What I wore:
Sunnies: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Charlotte teething necklaceTank: Cotton On basics black tank
Skirt: Garfunkle Australia pleated print skirt
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush (on sale!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold (on sale!)
Why I wore it:
Wore this to playgroup. For some reason I feel happy wearing dresses and maxi skirts to playgroup but I worried this might be a little overdressed. I'm making an effort to wear this skirt more often though, it's too pretty to be 'saved' for a perfect occasion and it's nice and light for summer. It dried out pretty quickly after getting soaked during water play at playgroup.While I liked the way this looked, the only thing I didn't like about this outfit was how the tank felt to wear. This is one of those really old pieces in my wardrobe. I remember buying this when I was at uni, and for some reason it's been kept all those years. I don't actually think I've worn it at all in the 5 years I've had this blog! I couldn't find it in my archives.
It felt different to wear, and I didn't enjoy wearing it. I'm conscious that when I'm breastfeeding some tops will just fit differently, so I haven't gotten rid of this top at the moment...but if I don't enjoy it next time I wear it it won't be hanging around in my wardrobe for long.
Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, printed pleated skirt, Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals, micro Regan bag.
Other ways to wear: mustard yellow printed skirt with peach cami, 30 outfits with Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals, micro Regan bag and denim shorts.
Basic Black Tanks Under $50:
What I wore:
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma teething necklace in pale daffodilTank: French Connection feather foil singlet
Shorts: Jeanswest 'Scarlette' printed shorts
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold (on sale!)
Why I wore it:
Unlike the outfit above, I loved the way this looked and felt to wear. I've even worn these blue shorts with yellow again since. I was really happy in this all day. Which was a good thing as our quiet day turned into quite a busy one! Had baby boy's weekly weigh in the morning, and my mum was coming over in the afternoon. After dropping Cooper off at the groomers, a ute nearly drove into the front of our car. I was a little shaken as I'm not a very confident driver normally, but luckily no-one was hurt. I had to get my mum to come pick up Cooper with me though as I wasn't comfortable doing it myself after that!When we got home I was anticipating a quiet afternoon, until Toddler T found a snake. I liked this outfit but when staring down a snake in the back yard trying to see it if was dangerous, I wished I was wearing something a little more suited for snake-wrangling like lots of layers and steel capped boots! Snake catcher confirmed it was just a tree snake and it slithered off happily into the tree. After trying twice to get into the house. 😱 We do a quick scan of the yard now before we let the boys or Cooper out!
Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer (above), black metallic tank, printed shorts, two tone sandals, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag (above).
Other ways to wear: metallic tank and sparkly skirt, printed shorts in monochrome outfit, two tone sandals and printed dress, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag and a maxi dress.
Not-so-basic Black Tanks Under $50:
Black tanks with a twist - peplum, lace or metallic.
A black tank is a great wardrobe basic that you can easily pair with prints for an instant fuss-free outfit.
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