Showing posts with label midi dress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label midi dress. Show all posts

Monday, 29 September 2025

Midi Dresses and Leather Jackets With Pink Bags

Two midi dresses I thrifted recently, layered up with leather jackets for the cooler spring morning commutes to the office in Brisbane.


What I wore:






JacketWittner 'Santa Fe' cobalt blue leather jacket
Earrings: Colette silver filigree leaf diamante statement earrings
Dress: thrifted Target Preview black shirred tartan midi dress
Shoespre-loved black Acne Studios Pistol boots
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC redyed with Angelus hot pink leather paint


Why I wore it:

We had a lunch event at work so I was excited to wear this midi dress for the first time. I love the subtle grey tartan print on the black back ground, and it was only $1! I wore it with these black Acne Pistol boots I scored on ebay recently.

With the black boots and black dress, I definitely needed more colour, so I wore this cobalt blue leather jacket and the little neon pink Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag. I love the pop of neon pink against the black. The leather jacket was a good choice too - the statement blouson sleeves on this dress made me worried it wouldn't fit under the jacket, but it was roomy enough it was easy to layer over all the extra fabric.

With the square neckline I wasn't sure what necklace to wear, so I went with these pretty silver statement earrings instead.


Last worn: silver leaf earrings, cobalt leather jacket, neon pink mini MAC. It's the first time I've worn the tartan midi dress and the black ankle boots as they are recent purchases.

Other ways to wearleather jacket worn 30 ways, neon pink mini MAC and skirt.







What I wore:






JacketJeanswest black leather moto jacket
Earrings: Colette Tropadelic fuchsia coloured metal leaf earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
DressKmart Anko short sleeve wrap chambray tiered midi dress
ShoesAdidas Superstar sneakers
Bag: thrifted Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Convertible clutch in electric violet


Why I wore it:

Another midi dress and pink bag outfit! While this magenta Marc by Marc Jacobs bag is also an opshop find, the dress was a retail purchase - a Kmart clearance find I couldn't resist. Last time I wore it I paired it with ankle boots, but as I can't wear boots too many days in a row with my knee injury, this time around I wore my comfortable Adidas Superstar sneakers with it.

Again I went with statement earrings, these pretty magenta ones to match my bag, I love a bit of matchy-matchy! But I added a necklace to this outfit too. I did wish I'd worn a scarf as it was a cooler morning, but the leather jacket kept me warm enough on the commute home from the office. It was just in the morning I wished I'd had an extra layer.


Last worn: Jeanswest leather jacket, statement magenta earrings, Tiffany heart necklace, chambray tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Marc by Marc Jacobs convertible clutch bag.

Other ways to wearJeanswest leather jacket and jeans, chambray tiered midi dress and boots, Adidas Superstar sneakers and shorts, Marc by Marc Jacobs convertible clutch bag and black dress.



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Monday, 22 September 2025

Kmart Midi Dresses With Ankle Boots and Rebecca Minkoff Micro Regan Bag

Wearing my Acne Studios Pistol ankle boots again, with two Kmart midi dresses for recent office days.


What I wore:






JacketKmart Anko oversized cropped denim trench coat (new purchase)
Earrings: thrifted Target hammered silver circle earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
ShoesAcne pistol boots in 'skin'
BagRebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold


Why I wore it:

Excited to share this first outfit with this new Kmart oversized cropped denim trench coat I got! I picked it up on clearance in store for just $5. It's so similar to the longline version I have, just a cropped style. it's a thicker denim as well which was perfect for keeping me warm on the cooler commute, especially paired with this teal long sleeved dress.

The floral teal dress is from Kmart as well, despite trying hard not to buy clothing items new I can never resist a browse in the Kmart clearance section. I bought the teal floral midi dress near the end of 2019 and it's already passed 20 wears so definitely getting a good amount of wear from my purchase.

I wore my Acne Pistol boots with this outfit, after getting them resolved recently. And I picked the Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag as it had been a while since I'd worn it. And as my friend pointed out, the tassels match the tassel zipper pulls on the ankle boots nicely! Easy outfit for the office.


Last worn: silver circle earrings, silver heart necklace, teal floral midi dress, Acne Pistol boots, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag. It's the first time I've posted the jacket as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wearteal floral midi dress and trench coat, Acne Pistol boots and mini dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancyAcne pistol boots in third trimester.





What I wore:






JacketWitchery black belted moto leather jacket
Necklace: thrifted Equip gold and marble station necklace
DressKmart Anko short sleeve wrap chambray tiered midi dress (new purchase)
ShoesAcne pistol boots in 'skin'
BagRebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold


Why I wore it:

This midi dress is another Kmart clearance find! Not sure if it means I stumble across a lot of bargains there or that I just shop there too often...but I'd seen this dress in store a few times and liked it but when I saw it reduced to just $10 I knew I had to have it! The sleeves are short, not down to my elbows, so I needed a warmer layer on top for a colder morning commute and I went with this cosy Witchery leather jacket, it's really thick and warm for colder mornings and afternoons. I did wish I'd worn a scarf with this as it was a particularly cold morning!

Again I wore the little mustard yellow Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag, I like the pop of colour of the mustard yellow against the chambray blue of the dress, and as in the first outfit, the tassel details on the bag match the tassel zipper pulls on the Acne Studio Pistol ankle boots nicely.


Last worn: Witchery leather jacket, 5 station necklace, Acne Pistol boots (above), Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag (above). First time I've worn the dress as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to wearWitchery leather jacket and skirt, Acne Pistol boots and shift dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyAcne pistol boots in third trimester.




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Monday, 1 September 2025

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:






JacketWitchery 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
ShoesAdidas Superstar sneakers
BagRebecca 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 wearleather 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 pregnancyRebecca Minkoff grey Love bag in third trimester.





What I wore:






JacketJeanswest black leather moto jacket
Scarf: thrifted checked purple pashmina scarf
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star in pink foam
BagRebecca 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 wearJeanswest 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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Monday, 11 August 2025

Floral Print Dresses With Navy Suede Moto Jacket and Mimco Mim-Mazing Crossbody Bag

Two outfits with floral print dresses, Converse, a navy suede moto jacket and Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag for some different days recently.


What I wore:






Jacket: Jeanswest navy suede moto zip jacket
Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings
Necklace: personalised gold children's names charm necklace
DressSalty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
BagMIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold


Why I wore it:


I really like this navy suede moto jacket paired with this navy and white floral print tiered dress. I wanted to be dressed up but not too cold for a day off where I attended an award ceremony for a family member. I thought a denim jacket or leather jacket would be too casual, this jacket seemed perfect for the formal event. I did go with casual Converse though as I had to drive a bit and while boots would have looked more formal, I had to consider my knee with all that driving.

I didn't need to carry much, just the essentials, so I went with this little black Mimco Mim-mazing crossbody bag. It was perfect for the basics for the ceremony and then going out for brunch afterwards.

Went a little matchy-matchy with the gold hardware on the bag with the gold charm necklace and gold stud earrings. I layered up some gold bracelets too but you can't see them with the long sleeves on the dress and long sleeves on the jacket covering them up.


Last worn: navy suede moto jacket, heart stud earrings, charm necklace, navy floral tiered dress, Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody.

Other ways to wearnavy suede moto jacket and jeans, navy floral tiered dress and denim jacket, Converse and shorts, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody and skirt.

Perfect for pregnancyConverse in second trimester.





What I wore:






Jacket: Jeanswest navy suede moto zip jacket
Earrings: Kmart teal tassel earrings
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
BagMIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold


Why I wore it:

This was unfortunately not a day off! I had to head into the office, again leaving before sunrise so sorry for the low quality photo. Since I liked the navy suede jacket with the floral dress in the outfit above so much I wore the formula again on this day with this Kmart teal floral print midi dress. I really like this dress with shades of blue, so I added blue converse with the navy jacket. I went a little matchy-matchy with the teal earrings but unfortunately they are hard to see in the photo.

Again I wore my Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag. It's great for all the essentials and I have a big work-issued laptop bag I can slip my water bottle and lunch into.



Last worn: navy suede moto jacket (above), teal tassel earrings, teal floral midi dress, blue Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag (above).

Other ways to wearnavy suede moto jacket with pink, teal floral midi dress and blazer, blue Converse and skirt, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and shorts.





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Monday, 14 July 2025

Dresses and Leather Jackets For Winter With Rebecca Minkoff Bags

Layering up some dresses for Brisbane's winter weather with leather jackets. I always like getting my leather jackets out in the cooler weather, they are great outfit toppers.


What I wore:






JacketJeanswest black leather moto jacket
ScarfSeed Heritage Paisley print snood
Earrings: thrifted Target hammered silver circle earrings
DressKmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
ShoesNike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila


Why I wore it:

On a particularly cold winter morning I layered up this colourful coral red Kmart tiered midi dress with my Jeanswest leather jacket and my paisley print snood (infinity scarf). I wasn't sure if the floral bag and the paisley print scarf would be too much together, but I think they were far enough apart that this outfit worked, and I felt like giving this bag a wear again, it was definitely overdue!

Although the hand painted Rebecca Minkoff MAB tote bag has gold hardware, the paisley print scarf has little silver studs woven through it so I decided to wear my silver circle earrings with this. Wore comfortable shoes as we had church and then some errands to run afterwards, as the kids needed some new school shoes.


Last worn: leather jacket, silver circle earrings, paisley print snood, Kmart tiered midi dress, Nike Court Royale sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted mini MAB tote bag.

Other ways to wearleather jacket and printed jeans, paisley print snood and jeans, Kmart tiered midi dress and scarf, Nike Court Royale sneakers and printed dress, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted mini MAB tote bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancyPaisley print snood in second trimester.






What I wore:






JacketWitchery black belted moto leather jacket
Earrings: Piper recycled metal turquoise tassel earring
DressJaase Semika mini smock dress in amor print mandarin dollar dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather 


Why I wore it:

This was earlier in winter when it was a little warmer so I could face going bare legged. I still layered up with the black ankle boots and black leather jacket to keep me cosy though. This leather jacket is another favourite, picked up preloved at the fashion markets at such a bargain price. I like the juxtaposition of pretty floral dresses with leather jackets, and of course the matchy-matchy of the black leather boots as well made me happy. I added a little extra colour as although the Jasse Semika dress is a colourful floral print, I had added a lot of black. This aquamarine Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag and the turquoise tassel earrings are such a nice pairing and I felt they brightened this outfit up.




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Monday, 7 July 2025

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:






JacketJeanswest Monica Mac coat in Indigo
Scarf: thrifted pink ombre tassel scarf
DressSalty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
Boots: RMK Chester black ankle boots
BagRebecca 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 wearnavy mac and dress, pink ombre scarf and jeans, navy and white tiered midi dress and denim jacketblack ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ankle boots in second trimester.





What I wore:






Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat
Earrings: Colette silver light twist hoop earrings
ScarfLouis Vuitton monogram shawl in bleu
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bagthrifted 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 weartan trench coat worn 30 ways, Louis Vuitton shawl and stripes, Kmart fuchsia tiered midi dress and yellowblack ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ankle boots in second trimester.




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Monday, 30 June 2025

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
EarringsColette purple acrylic flower statement earrings
DressSalty Crush Avery midi dress in charis blue relaxed button down tiered dress with balloon sleeves
ShoesNike Court Royale white and beige sneakers
BagChloe 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 weardenim 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.





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
ShoesAdidas Superstar sneakers
BagChloe 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 weardenim 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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Monday, 2 June 2025

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
EarringsColette Tropadelic purple beaded tassel statement earrings
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
BagChloe 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 weardenim 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.





What I wore:





 
Jacket: Kmart Anko full length oversized denim trench coat
EarringsColette silver light twist hoop earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star in hot tea
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe 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 weardenim 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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