Navy Dresses And Cobalt Jumbo Love Bag

Two working from home days with some appointments for the kids had me reaching for easy and comfortable dresses. Both these navy dresses I accessorised with statement thrifted necklace, and my cobalt blue Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love bag. I like wearing different shades of blues together, and cobalt and navy are a great combo!

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted burgundy and cream beaded statement necklace
Dress: Atmos&Here navy stripe tee dress 
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

I had an early start to my work day at home as I had to take my son to an appointment just before school started. As it was a little cooler in the autumn morning I wore this long sleeved navy and black striped shift dress. I did wish in the afternoon I hadn't worn something quite so cosy, when the sun came out!

I did like this outfit otherwise though - was nice for the appointment and comfortable for working at my desk the rest of the time. I like the cobalt of the Jumbo Love bag against the navy and black stripes, and the beaded necklace adds a nice contrasting bit of colour with the burgundy beads and neutral natural wood beads.

Comfortable Adidas Superstar sneakers too as there was a little driving involved!


Last worn: navy shift dress, multi strand beaded necklace, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo love bag.
 
Other ways to wear: navy shift dress and leather jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers and pencil skirt, Rebecca Minkoff cobalt Jumbo love bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy shift dress in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted flat peach statement bead necklace
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered knit dress in indigo ink with pockets
Shoes: Kmart tan crossover slides
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted jumbo Love bag in cobalt

Why I wore it:

Another work from home and appointment day, another navy dress! This tiered one from Kmart is the best as it has pockets! Not that I needed the pockets with the jumbo love bag, it has enough space for all of my essentials and more.

With the cobalt blue and the navy tiered dress, again I felt like I needed a little extra colour, so I added this thrifted orange necklace for an extra pop. I really like orange and blue. Just added the tan slides for being comfortable - after school pick up I had to take the kids for an appointment but I didn't have to drive far.


Last worn: navy tiered dress, orange necklace, tan slides, Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love bag (above).

Other ways to wear: navy tiered dress and duster, tan slides and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Jumbo Love bag and jeans.

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Printed Dresses And Neon Pink Mini MAC Bag

Two simple printed dresses for hot summer days in Brisbane recently, with my little neon pink Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag for a pop of colour.

What I wore:

Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: thrifted no label pastel floral print babydoll dress
Shoes: Kmart tan crossover slides
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC

Why I wore it:

Despite the mostly wet summer holidays, we did manage to get outdoors a few times, and this was one of those times. We ended up cutting the beach playdate short when the rain set in earlier than expected, but until we decided to call it a day the kids had been having a blast in the water.

The Kmart slides were a good choice for a beach day, and this pastel floral print dress is such a good cover up for my swimmers. I didn't end up getting in the water past my knees, but the kids had fun jumping around with their friends.

Because I had a big reusable tote with all our beach toys and a change of clothes and towels, I just wore my little Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC bag so I could have the essentials with me wherever I went.


Last worn: Tiffany necklace, floral babydoll dress, tan slides, neon pink mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: floral babydoll dress and blazer, tan slides and blue dress, neon pink mini MAC and shorts.

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What I wore:

Dress: All About Eve striped black tee dress 
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Mimco gunmetal twisted bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC

Why I wore it:

Another simple printed dress with a pop of colour from my neon pink Rebecca Minkoff mini mac bag again. I love pink bags with this black and white striped tee dress! With the bright bag and the stripes on the dress, I felt I didn't really need a necklace with this, and it was better in the heat not to add anything heavy. Did add this cute Mimco twisted gunmetal bracelet stack, to make it look like I put a little thought into my outfit though. 

It was really too hot for closed in shoes, but I had a couple of errands to run and I'd managed to aggravate my knee injury again a couple of days earlier, so comfortable Adidas Superstar sneakers were good for driving around and supporting my knee.


Last worn: black and white striped shift dress, bracelet stack, Adidas Superstar sneakers, neon pink mini MAC (above).

Other ways to wear: black and white striped shift dress and scarf, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, neon pink mini MAC and jeans.

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Navy Stripe Shift Dresses, Boots and Suede Maxi Edie Crossbody Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, getting out my long sleeved navy stripe dresses again and layering them up a little for the cooler weather. Accessorising both outfits with my latest bag buy, this preloved Rebecca Minkoff maxi Edie crossbody.

What I wore:

Jacket: Witchery black belted moto leather jacket
Necklace: Gold beaded statement multi strand necklace
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted maxi Edie crossbody in Porcini brown suede

Why I wore it:

It was another really cold morning when I wore this for the school run and working from home. I'd planned to wear this white striped tee dress with sneakers, but realised that morning I needed extra layers, so added this Witchery leather jacket (a recent Gladrags market find) and my tall leather boots to try keep me cosy. Also went big on the accessories for a bit of fun, with this chunky gold statement necklace matching the chunky chain on the Rebecca Minkoff suede maxi Edie bag well in terms of chunkiness. Even if they are different shades of gold I thought they complimented each other nicely.


Last worn: Witchery belted leather jacket, white and navy striped shift dress, tall leather boots. First time I've worn the gold statement necklace and Rebecca Minkoff suede maxi Edie bag as they are recent purchases.

Other ways to wear: Witchery belted leather jacket and skirt, white and navy striped shift dress with pink, tall leather boots worn 30 ways.

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Rebecca Minkoff Suede Maxi Edie Reveal:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest grey jersey blazer
Necklace: Red multi strand beaded statement necklace
Dress: Atmos&Here navy stripe tee dress 
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff quilted maxi Edie crossbody in Porcini brown suede

Why I wore it:

Same outfit formula with the statement necklace, boots, and a navy striped shift dress, I just wore this into the office. Finally caved and pulled out my fleece tights for a cold winter morning! With them and my ankle boots I felt warm enough with just a grey blazer on top. The blazer made the outfit feel a little more office friendly. I liked the pop of red from the necklace with the neutral grey and navy too.

Again I wore my suede maxi Edie bag, I love it! Even though I don't need to carry much to work I've been enjoying wearing this new-to-me bag lately.


Last worn: grey jersey blazer, navy stripe tee dress, black ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff suede maxi Edie (above). First time I've worn the red necklace as it was a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: grey jersey blazer and floral dress, navy stripe tee dress and leather jacket, black ankle boots worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe tee dress in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester.

Weekday Wear Linkup #225

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Striped Shift Dresses And Floral Crossbody Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, two more simple outfits I wore for the Brisbane heatwave. I feel like I'm going on a lot about the weather in my posts, but it has been such a hot autumn so far here!

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted purple wooden bead statement necklace
Dress: All About Eve striped black tee dress 
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

I really like wearing this black striped shift dress with purple! Surprisingly, I haven't worn this lilac necklace with it before. It was a lovely colourful choice against the black and white stripes, and being a light wooden necklace it wasn't too heavy to wear in the heat either.

Just needed a little bag as I only had the school run, a couple errands, and working from home. This hand painted floral tote is so fun to wear with stripes, and although the purple flowers don't match the shades of lilac in the necklace I thought the two accessories worked well together.


Last worn: striped shift dress, lilac necklace, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted tote.

Other ways to wear: striped shift dress in winter, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted tote and maxi skirt.

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Detail Of My Rebecca Minkoff Hand Painted Bag:

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What I wore:

Necklace: Starfish Project Hannah turquoise bead necklace
Dress: Cotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

Just repeating the outfit above again, with a slightly different colour scheme, by adding a green necklace instead of a lilac one! Again the greens in the leaves on the bag and necklace don't match, but I did like the two together. I always prefer wearing this black and white striped dress with a colourful statement necklace like this too.

Simple shift dresses like this are so comfortable for the school run and work from home days, they are instant fuss-free outfits, so just like the outfit above, I really enjoyed wearing this. perfect for the hot day.


Last worn: Cotton On striped shift dress, green beaded necklace, Havaianas (above), Rebecca Minkoff floral tote (above).

Other ways to wear: Cotton On striped shift dress in winter, Rebecca Minkoff floral tote and pink midi dress.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #212

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Printed Dresses and Converse In The Office | Weekday Wear Link Up

A couple office outfits with blue printed dresses for today's Weekday Wear Link Up! I'm one of the lucky ones who has a home office and experience working from home before the pandemic. While my company has moved to hybrid ways of working, there are no mandated office days so my team mostly works from home. 

I'll be sharing a few more office outfits now though as with some new work that came into the team, it's been better to be in the office with everyone more often.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Valleygirl navy jersey blazer
Necklace: Tiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace layered with Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: French Connection blue Paisley print dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
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 is one of the first "office dresses" I bought myself to start my job in the company I'm still working for all these years later! I love it, although I'm a little sad it predates the blog as I haven't hit 30 recorded wears with it yet. Having owned it a few years before I started blogging though, I'm sure it's well over that number, just not all documented.

Added the navy blazer on top to try make it a little more formal as we had some higher-ups in the office, and I love the print mixing of the gingham cuffs with the paisley print of the dress. The little floral hand painted Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag was a bit more print mixing. I wasn't sure it worked well with the dress, but I wanted this little bag to give me something to smile at as I sat at my desk all day!

My office was on the casual side of business casual even before we switched to mostly working from home, so the Converse seemed like a good shoe choice - and I liked the matchy-matchy of the blues of the shoes, dress, and blazer together. Seeing all the other ladies in the office in Converse except one, I was happy I made the right shoe choice!


Last worn: navy blazer, Tiffany heart pendant necklace, Tiffany 5th Avenue heart necklace, French Connection Paisley print dress, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff floral hand painted MAB.

Other ways to wear: navy blazer and green dress, French Connection Paisley print dress and belted cardigan, Converse and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff floral hand painted MAB and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: French Connection Paisley print dress in second trimester.

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My Rebecca Minkoff Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Earrings: Michael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver
Necklace: thrifted Eb&Ive turquoise wooden bead multi strand statement necklace
Dress: Target navy and white striped shift dress with frill sleeves
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose

Why I wore it:

This was a much more casual outfit! I did think about a blazer to make this more formal, but it would have covered up the cute frill sleeves on this dress. I added the statement necklace to dress it up a little, I really liked the pop of turquoise against the navy dress. Again I went with the comfortable Converse, although I changed up my bag and picked this desert rose Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody bag instead.

I only need small handbags for work as I carry a separate (work issued) bag for my work laptop too.

Unlike the day in the office above, this was a quiet one with just myself and another member of the team, working together to progress and plan out some of the new work, so I think this casual dress was perfect.


Last worn: earrings, frill sleeve navy stripe dress, turquoise statement necklace, Converse (above), Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: frill sleeve navy stripe dress and scarf, Converse and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody bag and denim skirt.

Weekday Wear Linkup #209

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Black Printed Dresses With Pink Mini 5-Zip Rebecca Minkoff Bag

Using my little iris pink mini 5 zip crossbody bag for a pop of colour with these black printed dresses for some very warm summer days recently.

What I wore:

Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

Forth wear of this $2 Kmart clearance dress - such a good find! This time around I pushed the sleeves up a bit (it has elasticated sleeves) for a slightly different look. Although it was a hot and humid day, this dress is light and was good physical sunblock. We had a quick errand to run in the morning and then a pool party in the afternoon. Being such a light dress, it was a perfect bikini cover up as it dried out in the heat so well.

Kept it casual with my Havaianas as most of the day was spent around the pool with bare feet anyway! I had a big reusable tote for towels and this little mini 5 zip bag was perfect for keeping the essentials separate and easy to find.


Last worn: Kmart wisteria print dress, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff pink mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: Kmart wisteria print dress and sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff pink mini 5-zip bag with stripes.

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

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What I wore:

Dress: All About Eve striped black tee dress 
Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith sneakers in white and navy
Bracelets: the usual plus black and gold beaded bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

Wore this after the pool party - I'd managed to injure my knee in the pool so had my trusty knee brace out again, and comfortable practical Stan Smith sneakers. It was another hot day so I went with a simple printed dress again, this black and white striped one is good in the summer heat and perfect for the school run and working from home.

Again I went with the little pink bag. It really pops against a black printed dress, and it had everything I needed in it from the day before so was an easy choice. Did try dress this up a little bit with a bracelet stack, but I decided it was too hot to add a necklace or any more accessories.


Last worn: black and white shift dress, black and gold bracelet stack, Stan Smith sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff pink Iris mini 5-zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black and white shift dress and leather jacket, Stan Smith sneakers and culottes, Rebecca Minkoff pink Iris mini 5-zip bag and blue sundress.

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How You Can Wear It:

A pink crossbody bag is a fun pop of colour against black! If you have a little pink in your dress (like the first outfit) or it's just a neutral print with no similar colours like the second outfit, it works equally well!

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Striped Dresses, Sneakers and Floral Bag

More simple striped dress outfits for spring. Loving the ease of an instant outfit by pulling on a dress lately! Accessorised with my little hand painted floral bag and some comfortable sneakers.

What I wore:

Necklace: thrifted purple wooden bead statement necklace
Dress: Atmos&Here navy stripe tee dress 
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe 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:

Brightening up this navy and black striped shift dress with accessories. With the comfortable and practical black New Balance sneakers and the navy and black stripes, this was a bit of a dull outfit. The lilac necklace and floral bag, even though they are different shades of purple, added jus the right amount of colour to this dress I thought.

Simple outfit for another usual spring day. School drop off, helping in my son's classroom, working from home and then a trip to the library after school pick up.

Last worn: navy and black striped tee dress, lilac necklace, New Balance sneakers, hand painted tote bag.

Other ways to wear: navy and black striped tee dress and leather jacket, hand painted tote bag and pink dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy stripe dress in second trimester.

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Details of My Hand Painted Bag:

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What I wore:

Necklace: Colette crescent purple and gold necklace
Dress: Target navy and white striped shift dress with frill sleeves
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

Going a little matchy-matchy with the sneakers here too, striped Adidas superstar sneakers with this navy and white striped dress. I picked this dress up from Glad Rags Markets for $5 a while back and this is its fifth wear so it's already at $1 a wear! One of the reasons I love shopping second hand, such good value for money!

Just like the outfit above I added a little more colour to this with my accessories - the magenta necklace and the pretty floral bag. Easy outfit for a very hot day and a backyard birthday party that was a lot of fun. 


Last worn: Target dress, magenta necklace, Adidas Superstar sneakers, hand painted tote (above).

Other ways to wear: Target dress and black tote, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, hand painted tote and tiered dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

A simple striped dress is an easy instant outfit for spring. You can add even more colour with bright or printed accessories, as I have here.

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Printed Shift Dresses and Mini Crossbody Bags

A couple of very hot days at the end of spring recently in Brisbane made these easy printed shift dresses the best option! Worn with some of my mini Rebecca Minkoff bags because I really needed to feel as light as possible with the heat and humidity!

What I wore:

Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff chevron quilted small Love crossbody bag in pale coral

Why I wore it:

Practical supportive sneakers for a little bit of driving around, with the school run, helping in my son's classroom, working from home, and then having to run a few errands after picking the boys up from school. We had to get a gift for an upcoming birthday party, and had some overdue library books to return as well.

Such a hot spring day meant a light tee dress like this was perfect. I really like all of the colours in the tropical floral print of this dress, but I think this is the first time I've ever tried wearing orange with it, despite a little bit of peach in the print. I think that the coral Rebecca Minkoff small Love crossbody bag really pops with the green background of the dress. It was a colour combination that made me happy.


Last worn: tropical print shift dress, New Balance sneakers, pale coral Rebecca Minkoff small Love bag.

Other ways to wear: tropical print shift dress under a skirt, pale coral Rebecca Minkoff small Love bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: tropical floral print shift dress in second trimester.

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Rebecca Minkoff Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Necklace: terrazzo and wood rose gold bead necklace
Dress: Cotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoes: slim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

Got a bit of a quiff going on! We were, as usual, running late that morning and with the heat and humidity my hair was not quite behaving. Had to tie my hair back as after quickly resolving an issue at work we were off to a pool party for the day. Perfect weather for it!

This little striped tee dress was a great bikini cover up, and the necklace was an attempt to dress it up a little, although it spent most of the party in my bag as I was in the pool with the kids. Too hot to sit on the side lines!

Other than my car keys and phone I really didn't need much as I had a big beach tote with towels and swimming accessories and a change of clothes for the kids, so this little mini Rebecca Minkoff Darren bag was perfect for carrying so little.


Last worn: black white striped tee dress, terrazzo necklace, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff olive small Darren bag.

Other ways to wear: black white striped tee dress layered for winter, Rebecca Minkoff olive small Darren bag with mustard.

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How You Can Wear It:

On a hot day, a light shift dress is perfect. With an added print and a cute little crossbody bag, it's an effortless way of getting ready. As you can see in the second outfit too, it's a great bikini cover up as well!

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