Printed Tops and Black Skinny Jeans With Yellow Bag

Pairing some classic black skinny jeans with my cheerful yellow mini 5-zip bag and some colourful printed tops for some cooler spring days recently in Brisbane.

What I wore:

Top: See by Chloe silk mixed print tassel top from Sheila's wardrobe
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip 

Why I wore it:

When Sheila sent me the beautiful bag she decorated she included a few pieces from her wardrobe she didn't want any more. I've already put a jacket to good use, and I decided to give this top a wear. It was a quiet day, helping in my son's classroom in the morning, the school run, working from home, and the library in the afternoon.

This is a silk top though and I found myself a bit worried a few times the day with messy kids (including my own) and the delicate silk, ha! I did so love wearing this though. The blue print I originally thought was leopard print is actually an abstract floral print, and it's so pretty with the print mixing stripes on the sleeves. I really liked the simplicity of the black jeans with this - I was definitely inspired from a previous way Sheila has worn this. One day I'll be brave enough to give print mixing a go!

Last worn: black Nobody Denim jeans, studded sandals, yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag. First time I've worn the top as it was a recent gift from Sheila.

Other ways to wear: black Nobody Denim jeans and textured jacket, studded sandals and maxi dress, yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag with olive.

Perfect for pregnancy: studded sandals in second trimester.

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What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip

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What I wore:

Necklace: Roie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
Tee: Sass and Bide 'New Day Rising' tee in orange leopard print
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip 

Why I wore it:

Trying yellow and orange again! I really like the combination, and just like the outfit above, the yellow bag pops against the black skinny jeans. I think the addition of this yellow bag helped stop the outfit looking too Halloween-ish with the orange leopard print and black jeans.

This was a really nice colourful jeans and tee outfit for a day of working from home and doing the school run. Every time I wear this tee I love it, I really should wear it more often!

Last worn: neon leopard print tee, pearl and tassel necklace, faded black skinny jeans, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: neon leopard print tee and skirt, faded black skinny jeans and knit, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag and orange blazer.

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How You Can Wear It:

Black skinny jeans can be a great outfit base for a colourful printed top and a bright bag, as they are a classic neutral.

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Green Floral Toppers Over White Tees and Jeans Outfits With Balenciaga Part Time Bag

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, I'm sharing some green floral toppers over basic white tees and jeans outfits. Accessorising with my black Balenciaga part time bag, the green layers were the only pops of colour in my outfits.

What I wore:

Jacket: Diane Von Furstenberg Gabrielle boxy floral jacket in garden green (via Sheila's wardrobe)
Necklace: Kmart black and gold double strand beaded necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here white essential v-neck tee
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Walnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
Bracelets: the usual plus beaded black bracelet stack
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH

Why I wore it:

I got this beautiful Diane Von Furstenberg jacket from Sheila! She very kindly included it in the box when she sent my bag back to me with her gorgeous artwork on it. It was perfect timing as that day I had a reminder for an appointment the next day I'd forgotten about - this jacket felt like the perfect way to dress up my work from home jeans and tee outfit to make it appropriate for an appointment I needed to feel confident with. Totally copied Sheila and stuck with the black and white colours for my outfit, with the white tee, black skinny jeans, black ballet flats and even a black bag!

Perfect outfit for working from home, spending some time with my mum, and an appointment in the afternoon, although I still am not sure that was quite the right necklace for this outfit, I'd try a longer one next time.


Last worn: white tee, beaded necklace, faded black skinny jeans, black ballet flats, Balenciaga part time bag. First time I've worn this jacket as it was a recent gift from Sheila.

Other ways to wear: white tee over maxi dress, faded black skinny jeans and black knit, black ballet flats and printed skirt, Balenciaga part time bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: ballet flats in third trimester, Balenciaga part time bag in second trimester.

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30 Ways To Wear A Black Balenciaga Part Time Bag:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: Roie Designs multi chain layered beaded necklace
Tee: Cotton On The One Deep V tee in marle nep white body black
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus beaded black bracelet stack
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH

Why I wore it:

A much more casual outfit than the one above, although it follows an identical formula. Dark denim jeans, a white tee, and this lovely green floral print duster as a topper. Worn with Converse rather than ballet flats, but again I went with black accessories with a necklace I think really did work with this outfit, a beaded black bracelet stack, and my Balenciaga part time bag.

Just needed something simple and comfortable for a busy morning, with a little bit of driving to-and-fro as my son had a birthday party to attend. Thankfully the party was indoors with all the rain - although the little shower we did get caught in wasn't too kind to my hair!

Last worn: green floral duster, black multi chain necklace, white tee, grey Nobody denim jeans, black Converse, Balenciaga part time bag (above).

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and Bermuda shorts, white tee and blazer, grey Nobody denim jeans and stripe tee, black Converse and dress, Balenciaga part time bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester, Balenciaga part time bag in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

With a classic black jeans and white tee outfit you can add a lot more colour and interest with a light layer like these green floral ones. A silk jacket, or floral duster, can be the perfect light layer for spring.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #194

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Blazers and Jeans With Striped Tees and Mini 5 Zip Bags | Weekday Wear Link Up

Wearing a favourite Spring outfit combination again! Topping my skinny jeans and tee outfits with colourful blazers, and my adorable little Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bags.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Nadine 3/4 sleeve dusky pink blazer
Necklace: terrazzo and wood rose gold bead necklace
Tee: Cotton On "The One" fitted v tee in Cole stripe white moonlight
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

This blush blazer is such a nice shade of pink, it added a nice touch of colour to the monochromatic black and white striped tee and faded black skinny jeans outfit. I still felt the outfit was lacking some colour though, so I tried adding a brighter pop with this deeper pink mini 5-zip bag, and I really loved it against the blush blazer!

This was a nice comfortable jeans and tee outfit for what has become a regular day - the school run and working from home. I like how the blazer dressed up the jeans and tee a little.

Last worn: blush blazer, beaded necklace, stripe tee, faded black jeans, Adidas Superstar, Rebecca Minkoff pink iris Mini 5 Zip.

Other ways to wear: blush blazer worn 2 ways, stripe tee and shorts, faded black jeans and denim jacket, Adidas Superstar and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff pink iris Mini 5 Zip and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: blush blazer in third trimester.

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What Fits Inside Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip Bag:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Glassons orange jersey blazer
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (c/o)
Tee: Atmos&Here oversized stripe tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip 

Why I wore it:

While this is a very monochromatic base outfit, with the white and grey striped tee and the grey skinny jeans and white Converse, I felt this was a very colourful outfit just because of the bag and blazer. Orange and yellow together really packs a punch! Without the bright orange blazer this outfit felt a little plain, the blazer and bag lifted it perfectly I think.

I love yellow and grey together so this bag was the best choice for that alone. I also really like orange and yellow, although I haven't worn it too many times, so this outfit was a nice way to try that combination again.

A bright and cheerful outfit, for again working from home and doing the school run. We also had an appointment for my son after school. Unfortunately my latest library book read doesn't fit in this little mini 5-zip bag, but although we got there a little early, we were actually called in as soon as we sat down to wait, so I hadn't even needed a book anyway!


Last worn: orange blazer, grey striped tee, stone pendant necklace, grey skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-Zip bag.

Other ways to wear: orange blazer and pencil skirt, grey striped tee and vest, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-Zip bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: grey striped tee in second trimester, Converse Chucks and maternity shorts.

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How You Can Wear It:

Adding a blazer over a jeans and tee outfit is a nice way to add a little extra warmth to your outfit on a spring day. It helps your outfit feel a bit more polished and pulled together too, and can be a good way to add more colour.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #192

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Navy Stripe Outfits and Olive Mini Darren Crossbody Bag

Wearing my recently purchased Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag again, with some navy striped outfits. I really like the way the little olive bag looks with navy!

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted SES Fashions mustard yellow cardigan
Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

I figured I'd give this mustard cardigan another wear for spring before it warmed up too much. Ended up taking it off at school pick up in the afternoon, as it turned into a really nice day. Did love the pop of colour it added to the navy stripe tee and black skinny jeans in the morning on the school run though! I like how the little olive micro Darren bag looks against the mustard too. Wasn't sure what necklace would work with this outfit so picked my classic turquoise tassel one - turquoise goes with everything!

After dropping the kids off at school I had a couple of errands to run before working from home. Then after picking the kids up I took the little one to an appointment and we drove down the coast to see my parents for a bit before heading home for dinner. Despite being a little too warm in the cardigan in the afternoon for school pickup, I did really like this comfortable jeans and tee outfit for all the running around.


Last worn: mustard cardigan, turquoise tassel necklace, navy stripe tee, faded black skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff olive micro Darren bag.

Other ways to wear: mustard cardigan and printed jeans, navy stripe tee and maxi skirt, faded black skinny jeans and knitted poncho, Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff olive micro Darren bag and neutral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe tee in third trimester, black Converse in third trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Bag Reveal From The Real Real:

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What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

I overdressed for this day too! It was a cold and cloudy morning with a bit of rain, although the sun started to peek out just as I took outfit pics before we left. I'd planned to wear a short sleeved dress but thought this long sleeved navy and white stripe one would be better, with all the rain predicted. We stopped by a little open air market in the morning, hoping to get in before the rain came back, but as we were walking around the clouds cleared and it was so hot and sunny. I regretted going for the long sleeve dress!

Thankfully the library was our next stop and was the perfect temperature with the aircon. It was a good place to cool off at before a trip to the playground (and a little bit of time hunting for some leaves and sticks to redo our insect enclosures again).

As I had a big reusable tote for collecting sticks and carrying water bottles, I stuck with this little mini Darren bag I'd been using the day before. I did spend some cash at the markets though and quickly realised I need to use a coin purse if I'm going to put change in this bag! The leather is unlined so it's quite floppy and a few coins spilled out when I set the bag down on a bench at the playground.


Last worn: navy stripe shift dress, navy and gold beaded necklace, Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag (above).

Other ways to wear: navy stripe shift dress and leather jacket, Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and dark dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: black Converse in third trimester

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How You Can Wear It:

Navy and olive look so good together! If you're unsure about trying blue and green, you could pair a little olive accessory like this mini bag with navy and white stripes, like I have in these outfits with the tee and dress.

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Waterfall Cardigans, Tanks and Dark Jeans With Chloe Bags | Weekday Wear Link Up

Spring officially arrived on the 1st September in Brisbane, but we still had a couple of cooler days at the start of September which gave me another chance to wear these cosy waterfall cardigans again, with some darker denim jeans and Chloe bags.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in navy night sky marle
Necklace: Kmart blue multi-colour beaded necklace
Tank: Asos satin singlet in pink
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a very relaxed day! It was a pupil free day, so a morning free from the school run! I planned to work from home and take the kids to the library afterwards - this jeans and tank outfit was perfect, the cosy navy waterfall cardigan is so comfortable and kept me warm. My mum and sister looked after the kids when I worked and treated us to lunch which was nice, as well as taking the boys out for a few adventures.

I felt this satin pink tank was overdue another wear and I really do like it with navy! Added even more blue with the wooden bead necklace and periwinkle Chloe Paraty bag.

These charcoal Nobody Denim jeans go with everything of course, and I picked the New Balance sneakers for their support while driving around.

Last worn: navy waterfall cardigan, blue tri colour wooden necklace, pink satin tank, Nobody Denim jeans, New Balance sneakers, Chloe periwinkle small Paraty.

Other ways to wear: navy waterfall cardigan and shorts, pink satin tank and pencil skirt, Nobody Denim jeans and blazer, Chloe periwinkle small Paraty and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: pink satin tank and hidden baby bump.

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Chloe Handbag Collection: Past and Present

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in scarlett marle
Necklace: Lovisa gold filigree heart pendant
Top: Sass and Bide "For Easy Reference" tank
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

This is exactly the same cardigan as the one above, just in red, because I couldn't decide between the two colours when I bought them a few years back. I am glad I have both in my wardrobe, even though this red one hasn't been worn as much as the navy one above, that I've hit 30 wears with. I do love wearing this red cardigan with neutrals though to let it really shine! The brown printed tank was a great pairing with it, and the faded black jeans, a $1 opshop find, go with everything.

Again I went with sneakers, my comfortable Adidas Superstar ones, for the school run, helping in my son's classroom and a few errands after school. We had to go buy a few little special snacks for the upcoming playdate we had on the weekend.

Although the rose gold necklace is a different tone from the gold hardware on the Chloe Marcie bag, I thought the two accessories worked well together, and I really liked the filigree heart with the brown print on the tank.

Last worn: red waterfall cardigan, rose gold heart necklace, Sass and Bide printed tank, faded black skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: red waterfall cardigan and pencil skirt, Sass and Bide printed tank and maxi skirt, faded black skinny jeans and blazer, Adidas Superstar sneakers and midi dress, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag and printed dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

A cosy block colour cardigan is the perfect layer for those in-between seasons. A neutral like navy lets you pair it with brighter outfits, or you can go bolder with a red knit and stick to neutral shades with the rest of your outfit like I have in these two outfits.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #188

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Striped Tees, Colourful Cardigans and Rebecca Minkoff Edie Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Showing once again that this Luna blue Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag goes with everything for today's Weekday Wear Link Up. Sharing some striped tee and skinny jeans outfits I wore recently with black Converse and colourful cardigans.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in boysenberry
Tee: Jeanswest Anika foil stripe tee in white and silver
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

Sneaking another weekend outfit into the Weekday Wear Link Up! Wore this for a very relaxed weekend - a trip to the library with the kids in the morning, and then a BBQ at our friend's house in the afternoon to check out their renovations. It was such a nice day for it, this light cardigan was all I needed. I didn't want to overdress for a backyard BBQ but thought the bright purple cardigan and the silver foil stripes elevated this jeans and tee outfit just enough to look a little more special for the occasion.

One of our friends brought their dogs too so with us having Cooper along also there were dogs and kids everywhere - everyone had a great time, even if we had to leave a little early to get the kids home.

Last worn: purple waterfall cardigan, silver foil stripe tee, Nobody Denim skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: purple waterfall cardigan worn 30 ways, silver foil stripe tee and maxi skirt, Nobody Denim skinny jeans in the office, Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and culottes.

Perfect for pregnancy: purple cardi in first trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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My Blue Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted SES Fashions mustard yellow cardigan
Scarf: The Quintessential Cambridge Willow green floral snood
Tee: Atmos&Here oversized stripe tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Vicki skinny pant in moss green
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:

It's not the first time I've worn this mustard cardigan with the olive jeans, I really like the combination so it's on frequent repeat in the colder weather. Initially I was just going to have this outfit without a scarf, like the one above, but it was a super cold morning so I was hunting around at the last minute for a scarf to wear. This infinity scarf was perfect! The shades of green were a little coordinated with the olive jeans, and I love print mixing with florals and stripes.

Again I wore the Rebecca Minkoff Edie bag, roomy enough for all my essentials with and a lot more, and it worked well as my son had a few things for me to take home after my session helping out in his classroom. It was a special celebration day for the class so they didn't do any of the usual work I help them out with, which was a nice change for us parent volunteers, and the kids! After that it was just working from home until it was time for school pick up again in the afternoon, when thankfully it was a bit warmer!


Last worn: mustard cardigan, printed snood, grey striped tee, olive skinny jeans, Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag (above).

Other ways to wear: mustard cardigan and printed jeans, printed snood and dress, grey striped tee and red jeans, olive skinny jeans worn 30 ways, Converse and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Edie shoulder bag and midi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: mustard cardigan and shift dress, grey striped tee at 40 weeks, Converse in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Striped tees are a classic wardrobe staple, and are often worn with jeans. To try make your outfit stand out a little more, you could add a bright and colourful cardigan. perfect for colder winter days.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #182

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Skinny Jeans, Pink Tops and Black and White Prints With Chloe Bags

Adding a little colour to black and white winter jeans outfits I wore recently, with some pink tees. Accessorising with my two most recently purchased Chloe handbags as well.

What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Necklace: terrazzo and wood rose gold bead necklace
Tee: Cotton On deep v tee in washed desert rose
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus wooden bead bracelets and rose gold bead bracelet
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

After I recently wore this cosy kimono and remembered how much I love it, I just had to wear it again! It was perfect for keeping me warm in the colder morning while we went to a kid's birthday party, although it was a bit warm in the afternoon when we went to the library and were out in the sun at the playground with all that black!

Because there was an organised activity at the party, the kids had a blast while I got to enjoy chatting to my friends, and of course there was plenty of food and delicious cake too. It was a good party for everyone.

This pink tee is one of my favourites and so was definitely due another wear! I considered a scarf but after it warmed up I was glad I'd picked the necklace instead. I thought the textured beads were a nice combination with the black and white design on the knit.

The Chloe Marcie bag was perfect for carrying all my essentials plus the kids water bottles too.

Last worn: knitted kimono, terrazzo bead necklace, pink tee, faded black skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar, Chloe Marcie bag.

Other ways to wear: knitted kimono worn two ways, pink tee knotted over dress, faded black skinny jeans and blazer, Adidas Superstar and midi dress, Chloe Marcie bag and blazer.

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My Chloe Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart striped maxi cardigan
Necklace: thrifted Eb&Ive black wooden bead multi strand statement necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Ruby frill sleeve tee in fuchsia
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Chloe small Paddington in 2006 blanc

Why I wore it:

Another scarf-free day! This was an extremely warm winter day so I took the chance to wear this thrifted multi strand wooden bead necklace instead. With the black beads, black skinny jeans and black and white striped duster, I felt this bright pink tee popped even more than usual! It was a fun outfit for a quiet day - just the school run, working from home, a couple errands, and then sports in the evening. This duster is quite thin but polyester so it was perfect at keeping me just warm enough on the warmer day.

It's been a while since I wore this cute little mini Chloe Paddington bag I picked up at Glad Rags Markets - so since I didn't need to carry much I took it out for a spin. The lovely cream colour was another way to add a bit more lightness to the mostly black outfit.


Last worn: striped duster, black statement necklace, pink tee, Nobody Denim skinny jeans, Converse, Chloe mini Paddington bag.

Other ways to wear: striped duster and dress, pink tee and printed shorts, Nobody Denim skinny jeans and kimono, Converse and midi dress, Chloe mini Paddington bag and navy dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: striped duster in second trimester, black Converse in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Black and white are classic neutrals that go with everything! I like pink and black together and as you can see in these outfits, pink really stands out when worn with black and white printed pieces.

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