Monday, 2 May 2022

Striped Dresses and Converse With Balenciaga First Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

I have been feeling a little uninspired lately so although the colder autumn weather is starting to open up more outfit possibilities, both of these outfits are incredibly similar! Sharing a simple outfit formula with a striped dress, Converse, statement necklace and Balenciaga First bag for today's Weekday Wear Link Up.


What I wore:

Atmos&Here navy stripe shift dress with converse balenciaga first bag statement necklace | awayfromblue

Balenciaga First bag in 2006 Blue India with navy stripe dress | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue Instagram | atmos&here navy stripe shift dress converse Balenciaga first bag

EarringsMichael Hill stud earrings with aqua cubic zirconia in sterling silver
Necklace: Kelly's Kloset rainbow layered necklace
DressAtmos&Here navy stripe tee dress 
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual
BagBalenciaga First bag in 2006 Blue India


Why I wore it:

Was excited it was cool enough to get this navy striped shift dress out again, one of my favourites! It looks so good with Converse so they were the obvious choice, even though the blue is a different shade from both the navy dress and the turquoise bag. This outfit did seem a little muted though so I added some extra colour with this bright beaded statement necklace I got from the kids last Mother's day. It was just the right little pop against this darker dress. Perfect outfit for church.


Last worn: earrings, navy striped tee dress, beaded necklace, blue Converse, Balenciaga Blue India First bag.

Other ways to wearnavy striped tee dress and denim jacket, blue Converse and midi skirt, Balenciaga Blue India First bag and blazer.

Perfect for pregnancynavy striped tee dress in second trimester.
 

What's In My Balenciaga First Bag:






What I wore:

Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress with converse and chevre Balenciaga first blue india bag | awayfromblue

navy white striped dress with Balenciaga first bag in 2006 Blue India | awayfromtheblue


Necklace: thrifted orange bead statement necklace
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
BagBalenciaga first bag in 2006 Blue India


Why I wore it:

In hindsight, a white dress probably wasn't the smartest choice for this day! The kids had a school holiday workshop in the morning and then after lunch we headed to a friend's house for a playdate. We had planned to go to a local park but the cold and rainy weather made us decide an indoor playdate was better! Thankfully despite the rain and the activities at the workshop I was able to keep this white dress clean, but that was more luck than anything, especially when my son enjoyed some chocolatey treats my friend made for afternoon tea while he sat on my lap!

Just like the striped dress outfit above, I thought this outfit could do with a little extra colour, and this orange necklace I thrifted last year was perfect, even though it doesn't match anything else in the outfit. Again I stuck with Converse, as there was a bit of driving to do.


Last worn: white and navy striped dress, orange beaded necklace, Converse, Balenciaga Blue India First bag (above).

Other ways to wearwhite and navy striped dress and scarf, Converse and jeans, Balenciaga Blue India First bag and shorts

Perfect for pregnancyConverse in second trimester.



How You Can Wear It:

A classic striped dress is a great canvas for some bright accessories, like a statement necklace or colourful bag! And Converse are always a comfortable choice.



Weekday Wear Linkup #168


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Friday, 29 April 2022

30 Ways To Wear: Lilac V-Neck Tee

For this month's 30 ways to wear post, it's another purple piece! And one I've been wearing on frequent repeat lately, this lilac v-neck tee. It's been a really versatile piece to have in my wardrobe but it wasn't worn all that frequently when I first bought it.


30 Ways to Wear: Lilac V-Neck Tee



30 ways to wear a lilac v neck tee purple outfit ideas | awayfromblue blog

I purchased this tee back in July 2013, so hitting 31 documented wears in April 2022 is not a sign of a piece that's been a frequently worn staple since I got it 9 years ago! I have been wearing it a lot more frequently these past few years, as I've switched from mostly wearing printed tops to more basic block colour tops and adding prints to my outfit with kimonos or scarves (depending on the weather) instead. So even though it took 9 years to reach more than 30 wears with this tee, it is one I have been wearing so frequently lately and I think it has definitely proved its worth in my wardrobe.


Cost Per Wear

I bought this tee at The Iconic, from a label called Spectrum that is no longer available. One of the other tees I hit 30 wears with is from the same brand, just in grey. Such good quality I'm sad the Iconic no longer sells them! It was on sale and I had a discount code, so it was just $11.95. At 31 wears, that's 38 cents a wear, definitely good value!

I have worn this tee a lot more than 31 times - I did consider removing it from my wardrobe for a bit as I was wearing it so little, so wore it as loungewear around the house quite a few times. Of course I quickly realised it definitely deserved a place in my permanent wardrobe, and worked it back into my "leaving the house" outfits and so back into being documented on the blog. It's holding up really well and I'm pleased with this purchase. Here are my 30 favourite ways I've worn it:


Lilac Tee and Neutrals In An Outfit


4 easy ways to wear a lilac tee with neutrals awayfromblue

This has to be the easiest way to wear any brightly coloured tee - not just this lilac one! Wear it with neutrals. Try greys, blacks, even browns, and let the purple tee be the main statement piece in your outfit.



Lilac Tee and Kimono Outfit Ideas


5 kimono outfit ideas with a lilac vneck tee shirt awayfromblue

I do love throwing a kimono over a tee and denim outfit, as you can see in these 5 outfits! With this lilac tee it's nice to be a little matchy-matchy and wear a kimono that has a bit of purple in it - that dark floral print kimono is a pairing I love with this tee.



Pink and Purple Outfits With A Lilac Tee


pink and purple outfit ideas with lilac tee worn 4 ways awayfromtheblue

I really like pink and purple together! And as you can see in each of these 4 outfits, any shade of pink, from a pastel blush bag or neon pink scarf or pink bag or shorts, all work well with the lilac tee.



Pink, Blue and Purple Outfits Featuring a Lilac Tee


pink purple and blue outfits with lilac tee awayfromblue

As well as loving pink and purple together like in the previous set of outfits, I like to extend that duo out into a try by wearing pink, purple, and blue together! It's a combination of colours I'll never get bored with. As you can see in these 4 outfits any shades of blue or pink can be combined with the lilac. There are so many possibilities with this trio of colours.



Lilac Tee In Office Outfits


3 ways to wear a lilac tee in the office with pencil skirts awayfromtheblue

With a business casual office environment, a colourful basic tee is a nice choice with a pencil skirt for a day without a lot of meetings. For something a little more dressed up, you can always throw a blazer on top like I have in that last outfit.


Lilac Tee and Jeans Outfit Ideas


4 simple outfit ideas lilac tee and jeans awayfromblue

Another fail-safe outfit: jeans and a tee! For something a little different, you can see in 3 of these 4 outfits I've paired the lilac tee with printed jeans. It's a nice way to add more interest into a staple everyday combination.



Maxi Skirts and Dresses With Lilac Tee


6 outfit ideas of a lilac vneck tee with maxi skirts and dresses awayfromtheblue

Maxi skirts and dresses are something I often reach for, perfect for mum life! As you can see in these 6 outfits, the block colour lilac tee works equally well with a printed maxi skirt as it does with a basic neutral colour one, and even layers well over a maxi dress like in that fourth outfit.



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