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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Black Leather Jacket, Vintage Belted Top, Pencil Skirt, Balenciaga Work

Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather jacket (similar here)
Top: Vintage from the Thrifty Kitten (similar here)
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz (similar here)
Bracelets: the usual
Belt: Asos Metal Keeper Super Skinny Belt in pink
Skirt: Asos tailored tab front pencil skirt in grey
Shoes: Rubi primo black ballet flats (similar here)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work (similar here)

Cooper popped his fuzzy little head in to photobomb my outfit picture again. He's so cute :)

Closeup of accessories:

I liked wearing this vintage top with a belt last time, so I thought I would try it again but pair it with a skirt this time. I think next time I'll have to wear it without a belt.

Another Blah Outfit

Not a fan of this outfit. I love the skirt and the top individually, just didn't seem right together. A little bit too much volume I think. Just felt "blah" all day, wish I had worn something else.

Here's what I wore today:

Cardi: Jeanswest
Top: Cotton On Carrie top in grey
Necklace: had it a while, I think Diva?
Bracelets: the usual
Skirt: Valleygirl
Shoes: Rubi black ballet flats
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Closeup of accessories:

This necklace is the perfect match to my magenta Balenciaga work bag! :)

Conservative dress

Had a big meeting today to kick off the week so wore my most conservative dress. Low hemline, high neckline!

Of course I was able to brighten it up with my bag,scarf and some fun flats when I wasn't in the meeting ;)


Here's what I wore today:

Dress: Barkins
Belt: came with dress
Necklace: Chanel (via Reebonz)
Bracelets: the usual plus my new Balenciaga Silver Giant Triple Tour Bracelet in Rose Bruyere from HGBags Online
Scarf: Scarf: black and blue Alexander McQueen paisley print scarf from Matches Fashion
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs black patent mouse flats (swapped to plain black flats from under my desk at work)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work


Closeup of accessories:

Plaid Dress, Balenciaga Work, Mouse Flats, Chanel May Polish

Wore some colour today to cheer me up on a Monday! Two pics today as cooper photobombed my first one, haha! Hope it makes you giggle. I think he looks like a cute little gremlin!

Here's what I wore:

Dress: ValleyGirl navy plaid dress (last worn here)
Necklace: Chanel from Reebonz
Bracelets: the usual plus Indigo Rose Design black freshwater pearl bracelet and gifted faux pearl bracelet.
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs patent mouse flats (similar at shopbop)
Bag: Balenciaga 2005 Magenta RH work

Closeup of accessories:

Also painted my nails again, with the Chanel May 535 nail polish my bestie gave me. It's such a nice pink :)

Hope you all had a lovely Monday. Don't forget to enter the Indigo Rose Design jewelry giveaway if you haven't already - one week left!