Monday, 19 September 2022

Dresses, Leather Jacket and Balenciaga Purple Work Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, another two variations on a simple outfit formula. Wearing a black leather jacket, ankle boots, and my rather large purple Balenciaga work bag, with different floral dresses.


What I wore:

Jaase Celine autumn leaves mini dress with black leather jacket ankle boots purple balenciaga work bag earrings | awayfromblue

Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag with navy printed dress | awayfromblue


JacketJeanswest black leather moto jacket
Earrings: Kmart lilac statement ball drop earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
DressJaase Celine autumn leaves mini dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
BagBalenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag


Why I wore it:

This was an exciting day! I had the usual school run, helping out in my sons classroom, and working from home before school pick up. But after school the kids had an award ceremony at the library for completing the winter reading challenge, with some delicious cake to celebrate after the medal and certificate ceremony. They have been doing the challenges since they started school, back in 2020, but this is the first time they have been able to have the traditional ceremony. I thought it would be fun to dress up a little for it, and I was really just looking for another excuse to wear this pretty Jasse dress again, I love it.

With the navy dress purple accessories seemed right - even if the pastel purple statement earrings are a different shade from the deep purple of the Balenciaga raisin work bag. I didn't need such a big bag, I didn't have a lot to carry, but I wanted to give this bag another wear. I liked how the purple worked with the autumn colours in the print of the dress.


Last worn: black leather jacket, lilac earringsTiffany heart necklace, Jaase Celine dress, black ankle boots, Balenciaga work bag.

Other ways to wearblack leather jacket and printed jeans, Jaase Celine dress and pink bagblack ankle boots worn 30 ways, Balenciaga work bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ankle boots in second trimester.


30 Ways to Wear: Purple Balenciaga Work Bag






What I wore:

Atmos & Here Willow tropical floral print tee dress purple balenciaga bag black leather jacket ankle boots | awayfromtheblue

Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag with floral dress | awayfromblue


JacketJeanswest black leather moto jacket
DressAtmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
BagBalenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag


Why I wore it:

This floral tee dress is a firm favourite and I was trying to think of different ways to wear it. As I'd gotten the purple Balenciaga work bag out for the outfit above, I wondered if the green would work with the purple. I was pleasantly surprised that I like the dress and bag together, although I'd been dubious at first, as purple and green isn't a colour combination I've worn in the past. I really liked it in this outfit though!

I picked the black leather jacket again to help ease into the purple and green combination, and of course I went with black ankle boots. Unlike the day above, it was a colder start to the morning, and I wasn't sure I should have gone without leggings! Thankfully it warmed up in the afternoon for school pick up.


Last worn: black leather jacket (above), floral print shift dress, black ankle boots (above), Balenciaga purple work bag (above).

Other ways to wearblack leather jacket and maxi dress, floral print shift dress and yellow cardigan, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Balenciaga purple work bag and little black dress.

Perfect for pregnancyfloral print shift dress in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester with the same dress.



How You Can Wear It:

Leather jackets and ankle boots are cold weather staples. For a matchy-matchy look with a black jacket and boots, you can easily add more colour with a printed dress and a big bold bag like I have here.




Weekday Wear Linkup #187


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Thursday, 15 September 2022

Tiered Kmart Dresses with Scarves, Sneakers And Black Tote Bag

I'm finding these Kmart tiered midi dresses so perfect as the weather starts to warm up in Brisbane! Today I'm sharing two of the pink ones I have in my wardrobe, layered up with cosy scarves and comfortable sneakers for a fun weekend.


What I wore:

Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia with purple scarf accessories sneakers black tote | awayfromblue

Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware


ScarfFashion Scarf Girl lush forest scarf
Earrings: Kmart lilac statement ball drop earrings
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoesthrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus black and gold beaded bracelet stack
BagRebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware


Why I wore it:

This was a really sunny but windy day - I did wonder a few times if I should have added a denim jacket to this outfit, but with all the walking around we did I think I would have been too warm. I ended up taking off my scarf to give to my son to wear when he complained he was cold as it got cloudy in the afternoon and he hadn't wanted to wear a jacket. It was perfect weather for kite flying at the Brisbane kite festival though!

Despite the different pastel purple shade of the earrings and the deeper purple in the print on the scarf, I really liked these accessories together! The purple looks great with the fuchsia dress, and this was a nice and colourful outfit for a fun day out at the festival. We bumped into a few friends there too, so many people were there! The boys saw their friends from school and one of my colleagues was there with their family as well, was such a fun day. And of course, lots of kite flying fun! The Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote bag was perfect for carrying water bottles for everyone, although I did also have the big reusable tote with a blanket in it for the small amount of time we spent sitting down on the grass.


Last worn: purple print scarf, purple earrings, bracelet stack, fuchsia tiered dress, Adidas superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote.

Other ways to wearpurple print scarf and cobalt knit, fuchsia tiered dress and denim jacket, Adidas superstar sneakers and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff unlined tote and chambray dress.



Rebecca Minkoff Unlined Tote Review and What's In My Bag:






What I wore:

Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress with heart print scarf sneakers and tote | awayfromblue

Rebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware | awayfromtheblue


ScarfStella McCartney heart print scarf
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
ShoesAdidas Stan Smith sneakers in white and navy
Bracelets: the usual plus turquoise and silver bracelet stack
BagRebecca Minkoff medium unlined tote in black with shellac studded dome hardware


Why I wore it:

This was a slightly less fun day for the kids - they both had the dentist! It was a much warmer day than the day above, so I did regret having such a cosy scarf when we went for a little opshop after the dentist. I'd planned to let the kids pick out a couple of books for being so well behaved at the dentist, but strangely there were no kids books - I think the opshop was in the process of moving things around, and we just couldn't find them with all the Saturday shopping crowd.

Scarf did double up well as a comfort blanket for my not too sure of the dentist son though, to help him be brave in the dentist chair!

Afterward we headed out to Circonomy to have a look for some new office furniture - I've been working from home occasionally before 2020 (since I went back to the office after maternity leave for my now 8 year old son!) and the chair I had at home was starting to show its age. Managed to pick up a super comfortable ergonomic chair for just $9 which impressed my husband so much he got one too, to replace the chair he uses for working from home. Circonomy has a lot of unsold or donated office supplies, and even the kids ended up walking away with some notebooks they could draw in. Was good to have such success there after no luck in the opshop!


Last worn: heart print scarf, bracelet stack, coral tiered dress, Stan Smith sneakers, black tote bag (above).

Other ways to wearheart print scarf and stripes, coral tiered dress, Stan Smith sneakers and jeans, black tote bag and midi skirt.


How You Can Wear It:

Kmart is onto a winner with these tiered maxi dresses - they keep bringing them out in more colours season after season! On a cooler day they layer beautifully with printed scarves, and you can't go wrong with comfortable sneakers and a black tote bag.



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