Friday 18 September 2015

Flared Jeans, Flats, Printed Scarves, Balenciaga Day Bag

Since I discovered I can fit the bandage for my knee injury under my flared jeans, I've been wearing them a lot lately! Switches things up a little so it's not just maxi skirts all the time. While I am trying to move away from wearing the bandage to support my knee now and then, I still need it the majority of the time so my wardrobe has to work around it.

As it is spring here in Brisbane, I decided to add a little more colour to my layers with some printed scarves. Won't be long before it's too warm for most of them to be worn. I confess I have so many scarves it's hard to feel I get a good amount of wear of them all over winter!

What I wore:

Away from Blue | Flared Jeans spring layers print mixing scarf and stripe cardi

Balenciaga automne brown classic RH day bag
SunniesRayban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Kmart striped maxi cardigan
ScarfJeanswest Lux paisley print scarf (C/O)
ShirtJeanswest Helene sleeveless textured shirt in berry
JeansJeanswest 'spoylt' flared jeans
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats
BagBalenciaga truffle brown RH classic day bag

Why I wore it:

This scarf is one that will be able to be worn well into spring as it's nice and light. I really liked the print mixing with the stripes, and the blue of the scarf against the pink sleeveless tank too. I added the maxi cardigan as it's still a little too chilly for bare arms at the moment.

Wore this to playgroup, and was in a little bit of a rush to get there so I didn't spend much time getting ready and didn't realise the tag was showing so prominently on the scarf! I really should cut it off!


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, striped maxi cardi, printed scarf, sleeveless shirt, flared jeans, gold mouse flats, Balenciaga day bag.

Other ways to wearmaxi cardi and a shift dress, printed scarf with a blue dress, sleeveless shirt and skinny jeans, boho outfit with flared jeans, gold mouse flats and printed jeans, Balenciaga day bag and chambray dress.



Shop printed scarves at Shopbop, starting from $15:


See the full range of printed and plain scarves at shopbop here. It's one of my favourite places to shop for scarves! I'm frequently browsing the printed scarf selection.

If you're in the US or UK and it's getting chilly, they have things like cashmere scarves to keep you cosy, or even blanket vests and capes if it's getting really cold where you are.


What I wore:

Away From Blue Flared jeans in winter neon leopard print scarf Balenciaga day bag

Balenciaga truffle brown day bag classic RH
Scarf: Supre neon pink leopard print scarf
TeeAtmos&Here grey Arizona zip tee
JeansJeanswest 'spoylt' flared jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
BagBalenciaga truffle brown RH classic day bag

Why I wore it:

More long sleeves! It was quite a cool morning so although I contemplated shorter sleeves, I figured this would keep me cosier. With the grey tee and the dark wash flares it seemed a little dull and dark, so this neon leopard print scarf added the perfect amount of colour. Colourful printed scarves are perfect for that! I think maybe a colourful handbag would have been nice also, but I've really been enjoying using my Balenciaga day bag. Plus the brown colour just goes with everything!

This was comfy and cosy for a morning spent running errands.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer(above), neon leopard print scarf, grey long sleeve tee, flared jeans (above), Converse, Balenciaga Day bag (above).

Other ways to wearleopard print scarf and a maxi skirt, grey tee with ankle boots and denim shorts, flared jeans and a blazer, Converse and a maxi skirt, Balenciaga Day bag and a shift dress.


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Wednesday 16 September 2015

Printed Maxi Skirts, Scarves and Grey Jumpers: SAHM Winter Style

While the winter weather hung around a little longer than expected to in Brisbane, I took the chance to enjoy getting layered up with some grey knits and printed scarves. It was easy to take the scarves off as it heated up in the middle of the day.

What I wore:

Away From Blue Blog | Grey Jumper printed scarf tribal maxi skirt red bag

Away From Blue blog | Marc by Marc Jacobs Little Ukita bag in Rock Lobster
ScarfMarc by Marc Jacobs scarf in Island pine-print
JumperTopshop grey knitted scoop neck top
Skirt: Izabel London Aztec print maxi skirt (C/O)
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
BagMarc by Marc Jacobs Little Ukita bag in Rock Lobster

Why I wore it:

Wore this to work from home and do the day care drop off/pick up. Nice and comfy! I'd had the idea of wearing this grey jumper and skirt together, but when I put it on it seemed a bit dull. I decided on this scarf to try add some colour, and the bright bag too.

I really wish I could fold this scarf better. It's got a beautiful, colourful print in the centre but I always seem to show more of the cream border than anything when I wear it.


Last worn: printed scarf, grey knit, printed maxi skirt, ballet flats, Marc by Marc Jacobs Ukita bag.

Other ways to wearprinted scarf with pink and blue, grey knit and a third trimester belly, printed maxi skirt and a black tee, ballet flats and a pencil skirt, Marc by Marc Jacobs Ukita bag and a maxi dress.


More grey knits, under $50:






What I wore:

Away From Blue blog | Print mixing casual maxi skirt SAHM style outfit

Away From Blue Marc by Marc Jacobs Lil Ukita Red rock lobster bag
Scarf: red tartan scarf
JumperWarehouse grey bead front jumper
Skirt: Target black and white striped maxi skirt
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
Bracelets: the usual
BagMarc by Marc Jacobs Little Ukita bag in Rock Lobster

Why I wore it:

Since I'd liked the grey knit and printed maxi skirt combination above, I wore a similar version again to run some errands and go to the doctors.

I wasn't too sure about the beaded detail on the top and the print in the scarf, if it looked a bit too 'busy'. I changed my opinion back and forth a few times during the day, and I'm still undecided now looking at the photos. Probably not a combination I'd try again, even though I wouldn't call it a complete outfit fail.


Last worn: red tartan scarfembellished jumper, striped maxi skirt, black ballet flats (above), Marc by Marc Jacobs Ukita bag (above).

Other ways to wearred tartan scarf and jeansembellished jumper and skinny jeans, striped maxi skirt and a blue jumper, black ballet flats and a printed dress, Marc by Marc Jacobs Ukita bag with a black outfit.



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