Blue and Green Outfits With Black Denim And Love Too Bag

Two blue and green outfits, both with black denim, and different shades of blue and green. I like blue and green together, and this deep teal Rebecca Minkoff Love bag works with both blue and green so well!

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted no label tropical print tassel cover up
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Top: Jeanswest Maya gather back tank in mid turquoise
Shorts: Jeanswest Heather Bermuda short in black
Shoes: black matte slim Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

Not sure why I haven't worn this turquoise tank with the turquoise and green tassel hem cover up before - it's a good match! Felt nice and colourful for a warm weekend day where we had a couple of playdates. I wore my little Rebecca Minkoff deep teal Love Too bag again, I like it with black and I think it looked good with the lighter blues and greens in the cover up. While it is a true deep teal in person it definitely looked more navy against the bright turquoise, so the navy and gold beaded necklace was a nice way to look a little more matchy-matchy too.

This outfit made my matchy-matchy self really happy!


Last worn: green and blue tassel hem cover up, navy and gold beaded necklace, turquoise tank, black denim shorts, matte black Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff deep teal Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: green and blue tassel hem cover up and jeans, turquoise tank and purple, black denim shorts and dress, Rebecca Minkoff deep teal Love Too bag and maxi skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: Roie Designs coral beaded tassel necklace
Tank: Cle The Label Amelia tank in indigo 
Jeans: Jeanswest black skinny jeans with zipper detail (Christmas present)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This was a very busy day, with trying to cram in a few hours of work in the morning before heading to a sports session in a local park in the afternoon with the kids. Things were so busy at work I got caught up and was nearly late, but luckily they were running a little behind at the park so it wasn't too bad. The kids had a great time too!

As it was a cooler morning I got these jeans out for a wear - Mum got them for me for Christmas on our opshopping day, and this is their first wear. While they do look similar in the photos to the other pair of faded black Jeanswest jeans I won, they are very different in person, with zip detail hems and zip detail pockets. I tried to tuck the tank in enough so that you could see the zips in the photo, but it didn't really work. Tucking the tank in also didn't disguise the fact that I'd not ironed this tank as much as I thought it would!

With the navy tank I added more colour and a bit of shoulder coverage for the sun in the afternoon with this green floral duster, that is a favourite of mine to wear with navy!

Last worn: green floral duster, navy tank, beaded tassel necklace, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff deep teal Love Too bag (above). First time I've worn the jeans as they were a Christmas present.

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and jeans, navy tank with pink, black Converse and pencil skirt, Rebecca Minkoff deep teal Love Too bag and white jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Blue And Green Shorts Tee Duster Outfits

I really like wearing blue and green together! I definitely don't agree with the "blue and green should never be seen" saying! Both these shorts and tee outfits feature different shades of blue and green together.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace
Tee: black textured crew neck tee
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: Sketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Julian nylon backpack in bright blue

Why I wore it:

This was a really fun day! We headed out to join in a science walk for Brisbane's Big Butterfly Count. The kids had a great time running around with their nets catching and identifying a bunch of different insects. We caught a few dragonflies along with the butterflies, and it was so interesting learning about them from the entomologist that joined us. Although I'm sure that we double caught some butterflies a few times, as the kids kept running backwards and forwards and as soon as one was released someone else was on its tail!

Needed a good practical outfit for a bush walk on a warm day, shorts and tee and sneakers were perfect. This black tee and denim Bermuda shorts felt a bit plain, even with the yellow necklace adding a little colour. So I added the green floral duster on top. Good for extra sun coverage and a little more colour. The cobalt Rebecca Minkoff Julian bag really pops against the green duster, and it was a good size for carrying all our water bottles.


Last worn: green floral duster, black textured tee, yellow necklace, Bermuda denim shorts, Sketchers, Rebecca Minkoff Julian nylon backpack.

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and dress, black textured tee and printed shorts, Bermuda denim shorts worn 30 ways, Sketchers and sundress, Rebecca Minkoff Julian nylon backpack and jeans.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted no label tropical print tassel cover up
Necklace: thrifted pearl and heart charm long necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy
Shorts: Jeanswest Tessa olive embroidered 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 had a shorter work day, just working from home, because as well as the school run I had an appointment in the afternoon. Even had time for a super quick browse of my local opshop before picking up the kids.

Just like in the outfit above, I wanted to be comfortable. I haven't worn these olive embroidered shorts for a while but they are such a great piece as olive goes with so much. I really liked the navy tee with them, and then I added more green and blue with the brighter palm print cover up. I added yet another shade of blue with the electric blue Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag also. I liked all these different shades of blue and green together.


Last worn: palm print cover up, heart charm necklace, navy tee, olive embroidered shorts, tan slides, Rebecca Minkoff electric blue 5 zip bag.

Other ways to wear: palm print cover up with yellow, navy tee and leopard print, olive embroidered shorts worn 30 ways, tan slides and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff electric blue 5 zip bag with red.

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Leopard Print and Blue with Black Denim

Continuing on with wearing more of my new pieces I got for Christmas. My mum, sister and I always have an annual pre-Christmas shopping trip to do our gift shopping, and often pick up things for each other. This year we spent a morning at the opshops too and mum got me these cute leopard print pieces. Wore them with lots of blue and some black denim.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kensley summer tie-dye kimono
Necklace: thrifted blue statement beaded necklace
Cami: Kmart Anko leopard print cami (Christmas present)
Shorts: Jeanswest Heather Bermuda short in black
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: vintage original Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip in faded electric blue (Christmas present)

Why I wore it:

Like most of the school holidays, this was a difficult day to dress for! We are having a particularly wet summer so I never know if it's going to be a cool and rainy day, or a hot and humid threatening rain but never raining day.

With this cute leopard print spaghetti strap cami I knew I needed some shoulder coverage though so chose this lovely navy tie dye cape to keep my shoulders covered from the sun as we ran a couple of errands. I wasn't sure if the tie dye and the leopard print would look good together so I wore a couple of other blue accessories to tie it all in. And kept the shorts neutral with these black denim shorts. I really liked this outfit and I'm glad I gave the tie dye and leopard a try!


Last worn: tie dye cape, navy necklace, black denim shorts, Havaianas. First time I've worn the leopard print cami and the Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag as they are Christmas presents.

Other ways to wear: tie dye cape and pink shorts, black denim shorts and florals.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart orange leopard print cover up (Christmas present)
Tee: teal Strange Planet 'wildly unprepared for the day' graphic tee (Christmas present)
Skirt: thrifted Target black stretch denim skirt
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: vintage original Rebecca Minkoff 5-zip in faded electric blue (Christmas present)

Why I wore it:

This was another leopard and blue combination, with this cute orange leopard print cover up and my teal graphic tee. I've been a fan of Nathan Pyle's comics for a while, most of my Threadless tees I wore in my uni days were his designs. And the kids love the Strange Planet series he did, so we all ended up with a Strange Planet tee for Christmas! Mine says 'wildly unprepared for the day' which seems pretty accurate for me!

Wore it with my thrifted black denim skirt and Adidas Superstar sneakers. Added more blue to the teal with this Rebecca Minkoff 5 zip bag, which is great for fitting a book as well as my other essentials. The cover up was a last minute addition and I wasn't sure it worked, but like the outfit above, I wanted to give it a try. And I needed an extra layer over the tee and denim outfit as I took the kids to an airconditioned indoor play area for the morning.


Last worn: black denim skirt, Adidas Superstar sneakers. First time I've worn the leopard print cover up and the teal graphic tee as they are Christmas presents.
 
Other ways to wear: black denim skirt and stripes, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress.

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Magenta Bags With Floral Cover Ups And Black And White Shorts Outfits | Weekday Wear Link Up

Happy New Year! 

For today's Weekday wear Link up, two simple tank and shorts outfits from December. Adding a little more colour with magenta bags, and some print and physical sunblock shoulder coverage with floral cover ups.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Supre black sheer floral kimono
Necklace: Kmart black and gold double strand beaded necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver
Shorts: Jeanswest Sara distressed hot short
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff prune MAC with pom pom and tassel keychain

Why I wore it:

It's been a while since I wore this cover up, it was definitely due another wear! With the metallic tank that always looks quite white in pics, black and white Converse and the black denim shorts, it was a bit of a monochromatic outfit. This dark floral print was a great way to add a little more colour, and I liked the pinks and purples in the floral print with the magenta Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag.

Also carried a big Woolies tote with this for a picnic blanket and some snacks for a fun playdate in the park that morning. It was a busy day as we had a Christmas event in the evening, but I changed into a different outfit for that.


Last worn: dark floral cover up, black necklace, metallic tank, black denim shorts, Converse, prune Rebecca Minkoff MAC.

Other ways to wear: dark floral cover up with pink and purple, metallic tank and printed jeans, black denim shorts and printed tee, Converse and jeans, prune Rebecca Minkoff MAC and dress.

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30 Ways to Wear a Magenta Bag

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On Alana Wanderlust kimono in floral mood indigo
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Tank: Zalora basics ruffle hem tank in black
Shorts: thrifted Emerson white Bermuda shorts
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Convertible clutch in electric violet

Why I wore it:

I really liked this outfit, but it was not the best one for the day. The magenta bag was a wonderful pop of colour against the blue printed cape and the black and white outfit. I liked the extra detail from the little peplum hem on the tank too. The sneakers were very comfortable for a day with a bit of driving around as well.

We'd had a late night the night before, and an early start for a fun STEM event I'd signed the kids up for in the school holidays. Then it was home for a quick lunch before heading out again to a bike riding workshop in the park. It was so much fun watching my son master some really tricky things, although I'd forgotten to get the picnic blanket out of the car and worried the whole time I sat on the grass watching that I was going to stain my white shorts, haha! Thankfully the shorts made it though mud and grass free, but probably should have picked another pair of shorts to wear to ease that worry.


Last worn: blue floral print cape, sunburst necklace, black peplum tank, white Bermuda shorts, New Balance sneakers, Marc By Marc Jacobs convertible clutch.

Other ways to wear: blue floral print cape and pink shorts, black peplum tank and pencil skirt, white Bermuda shorts and duster, Marc By Marc Jacobs convertible clutch in thrifted outfit.

Perfect for pregnancy: black peplum tank and hidden baby bump.

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How You Can Wear It:

Black and white outfits are always a classic fail safe colour combination to try. You can always add more colour to a base outfit in these shades with a printed cover up or a bright bag, or by wearing both, as I have in these outfits.

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Apologies for the lack of a Weekday Wear Link up last week. I didn't get around to scheduling this post in advance as I'd usually do so the blog was a bit silent over Christmas as my son was unexpectedly unwell. Now he's feeling better I have a little more time to catch up with posts.

Weekday Wear Linkup #201

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Green and White Outfits With Floral Dusters and Chloe Paraty Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Two green and white outfits with floral dusters and tees, and my little periwinkle blue Chloe Paraty bag. Surprisingly, despite both of these outfits being worn in summer, I'm wearing jeans! We had an unexpected cold snap at the start of summer in Brisbane.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here white essential v-neck tee
Jeans: thrifted ASOS petite green skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

Was surprised to have to be wearing jeans in summer, but the weather on this day definitely called for it! These green jeans hadn't been worn for a while so I got them out again. Wore them with the basic white v-neck tee as the navy tropical floral print duster added all the extra colour and print in my outfit. I went a little matchy-matchy with the gold necklace and the gold hardware on the Chloe Paraty bag too.

The blue Converse sneakers were a third shade of blue for this outfit, but despite them not matching the duster or the Paraty bag, I still liked them with this outfit. Good choice for a little running around on this day. After the school drop off and working from home we had a quick errand to run after I picked the kids up from school.


Last worn: floral duster, white tee, gold circle necklace, green skinny jeans, blue Converse, Chloe small Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: floral duster and dress, white tee and printed jeans, green skinny jeans worn 30 ways, blue Converse and midi skirt, Chloe small Paraty bag and printed dress.

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What's In My Bag: Chloe Small Paraty

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: thrifted pearl and heart charm long necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy
Shorts: thrifted Emerson white Bermuda shorts
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Polka Luka resin bangles in red and teal and orange
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

This was a very busy Monday! We had some Christmas presents the kids had to hand out to their classmates and teachers at school drop off, and I had a quick errand to run before working from home, picking up the kids from school, and another errand in the afternoon.

Luckily it was more like normal summer temperatures, so I was back in shorts and tee, and I added this green floral print duster for a little more colour. Again as we had a little bit of running around to do I went with comfortable Converse, black ones this time. I added these lovely resin bracelets to my regular bracelet stack too for a touch more colour and because I though the red was a nice nod to Christmas when worn with the green duster.


Last worn: green floral duster, double strand necklace, resin bangles, navy cropped tee, white Bermuda shorts, black Converse, Chloe small Paraty bag (above).

Other ways to wear: green floral duster with black and grey, navy cropped tee over a dress, white Bermuda shorts with red, black Converse and striped dress, Chloe small Paraty bag and denim skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Blue and green should definitely be seen! Both of these outfits illustrate that different shades of blue and green look great together!

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Weekday Wear Linkup #200

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Blue and White Shorts Outfits With Balenciaga Moto Bags

Another outfit duo following a similar formula but two very different resulting looks, with shorts, blue and white, and Balenciaga bags. These bags are from 2009 and 2010, but age so well! I'm glad I splurged on them all those years ago.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kensley summer tie-dye kimono
Tee: Primark Edinburgh white graphic tee
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Why I wore it:

A hot but relaxed day, with the school run and working from home. Surprisingly, I haven't worn this tie dye cape and the sorbet pink Balenciaga city bag together before. I really like blue and pink so expected the combination to come up in my blog archives, but looks like this is a new pairing! The different blue and navy shades in the tie dye go so nicely with the sorbet pink of the bag.

Kept my outfit simple with this white graphic tee and Bermuda denim shorts, it was really too hot for much else, or for proper shoes! Didn't even add a necklace to this - I think with the printed cape and the graphic print on the tee, and bright bag, there was already enough going on in this outfit.


Last worn: tie dye cape, Edinburgh tee, Bermuda denim shorts, Havaianas, Balenciaga sorbet city bag.

Other ways to wear: tie dye cape and skirt, Edinburgh tee and culottes, Bermuda denim shorts and stripes, Balenciaga sorbet pink city bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Balenciaga sorbet city bag at 37 weeks.

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My Balenciaga Bag Collection:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: Kmart silver long circle pendant necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maya gather back tank in mid turquoise
Shorts: thrifted Emerson white Bermuda shorts
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag

Why I wore it:

Another hot day! We had a quiet morning at home, with a wildlife show to attend in the afternoon with the kids. I went with this simple turquoise tank and these light white Bermuda denim shorts, again blue and white like the outfit above. Because the show was outdoors I felt I should add a little bit of physical sunblock as well so went with this tropical floral print duster.

I've worn this purple Balenciaga work bag with turquoise before, and liked the combination. I also like wearing this purple bag with navy, so thought it would go nicely with the duster. All together it doesn't work quite as well as I would have liked, and with it being so hot and sticky I was wishing I'd gone with no duster on top. The bag was the perfect size for all our water bottles though. Thankfully we got home from the show just before the storm hit, and the humidity didn't stop my kids from enjoying the wildlife show and getting up close and personal with the animals and snakes.


Last worn: tropical floral duster, turquoise tank, silver circle necklace, white Bermuda shorts, Havaianas (above), raisin Balenciaga work bag.

Other ways to wear: tropical floral duster and dress, turquoise tank and pencil skirt, white Bermuda shorts with olive and pink, raisin Balenciaga work bag worn 30 ways.

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How You Can Wear It:

If there's a colour scheme you enjoy wearing, try finding different pieces in your wardrobe to create it. Both of these outfits feature blue and white, just in different ways to create different looks.

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Magnificent 8 - Western Style

For this quarter's Magnificent 8 style challenge, the theme was Western style. I admit my wardrobe doesn't really have a lot of Western pieces, and I don't own any cowboy boots! I had to think hard to see what I had in my wardrobe that would work for this theme, and that I would feel comfortable wearing, as of course everything I share on the blog is an outfit I've worn in real life.

In the end I focused on some abstract pieces of western style. Ankle boots instead of cowboy boots for starters. While I could do double denim I don't have a pair of flared jeans, so double denim with Bermuda shorts it was! I added tan belts to both of these outfits (with mixed success) and my recent purchase, my mini Darren messenger bag worked as a tasselled crossbody, although it is a little more structured than I'd think of for a "Western style" bag!

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
Tank: Cotton On 'eternity' tank in charcoal marle
Belt: embossed tan leather belt from my Mum's wardrobe

Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: Atmos&Here tan Lola leather ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual plus turquoise and silver bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

Big thank you to my Mum for helping me complete this look! When I thought about trying double denim with a big belt with a statement buckle for this challenge I realised I didn't actually own a belt with a statement buckle. My mum had this thick tan leather one that perfectly matched my tan ankle boots though, so that was a winner. And as she doesn't wear it much any more, I got to keep it! Very pleased to add it to my wardrobe.

I think this outfit is a little more "slight Western vibe" than a true Western style but I liked how the pieces came together with the plain tank, double denim, and turquoise necklace. I'd considered turquoise earrings too but I figured my everyday studs would be better for a day that had over 5 hours of meetings that I'd need to wear my headset for. Luckily, while I was at my parent's place all day working on my laptop, mum took the kids out to enjoy the school holidays down the coast, so they had a lot of fun while I was in endless meetings.


Last worn: denim jacket, grey tank, turquoise tassel necklace, Bermuda denim shorts, tan ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, grey tank and printed shorts, Bermuda denim shorts and kimono, tan ankle boots and dress, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and navy stripes.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester, grey tank in third trimester.

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Reveal: Rebecca Minkoff Darren From The Real Real

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What I wore:

Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print (new purchase)
Belt: tan belt that came with an old dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

Another outfit that doesn't really scream "Western", but has little nods to the theme in it. I really love this dress, but the day and outfit didn't at all go according to plan! I'd stumbled across this $25 long sleeve black floral print dress in Kmart, reduced to $2, and just had to buy it. I had a night out planned with a friend so I figured this would be a good outfit to wear. And because it would be a little chilly by the water at night, I had picked out my black ankle boots to wear with it.

Unfortunately, my son fell sick the night before so the night out was cancelled, and instead I spend the morning shopping for a few essentials to help him feel better. I figured I'd wear the pretty dress anyway, even if I wasn't going anywhere exciting.

This belt was the part of the outfit that didn't really go to plan. I figured it might make the dress work for a Western theme, although the belt isn't the big statement buckle wide belt I would have wanted, it was the best I could find in my wardrobe! Being pleather and having sat unworn in my wardrobe for a few years, it was flaking a little. I thought that with the relaxed fit of the dress, the extra fabric bunched over the belt would hide the flaking parts where you could see the white fabric underneath. The photos prove that wasn't quite the case, and I was a little confused when I looked down at my dress when getting into the car to drive home and realised that it was covered in little pleather belt flakes. It looked really bad! The belt went in the bin as soon as I got home!

Despite it not really meeting the theme, the day and the belt not going to plan, I was able to get some treats at the grocery store to cheer up my son and soften the blow of having to cancel my night out and his playdates over the next couple days. And thankfully fully recovered quickly!

Last worn: tan belt, black ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag (above). First time I've worn the dress as it was a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

When you have a challenging theme to dress for, try thinking outside the box! You might not have the perfect pieces for a head to toe Western outfit, but you can try some western inspired accessories.

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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 at the links below.

• 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 much more themed Western outfits! Yee haw!

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Yellow and Blue Kimono and Denim Outfits With Blue Bags : Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, another couple of loosely connected outfits - both are blue and yellow and feature kimonos, denim, Converse and blue bags.

What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On Alana Wanderlust kimono in floral mood indigo
Necklace: Kmart navy and gold beaded tassel necklace
Top: Jeanswest Maya gather back tank in chartreuse
Skirt: JayJays distressed denim mini skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a quiet day with the kids - our regular library run for more books, and a little time playing at the playground too. I was surprised to realise that I hadn't worn this yellow tank with this blue printed kimono before! Blue and yellow is a combination I enjoy wearing. It was a warm day so a tank and kimono was a good choice with the denim skirt.

Added even more blue with the periwinkle blue Chloe Paraty bag and the blue Converse. None of the shades match but I find all shades of blue go with each other!


Last worn: blue printed kimono, mustard yellow tank, navy beaded necklace, distressed denim skirt, Converse, Chloe small Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: blue printed kimono and pink shorts, mustard yellow tank and printed culottes, distressed denim skirt and leopard print tee, Converse and midi skirt, Chloe small Paraty bag.

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My Blue Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Eliza summer poncho in yellow floral
Necklace: thrifted blue statement beaded necklace
Top: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

A very bright outfit! One of my friends remarked how bright I was looking - deliberately picked this to go surprise my kids at sports day at school. I figured they wouldn't miss me standing on the side lines in this yellow kimono! it added a nice burst of colour to this silver metallic tank too.

Just like the outfit above I went with denim again - these Bermuda denim shorts are a staple every summer. Added more blue with the beaded statement necklace and the Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag. My Converse were a comfortable choice too although I did regret them a little - no problems with the school run or working from home, but when I made it to sports day the ground was still very very wet and muddy from the floods and I ended up squelching in a few puddles, ugh! Maybe gumboots would have been a better choice!


Last worn: yellow printed kimono, silver tank, blue beaded necklace, Bermuda denim shorts, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: yellow printed kimono and olive shorts, silver tank and denim skirt, Bermuda denim shorts worn 30 ways, black Converse and stripes, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Blue and yellow is a nice combination together - blue accessories work well when you have any pieces of yellow in your outfit, like the yellow tank in the first outfit or the yellow kimono in the second outfit.

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