Monochromatic Blue Outfits With Printed Maxi Skirts and Purple Balenciaga Work Bag

Adding a little extra colour to monochromatic blue maxi skirt and tee outfits with my big purple Balenciaga work bag. Not doing anything different from usual or carrying anything more than usual that requires such a big bag, I've just been missing wearing this so got it out for a couple days!

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper recycled metal turquoise tassel earring
Necklace: Target silver Alisha trinity pendant necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here Avery marle tee in navy
Skirt: Jeanswest Farrah blue tie dye maxi skirt (from my sister's wardrobe)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag

Why I wore it:

So pleased with this skirt! My sister had a wardrobe clear out. As we used to do when we lived together at our parents, we give each other first pic of anything we will be donating. She had so many new with tags pieces she no longer wanted, and a lot of adorable playsuits but I just can't get over the bathroom issue with playsuit and jumpsuits 😅 This maxi skirt however was definitely perfect for me!

I have a tie dye maxi dress in grey I've worn as a skirt a few times so I have lots of inspiration for how to wear this. And in fact this navy cropped tee over my grey tie dye maxi dress was one of my fave outfits with my dress, so this was such an obvious pairing. Added the turquoise tassel earrings for a little bit of matchy-matchy with the blue tie dye print. The white Converse were a comfortable choice for the school run, playground and library. And the purple Balenciaga work bag added more colour and gave plenty of space for a snack for the little one and our water bottles!


Last worn: navy cropped tee, turquoise tassel earrings, silver circle necklace, Converse, Balenciaga purple work bag. First time I've worn the tie dye maxi skirt as it's from my sister's wardrobe. 

Other ways to wear: navy cropped tee and red skirt, Converse and striped dress, Balenciaga purple work bag in the office.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Earrings: Kmart navy tassel earrings
Tee: Kisschasy blue tape band tee
Skirt: Target navy side split maxi skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag

Why I wore it:

I'd planned to wear my old Kisschasy band tee with this striped maxi skirt for a quiet Friday. School run, library, and a couple errands. Being a cooler autumn morning than I expected that morning though I had to quickly add another layer - this denim jacket is a wardrobe oldie and it continues the monochrome blue look with the navy striped maxi skirt and navy tassel earrings. Again the purple Balenciaga work bag added more colour even though I didn't need all that space in my bag.

We had a couple errands to run and some books that had to be returned to the library that day, before getting home to wait for a delivery as hubby was only working from home in the morning and going into the office for the rest of the day. Busy, but achievable. However I'd not known that some of the places we had to visit had changed their opening hours. I noticed when I got there and there were different times written on the door than I'd seen online the night before. Turned a busy morning into a mad scramble to get everything done and back home on time, but we achieved it. Just! 😂 And at least it warmed up a little!

After school pickup in the afternoon I was exhausted. I'd planned to change into something a little dressier for drinks with the neighbours that night but decided just to keep wearing this. Worked out well as the heat that had developed over the day stuck around and the jeans outfit I'd planned would have been too warm. Ended up feeling really comfortable in this.


Last worn: denim jacket, tassel earrings, Kisschasy band tee, striped maxi skirt, Converse (above), Balenciaga purple work bag (above). 

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, Kisschasy band tee with red, striped maxi skirt and scarf, Converse and shorts, Balenciaga purple work bag worn 30 ways. 

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester, Converse in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It 

A monochrome blue outfit is easy to do when you have as many different shades of blue in your wardrobe as I do! But this outfit formula of printed skirt and tee in the same colour family will work no matter what your favourite colour is.

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Weekday Wear Linkup: Office Outfits - Printed Tanks, Pencil Skirts and Blazer With Rebecca Minkoff Love Too Bag

For today's Weekday Wear Linkup I'm sharing a couple more outfits I wore to the office recently. My office in Brisbane has been open for a long time (it reopened late 2020) on a completely optional basis. With no cases in Queensland I've felt safe enough to go in now and then, when the workload allows for it. I'm not going back regularly yet, just a day or two here and there, but it's been fun when I have gone in!

What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart teal tassel earrings

Jacket: Glassons orange jersey blazer 
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Florence print long line tank
Skirt: Jeanswest black ponte pencil skirt
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

Again wearing this orange blazer that I bid on pre-lockdown in 2020 and that sat unworn in my wardrobe for over a year. It was good to get it out for a second wearing! I felt it added the perfect amount of colour to the neutral outfit of the brown printed tank and the black jersey pencil skirt. 

The teal Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag looked great last time I wore it with the orange blazer, so I repeated that combination again. Added the teal tassel earrings on too, for a bit of matchy-matchy with the bag and some more colour in my outfit when the bag was sitting on my desk.

I wouldn't usually wear Converse to the office but I'd aggravated my knee injury on a recent hike and wanted something a little more supportive than ballet flats - and as so few people are in the office on any given day it's an even more casual vibe than it usually is.


Last worn: orange blazer, teal tassel earrings, Tiffany heart necklace, brown printed tank, elastic pencil skirt, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff teal croc Love Too bag.

Other ways to wear: orange blazer and blue dress, brown printed tank and green jeans, elastic pencil skirt over a dress, Converse and tee dress, Rebecca Minkoff teal croc Love Too bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: brown printed tank in third trimester, elastic pencil skirt in second trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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Unboxing My Rebecca Minkoff Love Too Bag:

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest grey jersey blazer
Necklace: Starfish Project Veronica short yellow multi strand necklace
Tank: Atmos & Here Oregon stripe tank
Skirt: Asos tailored tab front pencil skirt in grey
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This is such a simple outfit - again it's like the one above with a pencil skirt, blazer and printed tank. But it's the kind of outfits I really missed putting together with not being in the office! With the black and white stripes on the tank, grey blazer and pencil skirt it was a bit too monochrome - the fun yellow statement necklace added just the right amount of cheer and stopped this looking too plain. 

Again I wore my teal Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag, it's such a nice size for the essentials I need for work and it's nice to wear a bag that doesn't have to fit all the kids things in it too!


Last worn: grey jersey blazer, yellow statement necklace, black and white tank, grey pencil skirt, silver ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff croc Love Too bag (above).

Other ways to wear: grey jersey blazer and swing dress, black and white tank worn 30 ways, grey pencil skirt and peplum, silver ballet flats and a-line skirt, Rebecca Minkoff croc Love Too bag and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: grey pencil skirt in second trimester, silver ballet flats in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

A printed tank and pencil skirt is an office staple for a business casual environment. You can dress it up a little with a blazer which can also cover up bare shoulders if you're in a more conservative workplace. You can use a bright blazer or a statement necklace or earrings to add a little extra colour and personality to your outfit too.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #122

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30 Ways To Wear: Black and White Stripe Tank

Unsurprisingly for such a staple piece, I've worn this Atmos & Here black and white striped tank 30 times since I bought it! The perfect piece to feature for this month's 30 wears post as it goes with everything.

30 Ways To Wear: Atmos&Here Black and White Striped Tank

Out of all the prints in my wardrobe, I think stripes are the hardest working, and something I frequently reach for. The best thing about this black and white striped racer back tank is that it's quite a thick cotton material - so it works in summer with bare arms and layers well in winter too. I really enjoy wearing it and can't imagine not having in my wardrobe. Even if it was an impulse buy!

And just like the cheap and cheerful find I shared last month with the Kmart floral maxi dress worn 30 ways, this is from Atmos&Here, another fast fashion brand. You don't have to spend a lot to get things that last in your wardrobe!

Cost Per Wear

This Atmos&Here Oregon tank was an impulse buy to get myself free shipping! I'd picked up a few things at The Iconic, back in April 2016, but I was 50 cents short of free shipping. I had the choice of paying $7.95 for shipping or finding something else I liked around that same price range to get free shipping. This tank was on sale for $9.98. I figured I'd rather pay the extra $2.03 and have the tank than just paying for shipping!

I'm glad I did that - it's been a good piece to have in my wardrobe, and for just $9.98, at 30 wears, it's down to 33 cents a wear now.

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Jeans and Black And White Striped Tank Outfits

You really can't beat stripes and denim - it's such a classic, and for good reason! I like to try mix it up a little and step away from the blue jeans rut by wearing this striped tank with more colourful jeans, but any shade of denim works well with stripes - even a classic blue.

Bright Toppers To Wear With A Black and White Striped Tank

A black and white striped tank is a great neutral piece to add to an outfit. It doesn't clash with any other colours so you can layer it up with any bright topper! A cardigan for a cooler day, a blush blazer for work, or a pink vest on a warmer day. They all look great with black and white, any colour does.

Black And White Stripe Tank Worn With Printed Scarves

With the neutral black and white, another way I like to add a little more colour to this tank is by wearing a bright scarf on top. It's a great additional layer for a colder day too. My favourite is an Alexander McQueen skull scarf. I love the skull print against stripes and I have them in a range of colours!

Shorts Outfits With Black and White Striped Tank

Just like the striped tank and jeans outfit formula above, shorts are another easy staple pairing. You don't have to stick to denim shorts though, as you can see here I've worn this striped tank with cotton Bermuda shorts and these soft linen blend olive pull on shorts. An easy outfit for a warmer day.

Black and White Striped Tank With Skirts Outfits

As much as I love jeans and shorts, skirts are more frequently worn in my wardrobe. And this neutral black and white striped tank works with any kind of skirt! As you can see, maxi skirts are my go-to, but this tank works well under a blazer with a pencil skirt for in the office too.

Print Mixing With Striped Tank

I think striped pieces are the easiest to try print mixing with, and so I've worn this tank with a few printed pieces in the past. Printed shorts, and a lot of printed kimonos! Not every print mix worked but it was fun to try some different things with the stripes! I think the printed shorts is my favourite, closely followed by that tie dye kimono.

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Similar Posts In The 30 Wears Series:

• 30 ways to wear a navy and white striped tank
• 30 ways to wear navy stripe maxi skirt
• 30 ways to wear a black striped maxi skirt
  
  

For more outfit inspiration, you can see all the times I've worn this tank in my archives, or browse the 30 wears series. What outfit was your favourite?

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Knotted Tees Over Maxi Dresses With Chloe Paraty Bag : Weekday Wear Link Up

Using my favourite trick to change up a printed maxi dress - knotting a tee over the top! Perfect outfit formula for an autumn day in Brisbane, especially when paired with a cute crossbody bag like the Chloe small Paraty.

What I wore:

Earrings: gold pendant chandelier earrings
Necklace: blush pink and gold beaded tassel necklace
Tee: Atmos & Here black essential v-neck tee
Dress: Kmart Tropicana sleeveless tiered maxi dress (worn 30 times)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

This maxi dress is such a staple - and this was it's 30th wear! I was so happy to be able to put together a 30 ways to wear post with it, it's a dress I really enjoy wearing. Nice and colourful outfit for spending the day out with the kids - it looked like it would be a cooler day so I added the black tee on top but it quickly warmed up and I had to hunt out some shade to sit in as the kids played in the playground. Luckily the library we headed to afterwards had aircon!

The black Converse matched the black tee nicely, but I felt it dressed down the outfit a little so I added the pretty gold statement earrings to stop it looking too casual. The blush necklace I was surprised to see that I haven't worn with this dress before as it compliments the colours in the print so nicely!

And of course the periwinkle blue of the Chloe small Paraty bag works so well with the blues in the floral print. Just big enough for some snacks and all our water bottles too.


Last worn: gold earrings, black v-neck tee, blush tassel necklace, Kmart floral print tiered maxi dress, Converse, Chloe small periwinkle Paraty bag.

Other ways to wear: black v-neck tee and jeans, Kmart floral print tiered maxi dress worn 30 ways, Converse for long haul flight, Chloe small periwinkle Paraty bag and navy sundress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Necklace: Kmart rose gold and pink beaded necklace

Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in washed lilac
Dress: JayJays feather print maxi dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Chloe periwinkle small Paraty

Why I wore it:

This outfit just duplicates the first one really. Again I knotted a v-neck tee over a printed maxi skirt, and added black Converse, a blush and gold necklace, and the periwinkle chloe Paraty! I do like repeating an outfit formula if I enjoyed wearing it previously.

With the lilac tee and the darker feather print of the maxi dress this is a very different colour combo from the first outfit, but that same comfortable formula. I wore it for another day with the playground and the library too even! Not quite as fun as the day above though we also had some errands to run which did not go smoothly. And then because 2 of our routes home were blocked we had to take the long way around, turning a 5 minutes trip into 45 minutes with the traffic. One of those days!

I did however really like the purple and periwinkle combo - I'll need to wear this Paraty bag with purple again in the future!


Last worn: lilac v-neck tee, blush and gold necklace, feather print maxi dress, Converse (above), Chloe periwinkle blue small Paraty bag (above).

Other ways to wear: lilac v-neck tee and kimono, feather print maxi dress for a wedding, Converse and tee dress, Chloe periwinkle blue small Paraty bag and printed shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: lilac v-neck tee in second trimester, feather print maxi dress in second trimester, Converse in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

A knotted tee over a maxi dress is a great option! It can add a little sun coverage on a day at the playground, or warmth on a cooler autumn day. You can pick a tee that pulls some colour out of the print of the dress, or contrast it entirely. A a neutral like a black tee always works!

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Weekday Wear Linkup #121

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Shorts, Cardigan, And Louis Vuitton Neverfull Tote Bag

Recently in Brisbane we were so lucky to get two public holiday Mondays in a row, one after the other! Sharing a couple of my outfits from those Autumn long weekends, enjoying the outdoors with the kids and wearing cardigan and shorts combos.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in navy night sky marle
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tee: Cotton On "The One" fitted v tee in Cole stripe white moonlight
Shorts: Jeanswest Tessa olive embroidered shorts
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

Why I wore it:

Unfortunately, on this long weekend, it rained for two of the three days. When Monday brought clear skies we knew we had to get the kids out the house, so went to our favourite park for a bike and scooter ride, and then a play in the playground afterwards.

I wasn't sure if it was going to warm up much, so I added the cosy navy waterfall cardigan over the striped tee and olive shorts outfit to combat the morning chill. I really didn't need to though, it was such a warm and sunny day I ended up taking it off part way through our ride!

With the navy stripes on the tee, the navy and gold necklace seemed like another way to play up the matchy-matchy along with the navy cardigan. I really like navy and olive together, it looks so good with the olive embroidered shorts.

Wore the New Balance sneakers to provide support for my sore knee as we went around the trail - and the big Louis Vuitton Neverfull as it fit all our water bottles and some snacks for after the ride too!

Last worn: blue waterfall cardigan, navy and gold bead necklace, navy stripe tee, olive embroidered shorts, New balance sneakers, Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote.

Other ways to wear: blue waterfall cardigan worn belted, navy stripe tee worn two ways, olive embroidered shorts and kimono, Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote in third trimester.

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What I wore:

Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings

Jacket: Jeanswest Peggie kimono cardigan in purple mulberry marle
Necklace: Colette crescent purple and gold necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maya gather back tank in mid turquoise
Shorts: Jeanswest Valerie yarn dye stripe short in navy and white
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull

Why I wore it:

Making the most of another long weekend, we headed out with my family and the kids to check out a local bush trail. My parents had visited before and my Mum warned me I'd need support for my knee - however I forgot my knee brace, realised when we were already driving there and figured I'd be fine, I'd take the trail slow and I was wearing my supportive sneakers. Really should have turned back for the knee brace though, it was an unpaved and hilly trail so I suffered for a bit after it. So worth it though, such a beautiful trail and the kids had a blast clambering up and around some of the rocks!

Again I added a cardigan over my shorts outfit - this one was just a thin knit as I wasn't sure what the day had in store, it had been another cool autumn morning. Just like the day above though, it warmed up and I took the cardigan off for the second half of the trail. I thought the purple was such a nice topper over the monochromatic turquoise tank and navy culotte shorts outfit, and it did keep me warm before the sun peeked out from behind the clouds!

Again, I wore the Neverfull tote bag. Perfect for snacks, water bottles, and my camera for taking pics on the trail. Forgot to charge my camera though so the battery ran out quickly sadly!


Last worn: earrings, purple cocoon cardigan, crescent necklace, turquoise tank, navy stripe culotte shorts, New Balance sneakers (above), Louis Vuitton damier azur Neverfull (above).

Other ways to wear: purple cocoon cardigan and maxi dress, turquoise tank and maxi skirt, navy stripe culotte shorts with orange, Louis Vuitton damier azur Neverfull and sheath dress. 

Perfect for pregnancy: purple cocoon cardigan and hidden baby bump, Louis Vuitton damier azur Neverfull at 38 weeks.

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How You Can Wear It:

Simple shorts and tee, or shorts and tank outfits can still be worn into autumn in Brisbane! To combat the chilly autumn mornings, a light knitted cardigan is a great layer - and it can easily be stashed into a tote bag for later when the day warms up.

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Blue V-Neck Tees, Denim Shorts, Navy Kimonos and Sorbet Pink Balenciaga City Bag

For today's Weekday Wear Linkup, more outfits for school holiday adventures with the kids! As we had warmer days back in April I kept it simple and fairly monochrome with blue tees and denim shorts, and blue printed kimonos. The sorbet Pink Balenciaga city bag added a little extra burst of colour with all the blue too.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Melanie floral kimono
Necklace: Colette marble and gold pendant drop long necklace
Tee: Cotton On The One fitted v tee in washed poolside blue
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Why I wore it:

This was a really fun day but required a lot of walking so I wore my comfortable New Balance sneakers to support my knee.

Wore the floral print duster for sun coverage but it was really hot and humid so I regretted it a little a couple times in the middle of the day when the heat was at the maximum. By the time we got to the beach in the afternoon though it was really breezy and I was glad I'd thrown it on top of my shorts and tee outfit.

With the baby blue tee and pale denim Bermuda shorts too the tropical floral print on the duster was a nice way to break up the monochrome look. As was the pink marble necklace and the sorbet Pink Balenciaga city bag. I was a little sad I'd chosen this bag in the afternoon though when one of the tassels snapped off, but it had been looking like it was about to fall off anyway. The bag is 11 years old so one snapped tassel isn't too bad!


Last worn: tropical floral print kimono, pastel blue tee, marble necklace, Bermuda denim shorts, New Balance sneakers, Balenciaga sorbet pink city bag.

Other ways to wear: tropical floral print kimono and skater dress, pastel blue tee and maxi skirt, Bermuda denim shorts and embroidered tunic, Balenciaga sorbet pink city bag.

Perfect for pregnancy: Balenciaga sorbet pink city at 37 weeksbag.

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30 Ways To Wear: Balenciaga Sorbet Pink City Bag

See the post here too: https://awayfromtheblue.blogspot.com/2020/08/30-ways-to-wear-balenciaga-city-bag.html

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On Alana Wanderlust kimono in floral mood indigo
Necklace: Kmart rose gold and pink beaded necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Sophie navy v-neck tee
Shorts: thrifted Jeanswest distressed denim shorts
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet 

Why I wore it:

This was a much darker monochrome outfit, with the navy tee and again blue denim shorts. These distressed boyfriend shorts were an opshop find and have quickly become a staple! Unlike the first outfit, the blue printed kimono added to the monochromatic look so I relied on accessories to break up the blue a little, like the blush tassel necklace and of course the sorbet pink Balenciaga city bag again. It just works so well with blue! Even kept the blue going with my cute little blue Converse Chucks. They were perfect as I didn't have too much walking to do.

Took the kids out to the playground in the morning to run off some of their energy and get them out the house - the problem for my hubby working from home during the school holidays is trying to work from home with the kids making a lot of noise! After the playground we picked up some new books at the library and then went shopping for a birthday present for an upcoming birthday before heading home for lunch.

Last worn: blue printed kimono, navy v-neck tee, blush and gold necklace, distressed denim shorts, blue Converse All Star, Balenciaga sorbet city bag (above).

Other ways to wear: blue printed kimono and white shorts, navy v-neck tee worn two ways, distressed denim shorts with pink and purple, blue Converse and culottes, Balenciaga sorbet city bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Balenciaga sorbet city bag in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

A blue tee works so nicely with classic blue denim! To break up all that blue you can add some bright contrasting accessories like a pink bag, or a vibrant printed kimono to introduce more variety to your outfit.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #121

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Printed Tops, Colourful Jeans, Adidas Superstar and Balenciaga Part Time Bag

More super simple autumn outfits with printed tops, colourful jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, statement earrings and my Balenciaga part time bag. Tried adding the statement earrings to dress my outfits up a little!

What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart navy tassel earrings
Tee: thrifted navy stripe Coca-Cola logo tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Harper skinny pant in Russet
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH

Why I wore it:

It's always fun when autumn weather starts to arrive and I can pull out all my jeans again! I have quite a collection of colourful denim. These burgundy ones haven't been worn much, I bought them in my massive Jeanswest sale haul at the start of 2020. It was nice to get them out for their first wearing this year with the cooler autumn weather, even if the burgundy isn't an exact match with the red of the Coca Cola logo on the tee I thought the different shades of red would look good together.

This was a really casual outfit, especially with the Adidas superstar sneakers (which I think complimented the contrasting horizontal stripes in the tee nicely) so I tired to dress it up a little with the statement earrings - the navy ones being matchy-matchy with the navy stripes on the tee. Made me feel like I put a little more effort into my outfit!

It was a day full of errands - I had a big list of things to get through so we headed to the local Westfield to try cross everything off in one trip. The Balenciaga part time bag was great for carrying the essentials and a couple snacks and water bottles for the kids. It was a rainy day though so we were as quick as possible as it was so busy! Although we haven't had virus cases in Brisbane for over a month, we still haven't been heading out to the shops as much as we used to pre-COVID, and normally avoid the big shopping centres. You forget how busy it can get, especially on a wet weekend day when everyone is looking to stay dry!

Last worn: navy statement earrings, Coca Cola striped tee, burgundy skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar, Balenciaga black part time bag.

Other ways to wear: Coca Cola striped tee and shorts, burgundy skinny jeans and leather jacket, Adidas Superstar and maxi skirt, Balenciaga black part time bag and midi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Balenciaga black part time bag in second trimester.

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What's In My Balenciaga Part Time Bag:

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What I wore:

 

Earrings: Colette Joanne teal and gold multi drop disk earrings
Necklace: Happiness Boutique turquoise and coral pendant necklace (c/o)
Tank: Jeanswest 'Rowena' print tank
Jeans: Sass & Bide The Winning Day Lovestate jeans in magenta
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Balenciaga part time in black 2010 with SGH

Why I wore it:

Same outfit formula as the one above, on a much quieter weekend day. Headed out to the library and the playground with the kids. I even wore the same shoes, these Adidas Superstar were a great thrift find I'm definitely getting value from. They are super comfortable for all the running around with the kids too.

Again I added statement earrings to this outfit - the teal and gold complimented the turquoise and gold of the necklace nicely I thought. I love the way the colours look with the magenta skinny jeans too! I did regret the earrings a little when I had a struggle fitting the kids bikes back into the car (it's like a game of Tetris!) and one of my earrings got caught on the handlebars. Luckily it didn't fall too far and landed in the car!

With statement magenta jeans and an animal print tank I feel this could be a really loud outfit, but with the neutral browns in the tank I think this works well and isn't too much. Was nice and easy for a quiet day with the kids too. Again the Balenciaga part time bag came in handy for water bottles and snacks!


Last worn: animal print tank, gold and teal earrings, stone pendant necklace, magenta jeans, Adidas Superstar (above), Balenciaga black part time bag (above).

Other ways to wear: animal print tank and pencil skirt, magenta jeans and blue knit, Adidas Superstar and shorts, Balenciaga black part time bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: animal print tank in second trimester, Balenciaga black part time bag in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Colourful jeans are a nice way to get away from the blue jeans rut while still being just as practical. You can keep it simple as I have here with neutral accessories like a black bag, and a printed top that doesn't clash with the colours of your jeans.

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