Friday 3 January 2014

Simple Outifts for Queensland Heatwave: Summer Cotton Dresses

Here's what I wore on Thursday:
dressing for Queensland heatwave Aussie blogger belted cotton dress

marc by marc jacobs hillier hobo in blush pink
Sunglasses: gifted Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: gifted House of Harlow Dynamic necklace in gold
DressVero Moda belted cotton dress
BeltAsos skinny pale pink belt
Shoes: Wittner 'Columbia' cross strap sandals in tan
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes pink clic clac
BagMarc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Hillier Hobo in blush pink with silver hardware


It's been just over a year since I last wore this dress. It's lovely and lightweight and a neutral colour so it goes with everything....but as good as it sounds, I just don't wear it enough. I always seem to pass it up for other dresses. Funnily, it's always been worn in the height of summer! Will try to wear it more often, as I don't think I'm using it to its full potential :)


Last worn: Raybans, Vero Moda brown dress, pink skinny belt, Wittner sandals, Marc by Marc Jacobs Hillier hobo bag.



Here's what I wore today:
floral print Summer day dress havaianas thongs

rebecca minkoff coated canvas stripe mini MAC bag
Necklacecustom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: Just Jeans white floral print dress
Shoes: gifted black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff coated canvas mini MAC in berry stripe


Another dress! Queensland is experiencing a summer heatwave so dresses seem the simplest right now.

This dress is another one that doesn't seem to get much wear. It was an amazing sale find a few years ago, I got it for just $5. Love the print, but always have to be concerned with the wind catching it when I wear it, which was really noticeable today. It's only been worn once on the blog before, a year ago. Today I'm making the decision to let it go instead of holding onto it "just in case", so I can free up wardrobe space. Need to be much stricter this year with what I fill my wardrobe with.


Last worn: floral dress, HavaianasRebecca Minkoff striped mini MAC.

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Wednesday 1 January 2014

Happy New Year! Outfits for NYE 2013, First Day of 2014

Here's what I wore on New Year's Eve:
Away From blue australian summer NYE outfit glitter foil tank lace skirt

rebecca minkoff metallic silver mini MAC bag
Sunglasses: gifted Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Chanel necklace
TopFrench Connection feather foil singlet
Skirt: Cotton On metallic lace tulip skirt in frosted almond/silver
ShoesNine West silver strap sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle on other arm
BagRebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC


Had to wear something sparkly for NYE! Decided to double up on the sparkle a little with the metallic lace skirt and glitter singlet. I think they looked okay together, not really possible to have too much glitter going on for a new year's eve outfit!

DH, Cooper and I had a quiet new years eve, relaxing and reflecting on 2013 and what's to come in 2014.
Blog wise, I've had this blog 2 years now! This year I will continue trying to wear more of my wardrobe, reducing what I already own and slowing down my purchasing.
It's been great getting suggestions and opinions from people who read along, thank you to everyone who leaves a comment or sends me an email. Your honest opinions and feedback are always welcome.
Thank you for following along, or just dropping by, and seeing what I've been wearing each day.

Here's hoping we all have a wonderful 2014!


Last worn: Rayban wayfarers, glitter tank, metallic lace skirt, silver sandals, Rebecca Minkoff silver mini MAC.



Here's what I wore to today:
jeanswest ombre tank half tucked stripe maxi skirt sorbet bal city bag

balenciaga sorbet city bag
Tank: gifted Jeanswest 'Macy' ombre tank in 'very berry' 
SkirtAT by Atmos&Here Mars maxi skirt in white and navy
ShoesBalenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus gifted gold bangle set and Disney Couture Winnie the Pooh bangle on other arm
BagBalenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet


Casual outfit for a relaxing start to 2014! :) The top has beautiful beading detail on it so didn't think a necklace was necessary, just kept it simple. Probably wouldn't pair the skirt and top together again though, the top's lined which made it a little tricky to tuck in perfectly. Loved the colours together, but will try a different combination next time.


Last worn: stripe maxi skirt, Balenciaga studded sandals, Balenciaga sorbet city bag. First time I've worn the tank as it was a birthday gift.

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