Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Striped Tees, Kmart Linen Shorts and Aqua Mini MAC Bag

Both of these colourful Kmart linen shorts have come in so helpful this summer. I was happy to stumble across them in the opshop back in December, they have been getting a lot of wear since I thrifted them. This time around I'm just pairing them with basic striped tees, and a fun aqua Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag that does with everything.


What I wore:




Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
TeeCotton On "The One" fitted v tee in Cole stripe white moonlight
Shorts: thrifted Kmart fuchsia linen blend shorts 
ShoesSketchers Bountiful navy fabric sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather (get it in pink)


Why I wore it:

This was a busy day! Before dropping the kids off at school, the little one had an appointment in the city, and then it was off to school for him, and working from home for me before I picked them both up in the afternoon.

Wore my comfortable Sketchers sneakers for the driving in peak hour traffic! And I did like how they matched with the navy stripes on this tee. With the loose, slightly oversized style it didn't look quite right fully tucked into the shorts, I liked the little blouson effect here from not fully tucking it in all the way, although the tee did ride up a little through the day.

The magenta and gold marble necklace was a nice bit of matchy-matchy with the bright fuchsia of the shorts. And I really liked the pop of colour from the aqua mini MAC bag, even though it doesn't match anything in the outfit, turquoise and magenta always look great together!


Last worn: navy stripe tee, marble and gold necklace, Kmart fuchsia linen shorts, Sketchers, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC bag.

Other ways to wearnavy stripe tee and maxi skirt, Kmart fuchsia linen shorts and printed cover up, Sketchers and floral dress, Rebecca Minkoff aqua mini MAC bag and floral dress.

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What I wore:




Necklace: navy and silver circle pendant tassel necklace
TeeAtmos&Here oversized stripe tee
Shorts: thrifted Kmart cumin linen blend pull on shorts
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
BagRebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather (get it in pink)


Why I wore it:

Stripes and shorts yet again! After a big day the day at the theme park, it was a very quiet weekend day, with not much to do but a trip to the playground and library.

Just as with the outfit above, I again went with the bright Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag, and bright linen shorts. These orange ones have a paper bag waist which I've hidden under the fabric of the striped tee - you can see the waist detail better this previous time I wore them. This tee is a little more fitted than the first one so it stayed in place all day which was good, and I liked how the very neutral grey and white stripes let the bag and shorts be the focus of the outfit.




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Monday, 20 March 2023

Striped Shift Dresses And Floral Crossbody Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, two more simple outfits I wore for the Brisbane heatwave. I feel like I'm going on a lot about the weather in my posts, but it has been such a hot autumn so far here!


What I wore:

All About Eve striped black tee dress with lilac necklace and hand painted floral tote bag print mix outfit | awayfromblue

black and white striped dress with Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila | awayfromtheblue


Necklace: thrifted purple wooden bead statement necklace
DressAll About Eve striped black tee dress 
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila


Why I wore it:

I really like wearing this black striped shift dress with purple! Surprisingly, I haven't worn this lilac necklace with it before. It was a lovely colourful choice against the black and white stripes, and being a light wooden necklace it wasn't too heavy to wear in the heat either.

Just needed a little bag as I only had the school run, a couple errands, and working from home. This hand painted floral tote is so fun to wear with stripes, and although the purple flowers don't match the shades of lilac in the necklace I thought the two accessories worked well together.


Last worn: striped shift dress, lilac necklace, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted tote.

Other ways to wearstriped shift dress in winter, Rebecca Minkoff hand painted tote and maxi skirt.



Detail Of My Rebecca Minkoff Hand Painted Bag:







What I wore:

cotton on tina striped tee dress with floral bag and green necklace | awayfromtheblue

Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila with stripe dress | awayfromblue


NecklaceStarfish Project Hannah turquoise bead necklace
DressCotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoesslim navy and pink Havaianas
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila


Why I wore it:

Just repeating the outfit above again, with a slightly different colour scheme, by adding a green necklace instead of a lilac one! Again the greens in the leaves on the bag and necklace don't match, but I did like the two together. I always prefer wearing this black and white striped dress with a colourful statement necklace like this too.

Simple shift dresses like this are so comfortable for the school run and work from home days, they are instant fuss-free outfits, so just like the outfit above, I really enjoyed wearing this. perfect for the hot day.


Last worn: Cotton On striped shift dress, green beaded necklace, Havaianas (above), Rebecca Minkoff floral tote (above).

Other ways to wearCotton On striped shift dress in winter, Rebecca Minkoff floral tote and pink midi dress.




Weekday Wear Linkup #212


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