for a busy day! The silver heart necklace was a nice bit of matchy-matchy with the silver hardware on the bag, even though I don't think it was the best choice for this outfit, I'd been in a rush that morning and didn't have time to try too many options. And these grey Nobody Denim jeans go with everything!


Last worn: mustard cardigan, silver heart necklace, bird print peplum tank, grey Nobody Denim jeans, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM.

Other ways to wear: mustard cardigan and shorts, bird print peplum tank and pencil skirt, grey Nobody Denim jeans worn 2 ways, black Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM in second trimester.

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Wear and Tear: Rebecca Minkoff MAM Bag

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in scarlett marle
Necklace: thrifted Eb&Ive turquoise wooden bead multi strand statement necklace
Tee: thrifted black and white space dye peplum tee
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey 

Why I wore it:

I deliberately picked bright pieces to add to this outfit! The space dye peplum tee was just different enough from the plain black Nobody denim skinny jeans for me to try the two together, but it all felt a bit muted. I added the blue Converse and turquoise beaded necklace for a little more colour. And the cosy red waterfall cardigan to ensure that my son didn't miss me in the crowd as I surprised him at his award ceremony at school.

This red waterfall cardigan is soo cosy though, and just like the day above, I regretted deciding to wear it a little in the afternoon and was overheating a bit in the hall, although I'd been perfectly cosy working from home. The day just heated up more than I expected! It did work for my son to spot me though, and the cardigan was easy to take off after, with the necklace and blue Converse shoes adding enough colour that I didn't feel too dull without the cardigan!


Last worn: red waterfall cardigan, turquoise beaded necklace, space dye peplum tee, Nobody Denim skinny jeans, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM (above).

Other ways to wear: red waterfall cardigan and monochrome outfit, space dye peplum tee and red jeans, Nobody Denim skinny jeans and blazer, blue Converse and denim skirt, Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff grey MAM in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

It's easy to add colour to a pair of dark grey or black jeans with a bright cardigan - and its a good way to layer up for cooler autumn mornings and evenings. A cardigan is easy to discard when the day warms up too, and folds up nicely into a big bag like the Rebecca Minkoff MAM.

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Printed Tees and Colourful Jeans With Navy Micro Regan Crossbody Bag

I wore these two jeans and tee outfits back on warmer autumn days a few weeks ago, when I didn't need any extra layers. Although very different they both follow the same simple formula of colourful jeans and a printed tee, and my Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford bag.

What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart navy and gold beaded tassel necklace
Tee: Sass and Bide 'New Day Rising' tee in orange leopard print
Jeans: Jeanswest Vicki skinny pant in moss green
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford zip satchel in twilight

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day! I wanted to try wear these jeans with something a bit different, so went with this neon orange leopard print tee. I've worn orange with these olive jeans only a few times, but I really like the combination! I think the neutral denim is a good match with the bright statement tee.

Kept everything else neutral in this outfit too, to let the tee shine. With the navy necklace, navy Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford bag, and the white Converse. Was a nice and comfortable outfit for working from home, with the school run, a quick stop at the shops in the afternoon and sports in the evening. 

My son discovered a mantis in our garden which laid eggs before it went away so he was very excited to go to Petbarn to stock up on everything the baby mantids will need when they hatch. And I have to give credit to the wonderful employee who was very understanding and who gave me multiple options and price points for everything, so I wasn't spending hundreds on housing a little mantis egg pouch 😂 We have since added two mantids to our "collection" but the babies haven't hatched just yet!


Last worn: neon leopard print tee, navy beaded tassel necklace, olive skinny jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford bag.

Other ways to wear: neon leopard print tee and denim skirt, olive skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and striped dress, Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford bag with green.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford Bag Review:

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What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart silver long circle pendant necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Harper skinny pant in Russet
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford zip satchel in twilight

Why I wore it:

This was another working from home day with the school run, although when I went to pick the kids up in the afternoon I did wish I'd added an extra layer with this, it wasn't as warm a day as the one above! I liked the simplicity of this outfit, with the matchy-matchy of the navy striped tee and navy Micro Bedford bag together. I like wearing blue and red together, and these pants work well with both the navy and the brighter blue of the Converse sneakers.

I thought the silver circle necklace was a nice matchy-matchy choice with the circle zipper pull on the Micro Bedford bag too.


Last worn: navy stripe tee, silver circle necklace, burgundy jeans, blue Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford bag (above).

Other ways to wear: navy stripe tee and maxi skirt, burgundy jeans and floral duster, blue Converse and navy dress, Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe tee in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Jeans and a tee is a staple outfit formula! You can change it up a little each time you wear it with other colours of denim and not just classic blue, and try a printed tee to make it seem even more different too.

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Maxi Skirts And Denim Jackets | Weekday Wear Link Up

Sharing two recent outfits I wore for today's Weekday Wear Link Up, layering up my maxi skirts a little to make them more suitable for the autumn weather with a couple of denim jackets. I accessorised both outfits with my little Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag, despite the differences in the colours in both outfits.

What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On girlfriend denim jacket in whitehaven
Necklace: Kelly's Kloset rainbow layered necklace
Tee: thrifted Mix Apparel black marle tee
Skirt: thrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

It was quite a chilly morning so I was pleased when the day warmed up a bit - I'd been regretting the decision not to wear a scarf on the school run, but thankfully it was a bit warmer at school pickup in the afternoon! Was a nice quiet day - the usual school run with the kids and working from home. I felt it was time to give one of my maxi skirts another wear, I'd worn a lot of jeans over autumn! But before winter set in it was good to get another skirt out. The denim jacket was a nice layer for it, particularly after the day warmed up!

Like the black space dye tee, the ochre maxi skirt was an opshop find too. They pair so nicely together I'm surprised I hadn't worn them together before! And with the white print on the tee I knew the white denim jacket would be the perfect topper. The Luna blue Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag doesn't match anything in the outfit but I like blue with orange and I feel this shade of blue goes with everything!


Last worn: white denim jacket, beaded necklace, space dye tee, ochre maxi skirt, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: white denim jacket and little black dress, space dye tee and printed jeans, ochre maxi skirt and band tee, white Converse and midi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: white Converse in second trimester.

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My Blue Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Scarf: Alexander McQueen modal skull scarf in white/pink
Tee: thrifted Cotton on grey tunic tee
Skirt: thrifted Crossroads black ruffle hem maxi skirt
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

This was a really windy day! I had such a hard time trying to get a photo of my outfit in the morning - and I have quite a few outtakes of me dashing towards the camera when a big gust of wind came just as I pressed the button to snap a pic, worried my tripod was going to fall over! Despite the wind it wasn't really that cold though. The scarf was a necessity to keep me cosy, but I didn't need any more layers than that and the denim jacket.

Again the kids had school and I had to work from home, with a quick doctor's appointment in the morning. My doctor was wearing a maxi skirt as well! Unlike the outfit above, there's a bit of blue in this outfit with the blueish grey of the tunic tee and the blue moto denim jacket. I thought the Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag, while not a perfect match for any of the blue tones, was a great accessory with this and of course it could fit my current library book read to pass the time in the waiting room!


Last worn: moto denim jacket, pink Alexander McQueen skull scarf, grey tunic, black maxi skirt, Adidas superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag (above).

Other ways to wear: moto denim jacket and jeans, pink Alexander McQueen skull scarf and chambray dress, grey tunic and culottes, black maxi skirt and pink tee, Adidas superstar sneakers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag and denim skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: pink Alexander McQueen skull scarf in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Maxi skirts can work in autumn before it gets too cold! Layer them up a little with a denim jacket, and add a scarf if it's a much cooler day.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #172

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Double Denim Outfits For Autumn | Weekday Wear Link Up

Cooler autumn days at the end of May meant being able to layer up and create these two double denim outfits. Both of these outfits pair blue denim jackets with differently coloured jeans.

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC with pom pom and tassel keychain

Why I wore it:

This was such a wet day! School run gets just a little bit more tricky and frustrating when you add in the rain. Thankfully it was a nice dry morning though, and we didn't get wet on the way to school. We definitely needed our umbrellas in the afternoon! I helped out in my son's classroom before working from home before picking the kids up after school. It started raining just as I got to the school gate for school pick up - luckily I had my umbrella and was carrying the kids, so could let one of my friends borrow the boys umbrella for our dash to the classroom!

These faded black jeans were an awesome opshop find, and with the black jeans being such a different colour from the blue denim, I knew they would look good with this denim jacket. I can see these jeans becoming a firm favourite and hitting 30 wears quickly, and I will definitely wear them with this jacket again!

With the denim and the silver tank this outfit was missing something and a bit plain - the prune Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag was the perfect pop of colour and made the outfit feel a bit more like me and less neutral.


Last worn: denim jacket, metallic tank, beaded necklace, faded black jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers. First time I've shared the MAC bag on the blog, as I got it for Mother's Day.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, metallic tank and skirt, faded black jeans and kimono, Adidas Superstar sneakers and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Tank: Sass and Bide "For Easy Reference" tank
Jeans: Jeanswest Vicki skinny pant in moss green
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware

Why I wore it:

Another blue denim jacket, with olive jeans this time! I liked wearing my brown floral kimono with these olive jeans previously, so I knew this brown printed tank would go nicely as well. The cooler autumn day meant I needed an extra layer, and this denim moto jacket is a cold weather staple.

Unlike the outfit above, I wasn't sure that the black Rebecca Minkoff tote was the perfect touch with this outfit, but I needed something practical for the day. As well as spending the morning at a school function watching the kids play, I was working from home and then had an appointment for my son in the afternoon after school pick up. I needed a big bag to hold our water bottles, and a book for him and for myself to amuse us in the waiting room.


Last worn: denim moto jacket, gold circle necklace, brown printed tank, olive jeans, Adidas Superstar (above), Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote.

Other ways to wear: denim moto jacket and midi dress, brown printed tank and maxi skirt, olive jeans worn 30 ways, Adidas Superstar and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote and chambray dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

Try different coloured denim pieces like I have here for an easy denim on denim outfit that doesn't look too matchy-matchy.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #171

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Blue Dresses and Duster Kimonos With Tote Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

While it's still pretty warm during the days in Brisbane right now, as it's the second month of autumn it is cooling off a little. The colder mornings and evenings inspired me to layer up these two blue dresses slightly with some floral dusters, accessorised with Converse and my Rebecca Minkoff black unlined tote bag.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: personalised gold children's names charm necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Rachel Lyocell chambray dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware

Why I wore it:

This was an interesting day! It was the school holidays but I had to work, so my mum and sister had a fun day out planned for the boys. I ended up driving down to the coast and working from home at my parent's place while they had some adventures elsewhere. It was nice to work from a different environment for a day as well. So many of my colleagues have come down with Covid that we have not been able to successfully organise a day for us all to catch up in the office, even though the office is open. About half my team are in another state so even going into the office we still won't all be face to face.

Felt that this chambray dress was overdue another wear and with a little bit of driving the Converse were a practical choice. I layered this dress up with a duster kimono last time I wore it too, and I loved this tropical floral print one with it this time. Even if I took it off when it was warmer in the middle of the day.

The big tote bag was of course an essential for taking everything I needed for work over to my parent's house for the day, including my laptop.

Last worn: floral duster, gold charm necklace, chambray dress, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag.

Other ways to wear: floral duster and skirt, chambray dress and cardigan, white Converse and midi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: chambray dress in second trimester, Converse Chucks and maternity shorts.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered knit dress in indigo ink with pockets
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware

Why I wore it:

I like blue and green together so I was eager to try this green floral duster with the navy tiered dress. I wasn't sure when I put it on if the proportions worked and considered trying a shorter kimono instead, but when I added the long tassel necklace to this I found I loved the long relaxed lines of it! Felt super comfortable in this all day.

While the kids spent some time with their grandparents I was working from home again, and had an appointment that morning and a quick errand after work. I wore the Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag again as it is a great size for including a paperback book to read while in a waiting room!

Last worn: green floral duster, turquoise tassel necklace, navy tiered dress, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag (above).

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and Bermuda shorts, navy tiered dress and orange bag, black Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag and striped dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Floral dusters are great outfit layers in autumn before it gets too cold, and look so good over dresses.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #167

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