Autumn Florals With Grey Jeans and Converse

Grey skinny jeans and Converse outfits for autumn. Both outfits featuring double floral prints thanks to the cute floral painting on my little Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag and the extra layers I added.

What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On 'Gemma' cocoon kimono in Laos blossom navy print
Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here rolled sleeve oversized tee in wine
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

This wasn't a particularly cold autumn day, but I still wanted to get this cosy floral print cocoon cover up to wrap around me for comfort, for a few errands and a trip to the dentist. Surprisingly I haven't worn this purple tee with it before, I really like navy and purple together! With the grey jeans and black Converse it was quite a dark outfit, but I thought that the little personalised Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag was a nice way to lighten it up. And I knew my dentist would admire the bag! She's the sweetest and always has a little chat to get me comfortable before I sit in the chair - she of course loved the florals!

I really like wearing this little floral bag with other florals - it's such a special piece and works in so many outfits.


Last worn: floral cocoon cover up, purple tee, marble necklace, grey skinny jeans, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag.

Other ways to wear: floral cocoon cover up worn 30 ways, purple tee and maxi skirt, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, black Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag and striped dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: floral cocoon cover up at 39 weeks, purple tee in second trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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Details On My Personalised Floral Bag:

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What I wore:

Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl pretty pink floral tassel scarf (c/o)
Tank: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

It was a cooler morning so I picked a really thick scarf to add a little warmth to my simple silver tank and grey jeans outfit for a playdate my son had. I liked the extra colour this brought to the outfit, it was a bit monochromatic without the bag and the scarf adding a little floral colour and print. I had to take the scarf off in the afternoon though, it warmed up too much!

My son had a great time at the playdate though and even braved our friend's pool, although I certainly wasn't joining him, even if it was starting to warm up that afternoon.


Last worn: silver tank, floral print scarf, Nobody Denim grey jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag (above).

Other ways to wear: silver tank and double denim, floral print scarf worn as kimonos, Nobody Denim grey jeans and blazer, white Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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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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Orange Tops, Cobalt Bag, Floral Kimonos and Denim

Two bright and colourful outfits, wearing some orange tops with my cobalt blue Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo love bag. Although we don't really celebrate Halloween here in Australia, it being October seemed like a good reason to get these orange tops out again, and pair them with some other colourful pieces too!

What I wore:

Earrings: Michael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver

Jacket: Jeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: thrifted blue statement beaded necklace
Top: New Look orange strappy cami top
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual plus turquoise and silver bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

This was a very busy day so I went with the "clothing as armour" approach Sheila favours and dressed nice and brightly! I have worn this navy floral duster with orange before, but not this orange cami. I really think it popped, especially with the cobalt blue Jumbo Love bag. With the blue bag I just had to go matchy-matchy with the blue necklace too. I added another shade of blue against the bag, kimono and necklace, with the turquoise and silver bracelet stack as well! I kept the rest of my outfit neutral with the grey skinny jeans and the white Converse.

I had an appointment after school drop off I needed to bring some paperwork along for, so the Jumbo Love bag was a great size! After working from home and then doing the school pick up, I had an appointment for my son in the afternoon too. A very busy day! The Converse were good for all that driving around.


Last worn: earrings, navy floral duster, orange cami, blue beaded necklace, silver bracelet stack, grey skinny jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag.

Other ways to wear: navy floral duster and chambray dress, orange cami and printed jeans, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: white Converse in second trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love Bag Reveal

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What I wore:

Jacket: Somedays Lovin' Yakuza print kimono
Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Tee: Jeanswest essential v-neck tee in marigold
Skirt: thrifted Target black stretch denim skirt
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

This was not quite the outfit I had planned to wear!

Similar to the outfit above, I was going to wear jeans with this, as it was predicted to be a very wet Spring day here in Brisbane. However it was so hot and humid that morning I decided to go with this black denim skirt instead of my black jeans. Definitely a good choice, it was so humid on the school run, although thankfully hadn't started raining. Even when the storm and rain hit in the afternoon I was glad I'd picked the skirt over jeans as it was still quite warm while picking up the kids, despite the rain.

This kimono has a little bit of orange in the floral print with a few orange leaves. It doesn't quite match the shade of the marigold orange tee, but I thought they complimented each other nicely enough. And just like the first outfit, there was a little matchy-matchy with the cobalt bag too, as there are blue leaves in the print of this kimono as well.

Knowing it was going to be a very wet day I picked my most supportive shoes. I did regret that decision on the way home from school when I accidentally stood in a puddle and it soaked right through the perforated fabric uppers on these sneakers! Thankfully it was on our way home so I could dry off afterwards!


Last worn: grey floral kimono, marigold tee, sunburst necklace, black denim skirt, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag (above).

Other ways to wear: grey floral kimono worn 30 times, marigold tee and shorts, black denim skirt and leopard print, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo Love bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: grey floral kimono in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Orange and blue always look so good together, in any combination of the shades! If you're not sure about it, try it in small amounts, like a blue bag with an orange top, as I have in these outfits.

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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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Printed tops, Cardigans and Grey Jeans With Chloe Marcie Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Sticking with a classic outfit formula and keeping the accessories the same, with my Chloe Marcie bag and Adidas Superstar sneakers, but these two outfits look a little different! Different printed tops and colours make these outfits feel unique when I just lazily copied the same outfit formula each day.

What I wore:

Jacket: Paper Scissors grey wrap cardigan
Necklace: thrifted gold large double circle necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Elissa leaf print tank
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus black and gold beaded bracelet stack
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

This was actually a colder morning than I expected and I wished I'd picked a thicker cardigan with full length sleeves to wear. Thankfully it warmed up so much during the day though, in the afternoon I was even pushing the sleeves of the cardigan further up and considering taking it off. We had to get to school extra early in the morning, then I helped out in my son's class before working from home and doing the school pickup in the afternoon with a quick stop at the library on the way home.

I really like this fern print tank. The colours are so pretty together, and I felt it was overdue a wear! With the grey cardigan and charcoal grey skinny jeans I thought this tank would stand out a bit more, but I still really liked this outfit. The gold circle necklace and gold and black beaded bracelets were a bit of matchy-matchy with the gold hardware on the Chloe Marcie shoulder bag.


Last worn: grey cardigan, gold circle necklace, leaf print tank, grey skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Marcie bag.

Other ways to wear: grey cardigan and printed jeans, leaf print tank and pencil skirt, grey skinny jeans and blazer, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Chloe Marcie bag and florals.

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Chloe Marcie Handbag Reveal:

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted SES Fashions mustard yellow cardigan
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl navy diamond print scarf
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

This was another cold morning, but I definitely didn't need all these layers in the afternoon! The scarf came off pretty quickly. Had my usual jeans and tee outfit for working from home - so comfortable for winter! But added a little more colour with the diamond print scarf and the mustard yellow cardigan. 

I picked this mustard cardigan to wear not just because I love how it looks with the grey jeans, but also because it stands out, and I took a late lunch to surprise my son as he got an award at school. We are all so proud of him, he actually won two awards - one he was expecting and another one that was a surprise to him but we had known about for a while, so hubby and my mum came along too to share his excitement. So proud of him!


Last worn: mustard yellow cardigan, navy stripe tee, diamond print scarf, grey skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers (above), Chloe Marcie bag (above).

Other ways to wear: mustard yellow cardigan and shorts, navy stripe tee and skirt, diamond print scarf and dress, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, Adidas Superstar sneakers and maxi skirt, Chloe Marcie bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe tee in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Cosy cardigans are nice layers with jeans in winter. If you go for a plain, block colour one like these grey and yellow ones, you can easily wear them with other prints without worrying about anything clashing.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #186

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