Printed Jersey Mini Dresses and Owning One Item In Multiple Colours

I've shared a few times on the blog that when I really like something, I tend to buy multiples of it in different colours. I'm trying to really question my "need" for this, to reduce the size of my wardrobe. I wore two cute little jersey dresses a couple of days ago, with the goal of picking one to keep and one to remove from my wardrobe and add to the donate pile.


Here's what I wore to visit my parents:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Dress: French Connection butterfly jersey tie waist dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet


Brisbane was tipped to get over 40 degrees Celcius (104 Farenheit for my American readers), so I wanted to wear as little as possible. A bikini was out of the question though, haha! I picked this cute little printed dress as it's great in the heat. We all headed over to my parent's place for the day, to sit and soak up their air-conditioning and protect baby T from the worst of the high temperatures.

I did add a cute little bracelet to accessorise a bit, but it was really too hot to want to do anything to wear this dress differently! Didn't even take a bag - had all my stuff in the baby bag.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, printed jersey dress, Havaianas.

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Here's what I wore to catch up with a friend:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: French Connection star dancing jersey dress in red rust/almond
Shoes: Acne pistol boots in "skin"


Wore this second dress simply too, just added my trusty pistol boots. I know that when the summer heat comes to stay, I won't be wearing them very much, so I'm getting all the wear out of them I can now in Spring! Simple outfit to go visit a friend for a chat with baby T.

I've worn this dress 9 times since I've been blogging, and the butterfly printed one 7 times. Not sure how long I've had them, although I do have an old picture of a night out in 2008 wearing one of them. They've both had a good run in my wardrobe, but as I'm trying to downsize, getting rid of things I have multiples of seems to be a good way to go.

I picked this burgundy star print dress to wear after the multi coloured printed one above, as I was certain that this would be the dress that would be leaving my wardrobe after looking at them both hanging up. However, after wearing this dress, I've decided to keep this one and donate the more colourful printed one above. I just love the burgundy colour of this dress too much!


What do you think? Would you have kept this burgundy star print dress as well, or do you think I should keep the more colourful printed one?


Last worn: Wayfarers (see above), star print dress, Acne Pistol boots.


The Thanksgiving holiday in the US brings a lot of Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales! I'm always updating the Sales and Discount page, but below are a few of the sales that have started already:

• ShopBop The Big Event Sale. 15% off orders of $250+, 20% off orders of $500+, 25% off orders of $1000+ with code 'GOBIG14'
• The Iconic Shop More, Save More sale. Get $15 off $100 with code 'SHOP15', $40 off $200 with 'SHOP40' and $100 off $400 with 'SHOP10'.
• Reebonz Pre-Black Friday Sale - extra 11% off with code 'BLACK11'

• Bloomingdales Big Brown Bag sale - up to 50% off.
• Diane Von Furstenberg 40% off sale
• French Connection (US) - 30% off with code '30FCBF'
• J. Crew 30% off full price and 40% off sale with code 'HOLIDAY'
• Juicy Couture - 50% off and free shipping with code 'JCBLACK'
• Luisaviaroma - extra 20% off with code 'BFRS'
• Modcloth - 50% off new arrivals. No code needed!
• Nine West (US) -  up to 50% off.
• Saks Fifth Avenue Sale - up to 60% off

Hope all my American readers have a lovely Thanksgiving!


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Dresses and Rebecca Minkoff Bags

Again, more dress outfits! I've been loving the simplicity of dresses lately, Just throw them on and go, minimal to no accessorising needed!


Here's what I wore to go out with my mother in law:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Roie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
Dress: Three Dots stripe maxi dress
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Swing bag in canary yellow


Had a very busy morning! Took the time to stop by the library with my mother in law for the little baby rhymes session. Baby T loves spending time with his grandparents and it's so good watching them play together. Also managed to get some Christmas shopping done, as well as getting some essentials for the house.

Decided to dress simply with a maxi dress - and picked this one as I haven't worn it in a while. It was last worn when I was in the second trimester, then the bump got too big to squeeze into it, hehe. I wasn't sure if the dress should stay in my wardrobe or go. It felt a little bit unforgiving with the leftover baby belly for me when I wore it.....but when I looked up how many times I've worn it on the blog and saw it was my first pregnancy outfit with the baby bump on display, I've decided to keep it a little longer, as it's such a special piece. I shouldn't be so self-conscious about the flabby belly, it gave me a beautiful baby!


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, striped maxi dress, Balenciaga sandals, Rebecca Minkoff swing bag.

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Here's what I wore to go get my hair cut:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
Shoes: Acne pistol boots in "skin"
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC with python embossed leather in aquamarine


This dress is definitely not going anywhere! It's a keeper! I love this dress, and this outfit. I've worn the exact outfit before in cooler weather, just added a scarf and a slip underneath for a little extra warmth.

Wore this out for a trip to the hairdressers. My first haircut after baby! I managed to find a lovely local lady and mum who was happy for me to bring baby T along to my appointment. Was a bonus to find out that she had a little June baby too, we swapped stories on baby progress and how to handle different situations. Didn't go for a drastic change, as I've been loving my long hair, just a general tidy up. As you can see in this photo, my hair was starting to get really difficult to do anything with. Felt so good to set aside a little time for a trim!


Last worn: Wayferers (above), Zara printed dress, Acne Pistol boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC.

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