Pattern Mixing: Blue Lace Pencil Skirt, Printed Top, Pink Accessories, Balenciaga Magenta Work

Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Necklace: gift from DH
Bracelets: the usual plus enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet in pink
Top: French Connection cream dot print top
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt in pink
Skirt: Asos blue textured lace pencil skirt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bag: Balenciaga RH work in 2005 Magenta

Close up of accessories and bag:

Was a nice warm day today - rather sad to spend the day in the office though and view the sunshine through the window! Was good to be able to wear a skirt without my winter opaques needed for warmth though.

It's nice to see how my work wardrobe has changed over time - gone from preferring pants to loving dresses and skirts, even in winter. This beautiful blue lace pencil skirt is one of my favourites. Although I don't seem to wear it much in winter, it got a work out at the start of the year with the warmer temperatures. I expect it to pop up more in future ;) Tried a little bit of pattern mixing today by wearing it with a printed top, what do you think?

If you're hunting for anything in particular at the moment, Asos have an extra 15% off their sale with the code "MIDSEASON15". Enjoy :)


The sunnies were last worn here, top here, belt here, skirt here, shoes here and bag here.

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Printed Tanks, Cardigans, Colourful Bags & Skinny Jeans

First, Jeanswest are having a 40% off everything sale for members! Online and in store, ends Sunday!

I've mentioned before I'm happy to keep my summer pieces out and wear them year round. On a mild winter day (which is most winter days in Brisbane to be honest) all I need is a cosy cardi on top and it's perfect.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Dana drape knit cardi in boysenberry (Currently 40% off everything, including knitwear!)

Necklace: For King & Country Priceless Australian coin and crest necklace
Tank: Jeanswest 'Rowena' print tank (Currently 40% off everything!)
Jeans: Jeanswest Cecile dove grey skinny jeans (gifted, currently 40% off jeans!)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats
Bag: Balenciaga Day bag in 2005 magenta (20% off with code 'REAL')

Why I wore it:

First wearing of these new jeans! I was lucky enough to know someone doing the $5 challenge who saved more than they expected and decided to surprise people by using the money to treat them. (Can't share who it was as they are surprising multiple people!). I said I didn't need anything with my no-buy challenge, but there is that loophole where if someone else buys it for you it's not breaking the challenge! 😉

I went into Jeanswest, just for a look, and saw these jeans which were the perfect candidate to replace my old (10 year +) grey jeans I wasn't entirely happy with. I prefer a higher rise now. Super excited to have something new in my wardrobe, although it does mean saying goodbye to these old jeans. They had a good run and hadn't been worn a lot recently - I can see very few times in the past few years I've had the blog anyway.

As this was a quiet day, just a couple errands and grocery shopping, I decided to try something I'd been thinking about for a while and pairing the similarly coloured magenta bag and cardigan together. I actually really liked the combination! It was good to get this old tank out too. It hasn't been worn in a while after outgrowing it in pregnancy.


Last worn: purple cardigan, animal print tank, bow ballet flats, Balenciaga magenta day bag. First time I've worn the jeans as they are a recent gift.

Other ways to wear: purple cardigan and chambray dress, animal print tank and denim shorts, bow ballet flats and flares, Balenciaga magenta day bag and breastfeeding dresses.

Perfect for pregnancy: purple cardi in first trimester, printed tank hiding 20 week baby bump, magenta day bag and novelty pregnancy tees in third trimester.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Paper Scissors grey wrap cardigan

Tank: Emerson crochet lace bib print top
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (C/O, on sale!)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs pearl, howlite and hematite beaded bracelets and black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff unlined saddle bag in cherry red (on sale in blue!)

Why I wore it:

A much more colourful printed tank in this outfit! :) The last time I wore this tank it was the height of summer and despite the heatwave we headed out to see Thomas the tank engine at the rail museum.

Although it was winter this time around, I ended up swapping my thick wool cardigan for this thinner one, as it looked like it might warm up. It was again a hot and sunny day, I was pleased I picked the thinner cardigan! I loved this tank, bag and cardigan together when I wore it with flares so I knew I'd like the combination again with different jeans.


Had a lot of fun with the boys running around the museum and playing with all the Thomas toys, and it was good being able to take a picture in the same spot with the same tank but a different season! Just goes to show you don't have to put all your summer tanks away when winter arrives.

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— Mica (@AwayFromTheBlue) July 3, 2017

Last worn: grey drape cardigan, printed red crochet detail tank, Nobody Denim skinny jeans, Converse, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag.

Other ways to wear: grey drape cardigan and flares, printed tank and striped maxi skirt, Nobody Denim skinny jeans in monochrome outfit, Converse and a dress, Rebecca Minkoff studded saddle bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: printed tank in second trimester.

How You Can Wear It:

Your summer printed tanks can still be layered up and worn in winter with a cosy cardigan. Layering with printed pieces doesn't have to be tricky. For a neutral printed tank, try a plain block colour cardigan like in the first outfit. Neutral layers work well with a textured and colourful printed tank too. Monochromatic greys and black like in the second outfit make a colourful printed tank really pop.


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French Connection Printed Jersey Dress, Balenciaga Magenta Work, Marc By Marc Jacobs Flats

Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunnies: Pink leopard print sunglasses from Paddy's Markets in Sydney
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design rutilated quartz bracelets
Dress: French Connection butterfly jersey tie waist dress from Asos
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Logo Plaque Flats in Two Tone blush and black
Bag: Balenciaga RH work in 2005 Magenta

Close up of accessories and bag:

Got ready in a hurry this morning but forgot to put on a necklace, oops! Luckily the dress has such a bright colourful print I don't really need a necklace.

I really liked the last time I wore this dress with the bright pink Balenciaga bag so thought I'd try it again today. So bright and sunny, bright colours were called for :) Maybe a bit bright to be taking photos - need to watch the light direction next time ;)

The dress was last worn here, shoes here and bag here.

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Balenciaga Pink Sorbet City Bag, Jersey Blazer and Jeans

I enjoyed carrying my magenta Balenciaga day bag recently, so thought I'd pull out another pink bag, my sorbet Balenciaga city. With spring-like warmer weather, I decided to wear a blazer rather than the cardigans I've been favouring over winter.

I tracked this cream Zara blazer down on ebay. It's soft jersey material and I have it in black too. I really like this cream colour as it's a great neutral and goes with everything. The soft fabric makes me happy wearing it outside of the office.

What I wore:

Sunnies: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers
Jacket: Zara cream jersey blazer

Scarf: navy bird print scarf
Tank: MEV Britney bubble tank in mood indigo C/O Zibibo
Jeans: Jeanswest Super Skinny Jeans in Mid Indigo
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats (on sale in black or silver!)
Bag: Balenciaga RH classic city in 2010 sorbet

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a lunchtime catch up with a friend from out of state. She was in Brisbane for a couple days for work and managed to squeeze a little bit of spare time to meet up. It was so lovely to see her. The weather was not quite so lovely! It looked like an okay day and as it was supposed to rain a little I brought umbrellas just in case. After we made the decision to head off it started pouring! Luckily the stroller has a waterproof cover, but I realised on the way home that I had left the spare battery pack for my phone in the now waterlogged baby bag!

This pink Balenciaga looks pretty bad when it gets wet but (as I reassured my friend) it dries fine and it handles the rain well. The sun does more damage to it through fading the colour than any rain, especially since I've waterproofed this bag like all my handbags. It wouldn't be my first choice to wear for a stormy day, but at least I don't have to worry about it developing watermarks if I do get caught in the rain with it.


Last worn: cream blazer, bird print scarf, navy breastfeeding tank, skinny jeans, gold mouse flats, Balenciaga sorbet city.

Other ways to wear: cream blazer in the office, bird print scarf and striped skirt, navy breastfeeding tank and a maxi skirt, skinny jeans and a trench coat, gold mouse flats and a maxi dress, Balenciaga sorbet city and denim shorts.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Zara cream jersey blazer

Top: Atmos&Here Nile wrap front jersey tee
Jeans: Portmans pink leopard print skinny jeans
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs silver tuxedo flats (on sale!)
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:

I enjoyed wearing the jersey blazer so got it out again when I was trying to think what jacket would go nicely with the pink and grey outfit I'd put together. I did try a denim jacket with this, but it seemed to hit at an odd point on this top, I much preferred this blazer. Ran some errands, took toddler T for a haircut so he'd look nice for his brother's upcoming dedication ceremony and had dinner with the inlaws.

It's the second time I've worn this new top, so my purchase review:

I like it! It really is perfect for breastfeeding, and the fabric is softer (and a little cosier) than the navy one I have in the same style. The wrap top is kept together with a snap closure so I just need to unsnap it to breastfeed, really handy even though it's not actually a breastfeeding top. I'm pleased I bought this and see it easily getting more wear.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, cream blazer (above), grey wrap top, pink leopard print jeans, silver ballet flats, Balenciaga sorbet city (above).

Other ways to wear: cream blazer and burgundy pants, grey wrap top with black and tan, pink leopard print jeans and ankle boots, silver ballet flats and blue jeans, Balenciaga sorbet city and a wrap dress.


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Oscar's Law Tee, Grey Skinny Jeans, Marc By Marc Jacobs Studded Mouse Flats, Balenciaga Magenta Work

Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunnies: Black sunglasses with grey tinted lenses C/O Firmoo
Necklace: Sterling silver monogram necklace C/O MyNameNecklace.com.au
Bracelets: the usual plus Oscar's Law bracelet, enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet in pink
Tee: Oscar's Law black V-neck fitted t-shirt (from http://www.oscarslaw.org/)
Jeans: Cotton On grey skinnies
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bag: Balenciaga RH work in 2005 Magenta

Close up of accessories and bag:

Jeans and a tee again today. A tee with a good message too! I really want Oscar's Law and the banning of puppy farms, because dogs deserve better.

If you're looking for last minute Christmas gifts, this book would make a wonderful present for anyone who loves animals. Or me if you want to buy a gift for me, haha! Seriously though, check out the Oscar's Law store for some lovely gifts to raise funds for a good cause - ending puppy farms!

The sunnies were last worn here, tee here, jeans here, shoes here and bag here.

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LBD, Pink, Purple...and orange again

Four day weekend starts now! Very excited. Going to have a quite night in with DH and Cooper, and I'm looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow.

Got home late again tonight and wore a black dress so that means I had to try adjust the photo colours again...sorry for the Oompa Loompa orange glow!

Here's what I wore today:

Dress: Asos Frill Front Deep Waistband Dress (better pic of the frills on the asos site)
Singlet underneath: Supre purple singlet
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz
Bracelets: the usual
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt in pink
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Had a coffee date with a fellow colleague today who I had only ever interacted with through the computer, so we had to describe ourselves so we could find each other. I told her to look out for someone with a black dress and large pink bag, and she spotted me as soon as I walked into starbucks! Haha! You really can't miss me when I'm wearing the magenta work bag! ;) It was a really nice catch-up, always good to meet people away from the computer screen!

Closeup of accessories:

If you haven't seen it already, I recently posted a video on youtube showing how the Balenciaga city compares to the Balenciaga work for size. It's a good reference if you're interested.

If you're having a 4 day weekend too I hope you enjoy it. :) If you have to work tomorrow I hope you enjoy Good Friday anyway!

Trench, Fuchsia Pashmina, Magenta Balenciaga Work, French Connection Shift Dress, Heels

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat (similar here)
Scarf: Cotton On fuchsia pashmina (Similar here)
Dress: French Connection 'Kay' houndstooth shift dress (similar here)
Shoes: Wittner Mimi heels in mushroom (on sale!)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Close up of accessories:

Necklace: gift from DH (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design fuchsia jade bracelet and Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere (similar here)

A very pink day today, lots of pink accessories :) The scarf stayed around my neck all day in the office, it's so comfortable.
I bought the shoes in the Wittner shoe sale a while ago thinking that I would wear them a lot. Surprised this is only their second wearing! I need to wear them more often, they are perfect for work.


I am excited for the Reebonz Brisbane sale tomorrow - hope to see you there if you're a Brissy gal! :)


The jacket was last worn here, scarf here, dress here, shoes here and bag here.

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Spotty Dress, Grey Cardi, Alexander McQueen Scarf, Balenciaga Magenta Work

So cold today! A scarf and cardigan were needed.

Here's what I wore to work:

Cardi: Jeanswest grey knit cardigan (similar here)
Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf from Matches Fashion (similar here)
Dress: French Connection Spotty cotton Dress (sold out, similar here)
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Shoes: Rubi primo silver ballet flats (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Closeup of accessories:

The cooler weather is here, big change from yesterday when it was nice and warm. Will be wearing my jackets and scarves a lot more now. I like the combination of the blue scarf with the pink Balenciaga bag, I've worn it before here, here and here.

Hope you had a good Monday :)

Purple Cowl-Neck Knit, Jeans, Asos Cleo Boots, Balenciaga Work Bag

Here's what I wore to work today:

Top: Jeanswest purple cowl-neck knit tunic top (similar here)
Necklace: Juicy Couture bonsai charm on a gold chain, both gifted from my bestie (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual plus Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge bracelet in black and white, and Asos spike bracelets in Rhodium and Gunmetal.
Jeans:  Jeanswest 'spoylt' super skinny jeans (similar here)
Shoes: Asos cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)


Close up of accessories:

I put on my Asos spike bracelets this morning and then wondered if they were maybe a little too crazy for the office. Took them off and on a few times but settled with wearing them. And no one in the office said a thing! All that worry for nothing :)

The first time I wore my Alexander McQueen skull scarf to work a colleague stopped a meeting by randomly exclaiming "There are skulls on your scarf!". Everyone cracked up and so many people asked me afterwards why I was wearing skulls....I am pleased that my spike bracelets didn't make the same impact!

Hope you have a great start to the weekend :)

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Jeanswest Leaf Print Dress, Grey Cardi, Magenta Balenciaga Work

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Jeanswest grey knit cardigan (similar here)
Dress: Jeanswest Megan print dress in leaf print
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs Two Tone Logo Plaque Flats in blush and black (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Close up of accessories and bag:

Necklace: House of Harlow 5 station necklace in black and silver
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design waxed leather cream howlite beaded wrap bracelet. 


It was a little windy taking pictures today! It wasn't too cold though which was nice, I was able to just wear a cardigan instead of a thicker jacket. I'm laughing in the last picture as the wind kept picking up and it was hard to keep my hair off my face :) This dress is another one of my purchases from our DFO shopping spree on Tuesday ;)


The cardi was last worn here, shoes here and bag here. It's the first time I've worn the dress as it's a new purchase.

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Leather Jacket, Striped Tee, Jeans, Leopard Print Scarf, Jeans, Balenciaga Work Bag

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather jacket (similar here)
Scarf: Sportsgirl animal scarf in Violet (Now on sale)
Necklace: Indigo Rose Design long black multi chain necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge bracelet in black and white and Asos spike bracelets in Rhodium and Gunmetal.
Top: Jeanswest Agnes striped tee in coconut and black (similar here)
Jeans: Sass and Bide "Frayed Misfits" (similar here)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)


Close up of accessories:

It's the weekend, and a long weekend here in Queensland. I'm looking forward to it, even though the weather is supposed to be very cold. Hope you have a great start to your weekend, and better weather!

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Butterfly Print Jersey Dress, Balenciaga Work, Purple Leopard Print Scarf

Here's what I wore to work today:

Too cold to smile this morning, haha!

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat (similar here)
Scarf: Sportsgirl animal scarf in Violet (Now on sale)
Dress: French Connection butterfly jersey tie waist dress from Asos
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Close up of accessories:

Necklace: Chanel necklace from Reebonz (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet


Those of you who follow me on instagram or twitter would have already read, but we had to rush Cooper to the emergency vets last night. Luckily he is okay now, the vets were lovely and really helpful. 
The vet warned us that he would be sedated after the injections and probably feel sick, but apart from a short nap in the car home he spent the remainder of the night running around like a crazy dog. It was very funny to watch him running around and being so hyperactive after being so worried about him. Very good to see him back to normal so soon too.


I wouldn't normally have paired all this colour and print together, but after last night's stress worrying over Cooper I just threw on some of my favourite pieces I think it works okay. Would you have worn anything differently?


The dress and shoes were last worn together here, trench coat here and the bag and scarf have been worn together here.

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Indigo Rose Design Giveaway Winner, Lace Dress, Balenciaga Work

Thank you everyone who entered the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway :)

The winner is: Katie S!

Congrats Katie! Hope you pick a fantastic item for your prize!



It was cold today, so although I'm not a fan of tights and peeptoes....I wore them anyway! And I think I may have looked like a little old lady, haha. I had planned this outfit without the tights but the weather didn't cooperate.

Here's what I wore:

Jacket: Asos Boxy pocket cropped jacket in white
Dress: Asos Midi dress in lace in black (on sale)
Necklace: Freshwater pearls, gifted
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet
Shoes: Nine West "Peggy" black wedge heels (last worn here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work
Crazy unflattering pose in both pics - all my own :P

Very sad that these shoes broke today! I've only worn these wedges a handful of times since I bought them, so a little annoyed that they tore. It may have been the shoe rebelling against being paired with tights ;)  Was difficult to keep my foot in the shoe after it broke, glad I had my backup black flats under my desk at work. Will be returning them to Nine West this week and hoping for a refund.


Closeup of accessories:

Hope you all had a better Monday - with no broken shoes! ;)

Asos Chain Cardi, Aggie Ankle Boots, Jeanswest Print Dress, Balenciaga Work

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Asos black chain trim detail cardi (similar here)
Dress: Jeanswest 'Gwenda' print dress (New purchase, similar here)
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt in pink
Shoes: Asos Aggie leather western ankle boots in black
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Close up of accessories and bag:

Necklace: House of Harlow gold mini key pendant necklace
Bracelets: the usual plus old multicoloured beaded bracelet and Indigo Rose Design black leather Swarovski beaded wrap bracelet

It was a little windy taking pictures today! I probably won't wear this belt with this dress again - while I liked the pink against the blue I didn't realise that the belt sat so low until I took photos, looks a little funny!


Don't forget to enter my Reebonz goodie bag giveaway on facebook! Details are here :) Good luck!


The cardi was worn before here, bag here, belt here and shoes here. This is the first time I've worn the dress as it's a new purchase.

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