Maxi Skirts, Pink Tees and Denim Jackets

Layering up my maxi skirts for warm winter weekend days with colourful pink tees and denim jackets.

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: mixed metal hammered pendant necklace
Tee: Kmart short sleeve cotton modal tee in tulip pink
Skirt: thrifted ruffle hem leopard print midi skirt 
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

Wearing this leopard print maxi skirt once again. I had one on my wishlist for a while, and actually tried on a few and regretted not buying them. So I was so pleased when I stumbled across this in the opshop - I'm definitely getting so much wear from it!

I like leopard and pink together so this super soft pink tee was a great pairing with it, although I did have to add the denim jacket on top to keep warm in the cooler morning. I went a little matchy-matchy with the black Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and the black Converse.

It was a stressful start to the day with a trip to the emergency vets with Bonnie who ate something she shouldn't have! But thankfully quickly resolved by the vet and we were still able to head down the coast to my parents place, just a little later than planned. Bonnie was able to rest on the drive as well, and got lots of love and attention with my family to help her recovery. Poor pup!


Last worn: denim jacket, pink modal tee, mixed metal necklace, leopard print maxi skirt, black Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, pink modal tee and jeans, leopard print maxi skirt and blazer, black Converse and shorts, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and blazer.

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

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On girlfriend denim jacket in whitehaven
Necklace: terrazzo and wood rose gold bead necklace
Tee: Jeanswest essential v-neck tee in azalea pink
Skirt: thrifted pinstripe maxi skirt
Shoes: thrifted white leather Chuck Taylor All Star Converse sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

I hadn't worn this grey pinstripe maxi skirt for a while, and a quiet weekend day with a couple of errands and a science event at the library with the kids seemed like a good day to get it out again. It's such a comfortable stretchy jersey, I always enjoy wearing it! 

Just like the outfit above, I added a pink tee, I like pink and grey together. The white denim jacket was a little attempt at matchy-matchy with the white beads on my necklace and white Converse, but this outfit really made me wish I had a black denim jacket. Nothing wrong with the white jacket, just feel a black one would have worked better here.

It was a little chilly that morning so maybe I should have went for a leather jacket instead, or even added a scarf! But we did spend most of the day indoors at the library event and I was nice and warm for that.


Last worn: white denim jacket, wood necklace, pink tee, grey pinstripe maxi skirt, white leather Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag (above).

Other ways to wear: white denim jacket and dress, pink tee and printed jeans, grey pinstripe maxi skirt and leather jacket, white leather Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and blazer.

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Striped Tees, Jeans and Colourful Cardigans

Adding cosy, colourful layers to these striped tee and skinny jeans outfits with some bright waterfall cardigans.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest waterfall drape cardigan in scarlett marle
Tee: thrifted navy stripe Coca-Cola logo tee
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

I feel I'm defaulting to jeans and a tee a lot this winter, it's such an easy outfit option for those school run and working from home days, nice and comfortable. As it was a particularly colder winter morning I layered up in this thick red waterfall cardigan. I love how bright and colourful it is, although I was surprised to see I hadn't worn it with this Coca-Cola log tee before, the matchy-matchy red seems like one of the first things I would have worn with this cardifan!

Although the stripes on the tee are navy I wore all black in the rest of my outfit, with the black skinny jeans, black Converse and black Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag. All I needed to carry was the essentials for the school run so this little crossbody bag was perfect.


Last worn: red waterfall cardigan, Coca-Cola logo tee, faded black skinny jeans, Converse, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: red waterfall cardigan and printed jeans, Coca-Cola logo tee and skirt, faded black skinny jeans and blazer, Converse and dress, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag with pink.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in boysenberry
Necklace: thrifted Belle Folie multi colour tassel necklace
Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

Extremely similar outfit to the one above, for another day of working from home and only getting out in the morning and afternoon for school drop off and pick up. While this magenta purple waterfall cardigan isn't as thick as the one above, it was perfectly warm enough for this day. I liked the colour the purple knit added to the navy stripe tee and grey jeans too.

I did add a little more colour to this outfit with the tassel necklace, a fun opshop find. And again I wore the same accessories with the black converse and Mimco crossbody bag.

Last worn: magenta cardigan, navy stripe tee, tassel necklace, Nobody Denim jeans, black Converse (above), Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag (above).

Other ways to wear: magenta cardigan worn 30 ways, navy stripe tee worn 30 ways, Nobody Denim jeans and blouse, black Converse and skirt, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag and blazer.

Perfect for pregnancy: purple cardi in first trimester, navy stripe tee in third trimester, Converse in second trimester.

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Black Jeans, Collarless Jackets and Love Too Bag

Dressing up jeans and a tee outfits for the office by adding these two collarless jackets on top of black skinny jeans.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dixie collarless jacket
Necklace: Kmart black and gold double strand beaded necklace
Tee: thrifted Target crew neck tee coral red
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This boucle collarless jacket is a really thick fabric so it seemed like a good choice for a winter workday. While jeans and a tee is a staple in my business casual office, I feel adding a jacket or blazer on top like this helps make it look a little more formal.

I really liked the pale coral tee with all the black in this outfit too, it was a nice way to add some colour without being too bold. I liked the extra little colour from the deep teal Rebecca Minkoff Love bag too, which works well with both the lighter tee and all the black in the rest of my outfit.


Last worn: boucle jacket, beaded necklace, washed coral tee, Nobody Denim skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag.

Other ways to wear: boucle jacket and skirt, washed coral tee and shorts, Nobody Denim skinny jeans and printed blouse, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Love too bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: boucle jacket in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Diane Von Furstenberg Gabrielle boxy floral jacket in garden green (via Sheila's wardrobe)
Earrings: DIY green and red marble clay circle earrings
Tee: thrifted Marcs navy lurex detail foil tee
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love Too in deep teal croc embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day! My son had a sports day at school so I spent some time in the morning after drop off watching him compete, then travelled into the office a little later. I thought that this silk Diane Von Furstenberg jacket would be good as I wasn't expecting it to be too cold sitting on the side lines of the oval on a sunny morning. It was a little chilly though and I regretted not adding a scarf to this outfit!

Last time I wore this jacket I had a hard time picking a necklace, so I decided to just wear this pretty sparkly tee, although the sparkle never shows up in photos. I added the statement earrings instead of a necklace and I really liked this combination, even if it was not quite warm enough for the day.


Last worn: green silk floral jacket, clay earrings, navy sparkle tee, faded black jeans, black Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag (above).

Other ways to wear: green silk floral jacket and white tee, navy sparkle tee and skirt, faded black jeans and blazer, black Converse and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Love Too bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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Pink and Black Outfits With Printed Scarves and Rebecca Minkoff Cupid Bag

Just like my previous post, sticking to another colour scheme for these two outfits with pink tees, printed scarves and black. Both slightly different outfits, for busy days working from home and watching my kids sports events.

What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Dotti black cocoon cape cardigan
Scarf: Stella McCartney heart print scarf
Tee: Cotton On deep v tee in washed desert rose
Jeans: thrifted Jeanswest faded black cropped butt lifter jeans
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

I love this cosy cocoon cardigan! It was a great $1 opshop find and I always look forward to being able to wear it when the weather gets cooler. Paired with the black skinny jeans, it was quite a dark outfit, but the pink tee and the blue heart print scarf added just enough colour to brighten it up.

Had to have something simple and practical for working from home, and using the gaps between meetings to run a quick errand at lunch time and spend a little time at my son's sports day at school. Of course it meant making up the time afterwards, so quite a long day, but a fun one too. The Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag was ideal as it fit my camera alongside all my other essentials for taking photos of my son competing.


Last worn: cocoon cardigan, Stella McCartney scarf, pink tee, black skinny jeans, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid.

Other ways to wear: cocoon cardigan and printed jeans, Stella McCartney scarf and dress, pink tee and pencil skirt, black skinny jeans and band tee, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid and shorts.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Scarf: Seed Heritage Paisley print snood
Tee: Cle The Label Charlotte tee in ombre rose
Skirt: thrifted Crossroads black ruffle hem maxi skirt
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Another pink and black outfit, with this ruffle hem maxi skirt instead of jeans. Still had some denim in it though with the denim jacket. Again I wore my Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag for extra carry space, as I had another sports day to attend for my sons. Luckily, this one was in the afternoon so I was able to wrap up work early and go enjoy the whole event, and I got some great pics!

While it had been a cool morning on the school run and a little chilly while working from home, this cosy Paisley print snood / infinity scarf was much too warm for the afternoon sports day on the oval and I ended up taking it off. I did like the print and interest it added to the outfit, even if it did cover up the ombre colour on this pink tee and I took it off later in the afternoon.

Last worn: denim jacket, Paisley print scarf, pink tee, black maxi skirt, Adidas Superstar sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff Cupid (above).

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, Paisley print scarf and stripes, pink tee and shorts, black maxi skirt and leather jacket, Adidas Superstar sneakers and dress, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester.

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Pink and Purple: Jeans, Grey Tees, Blazers And Scarves Outfits

Trying to inject a little colour into my winter work outfits, with both of these jeans and tee outfits featuring a little bit of pink and some cosy purple scarves.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Nadine 3/4 sleeve dusky pink blazer
Scarf: thrifted checked purple pashmina scarf
Tee: thrifted Cotton on grey tunic tee
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold (new purchase)

Why I wore it:

This is quite a light blazer. I thought it might be warm enough for the commute to the office as I wore the dark grey tunic tee underneath which has longer length sleeves, and I had my big cosy checked purple scarf. Definitely needed a little more than this blazer though, it's not the best for winter. Thankfully the office aircon has been switched to the winter setting so it kept me cosy, and it wasn't too cold on the way home, I just wished a little in the morning I'd picked a warmer blazer!

I did like the extra colour the blush pink blazer added to the grey tee and black jeans outfit though, brightened it up nicely especially as I'd gone for a little black crossbody bag and needed some colourful layers.


Last worn: blush blazer, purple checked scarf, grey tunic, Nobody denim jeans, black Converse. First time I've worn the Mimco bag on the blog as it was a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: blush blazer and dress, purple checked scarf and jumper, grey tunic and shorts, Nobody denim jeans and printed blouse, black Converse and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: thrifted Zara black blazer
Scarf: Marc by Marc Jacobs mauve square scarf
Tee: grey marle pocket tee
Jeans: thrifted Zara pink frayed hem skinny jeans
Shoes: Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: MIMCO Mim-Mazing crossbody bag in black and light gold

Why I wore it:

This outfit gets the sniff of approval from Bonnie! Had to take my photos inside as it was raining so much and so dark outside that morning. Haven't quite mastered taking photos inside but I was in a rush trying to get out the door to work on time.

Just like the first outfit, I stuck with pink and purple against the neutrals, again with my little black Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag. This was a much more colourful outfit though with the pink frayed hem jeans, and the bold purple scarf. The black blazer was an obvious neutral choice with the pink and purple, and unlike the think blush one in the first outfit, this one is a comfortable lined jersey so it kept me a lot warmer on the commute to the office.

Last worn: black blazer, purple scarf, grey tee, pink frayed hem jeans, Adidas Superstar, Mimco Mim-Mazing crossbody bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black blazer and printed skirt, purple scarf and trench coat, grey tee and denim skirt, pink frayed hem jeans and graphic tee, Adidas Superstar and dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: black blazer in third trimester.

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Maxi Dresses, Denim Jackets, Scarves and Boots

June is the start of winter in Brisbane, and it's definitely brought some scarf weather along with it! It was good to get both of these heart print scarves out again, worn with denim jackets and my Kmart tiered midi dresses for some weekend birthday parties.

What I wore:

Earrings: gold heart and pearl earrings

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Scarf: Fashion Scarf Girl love heart print tassel scarf
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day, with a birthday party in the morning and then Bonnie's puppy training class in the afternoon. While we were mostly indoors I wanted to be warm and cosy, so layered up this coral dress with the fun heart print tassel scarf. I really liked the scarf and dress together, even if the red in the scarf is a slightly different shade from the coral of the dress. I was sure I'd worn this scarf before but can't find it on the blog - it was one mum got me for Christmas, so surprised this is its first wear!

With the denim jacket and black ankle boots, this was nice and cosy for the day. I could fit a little extra than usual in the Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag too, perfect for extra training treats for Bonnie at the class, and I liked the matchy-matchy of it with the black ankle boots.


Last worn: heart earrings, denim jacket, coral midi dress, black ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, coral midi dress for Christmas, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On girlfriend denim jacket in whitehaven

Earrings: handmade pink star clay earrings made by my sister
Scarf: Stella McCartney heart print scarf
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Rebecca Minkoff vintage Cupid satchel in dark navy blue

Why I wore it:

Took another opportunity to wear the dress, denim jacket, heart scarf and boots combination I liked so much above, with this fuchsia pink tiered midi dress. We had another birthday party to attend and I probably overdressed for it - it was at the arcade so when I tried to jump on one of the arcade games with my son's friend I realised a midi dress was not the most practical for a motorbike race, ha!

I did really like this outfit though, the Stella McCartney scarf is a firm favourite of mine, I love big blanket scarves! And it was so cosy, especially with the tall tan boots. The Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag didn't match my boots like it did in the outfit above, but I did appreciate the way it matched the navy in the scarf and it easily held all the essentials plus water bottles for the party.


Last worn: star earrings, white denim jacket, Stella McCartney scarf, fuchsia pink midi dress, tan boots, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag (above).

Other ways to wear: white denim jacket and skirt, Stella McCartney scarf and jeans, fuchsia pink midi dress with yellow, tan boots and striped dress, Rebecca Minkoff Cupid bag and jeans.

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30 Ways To Wear Portmans Pink Leopard Print Jeans

In a very overdue 30 ways to wear post, I'm finally sharing 30 ways to wear these awesome pink leopard print skinny jeans. I got them from my mum back in 2012. It's taken much too long for them to hit the 30 wear figure, but they do make a bit of a statement so aren't something I reach for everyday. They are really fun to wear though.

30 Ways To Wear: Pink Leopard Print Jeans

Cost Per Wear

Unfortunately as mum got me these as a gift I'm not sure how much they were to calculate cost per wear! However given that they have stuck around in my wardrobe for 12 years and reached 30 wears, I think they were a good buy! Here are the 30 ways I've worn them so far:

Pink Leopard Print Jeans With Grey

Of course if you've got a brightly coloured printed piece in your outfit, it makes sense to wear neutral colours with it. Grey tops and cardigans are a great neutral with these bold jeans.

Black With Pink Leopard Print Jeans

Black is another go-to neutral for me, and one that again works well with the pink leopard print. it really lets the jeans stand out and be the star of the outfit when they are paired with a black top, tee or jacket.

Graphic Tees and Printed Jeans

I don't just stick with neutrals with these jeans! Sometimes I've tried to introduce another print, as you can see with the scarf in the set of outfits above, and these 4 graphic tops outfits. Despite the busy and bright leopard print of the jeans, I think the neutral backgrounds of these tops make the prints work together.

Pink Leopard Pink Jeans With More Pink

Sometimes if I'm wearing a piece in my outfit with one colour, I'll try match that with my accessories, as I have done here in each of the 6 outfits. I've paired pink bags and even a pink printed scarf with these jeans. Any shade of pink works, from the bold neon pinks on the end to the lighter paler rose in the third outfit, and the deeper magenta bag in the 5th.

Pink Leopard Print Jeans With Blue

Pink and blue is a colour combination I really enjoy wearing, so I've worn a lot of different shades of blue with these pink leopard print jeans! From lighter pastel blues to true navy, and even trying a little double denim with the blue denim jacket, I've not found a shade of blue that doesn't look great with these pink jeans.

Pink Leopard Print Jeans With Purple

You can see I love wearing that little purple bag with these pink jeans! Pink and purple is another winning colour combination from me, especially when I introduce a third colour and a blue piece into my outfit as well.

Similar Posts In the 30 Wears Series:

• 30 ways to wear olive jeans
• 30 ways to wear chevron printed jeans
• 30 ways to wear green jeans
• 30 ways to wear grey skinny jeans
• 30 ways to wear red jeans
• 30 ways to wear purple jeans
• 30 ways to wear olive shorts
• 30 ways to wear blue skinny jeans

For more outfit inspiration and ideas, you can view all the 30+ ways I've worn these jeans in my blog archives, or browse the complete 30 wears series.

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Green Floral Duster, Jeans and Metallic Tops

Two outfits making the most of the not to cold yet winter weather in Brisbane to wear my green floral duster again. It's a firm favourite, and in both of these outfits I'm wearing it with grey jeans and metallic tops.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: thrifted flat navy statement bead necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans
Shoes: thrifted white leather Chuck Taylor All Star Converse sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie regular shoulder bag in Luna blue

Why I wore it:

I knew I wanted to give this green duster a wear, despite the cooler morning, as I had a little bit of running around to do that day that would keep me warm. I had the school run, working from home, and then an appointment for my son in the afternoon. This was a great outfit for that.

With the colourful green duster I stuck to neutrals for everything else. I had to add the navy necklace for a bit of darker colour and to break up the monochromatic-ness of the silver tank with the grey skinny jeans, and then decided to add in another shade of blue with the Rebecca Minkoff Luna blue Edie shoulder bag. It's also a great bag for fitting a book inside along with all my essentials to keep me occupied waiting for my son's appointment.


Last worn: green floral duster, silver metallic tank, navy necklace, grey skinny jeans, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Luna blue Edie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and skirt, silver metallic tank and shorts, grey skinny jeans worn 30 ways, white Converse, Rebecca Minkoff Luna blue Edie shoulder bag.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Delilah long line kimono in green floral
Necklace: Roie Designs feather, quartz and love charm long necklace
Tee: Just Jeans Jamie shirt tail v neck tee in coated champagne gold
Jeans: Nobody Denim Cult high rise skinny ankle jeans in charred grey
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: thrifted Stella McCartney Falabella fold-over tote in midnight black

Why I wore it:

I'd considered wearing this gold metallic tee instead of the silver metallic tank above with this duster, so on another warmer day I took the opportunity to wear the duster again just to wear the tee with it. I do love how the green pops against natural metallic pieces! Again I wore grey jeans, these Nobody Denim ones are so comfortable and with the Converse it was nice and practical for working from home, the school run, and sports in the afternoon. I wasn't sure about the silver chain on the Stella McCartney Falabella bag with the gold tee, but I think the neutral black worked so well with this outfit that I'm glad I gave it a try.

Last worn: green floral duster (above), gold linen tee, feather necklace, charcoal jeans, black Converse, Stella McCartney Falabella.

Other ways to wear: green floral duster and dress, gold linen tee worn 2 ways, charcoal jeans and cardigan, black Converse and skirt, Stella McCartney Falabella and maxi dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Converse in second trimester.

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