Showing posts with label weekend wear. Show all posts
Showing posts with label weekend wear. Show all posts

Friday 16 June 2023

Denim: Blue Dresses, Ankle Boots and Magenta Edie Crossbody Bag

I never tire of blue and pink together! I really like wearing this little magenta Edie crossbody bag with some of the many blue dresses in my wardrobe. Despite the different dresses here, I think it works so well with both!


What I wore:


Target puff sleeve tiered denim dress with ankle boots magenta edie crossbody bag | awayfromblue

denim dress, Rebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta | awayfromtheblue



Earrings: Colette silver filigree leaf diamante statement earrings
DressTarget puff sleeve tiered denim dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual plus Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge black and white bangle and Hermes pink clic clac
BagRebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta


Why I wore it:

Wore this for my May wardrobe clear out stall at Gladrags markets in Bulimba. It was a lot of fun. I made a lot more sales than my first market, and I ventured out of my stall a few times to wander through the hall. I ended up spending some of my earnings with the other sellers, but I got some great bargains too!

While this dress was maybe not the most practical choice for setting up my clothes racks, it was definitely very comfortable, and with the leather ankle boots the thick denim kept me cosy on a colder morning. I wasn't sure what necklace to wear with this, so opted for statement earrings instead.

Once again, the little Edie crossbody bag came in perfect for holding my essentials as well as a little cash float for my stall. I like how organised it is inside with the different compartments.

After my success at the markets that morning, I then took my son over to his friend's house for a playdate that afternoon.


Last worn: tiered denim dress, silver leaf earrings, black ankle boots, magenta Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody.

Other ways to weartiered denim dress with redblack ankle boots worn 30 ways, magenta Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ankle boots in second trimester.
 

What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie Crossbody








What I wore:

Jeanswest Chelsea printed dress with white denim jacket ankle boots magenta edie bag | awayfromblue

blue printed dress, Rebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta | awayfromblue


JacketCotton On girlfriend denim jacket in whitehaven
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: Jeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress
ShoesAtmos&Here tan Lola leather ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta


Why I wore it:

Another day where it was warm enough to go bare-legged, even if I did have a slip under this dress and added the denim jacket on top for a little extra warmth! I liked this simple outfit for the school run and working from home. A dress is such an easy instant outfit, even when you do add an extra layer like a jacket to it.

I was also surprised to find that I haven't worn this magenta Edie crossbody bag with this navy printed dress before! I have worn this dress in the past with a lot of pink bags, but not this one yet, even though this dress is on its 28th wear. I'm hoping to do a 30 wears post with it later this year, when the weather is warm enough to get it out again!


Last worn: white denim jacket, Tiffany necklace, blue printed dress, tan ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag (above).

Other ways to wearwhite denim jacket and jeans, blue printed dress and sneakers, tan ankle boots and midi dressmagenta Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancynavy print dress in second trimester.



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Friday 21 April 2023

Printed Dresses and Mango Yellow Balenciaga Envelope Clutch

Adding a big pop of colour to my printed dresses for Easter weekend back at the start of April, with my mango yellow Balenciaga envelope clutch.


What I wore:




Earrings: gold pendant chandelier earrings
Necklace: thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace
DressJaase Celine autumn leaves mini dress
ShoesNovo Tawny rose gold sandals
Bracelets: the usual
BagBalenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH


Why I wore it:

Wore this for an early Easter lunch and egg hunt with my family down the coast. I wanted to be comfortable, so flat sandals and this amazing Jaase printed dress were perfect. I thought that the yellow necklace and mango Balenciaga envelope clutch, along with the statement gold earrings, made this a little more formal for Easter lunch. But still comfortable and practical for a day full of eating and egg hunting and playing in the back yard! We actually all ended up staying for dinner as well, we had so much fun! It was a really good day.


Last worn: Jaase autumn leaves print dress, yellow pendant necklace, gold chandelier earringsrose gold sandalsBalenciaga mango envelope clutch.

Other ways to wearJaase autumn leaves print dress and boots, rose gold sandals and shortsBalenciaga mango envelope clutch and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancyBalenciaga mango envelope clutch in third trimester.


Converting Balenciaga Envelope Clutch Into A Shoulder Bag:






What I wore:





Earrings: Colette silver filigree leaf diamante statement earrings
NecklaceTiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace 
Dress: Kmart red flora printed wrap dress
ShoesRebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual
BagBalenciaga envelope clutch in 2012 mangue with giant 12 RGGH


Why I wore it:

Wore this to church on Easter Sunday. Unlike our family egg hunt, I wasn't going to be able to leave my clutch sitting as we ran round searching the garden for eggs. So I decided to take this little chain strap I bought on ebay last year to use with my MbMJ clutch, to turn this Balenciaga envelope clutch into a shoulder bag. It was pretty good for a quick hack, as you can see in the video. Even if the chain strap isn't centred in the bag I found it worked well enough for the morning and afternoon at church. And most importantly, it let me be hands free for the egg hunt with the kids, ha!

Although the Balenciaga envelope clutch has rose gold hardware, with the silver chain strap I felt silver accessories would be best so went with these statement silver leaf earrings and little silver Tiffany necklace.


Last worn: Kmart flora coral wrap dress, Tiffany necklace, silver leaf earrings, studded sandals, Balenciaga mango envelope clutch (above).

Other ways to wearKmart flora coral wrap dress at Christmas, studded sandals worn 30 ways, Balenciaga mango envelope clutch and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyBalenciaga mango envelope clutch in third trimester.



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Friday 14 April 2023

Coral Kmart Dresses and Chloe Ethel Bag For Kid's Birthday Parties

Wearing my two coral dresses from Kmart for kids birthday parties one weekend - it was a busy weekend with a party each day! With the bright coral in both dresses, I went with a neutral bag, my Chloe small Ethel in light khaki. It's such a roomy bag and this neutral shade goes with everything.


What I wore:

Kmart red flora printed wrap dress with studded sandals and Chloe Ethel bag | awayfromtheblue

Chloe small Ethel bag in light khaki worn on arm | awayfromtheblue


Earrings: Colette Joanne teal and gold multi drop disk earrings
Necklace: personalised gold children's names charm necklace
Dress: Kmart red flora printed wrap dress
ShoesRebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush
Bracelets: the usual plus gold leaf cuff
BagChloe small Ethel bag in light khaki


Why I wore it:

Not the first time I've worn these Rebecca Minkoff studded gladiator sandals with this dress, I like how the neutral shoe lets the dress have all the attention. I added a few gold accessories with the earrings, which you sadly can't see in the pics because of my hair - gold necklace and this gold cuff.

I thought the gold accessories matched the gold hardware on the Chloe Ethel bag nicely. It's the perfect bag as despite the small size it holds so much!

Was a busy morning rushing around getting ready for the party, but then a fun afternoon watching the kids run around and of course eat way too many lollies!


Last worn: earrings, charm necklace, coral floral print wrap dress, studded sandals, Chloe small Ethel bag.

Other ways to wearcoral floral print wrap dress and pink bagstudded sandals worn 30 ways, Chloe small Ethel bag and jeans.


What Fits Inside: Chloe Small Ethel Bag





What I wore:

Kmart coral tiered midi dress with chloe ethel bag and adidas superstar sneakers outfit | awayfromblue

coral tiered dress with Chloe small Ethel bag in light khaki | awayfromtheblue


Earrings: Kmart silver leaf drop chandelier earrings
Necklace: thrifted yellow beaded statement pendant long necklace (new purchase)
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoesthrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe small Ethel bag in light khaki


Why I wore it:

A very comfortable and practical outfit for another birthday party, at at indoor play area. Adidas Superstar sneakers for all the running around between the party area and where the boys were playing, helping the kids find their friends and giving them water too.

I thought that this recently thrifted yellow necklace would be a nice pop with the coral dress - I like all of the different yellow beads in it with the silver tassels. I added the silver statement earrings too, so I'd feel a little dressed up for the party.

Again I went with my Chloe Ethel bag - this bag is perfect for holding all our water bottles.


Last worn: silver statement earrings, coral tiered midi dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe small Ethel bag (above). First time I've worn the necklace as it was a recent opshop buy.

Other ways to wearcoral tiered midi dress and denim jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Chloe small Ethel bag and shorts.



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Friday 24 March 2023

Chloe Small Paraty, Denim, And Statement Cover Ups

Adding a little extra interest to a plain tee and denim outfit in both of these outfits with statement cover ups. A fun sequin piece and a long flowing duster help to make these outfits stand out a little more.


What I wore:

custom The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono with chloe paraty, denim mini and purple tee | awayfromblue

Chloe small Paraty bag in wine purple


Jacket: custom The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono
Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings
Necklace: For King & Country Priceless Australian coin and crest necklace layered with Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (c/o)
TeeAtmos&Here rolled sleeve oversized tee in wine
Skirt: JayJays distressed denim mini skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe small Paraty bag in wine purple


Why I wore it:

This was such a fun day! Had a bit of a trim for my hair. It's really not growing as fast as I'd like (I'm trying to donate it again) so I thought a little trim would speed up the process! Spent some time shopping afterwards, as well as all going out for lunch. I didn't buy anything for myself but we did have fun buying some birthday presents for the kids and taking advantage of some of the sales to do so!

This sequin kimono is so beautiful and statement-making, one of the sales assistants in the shops said I was "very Harry Styles", haha! I love seeing people's reactions when I wear this, even on just a standard day out shopping with the family. It always makes people smile, I love wearing it! As I said to my sister, it is definitely designed for dancing the night away, but it also just brings me so much joy wearing it with everyday outfits.

Without it this deep purple tee and distressed denim skirt was a bit plain, I really liked how it elevated the outfit a bit. And I loved how similar this purple Chloe Paraty bag is with the deep purple of the tee, they are the perfect pairing.


Last worn: sequin kimono, earringscoin necklace, stone pendant necklace, purple tee, distressed denim skirt, Havaianas, Chloe purple small Paraty bag.

Other ways to wearsequin kimono worn 2 ways, purple tee and maxi skirt, distressed denim skirt and leopard print, Chloe purple small Paraty bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancypurple tee in third trimester.


What's In My Bag: Chloe Small Paraty





What I wore:

blue and green outfit with floral duster denim shorts navy tee | awayfromblue

Chloe periwinkle small Paraty with green floral duster | awayfromblue


Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: Uniquely Made with Love Sea Change necklace
Tee: Kmart Dnight navy textured v-neck tee
Shorts: thrifted Jeanswest distressed denim shorts
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe periwinkle small Paraty 


Why I wore it:

With the blue tee, blue necklace, distressed denim shorts, periwinkle Paraty, and navy Havaianas, this was a very monochromatic blue outfit! This statement duster was a nice way to add a little more colour to my outfit. I really like blue and green together!

Just like this outfit above, adding the extra duster layer on top helped me feel more pulled together. It was a quiet day, just having a playdate with one of my son's friends.


Last worn: green floral duster, blue necklace, navy tee, distressed denim shorts, Havaianas (above), Chloe Periwinkle small Paraty bag.

Other ways to weargreen floral duster and jeans, navy tee and fuchsia pink, distressed denim shorts and stripe tee, Chloe Periwinkle small Paraty bag and printed shorts.



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Thursday 16 March 2023

Camis and Maxi Skirts With Chloe Marcie Bag

Two maxi skirt outfits I recently wore for a couple of different days. Both outfits feature pre-loved pieces, with lucky opshop finds and this Chloe Marcie I scored preloved on eBay last year.


What I wore:

blue and orange outfit with chambray cami ochre maxi skirt chloe marcie shoulder bag | awayfromblue

chambray cami, Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut | awayfromblue


Earrings: Piper gold and turquoise disc dangle earring
Necklace: rose gold and turquoise beaded necklace
Top: thrifted no label chambray tie strap cami
Skirtthrifted Tree of Life ochre maxi skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut


Why I wore it:

I loved this outfit! We had a birthday party at an indoor play area to attend, and it was such a hot and humid day I was glad we were just going from one aircon at home to the aircon at the party! Still wore some nice light pieces, with this thrifted ochre maxi skirt complimenting the blue of this chambray cami perfectly. It was good to finally get a photo without covering up the straps on this cami too, I really like the cute tie detail, even if one of the bows I tied kept coming undone every time I shoved the Marcie bag on my shoulder!

Needed the big Chloe Marcie bag for the kids water bottles though, there were so active for the whole party and needed a lot of water, especially as the aircon wasn't working properly at the venue. Or maybe the day was just too hot for it. I was glad I hadn't added an extra layer over my shoulders with this outfit!

I really liked the matchy-matchy of the accessories with the turquoise and gold statement earrings and the beaded necklace together, I'm going to have to repeat this combination of accessories again!


Last worn: statement earrings, chambray cami, beaded necklace, ochre maxi skirt, Havaianas, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wearchambray cami and denim, ochre maxi skirt in winter, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag and floral maxi dress.


My Chloe Handbag Collection: Past & Present






What I wore:



Necklace: Kmart blue multi-colour beaded necklace
Top: thrifted Kmart dusty rose cami
Skirt: Ally Fashion blue border print floral maxi skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagChloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut


Why I wore it:

Another hot and humid day, so again a simple cami and a maxi skirt. This maxi skirt has some lovely slits up the side that allowed for the breeze to cool me down a bit on the school run, which was much appreciated.

The pinks in the cami top and the floral print of the maxi skirt are quite different. I thought that they still worked together though, especially with the blue beaded necklace matching the different blues in the print nicely.

Again I had my big Chloe Marcie shoulder bag. It was a standard weekday with the school drop off, and working from home for me before school pickup in the afternoon, but we also had an appointment for my son in the afternoon so I needed a big bag to carry his water bottle around for that too.


Last worn: dusty pink cami, wooden bead necklace, floral maxi skirtHavaianas (above), Chloe Marcie shoulder bag (above).

Other ways to weardusty pink cami and shorts, floral maxi skirt and purpleChloe Marcie shoulder bag and jeans.



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Thursday 9 February 2023

Thrifted Camis, Floral Cover Ups, and Studded MAB Crossbody Bag

Another wear of these two camis I got from the opshop just before Christmas, in the awesome "Fill a bag for $10" sale, making them both less than $1 each.


What I wore:

navy floral duster with distressed denim skirt, pink cami and mab crossbody bag | awayfromblue

navy floral duster and pink Rebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose | awayfromblue


JacketJeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: Roie Designs coral beaded tassel necklace (Christmas present)
Cami: thrifted Kmart dusty rose cami
Skirt: JayJays distressed denim mini skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose


Why I wore it:

When I thrifted this cami before Christmas I thought it might be a little tricky to style as I don't have any of this dusky pink in my wardrobe. But I was pleasantly surprised to see how well the little Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody bag works with it! They are very similar shades.

For a hot day, the cami and distressed denim skirt were a great outfit for an afternoon at the beach with the kids. The floral duster was necessary for a bit of physical sunblock too, as the cami just has spaghetti straps.

This very pale denim skirt might look new - but it's still the same one I took from my sisters wardrobe clear out a while back! I went to wear it a few weeks ago and it had some kind of stain on it I hadn't noticed left behind from the wash, as I iron everything inside out. I tried various stain removers and multiple washes and it wasn't coming out, so I decided to bleach it! Quite like the resulting very pale blue colour, and now you can't see any stains!

Even for clothing I thrift from my local opshop for $1, or things I get free from my sister's wardrobe, I'm determined to make sure I make the most of them and get some wear from them - bleaching was an easy alternative to keep this skirt in my wardrobe.


Last worn: floral duster, dusty pink cami, distressed denim skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody. First time I've worn the necklace as it was a Christmas gift.

Other ways to wearfloral duster over a dress, dusty pink cami and denim shorts, distressed denim skirt and leopard print, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody and printed dress.


Revealing the Rebecca Minkoff Studded MAB Crossbody Bag:






What I wore:

floral duster, chambray cami and white bermuda denim shorts and sneakers outfit | awayfromblue

brown cover up and Rebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose | awayfromtheblue


JacketWoven Heart gold floral kimono
NecklaceRoie Designs feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Top: thrifted no label chambray tie strap cami
Shorts: thrifted Emerson white Bermuda shorts
ShoesSketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB crossbody with studs in desert rose


Why I wore it:

Essentially the same outfit as the one above, just with a few changes! This chambray cami was another thrift find the same day I scored the cami above. Paired it with a pair of white Bermuda shorts I picked up in another opshop, a beautiful floral duster my mum got me one Christmas, and these comfy Sketchers sneakers I got from her last Christmas.

I really liked how this cover up matched the blues of the chambray cami and the pink of the MAB crossbody bag, although it's not too easy to see the pink florals in the print. A comfortable outfit was needed for a very early start to pick up some relatives from the airport, and then spending a little bit of time shopping with my mum on the coast later.


Last worn: floral cover up, chambray cami, feather necklace, white Bermuda shorts, Sketchers, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody (above).

Other ways to wearfloral cover up and denim skirt, chambray cami and black denim, white Bermuda shorts and red tee, Sketchers and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff studded MAB crossbody and navy dress.




How You Can Wear It:

Thin strap camis are great on a hot day, but for a little extra sun protection and shoulder coverage, you can add a floral print duster on top.




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Thursday 2 February 2023

Kmart Orange Linen With Blue Tees, Statement Necklaces, and LV Neverfull Tote

Two fun orange and blue outfits, both featuring the Kmart linen blend pieces I picked up at the opshop back in December, with my big practical Lous Vuitton Neverfull tote bag.


What I wore:

navy tee and orange kmart linen shorts outfit with turquoise necklace and LV damier neverfull | awayfromtheblue

Louis Vuitton MM damier azur Neverfull with navy and orange outfit | awayfromblue


Necklace: thrifted Eb&Ive turquoise wooden bead multi strand statement necklace
TeeAtmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy
Shorts: thrifted Kmart cumin linen blend pull on shorts
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs waxed leather cream howlite beaded wrap bracelet
BagLouis Vuitton MM damier azur Neverfull


Why I wore it:

I loved this outfit but it was not the best day! Another hot summer day called for an easy shorts and tee outfit, and these linen blend Kmart paperbag waist shorts are great in the heat.

I tucked in this navy tee so it would show off the waist detail on the pants, but still felt this outfit was missing a little something. The turquoise necklace doesn't match anything in the outfit but I felt it was the perfect accessory with this! Simple for tackling a few more back to school errands off the list - the Louis Vuitton Neverfull had water bottles and snacks inside to keep the kids happy while we got everything done.

We did have a productive day and got everything we needed for the upcoming school year, but I was also attacked and bitten very badly by an escaped dog in the afternoon so that made for a very bad day! A little hobbling around for a bit and some nasty bruises for a couple weeks, but all good now thankfully.


Last worn: navy tee, turquoise multi strand necklace, Kmart Linen shorts, Havaianas, Louis Vuitton Neverfull.

Other ways to wearnavy tee and maxi skirt, Kmart Linen shorts at the beach, Louis Vuitton Neverfull worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancyLouis Vuitton Neverfull at 38 weeks.


Louis Vuitton Neverfull Wear & Tear After 7 Years:





What I wore:

kmart rust skirt with washed blue tee and lv neverfull tote | awayfromblue

blue and orange outfit with Louis Vuitton MM damier azur Neverfull | awayfromtheblue


Necklace: thrifted orange bead statement necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Shelley garment dye tee in faded denim blue
Skirt: thrifted Kmart rust button up linen blend skirt
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagLouis Vuitton MM damier azur Neverfull


Why I wore it:

This was a fun day! It was super hot, but our friends house we were going to for lunch had a pool, so we got to take advantage of the beautiful weather without overheating! I'd usually just throw on a dress for over my bikini for a pool day but wanted to give this linen skirt I'd thrifted another wear - and it being linen, was so light and perfect for a hot day. 

Like in the first outfit, I wasn't too sure if this orange necklace would work, it's a very different shade from the deep rust of the skirt, but I think it added a nice pop of brightness to my outfit. And I didn't have to worry about it if it got splashed by the side of the pool!


Last worn: washed blue tee, thrifted orange necklace, linen button down skirt, Havaianas (above), Louis Vuitton Neverfull (above).

Other ways to wearwashed blue tee and maxi skirt, linen button down skirt with stripes, Louis Vuitton Neverfull worn 30 times.

Perfect for pregnancyLouis Vuitton Neverfull in third trimester.



How You Can Wear It:

Orange and blue - in any combination of shades - is such a cheerful pairing!




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Friday 27 January 2023

Two Ways to Wear: The Haus of Queenie Sequin Kimono

A very fun and sparkly post sharing the most beautiful present I got for Christmas, my very own sequin kimono from The Haus of Queenie!

My sister is friends with Queenie and so was able to request this kimono be made for me for Christmas! I'm so lucky! While Queenie designs and makes these beautiful kimonos, they provide styling advice too. You can even hire outfits for special events. My sister has hired a gorgeous sequin duster from Queenie for an event in the past. The styling in these outfits is all mine so I hope I do Queenie's artwork justice! Both of these outfits made me smile, and those around me smile too, so I feel they were successes!


What I wore:

black adn white outfit with magenta bag and The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono | awayfromblue

Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Convertible clutch in electric violet with sequin kimono | awayfromblue


Jacket: custom The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono (Christmas gift)
NecklaceTiffany & Co pink double heart tag pendant necklace
TeeAtmos & Here white essential v-neck tee
SkirtNobody Denim Piper vacation skirt in black distressed denim
ShoesWittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr Q Convertible clutch in electric violet


Why I wore it:

A beautiful kimono like this is made for dancing really, not for errands, a trip to the library, and new year's eve sparklers in the back yard. But NYE was the perfect excuse for me to wear this for the first time, and I got so many compliments on it when running errands. It's beautiful!

Kept it really simple with a black and white outfit to let the kimono shine. It's such a good topper over a white tee and distressed denim skirt. Added a little more colour with the Marc by Marc Jacobs bag, although a black bag would have been perfect with this too.


Last worn: white tee, Tiffany heart necklace, Nobody Denim skirt, studded sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag. First time I've worn the kimono as it was a Christmas present from my sister.

Other ways to wearwhite tee and midi skirt, Nobody Denim skirt and floral duster, studded sandals and maxi dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs bag and matching scarf.

Perfect for pregnancy: studded sandals in second trimester.


My Kimono Jacket Collection:







What I wore:

The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono worn over little black dress | awayfromtheblue

Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware | awayfromblue


Jacket: custom The Haus of Queenie sequin kimono (Christmas gift)
Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
Dress: Kmart Aztec print tiered little black dress
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware


Why I wore it:

Wearing this sequin kimono again, with a monochrome black outfit.

This day was another that didn't really call for a sequin kimono, but I wanted to wear it anyway, it just makes me feel so happy! We had a pool party in the morning then a school holiday event at the library in the afternoon. The light sundress was perfect as a bikini cover up. The kimono felt a little extra, but I loved the way it sparkled in the sun and it really stood out against the monochrome black outfit with the little black dress and black Rebecca Minkoff tote bag. 

Something this pretty and sparkly deserves to be worn a lot!


Last worn: The Haus of Queenie Sequin kimono (above), marble necklace, black tiered sundress, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff black tote bag.

Other ways to wearblack tiered sundress with yellow accessories, Rebecca Minkoff black tote bag and pink midi dress.




How You Can Wear It:

Some days just call for a little extra sparkle! Keeping your outfit to classic neutrals of black and white lets a sequin kimono - or any other colourful cover up - really shine!




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