Pink and Blue: Tiered Midi Dresses and Trench Coats

Two tiered dresses for the office with trench coats. Both of these outfits have scarves to combat the colder winter mornings in Brisbane currently, and feature pink and blue.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Monica Mac coat in Indigo
Scarf: thrifted pink ombre tassel scarf
Dress: Salty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
Boots: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware

Why I wore it:

This was a bittersweet day! We had a team lunch to celebrate one of our colleagues moving to a new team. I wanted to be a little dressed up for it, but also warm, as the restaurant was partially outdoors, and I had a bunch of meetings that day too. This cosy ombre pink pashmina scarf was a perfect cosy layer, and the navy trench coat was a practical choice as well. I actually ended up taking my scarf off at lunch as we got situated under the heater and it was quite toasty!

I picked this Rebecca Minkoff black unlined tote to wear to fit in the card we had all put together for my colleague, and then the black ankle boots were an obvious matchy choice with that. I did wish I'd worn taller boots though, it was a bit of a windy day and that tiny little gap of leg above the boots that showed when the wind picked up the hem of the dress got a bit cold!


Last worn: navy mac, pink ombre scarf, navy and white tiered midi dress, black ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag.

Other ways to wear: navy mac and dress, pink ombre scarf and jeans, navy and white tiered midi dress and denim jacket, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat

Earrings: Colette silver light twist hoop earrings
Scarf: Louis Vuitton monogram shawl in bleu
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Another tiered midi dress for the office, with the same black ankle boots. It was not quite as windy a day, so the little gap between the hem of the dress and top of my boots didn't make me too cold. Again I went with darker bag to match the boots. This Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag photographs as a black bag but it's just a very dark navy. I like pairing it with these boots.

I layered up this fuchsia pink Kmart tiered midi dress with this cobalt Louis Vuitton shawl - it's so warm for winter! And my lined camel trench coat, always a staple in winter weather.


Last worn: tan trench coat, silver hoop earrings, Louis Vuitton shawl, Kmart fuchsia tiered midi dress, black ankle boots (above), Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag.

Other ways to wear: tan trench coat worn 30 ways, Louis Vuitton shawl and stripes, Kmart fuchsia tiered midi dress and yellow, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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Anko Denim Trench Coat With Tiered Maxi Dresses and Chloe Paddington Bag

Wearing some tiered maxi dresses with my Anko denim trench coat again, comfortable sneakers and my Chloe Paddington bag. Both the trench and Chloe Paddington bag have been getting a lot of wear lately!

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Earrings: Colette purple acrylic flower statement earrings
Dress: Salty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

I picked up this navy and white floral print tiered maxi dress in the Salty Crush sale recently and I love wearing it! The long sleeves are great for cooler weather, and it has pockets! It layered up nicely with the denim trench and Chloe Paddington bag. Both the trench and bag have been getting so much wear recently, they are trench is perfect for the cooler weather before it gets too cold in Brisbane and I replace it with thicker trench coats.

With all the blue from the denim and the navy print on the dress, I added a little extra colour with the purple resin floral statement earrings. I really liked them with this dress!


Last worn: denim trench, purple flower earrings, navy white maxi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, Chloe Paddington bag.

Other ways to wear: denim trench and mini dress, navy white maxi dress and denim jacket, Nike Court Royale sneakers and skirt, Chloe Paddington bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Scarf: star print pashmina
Earrings: Colette white pearl beaded gum leaf tassel earrings
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

Again, a tiered dress, this denim trench, some sneakers and my Chloe Paddington bag. While the dark chocolate brown went nicely with the blues in the above outfit, I really loved it against the orange of this Kmart tiered dress! As it was a cooler morning and I'd planned to wear this bag I knew this brown star print pashmina would be a great accessory. Although the brown stars are not a perfect match to the deep brown of the bag, I like the combination and I've worn a lot of brown bags with this scarf in the past!

The cosy pashmina was much needed as it was a cooler day than the one above, winter weather is definitely here in Brisbane.


Last worn: denim trench coat (above), gold statement earrings, star print pashmina, amber tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Paddington bag (above).

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, star print pashmina and cardigan, amber tiered midi dress worn two ways, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Chloe Paddington bag and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: pashmina in second trimester, Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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Kmart Floral Midi Dresses, Denim Trench Coat and Chloe Paddington Bag

This Anko full length denim trench coat is becoming an autumn staple for me! The nice relaxed fit means it easily fits both of these long sleeved floral dresses underneath, also both Kmart sale buys! It's a nice layer for autumn commutes to the office too.

What I wore:

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat

Earrings: Colette Tropadelic purple beaded tassel statement earrings
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

This was a whirlwind of a day! It started off as normal with a morning in the office. I was glad of this jacket keeping me warm for the commute as although this black floral midi dress has long sleeves it's a light fabric and it would have been too chilly on its own. I ended up having to come home from the city early to collect my unwell son from school, and then we got the news Cooper needed surgery from the vet that afternoon. It was a lot for one day! Thankfully as I'm typing this my son has recovered, Coops has had the surgery and is recovering well.

I'd planned this pretty black floral midi dress for a day full of meetings. I like the statement purple beaded earrings with it, even though there isn't any purple in the print of this dress, I like wearing purple with it as it compliments pink and blue so nicely. And again I wore my brun Chloe Paddington bag that's been getting a lot of wear recently.


Last worn: denim trench coat, black floral midi dress, blue Converse, Chloe Paddington bag. First time I've worn the earrings as they are a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, black floral midi dress and leather jacket, blue Converse and shorts, Chloe Paddington bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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What I wore:

 

Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
Earrings: Colette silver light twist hoop earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe Paddington in 2007 Brun

Why I wore it:

Another office day, and again the same easy outfit formula! I find printed midi dresses are great for office days, and I've barely switched up my bag since getting this Chloe Paddington back out again. The denim trench again was an awesome outfit topper, and I wore the brown Converse to compliment the brown Paddington bag. Even though they are different shades of brown I like wearing these accessories together.

Thankfully, it was a much calmer day than the one above! So while I was wearing almost the same thing the day went a lot smoother. As well as a meeting filled day can go, with no unwell children or pets thankfully.

Last worn: denim trench coat (above), Tiffany necklace, teal floral midi dress, brown Converse, Chloe Paddington bag (above). First time I've worn the earrings as they are a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim trench coat and jeans, teal floral midi dress worn 2 ways, brown Converse and jeans, Chloe Paddington bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Chloe Paddington bag in second trimester.

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Red Maxi Dresses, Denim Jackets and Blue Bags

Red maxi dresses with denim jackets, sneakers and blue bags for some rainy autumn days in Brisbane recently.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Earrings: Colette blue mixed shape faux crystal drop earrings
Necklace: thrifted gold and pastel blue beaded necklace with grey string
Dress: thrifted colourful geometric print maxi dress
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford zip satchel in twilight

Why I wore it:

Wore this out to church on Mother's Day. They had a photo booth setup so I could get a cute family pic, and so I picked this pretty printed dress to wear and added the new crystal statement earrings I'd picked up on sale a day earlier. The denim jacket was much needed to keep me warm and dry in this spaghetti strap maxi dress. Then with the blue statement earrings and the pale blue denim jacket, the blue beaded necklace seemed like an obvious matchy-matchy choice. The navy Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford bag isn't a match to any of the shades of blue in this outfit, but I felt it was a good neutral and continued the blue theme well.

I had a lovely Mother's day, and I enjoyed the things the kids made and bought me, I was very spoiled.


Last worn: denim jacket, blue beaded necklace, geometric print maxi dress, Nike sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford. First time I've worn the earrings as they are a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket, geometric print maxi dress and tote bag, Nike sneakers and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford and jeans.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Anko Kmart mid wash denim jacket
Earrings: gold heart and pearl earrings
Necklace: handmade silver and gold faux pearl beaded necklace
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: Sketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a much busier day, with a day out in the city with family, finally getting on the Brisbane wheel. I've never been on it before, I'm not really a fan of heights, but at least I can say I've done it now! It was another rainy day which explains my hair, and meant I needed to carry an umbrella around, although thankfully the rain dried up for a few hours in the afternoon so we could enjoy our time in the city. We even got a bit of shopping in!

Again I went with a denim jacket over this red dress to keep me warm, it was just right, especially when the sun came out later in the afternoon. I went with the faux pearl necklace to match the pearl earrings, and yet another blue bag, my periwinkle blue Chloe Paraty. It's a good bag for the essentials plus an extra like an umbrella, it fits a lot!

I wore sneakers again, my comfortable Sketchers, as we had a lot of walking planned. It was such a good day.


Last worn: denim jacket, pearl earrings, faux pearl necklace, red tiered midi dress, Sketchers, Chloe Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket, red tiered midi dress and leather jacket, Sketchers, Chloe Paraty bag with yellow.

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Orange Tiered Dresses and Yellow Rebecca Minkoff Mini MAC Bag

Two orange tiered dresses, both with sneakers and yellow accessories for recent office days. Even though both dresses are different shades of orange, the yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag compliments both shades nicely.

What I wore:

Earrings: Lovisa mini mustard tassel earrings
Necklace: thrifted wooden yellow tassel necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Lilah tiered linen dress in orange
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day! I headed into the office after the school drop off, and then was back in the city again for a later afternoon appointment for my son after school. I picked this cute orange tiered linen dress to wear as it was a warm day, and I wanted to be comfortable for the driving around as well as the time in the office and at the appointment in the afternoon. The Nike sneakers were a good choice for all the driving as well.

I've worn yellow with this orange dress before, but this time I went all out with the yellow accessories! yellow tassel earrings and tassel necklace as well as the yellow mini 5-zip bag.

Last worn: tassel earrings, yellow tassel necklace, orange tiered linen dress, Nike sneakers, yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag.
 
Other ways to wear: orange tiered linen dress and denim jacket, Nike sneakers and shorts, yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and red skirt.

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What I wore:

Earrings: MIMCO fleur stud silver earrings
Necklace: thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5 zip

Why I wore it:

Unlike the day above, this was a bit cooler and rainy so I opted for a longer dress to keep my legs covered. Just like in the first outfit, I went with a lot of yellow accessories, with this cute thrifted necklace with the yellow stones and beads matching the yellow Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag. I wore my Adidas sneakers as a nice closed in option for the impending rain, but luckily I had managed to time my commute so that I missed all of the rain. I got into the office before it started and it stopped for a bit in the afternoon as I made my way home.

While it was a little cooler in the autumn morning I enjoyed getting another wear of this midi dress without a jacket - it will be jackets every day soon as it's getting cooler each morning.

Last worn: Mimco fleur stud earrings, yellow pendant necklace, orange tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: orange tiered midi dress and denim jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff yellow mini 5-zip bag and shorts.

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Tiered Midi Dresses With Court Royale Sneakers And Aqua Mini MAC Bag

Wearing my Kmart tiered midi dresses again! I love how colourful these are, and they make such an easy outfit for office days when paired with my Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC bag and Nike Court Royale sneakers.

What I wore:

Earrings: Michael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver
Necklace: thrifted mint silicone statement necklace
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco Slay to the rhythm bracelet in silver

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather 

Why I wore it:

We had a themed event at work over lunch so I had to wear something red, and this coral tiered midi dress was the obvious choice. it's a firm favourite, and the third of this dress that I bought from Kmart! I haven't worn it as much as the other two I own but I'm confident I'll hit 30 wears with this one at one point as I reach for it a lot. It was nice to be matching my colleagues who had also picked dresses to wear for the event too.

I surprisingly hadn't worn this little aquamarine mini MAC bag with the coral dress before. I like the pop of colour it adds, then I had to go matchy-matchy with the mint silicone necklace. It's not an exact match to the more aqua colour of the bag but they are nice accessories together.


Last worn: stud earrings, silicone necklace, coral tiered midi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, aqua mini MAC bag.

Other ways to wear: coral tiered midi dress and leather jacket, Nike Court Royale sneakers and shorts, aqua mini MAC bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Earrings: MIMCO fleur stud silver earrings
Necklace: thrifted pearl and heart charm long necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather 
 

Why I wore it:

Another office day, and another tiered midi dress. This one is inching closer to 30 wears, but still hasn't hit that figure yet, which always surprises me when I check my blog archives as I feel I reach for this a lot.

Although the amber orange dress is a very different colour from the coral one I wore in the outfit above, I felt that the aqua mini MAC was also a great accessory with this. I wore the same Nike Court Royale sneakers, they are really comfortable when running up and down stairs between meeting rooms and I like sneakers and dresses together. Instead of going matchy-matchy with the necklace like I did above, I wore this cute multi chain heart charm necklace, that was overdue another wear. Just like with the first outfit, I felt this was perfect for a day in the office.


Last worn: Mimco earrings, charm necklace, orange tiered midi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC (above).

Other ways to wear: orange tiered midi dress worn 2 ways, Nike Court Royale sneakers and skirt, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC in second trimester.

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Fuchsia Pink Kmart Dresses and Cobalt Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love Bag

For a couple of office days recently I wore these Kmart fuchsia pink dresses, with my bright cobalt blue Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love bag. Blue and pink look so good together.

What I wore:

Earrings: Michael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver
Necklace: thrifted black and grey floral crystal statement necklace
Dress: thrifted Kmart short sleeve godet skirt linen blend dress in fuchsia
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco Slay to the rhythm bracelet in silver
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

I love this linen dress! It was a lucky $1 opshop find a while ago and I've never met an occasion it wasn't perfect for. I've even layered it up for winter before. It's so good on a humid summer day like this was though, and it is a nice style for the office. With the high neckline I added a statement necklace. This pretty sparkly one, also an opshop find, hadn't been worn in a while so it was overdue a wear. I thought it was a nice match with the silver hardware on the Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag and my silver bracelet stack.

Just wore comfortable Adidas sneakers as there was a bit of driving around to do as I had to drop the kids off at school before heading into the office.


Last worn: blue stud earrings, statement necklace, pink linen dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag.

Other ways to wear: pink linen dress and purple bag, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag and skirt.

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What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted Mix Apparel clover designer inspired necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

Another office day, another bright pink Kmart dress! This one is an old favourite I'm forever surprised has yet to hit 30 wears. Like the fuchsia pink linen dress in the outfit above, it's one I feel I reach for a lot as it works for every occasion. I was extremely pleased to get into the office and see that my colleagues had the same idea - with another colleague visiting us for a meeting in the afternoon, we'd all managed to pick out maxi dresses to wear that day! I love unintentional matching!

The necklace I picked out as I'd been talking about it with a friend the day before and felt it was a good reason to get it out again! And just as in the outfit above, comfortable sneakers to support my knee. And again I wore the bright cobalt blue Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag as it really pops with fuchsia pink


Last worn: clover necklace, fuchsia pink midi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag (above).

Other ways to wear: fuchsia pink midi dress and blazer, Nike Court Royale sneakers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff jumbo Love bag and denim jacket.

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Kmart Floral Print midi Dresses And Small Chloe Paddington Bag

Making easy summer office outfits with both of these Kmart floral print midi dresses - instant outfits for busy days. I accessorised both of them with my little Chloe Paddington bag, it's been a while since I've worn it and it was overdue a wear. It's heavy, but looks so pretty sitting next to me on my desk at work.

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings
Necklace: Silhoupette gold plated Shih Tzu necklace
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Nike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe small Paddington in 2006 blanc

Why I wore it:

This black floral print midi dress is so pretty! I like wearing it to the office but I've worn it a lot casually outside the office too. It's not the first time I've worn it with sneakers, I like a good dress and sneaker combination. It is the first time I've worn it with these particular sneakers though, as I got them from the kids for Christmas. We were school shoe shopping last year when I tried them on and my son offered to buy them for me with his money. He's so sweet.

With the beige logo on the white sneakers the little beige small Chloe Paddington bag seemed like a nice matchy-matchy choice. I just love this adorable little bag, even if it's not the most practical with the giant padlock. It's good for taking just the essentials to the office, as a I have a work issued bag for my laptop.


Last worn: heart stud earrings, silhouette necklace, black floral print midi dress, Chloe small Paddington bag. First time I've worn the Nike sneakers as they were a Christmas present.

Other ways to wear:  black floral print midi dress and leather jacket, Chloe small Paddington bag and jeans.

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What I wore:

Earrings: gold heart and pearl earrings
Necklace: vintage gold initial necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: thrifted white leather Chuck Taylor All Star Converse sneakers
Bag: Chloe small Paddington in 2006 blanc

Why I wore it:

Another floral midi dress and white sneakers outfit! These Converse are super comfortable and came in helpful - I was running around between different floors for meetings most of the afternoon! I had picked this dress to wear as I had to give a big presentation in one of those meetings, and this dress always looks professional and gets compliments.

I wasn't sure about the little Chloe Paddington bag with it, it doesn't match the white floral print on the dress, but I do like the neutral with the teal and I was glad I picked such a cute bag for the day. Even if I didn't get to admire the bag sitting on my desk much as I was running between meeting rooms!


Last worn: pearl earrings, initial necklace, teal floral midi dress, white Converse, Chloe small Paddington bag (above).

Other ways to wear: teal floral midi dress worn 2 ways, white Converse and skirt, Chloe small Paddington bag and blazer.

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Orange Dresses and Red Accessories

Two colourful orange dresses, with red accessories for even more colour for some summer school holiday days. Orange and red is a fun combination I've started reaching for more often, I really like the red accessories with both of these orange dresses.

What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart glitter gingerbread man earrings
Necklace: thrifted red flat bead necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey midi dress in amber
Shoes: thrifted Seed Heritage tan braided sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff red micro Avery cross body bag

Why I wore it:

Got this amber tiered midi dress out again for a hot Sunday. It was really humid and threatening rain, but this dress keeps me nice and cool. It was perfect for church in the morning, a sports class with the kids in the afternoon, and then viewing the Christmas lights in the evening (as I wore this back in December). 

Thankfully while there were a few rain showers the sports class still went on, it only got really heavy right at the end, so they had a fun time. And the rain cleared up for us viewing the Christmas lights in the evening.

The little Rebecca Minkoff tote bag is more of an orangey-red than the beaded necklace, but I still liked these two pieces together against the amber midi dress.


Last worn: gingerbread earrings, flat red beaded necklace, amber tiered midi dress, braided sandals, micro Avery tote.

Other ways to wear: amber tiered midi dress and denim jacket, braided sandals and skirt, micro Avery tote bag worn 30 ways.

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What I wore:

Earrings: candy cane hoop earrings
Necklace: adjustable coral flat bead necklace
Dress: Jeanswest Lilah tiered linen dress in orange
Shoes: thrifted Seed Heritage tan braided sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red

Why I wore it:

Repeated the orange dress and red necklace and bag combination again, because I liked it so much! Even wore the same sandals, they are comfortable and so good in the heat. It was another super hot day, so we hung out at the library for a bit enjoying the aircon there for the morning. The kids always like getting to play on the computers after picking out new books.

We headed home for lunch, and again as this was worn back in December, got a few more Christmas tasks done with some Christmas baking and decorating in preparation for Christmas Eve.

Just like in the first outfit above, the coral red necklace and the red studded saddle bag are different shades of red, but I still liked them together against this orange linen dress.


Last worn: candy cane earrings, coral necklace, orange linen dress, braided sandals (above), Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: orange linen dress and tote bag, braided sandals and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff saddle bag worn 30 ways.

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