Yellow Tees, Black and White Cardigans and Grey Jeans With Rebecca Minkoff Cupid Bag

Adding some colour to jeans and tee outfits lately with two yellow tees. The tees really brighten up these grey jeans, black and white knit outfits for winter working from home days.

What I wore:

Jacket: Rebecca Minkoff Ruana poncho
Necklace: handmade yellow and white polymer clay beaded necklace
Tee: Cotton On The One fitted v tee in washed summer mango
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

This Rebecca Minkoff knitted poncho has been a cosy staple over winter, perfect for early morning school runs and for staying warm at my desk when working from home. With the grey jeans, black and white knit ruana and black and white Adidas Superstar sneakers, this was a very neutral outfit. The yellow tee was the perfect pop of colour to lighten it. I went a little matchy-matchy with the necklace too, this one I made recently compliments the tee nicely although it's not an exact shade match with the mango yellow tee.

Carried my big Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag to hold all my essentials plus my latest library read as I had a couple of errands to run after picking up the kids from school in the afternoon, as well as a trip to the library, and wanted a book to read while I was waiting for the kids to pick out the new books they wanted to borrow.


Last worn: Rebecca Minkoff ruana, handmade necklace, mango yellow tee, grey skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag.

Other ways to wear: Rebecca Minkoff ruana with pink, mango yellow tee and skirt, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, Adidas Superstar sneakers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted no label black and white leopard print cocoon cardigan
Necklace: thrifted grey and white beaded necklace
Tee: Jeanswest essential v-neck tee in elfin yellow
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Another very similar jeans and tee outfit, following the same basic outfit formula with different pieces. Again I wore my Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag, I usually don't carry much on my work from home days but I had a physio appointment during the day and an appointment at the vets in the evening so I wanted to bring along my latest library read to entertain me while I waited for those appointments. Like the outfit above, I paired grey jeans with my Adidas Superstar sneakers, these Nobody Denim jeans are very comfortable. I went with a lighter pastel yellow tee this time, and again a black and white knit with this thrifted leopard print cardigan. Like the thicker chunky knit above, it's nice and cosy on cooler days, and was an easy layer to shed at physio.


Last worn: leopard print cardigan, beaded necklace, pastel yellow tee, Nobody Denim jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag (above).

Other ways to wear: leopard print cardigan and skirt, pastel yellow tee and shorts, Nobody Denim jeans and blouse, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and shorts.

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Anko Denim Trench Coat With Black Blouses and Colourful Jeans

Adding a little colour to winter black blouse office outfits with colourful jeans, and combatting the cold winter commute with this Anko oversized denim trench coat.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Necklace: handmade yellow and white polymer clay beaded necklace
Blouse: thrifted Seed heritage black dolman sleeve blouse
Jeans: Jeanswest Vicki skinny pant in moss green
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

I wore this as I needed a nice easy outfit for a day full of meetings at my desk. The black blouse is a lovely recent opshop find. It's got a bit of texture and these amazing blouson sleeves. The denim trench unfortunately covers the sleeves up, but the oversized style meant it accommodated the big sleeves nicely. With the black Converse matching the black blouse, and the neutral olive skinny jeans, I wanted to add a little pop of colour to this. This polymer clay necklace I recently made was perfect. I liked the burst of yellow against the black.

The Chloe Periwinkle Paraty bag was another little bit of matching, as it's similar to the blue denim wash on the trench coat.


Last worn: Anko denim trench coat, Seed Heritage black blouse, handmade necklace, olive green jeans, black Converse, Chloe periwinkle Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: Anko denim trench coat and dress, Seed Heritage black blouse and skirt, olive green jeans worn 30 ways, black Converse and dress, Chloe periwinkle Paraty bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Necklace: thrifted bronze foil statement necklace
Blouse: Kmart black batwing button up blouse
Jeans: thrifted Emerson red skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

I liked the outfit formula above, so repeated it again with another black blouse, this one also an opshop find, and another pair of colourful jeans. I haven't worn these red ones in a while, although they have been worn a lot in the past and I've achieved over 30 wears with them. it was good to get them out again for another office day.

I kept things simple, again matching the black blouse to the black Converse, and again wore the same oversized denim trench coat. I even wore another blue bag this time too, this Rebecca Minkoff deep teal croc embossed Love Too bag.


Last worn: oversized denim trench coat (above), black batwing blouse, bronze beaded necklace, red jeans, black Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: oversized denim trench coat and dress, black batwing blouse and skirt, red jeans worn 30 ways, black Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Graphic Tees, Jeans and Waterfall Cardigans

More easy mum life outfits, with graphic tees and jeans worn together with colourful waterfall cardigans and Converse.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in boysenberry
Earrings: Kmart lilac statement ball drop earrings
Tee: Monsterthreads star print graphic tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bag: Polene numero neuf mini in textured mauve 

Why I wore it:

I liked all the matchy-matchy purple in this outfit! With the purple graphic print, I pulled out some lilac accessories. These beaded earrings are such a good match for the lilac of my Polene Numero Neuf mini bag, and I added another shade of purple with this berry waterfall cardigan. The kids had a sports event on and I took a little time to myself in the morning to have an enjoyable opshop browse after running a few errands.

The day heated up nicely, so much so that I left the cardigan in the car when I went to pickup the kids. Unfortunately it left me with no layers to remove when a bird pooped on me, but my friend told me it was good luck as she helpfully cleaned it up with some tissues. The Polene Numero Neuf bag is a cute mini size for just the essentials, but it meant I had no tissues on me! Thankfully I could go home and jump in the shower, and it all washed off the tee.


Last worn: lilac statement earrings, graphic planet tee, magenta waterfall cardigan, grey skinny jeans, pink Converse, Polene Numero Neuf mini bag.

Other ways to wear: graphic planet tee and skirt, magenta waterfall cardigan worn 30 ways,  grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, pink Converse and dress, Polene Numero Neuf mini bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: waterfall cardigan in first trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in scarlett marle
Earrings: MIMCO fleur stud silver earrings
Tee: Uniqlo Mickey Mouse 'Mickey Stands' short sleeve graphic tee
Jeans: thrifted Cotton On The High Rise Skinny Jean black coated denim
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

Another graphic tee and jeans outfit, this time with my coated denim skinny jeans. I wore Converse with this outfit too, as there was a lot of walking to do, taking advantage of a public holiday day off to take the kids to MovieWorld theme park.

Again I went a little matchy-matchy, with the red waterfall cardigan matching the red in the Mickey mouse tee, although the shades are slightly different. The black Mimco Mim-mazing crossbody bag is a classic and it matched the coated denim skinny jeans well, although I did also carry a big reusable tote for everyone's water bottles.

This was a nice comfortable outfit for a day with a lot of walking and rides, we had such a fun time.


Last worn: Mimco stud earrings, red waterfall cardigan, Mickey mouse graphic tee, coated denim jeans, brown Converse, Mimco Mim-mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: red waterfall cardigan and printed jeans, Mickey mouse graphic tee and skirt, coated denim jeans and jumper, brown Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-mazing crossbody bag and shorts.

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Striped Dresses, Kmart Denim Trench Coat and Polene Numero Neuf Mini Bag

Another two very similar outfits, following the exact same outfit formula. Wearing striped dresses with fleece lined tights, ankle boots, my Kmart Anko oversized denim trench coat and Polene Numero Neuf mini bag for some winter office days back in August.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Necklace: handmade purple polymer clay beaded necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Rita stripe jersey dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Polene numero neuf mini in textured mauve 

Why I wore it:

It's been a while since I last wore this Jeanswest striped fit and flare dress! I felt like it was overdue another wear. While it is sleeveless I layered a long sleeved tee underneath to keep me warm, and with the thick fabric on the dress and the fleece lined tights and ankle boots I was warm enough with this denim trench for the cold commute.

I couldn't resist going a little bit matchy-matchy with the mauve Polene Numero Neuf mini bag, matching the lilac beads in this beaded necklace I made. I got some polymer clay and myself and my son made some beads since I really enjoy wearing this style of necklace. I liked how well the bag and necklace matched together.



Last worn: denim trench coat, striped dress, purple handmade necklace, black ankle boots, Polene Numero Neuf mini bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat, striped dress and blazer, ankle boots worn 30 ways, Polene Numero Neuf mini bag and florals.

Perfect for pregnancy: striped fit and flare dress in second trimester, ankle boots in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: Target Simone woven scarf in navy foil stars
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Polene numero neuf mini in textured mauve 

Why I wore it:

This was an even colder winter day than the one above, so instead of wearing a simple necklace this time I added another layer with the scarf. While it doesn't match the bag this time, it does match well with the navy stripes in this thrifted dress. It's a long sleeved dress so perfectly cosy for a winter commute and day in the office, especially when paired again with fleece lined tights, and the same black ankle boots and oversized denim trench coat that I wore in the first outfit.

I think you can see how uninspired I was as winter drew to a close here in Brisbane with the very similar outfits I've been wearing, but I do love taking a classic outfit formula and wearing it multiple times! And I did end up really liking both these outfits.

Last worn: navy star foil scarf, oversized denim trench coat (above), navy stripe dress, black ankle boots (above), Polene Numero Neuf mini bag (above).

Other ways to wear: navy star foil scarf and jumper, oversized denim trench coat and jeans, navy stripe dress and leather jacket, ankle boots worn 30 ways, Polene Numero Neuf mini bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: ankle boots in second trimester.

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Two Ways To Wear: Long Leopard Print Cardigan

I thrifted this long leopard print cardigan last month, and like everything I add to my wardrobe, I set myself the goal of wearing twice in the month I bought it, to make sure it works with my lifestyle. Here are two of the first ways I've worn this awesome leopard print cardigan back in July.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti leopard print long cardigan
Necklace: thrifted pastel pink and wooden hexagon bead necklace
Dress: thrifted Kmart tiered little black dress
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Jean MAC bag in fig 

Why I wore it:

This dress is another recent opshop find, I thrifted it and the cardigan together, and I knew they would make a great combination. Just like last time I wore this dress, I found it stuck to the leggings a bit. I am looking forward to warmer spring weather arriving in Brisbane soon, and counting down the days until the end of winter! Leggings aside, I really liked this outfit! I was working from home as I had an appointment and a couple of extra errands to run in the afternoon before school pick up.

This leopard print cardigan and the tall tan boots kept me cosy. I really liked the pink accessories with this too, it's been a while since I've worn this Rebecca Minkoff Jean MAC crossbody bag so it was overdue another wear.

Last worn: leopard print cardigan, geometric bead necklace, black dress, tan boots, Rebecca Minkoff Jean MAC crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: leopard print cardigan and jeans, black dress and denim jacket, tan boots and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Jean MAC crossbody bag with florals.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti leopard print long cardigan
Necklace: Roie Designs feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Tee: thrifted Target cotton and modal relaxed red tee
Jeans: Jeanswest black skinny jeans with zipper detail
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

This was another working from home day, with the school pick up and then sports in the evening. I needed to be warm for the evening but comfortable during the day, so I layered up my go-to jeans and tee working from home outfit with this leopard print cardigan. I liked the extra print it added to this outfit, and it was nice and cosy for the evening as well, although I did have to add a scarf then. With the black skinny jeans and black Converse, I went with the dark Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag. It's also an opshop find, and is just a really deep navy. 

With all the neutrals, I felt the red tee was the perfect touch of colour with this.


Last worn: leopard print cardigan (above), feather necklace, red tee, skinny jeans, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag.

Other ways to wear: leopard print cardigan and pink, red tee and skirt, skinny jeans and graphic tee, black Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Striped Tees, Maxi Skirts and Leather Jacket With Chloe Bags

Two maxi skirts and stripe tee outfits, layered up for Brisbane's winter with my Jeanswest black leather jacket. Nice and cosy for some working from home days.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Earrings: Colette white pearl beaded gum leaf tassel earrings
Necklace: handmade yellow and white polymer clay beaded necklace
Tee: thrifted Mossimo black and white striped v-neck tee 
Skirt: thrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe small Ethel bag in light khaki

Why I wore it:

I really like the yellow beaded necklace worn with this ochre maxi skirt! I like the colour it added to this darker outfit, with the black leather jacket and the black and white striped tee. I added a little more lightness with the Chloe Ethel bag too, I needed a big bag despite working from home, as I carried a book for an appointment in the morning, after the school run.

It's not the first time I've worn this orange maxi skirt with a striped tee, I like the combination. So much so that I repeated it again a week or so later.


Last worn: Jeanswest leather jacket, gum leaf earrings, black striped tee, orange maxi skirt, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Ethel bag. First time I've worn the necklace as I recently made it.

Other ways to wear: Jeanswest leather jacket and dress, black striped tee and jeans, orange maxi skirt and jumper, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Chloe Ethel bag and pencil skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Necklace: ZuriCollections blue polymer clay necklace
Tee: Cotton On The One fitted v tee in eddy stripe white / red terracotta
Skirt: thrifted Crossroads black ruffle hem maxi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bag: Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple

Why I wore it:

Another working from home day, in another stripe tee and maxi skirt outfit. With the black Jeanswest leather jacket again, this time matching with the black maxi skirt. Like the maxi skirt above, this one was an opshop find and I really enjoy wearing it! I wore the comfortable Converse as I had a bit of running around to do with the school run in the morning and afternoon. I thought that this rust striped tee was due another wear, and I like the little touch of colour with all the black.

The wine purple Chloe Paraty bag isn't a match with the rust stripes on the tee, but I thought the colours looked nice together, especially with all the black in-between.


Last worn: Jeanswest leather jacket (above), blue beaded necklace, rust stripe tee, black maxi skirt, brown Converse, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: Jeanswest leather jacket and dress, rust stripe tee and blazer, black maxi skirt and denim jacket, brown Converse and jeans, Chloe wine purple Paraty bag and dress.

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Leopard Print Cardigans, Pink Tees and Jeans

Two similar outfits, with thrifted leopard print cardigans, pink tees, black skinny jeans and Converse for some recent working from home days.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti leopard print long cardigan (new purchase)
Earrings: gold heart and pearl earrings
Necklace: handmade purple polymer clay beaded necklace
Tee: Cle The Label Charlotte tee in ombre rose
Jeans: Jeanswest black skinny jeans with zipper detail
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

First time I've worn this cardigan on the blog. it was a very lucky opshop find! I'm always on the hunt for cute cardigans and I've been really lucky recently with finding them! This one is a nice addition to my wardrobe, and I like pink and leopard print together so this ombre pink tee seemed like an obvious choice. I went matchy-matchy with the pink Converse, although it's a different shade of pink from the tee I liked the two pinks together, and I added the purple necklace for a little more colour.

Nice casual outfit for a vet appointment, the school run, and working from home.


Last worn: pearl earrings, ombre pink tee, black skinny jeans, pink Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag. First time I've worn the cardigan as it's a recent opshop purchase, and first time I've worn the necklace as I recently made it.

Other ways to wear: ombre pink tee and shorts, black skinny jeans and graphic tee, pink Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted no label black and white leopard print cocoon cardigan
Necklace: thrifted wood and marble bead thrifted necklace with white string
Tee: Kmart short sleeve cotton modal tee in tulip pink
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Since I liked the outfit above so much, I repeated the formula again with different pieces. I wore black Converse this time, matching the black skinny jeans and the black background on this black and white leopard print cardigan. like the cardigan in the first outfit, this was also an opshop find! It's nice to have some printed cardigans to add a little extra interest to block colour tees like this pink one in winter. Again I went with a darker bag, this Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag. I was working from home, did the school run, and also had a physio appointment, so this Cupid bag was perfect for fitting all my essentials plus my latest library read.

Last worn: leopard print cocoon cardigan, neutral beaded necklace, pink tee, black skinny jeans, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag.

Other ways to wear: leopard print cardigan and skirt, pink tee and skirt, black skinny jeans and blazer, black Converse and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Kmart Tiered Maxi Dresses, Leather Jackets And Rebecca Minkoff Love Bags

Adding some colour to winter office outfits with these block colour Kmart Anko tiered midi dresses, scarves and leather jackets. Both of these outfits I was wearing one of my Rebecca Minkoff Love bags.

What I wore:

Jacket: Witchery black belted moto leather jacket
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl mixed print polka dots and stripes scarf
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey

Why I wore it:

This was a very cold winter day, back in July. I needed all the layers to stay cosy! With this amber tiered midi dress, I often wear a lot of printed scarves. No chance of clashing as the dress has no print, and the block amber colour is a nice backdrop to show off a printed scarf. I liked this grey and white mixed print scarf, it was a cosy addition to my outfit for the winter commute and looked good in the office too.

The Adidas Superstar sneakers probably should have been swapped out for boots to keep me even warmer, but they were comfortable even if my ankles got a little chilly. 

With the orange dress adding so much colour to the outfit, I added a neutral bag to go with the grey scarf and black leather jacket and neutral shoes, this Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag.


Last worn: leather jacket, mixed print scarf, Kmart tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag.

Other ways to wear: leather jacket and stripes, mixed print scarf and knit, Kmart tiered midi dress and denim jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff grey Love bag in third trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Scarf: thrifted checked purple pashmina scarf
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

Another day in the office, another Kmart tiered midi dress! I have 3 of these dresses and I love how comfortable and colourful they are! Unlike the outfit above, I went a little more colourful with the accessories with this.

I added the pink Converse, although they aren't the same shade of pink as the fuchsia tiered dress I liked the two pinks together. The purple checked scarf is super warm, and added more colour. So did the deep teal Rebecca Minkoff croc embossed Love Too bag. I went with a neutral jacket topper though, again adding a black leather jacket to keep me warm on the cold morning commute.


Last worn: Jeanswest leather jacket, checked pashmina, fuchsia pink tiered midi dress, pink Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag.

Other ways to wear: Jeanswest leather jacket and jeans, checked pashmina and neutrals, fuchsia pink tiered midi dress and trench coat, pink Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag and skirt.

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