Sunny Sightseeing: Sun Hat, Skirt and Shorts. Snake Print Tee

Two outfits with my cute sun hat. With my grandparents visiting and lovely weather, we were out taking advantage of the sun, but trying not to get burnt. The hat was a bargain Big W find a while back, it's really helpful for sun protection. It's made me become more of a hat person too!


Here's what I wore to go to the beach:

Hat: Big W bow detail sunhat
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus necklace in pop
Tank: Jeanswest 'Jenni' singlet in indigo blue (on sale here!)
Skirt: Asos colour block maxi skirt in red (on sale!)
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs


The style challenge was 'stand tall heels and colour block'. I can't really wear heels with baby T, they are not the most practical footwear, so I only managed half of this challenge with the colour block maxi skirt. Decided to wear a colourful tank too, to be really colourful for the challenge. I tried on a few and I decided this blue one looked best, what do you think? Nice and comfortable and colourful for a bit of a road trip down to NSW to spend some time at the beach.

I ran out of time in the morning to take my usual picture in the yard, so thanks to my sister for snapping this one for me! Although I've been doing the tourist thing with my grandparents and we've been to lots of beautiful places, I've found it easiest to get my outfit pics in the morning before I go out, rather than worrying all day about where would be a good spot for photos. Leaves me free to take pictures of baby T and his great grandparents while we are out instead. Before baby I would have taken advantage of getting lots of nice new backgrounds to take outfit photos in, but I'm finding it easier to stick with taking photos in the back yard for now.


Last worn: sun hat, blue singlet, colour block maxi skirt, Havaianas.

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Here's what I wore to go swimming at South Bank:

Hat: Big W bow detail sunhat
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma necklace in pale daffodil
Tee: Cotton On oversized snake print tee
Shorts: Jeanswest denim cuff shorts
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere (with Coach feather bag charm)


Wore this outfit to meetup with my family for a day of swimming at South Bank.  The sleeves were good for covering up my sunburnt shoulders and back after the previous day at the beach! My own fault for not re-applying sunscreen. Baby T is covered head to toe regularly, but I often forget to reapply my own. The hat was helpful for blocking some sun too.

The style challenge was 'bring out the animal in you', so I wanted to wear something with animal print. This tee has been neglected in my wardrobe for a while, it's only been worn four times in the 3 years I've had the blog. I like the loose fit and the print. I don't like how low-cut the arm holes are, meaning I always have to wear a layering singlet underneath. Ideal for having a breastfeeding singlet underneath, not so good for hot days where you don't need to layer!

Despite how much I do like this top, I don't wear it enough and so it's leaving my wardrobe. I definitely have a lot of grey tees, so I'm sure I won't miss this one!

Leaving my wardrobe: Cotton On grey snake print tee

Last worn: sunhat (above) snake print tee, denim shorts, Havaianas (above), Louis Vuitton Speedy B.

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Summer Maxi Skirt Outfits. Ombre, Print Mixing Stripes and Floral

Although January is over, I still have a backlog of my #JaNEWary style challenge outfits to post. Sharing two more maxi skirt outfits. 2014 was definitely the year of the maxi skirt for me, I think 2015 will be too!


Here's what I wore to go out with baby T:

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma necklace in pale daffodil
Tank: Jeanswest brown marle singlet
Skirt: Seafolly runaway maxi skirt in sunset
Shoes: Balenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bag: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere (with Coach feather bag charm)


The style challenge for the day was to 'wear a maxi dress or skirt'. Very easy for me! I've heard the rule that petite women shouldn't wear maxi lengths, but I've always liked them. Last year, during my pregnancy, I fell in love with them even more due to the fact that so many maxi skirts have stretchy, elastic waistbands. One of the best clothing features for during and even post-pregnancy. They featured heavily in my favourite pregnancy outfits wrap-up.

I took the chance to wear this skirt and try to stretch myself a little for the challenge, and wear something I don't normally wear. I haven't worn this skirt often, it's part silk so I'm always worried about ruining it! I've had it a little over a year and only worn it three times. (Here, here and here.) Something I should stop trying to 'save' for a good occasion and just wear and enjoy!


Last worn: brown tank, ombre maxi skirt, Balenciaga sandals, Louis Vuitton speedy bandouliere.

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Here's what I wore for our Australia Day BBQ:

Top: Atmos&Here 'Isla' ruffle cami in floral print (on sale!)
Skirt: AT by Atmos&Here Mars striped maxi skirt
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs


The style challenge was to wear something 'green and gold'. This top fits the theme nicely, it's got a little green and gold in the floral print. Paired with the white maxi skirt, it's a rather white outfit for life with baby T...but I made it through the day without spilling anything on myself thankfully! We had our annual Australia day long weekend BBQ, and this was a really comfortable outfit for it. Baby T was a little charmer too, he's never seen so many people in our house before but he was smiling and giggling away happily. It was the first time he'd met a few people, so he did really well. I only needed the Havaianas for popping outside in the morning to setup, was barefoot inside for most of the day.

This is the second time I've worn this top since I purchased it in December. I've started reviewing things I buy after wearing it twice to make sure I'm buying things I'll love and actually wear, and not adding more 'just okay' items to my overflowing wardrobe. You can read more about my goals here.

So my purchase review: I'm pleased I bought this top. I know that I have too many tops after doing my wardrobe inventory, but this cami is one that I can wear with maxi skirts as well as denim, so it's perfect! A lot of my other camis are too long to wear untucked with skirts. So far I've worn it both times with a maxi skirt, but I tried it on with jeans and know it looks nice that way too. It would even be good for work (with a cardi to cover up the spaghetti straps). So even though it was an impulse 'nice to have' thing and not something I really needed, I'll still get plenty of wear out of it.


Last worn: floral cami, stripe maxi skirt, Havaianas.

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Simple Dresses for Evening and Daytime. Navy Print and Stripes

Although January is over, I still have a backlog of my #JaNEWary style challenge outfits to post. Sharing two more dresses I wore in January. One for an evening out, and the other for day time.

Here's what I wore to go out for dinner:

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma necklace in pale daffodil layered with vintage gold initial necklace
Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
Belt: gold embellished belt (gifted from my grandparents)
Shoes: Acne pistol boots in "skin"
Bracelets: the usual plus silver charm bracelet


It was a really rainy day and had cooled off for a bit when I wore this dress. I'd planned to wear it to dinner a while ago, luckily all I had to do was roll the sleeves down and change to ankle boots for a little extra warmth. As I mentioned on instagram, the last time I'd eaten at the restaurant I wore the same dress, and had a tiny little second trimester baby bump (that I was still hiding in blog photos). This time around, baby T was sitting in a high chair, kicking and chatting away as he ate a meal with us. It was so nice, and wonderful to see how much things have changed! This time last year everyone was excitedly feeling his kicks through my tummy, now everyone can easily see him kicking and jumping around as he picks food off our plates!

I wore this dress during the day as well, just with Converse instead of ankle boots as I quickly had to pop out for the groceries and wanted comfortable flats for that. The style challenge for the day was 'a bracelet you adore but rarely wear' so I wore my little sentimental charm bracelet. I don't wear it every day as I'm worried about damaging or loosing it, it's very special to me. Didn't take a clutch or bag out to dinner, just had everything I needed in the baby bag.


Last worn: printed dress, Acne pistol boots.

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Here's what I wore to spend the day with my grandparents:

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma necklace in pale daffodil
Dress: French Connection Melanie striped sleeveless dress
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus House of Harlow sunburst wrap bracelet in cobalt
Bag: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere (with Coach feather bag charm)


This dress is another one I wore back when I was hiding the baby bump! The skirt portion is really roomy. The style challenge for the day was 'wear your mood' and I wasn't sure what I was going to wear, but after a difficult night with baby T I was tired so just went with the simplest option - a dress! I spent the morning shopping with my grandparents and then dropped them off at a friend's place for dinner.

Last time I wore this dress (a year ago!) I commented that I hadn't worn it much and I either needed to wear it more or remove it from my wardrobe. I've been thinking about wearing it for a while, but have always passed it up. When I wore it again, I realised why it's worn so infrequently. It's cute, and perfect for summer, but it's also uncomfortable! The elasticated section inside just seems to rub me the wrong way near the end of the day. I thought last time I wore it it was because of the baby bump or having more sensitive skin when I was pregnant. When I got home in the evening I just couldn't wait to take it off. Definitely leaving my wardrobe, and leaving me wondering why I ever kept it so long....it looks nice on the hanger so it's survived multiple clear-out attempts.


Last worn: stripe dress, Havaianas, Louis Vuitton Speedy bandouliere.

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