Easy Winter Outfit Formula: Boots, Skinnies, Scarf and Maxi Cardigan

I ended up wearing two very similar outfits in one week. This wool cardi was a great purchase as it's been worn a lot this winter. It works so well with skinny jeans. Just add boots and a cosy scarf and it's an easy stay at home mum winter outfit formula.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Alice longline Australian wool cardigan

Scarf: Seed Heritage Paisley print snood
Top: MEV Britney bubble tank in mood indigo C/O Zibibo
Jeans: Jeanswest prima denim super skinny jeans in absolute black
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

Why I wore it:

This breastfeeding tank was hidden away in my wardrobe - was happy to stumble across it and get it out for another wearing, it's been over a year since the last time. While the majority of the things I wear to breastfeed are just normal tops I can pull up or down, it's nice to have a few dedicated nursing friendly pieces in my wardrobe.

As usual I was rushing around in the morning, trying to get the boys organised for playgroup. I wanted to wear a scarf with this and picked the tan snood as I thought it would compliment the boots well. Completely different shades, but I think they go together nicely.


Last worn: wool cardigan, paisley print snood, bubble tank, skinny jeans, leather boots, Mulberry Alexa.

Other ways to wear: maxi cardigan and flares, paisley print snood and a little red dress, bubble tank in the third trimester, skinny jeans and a khaki tank, leather boots and a boho dress, Mulberry Alexa and a maxi skirt.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Alice longline Australian wool cardigan

Scarf: gifted navy bird print scarf
Tee: Atmos&Here grey Arizona zip tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Bindi skinny 7/8 jeans in indigo luxe
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

Why I wore it:

This is what I wore to run out in the morning and do a few quick errands and get more supplies for dealing with a sick toddler. While toddler T is better now and can interact with kids and return to his twice weekly daycare sessions, we were quarantined at home for a while as hand foot and mouth is really contagious between kids. Thankfully adults don't have any symptoms if they do catch it (at most a mild cold) and we managed to prevent toddler T passing it onto his baby brother. My mother in law kindly watched toddler T for a while so I could get out and get everything we were running low on.

I defaulted to that easy outfit formula I'd worn a few days before. The scarf is new, I thought it was nice with the blue jeans and grey top. It was a Christmas present last year and I'm pleased it's cool enough to wear it, I really like the bird print. (Birds like it too apparently!)


Last worn: wool cardigan (above), grey tee, prima skinny jeans, Asos Cleo boots (above), Mulberry Alexa (above). First time I've worn the bird print scarf.

Other ways to wear: wool cardigan and a maxi skirt, grey tee and denim shorts, prima skinny jeans and a kimono, leather boots and a polka dot shirt dress, Mulberry Alexa and leopard print.


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Mulberry Foggy Grey Alexa Bag. Oversize Tee, Asos Tartan Pencil Skirt. Casual Friday Maternity Tank, Skinny Jeans

Here's what I wore to work on Thursday:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers

Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette

Top: Atmos&Here rolled sleeve oversize tee in black (new purchase)

Skirt: Asos panelled pencil skirt in tartan check on sale! (materntity version here)

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs black mouse flats patent leather

Bracelets: the usual plus pastel friendship bracelet C/O Seri Marea Jewellery

Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

This oversized tee is the other one from my order last week. So pleased with how comfy these tees are, and how well they fit the bump. Don't even care that it makes it the third version of this top that I own, as they are all different colours. ;)

I felt great all day in this outfit. Lucky to work in an office where I can pair tees and pencil skirts and still meet the dress codes. Added a bit of colour with my Mulberry Alexa bag to avoid wearing too much black.

Last worn: Ray-ban Wayfarers, Asos tartan maternity skirt, patent mouse flats, Mulberry Alexa bag. First time I've worn the tee as it's a recent purchase.

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Here's what I wore today:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers

Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey

Top: Asos drape tank in space dye fabric (on sale!)

Jeans: Jeanswest maternity super skinny jeans in antique blue

Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs two tone flats in blush and black

Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes pink clic clac

Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

A few degrees cooler today so I brought out my maternity jeans again for casual Friday. :) Picked up this Asos top a while ago for a bargain in one of their sales. The only downside is that, like most maternity tops, it's a bit long on my short frame. I've only worn it once before, in my little pregnancy announcement video, when I could tuck it into the maxi skirt. Although it was really cheap, I should probably try to get more than one wear out of it, so decided to wear it again today. I find that there are some maternity tops I can only really wear with skinny jeans, as they are too long with skirts and I'm past the stage where I can comfortably tuck things in that the waist, haha. It's why I'm trying to wear my normal tops as much as possible.

If you haven't already seen, the Rebecca Minkoff Friends and Family sale is on now! 25% off everything, including sale items, with code 'RMFAM'.

If we didn't have more baby things to buy, I'd definitely be picking up something in the sale! There are so many cute bags :)

Last worn: Ray ban (see above), Asos maternity tank, maternity skinny jeans, two tone flats, Mulberry Alexa (see above).

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Frocktober: Casual and Classy Dresses

Another two of my Frocktober fundraising challenge outfits. A nice casual shift dress for working from home and a fancier lace LBD for the office to tie in with our team fundraising theme for the week.

What I wore:

Scarf: Love Quotes knotted tassel linen scarf in sunshine yellow (Get Love Quotes scarves at Shopbop)

Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
Shorts: (under dress) Cotton On blue denim shorts
Shoes: Ikwetta 'Circles of life' sandals (C/O)
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga coated stud wrap bracelet in icy blue
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

I wore this the same day I took the video of my Shopbop sale purchases. I was so excited to wear the scarf right away! It does look a bit big though....hoping I can figure out how to tie it better and get some more wear out of it (it's only linen) before the weather heats up too much here in Brisbane. I'd bought it without checking the measurements as it reminded me of a scarf I had my eye on in the July sales, when I was doing #noBuyJuly. That scarf sold out before July was over and I could shop again. I'd been looking for a yellow scarf since, so was excited to pick this one up!

I worked from home and had an OB appointment in the morning, so I had to put some shorts under the dress so I had a little bit of modesty intact when the OB was checking baby's progress.


Last worn: Zara navy shift dress, denim shorts, Ikwetta sandals, Balenciaga day bag. First time I've worn the scarf as it is a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: Zara navy printed dress layered up for winter, denim shorts with a striped dress, Ikwetta sandals and a maxi dress, Balenciaga day bag with shorts.

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Casual dresses and classy dresses from Shopbop under $100:

1, 2, 3, 5: BB Dakota dresses | See more casual shift dresses 

4: Free People lace dress | 6: WAYF lace dress | See more classy lace dresses

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What I wore:

Necklace: freshwater pearl necklace layered with Tai gold alphabet necklace

Dress: Jeanswest 'Gisele' contrast lace dress
Shoes: Walnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs waxed leather cream howlite beaded wrap bracelet
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

Why I wore it:

Although I'm only in the office 2 days a week, I've managed to get quite a few of my colleagues excited about Frocktober. We've been trying to get group pics as we go along, as we email them around to the department with updates on our dress wearing and fundraising progress. This day, someone suggested we should all try wear our best LBDs, and the final picture was awesome. Wish we had come up with a weekly theme sooner! Maybe next year.

I'd worn this dress in the third trimester before so I was confident I'd still be able to fit into it, and so I'd been keeping it in reserve for the later days of the end of the challenge when I suspected I'd be running out of dresses that fit! Was grateful to have something I knew I would be able to wear.


Last worn: black lace dress, black ballet flats, Mulberry foggy grey Alexa bag.

Other ways to wear: black lace dress for a work party, black flats and skinny jeans, Mulberry Alexa with jeans and a tee.

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Casual Skinny Jeans Outfits: With Prints and Colour. New Denim Purchase Reviews

Slowly we are starting to get some autumn weather in Brisbane. It's cooling down quite a bit in the mornings and evenings. I got the chance to wear more of my latest purchases; the skinny jeans I bought in March.

Last year I started sharing my purchases on the blog and giving myself the goal of wearing them twice in the month after I'd bought them, so I could review what I bought and see what worked and what didn't. I've found it really makes me think more before buying things. A lot of people give the advice that you should think of different ways to wear things before you buy them, it's nothing new. All I'm doing is putting that into practice. Knowing I'll need to come up with two different ways to wear something I buy because it's going to end up on the blog is helping me make more thoughtful purchases, and reducing the amount of impulse buys.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Rayban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Roie Designs long freshwater pearl necklace with tassel
Top: Atmos&Here 'Florida' tank in Aztec print
Jeans: Emerson red skinny jeans
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga classic double tour bracelet in pearly grey
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey (mini version on sale in black!)

Why I wore it:

Last time I wore this tank I wore it with blue denim and a red bag. I really liked the colours in that outfit, so thought I'd wear it again with red jeans this time. Wore this outfit for a movie date with hubby. He found an old movie ticket gift voucher in his wallet that expired soon so we decided to use it as an excuse to see a movie together.

Second time I've worn these jeans, so my purchase review:
I like these, but I'm might have figured out why they were in the op-shop in the first place! I thrifted them (only $5, bargain!) when I was browsing my local op-shops. I'm trying to make more time to do that lately. After my wardrobe detox I know I need to look at some more colours and they make it so easy to shop organising things by colour.
They fit really well, and I was very excited to actually find a pair of jeans in my size in an op-shop, that almost never happens! After getting rid of my old red jeans a while back because they kept getting really baggy knees I've been looking for a replacement, so these were perfect. However, I noticed when wearing them that they seemed to stretch out quite bit through the day. The first time I wore them I only wore them for the morning and they were fine. This time I wore them all day and felt they started to get a little baggy by the end of it. Maybe I put too much fabric softener in the wash when I washed them though...will give them another go. I can always donate them back to the store if they don't work out.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, Aztec print tank, red skinny jeans, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag.

Other ways to wear: red skinny jeans with a neutral top, Aztec print tank with maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag with printed shorts.

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What I wore:

Scarf: Jeanswest tri-colour dip dye scarf

Tee: Atmos&Here navy stripe v-neck tee
Jeans: Jeanswest Bindi skinny 7/8 jeans in indigo luxe
Shoes: black slim Havaianas thongs
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

Why I wore it:

It's been a long time since I last wore this tee, almost 5 months! There is nothing wrong with it, I really like it. It's just a sign I have too many tops as it takes me so long to get around to wearing it. this scarf is another really pretty piece that doesn't get a lot of wear as I have so many scarves. It's been almost two years sine I last wore it! I rediscovered it in my wardrobe detox - Maudie instantly started putting outfits together around it it's such a versatile piece. Need to give it more love.

And another purchase review: as this is the second time I've worn these jeans:
I love these jeans so much! I think I've gone on and on about them every time I've brought them up on the blog. I've had to try really hard not to buy more in different colours. I think the new 'Prima denim' line at Jeanswest is perfect. I've always been a fan of their jeans, but this pair has given me the push I needed to get rid of many other pairs of blue jeans in my wardrobe as they will never be as good as these.
They look good, they wear well through the day, they wash well and I am so glad I bought them. Even at full price! And after getting rid of multiple pairs of skinny jeans afterwards, I don't feel so bad about buying them. I had too many jeans anyway!


Last worn: ombre scarf, striped tee, skinny jeans, Havaianas(above), Mulberry Alexa satchel.

Other ways to wear: Aztec print dress and ombre scarf, striped tee with a maxi skirt, skinny jeans and pattern mixing, Mulberry Alexa with dresses and skirts and a third trimester bump.

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Casual Friday: Leather Jacket, Skinnies, Red Accessories, LV NF | Grey Tee, Pink Leopard Print, Mulberry Alexa Bag

Here's what I wore for Casual Friday:

Jacket: Asos Black by Markus Lupfer printed leather jacket
Scarf: Alexander McQueen red skull-print modal and cashmere-blend scarf
Top: Marc by Marc Jacobs blossom pocket tee in grey
Jeans: Cotton On black skinny jeans
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs suede flats in red
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis
Bag: Louis Vuitton MM damier azur neverfull


Phone photos as the camera battery died when taking photos in the morning, oops!

Friday was jeans for genes day, which I completely forgot, so I wasn't wearing blue denim. Was attending a training course and they hadn't told us what the dress code was so I thought black jeans would be best in case it wasn't supposed to be casual wear. Carried my LV neverfull as there was a bit of material I had to carry around for the course.

Swapped to my red Balenciaga flat clutch in the evening as DH surprised me by planning a dinner and movie date night for us. Was a lovely way to unwind after a crazy work week.

Linking up with Friday's Five, Fashion Friday and Casual Friday today.


Last worn: printed leather jacket, red skull scarf, Marc Jacobs blossom tee, skinny jeans, red suede flats, LV neverfull.

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Here's what I wore to go shopping with DH today:

Necklace: sterling silver monogram necklace C/O MyNameNecklace.com.au
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in grey marl (New purchase)
Jeans: gifted Portmans pink leopard print skinny jeans
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mulberry regular size Alexa bag in foggy grey


Grey tee and jeans again! Tried to switch it up a little with printed jeans for a bit of interest. Such a comfortable outfit, perfect for running errands and shopping today. Was warm during the day, so I didn't need a scarf or jacket. Cooper spotted a cat on the other side of the fence, so he wasn't at all interested in the camera, haha.

I purchased a couple of these Spectrum basic tees from The Iconic in their sale a few weeks back, and I'm so glad I did. I really like the relaxed fit and how soft they are. Lately, I have been thinking a lot about my wardrobe and how I need to have pieces that can be mixed and matched. 3 tops and bottoms that can be worn in any way can make 9 outfits, 3 tops and bottoms that can't be paired with any other pieces only gives 3. Having a good selection of basics is part of that. So is paring down my wardrobe to only what I love and wear often, but as I'm not so good at de-cluttering I'm trying to at least be more thoughtful in my purchasing!


Last worn: pink leopard jeans, studded mouse flats, Mulberry foggy grey Alexa. First time I've worn the tee as it's a recent purchase.

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Trench Coats, Heels, Mulberry Alexa and Bayswater Bags, Midi Dress, Pinstripe Pants

Here's what I wore to work on Monday:

Jacket: Barkins beige trench coat 
Scarf: Alexander McQueen skull scarf white/pink modal
Dress: Asos midi dress in black lace
Shoes: Wittner 'Bloomy' black heels
Bracelets: the usual plus Edenborough Evans 'Ivy' silver cuff
Bag: Mulberry Bayswater in Oak NVT leather


Simple dress and heels outfit for Monday. A little bit of colour with my scarf, as I really like wearing pink with this dress. Probably should have gone with a different length of coat with this dress though, maybe a more cropped one? Not my favourite outfit.

Decided to wear my Bayswater bag as it's been neglected a bit lately, although when it started raining in the afternoon I regretted my decision, haha. Luckily I managed to keep the bag nice and dry. The Oak NVT bays is terrible for waterspots I've read, always so worried when it rains!


Last worn: trench coat, pink skull scarf, Asos lace dress, Wittner heels, Mulberry Bayswater bag.


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Here's what I wore to work today:

Jacket: Temt Black trench coat 
Top: Warehouse grey bead front jumper
Pants: Basque pinstripe pants
Shoes: Wittner 'Lumen' heel in patent leather
Bracelets: the usual plus Marc by Marc Jacobs enamel turnlock stripey hinge black and white bangle  and gifted Balenciaga classic pearly grey double tour bracelet
Bag: Mulberry regular size Alexa bag in foggy grey


My legs were a little cold yesterday, so decided to wear pants to work today. Like the skirt I wore last week, this is another item of clothing I once had on heavy rotation but now barely wear. Only wore them twice last year! I had to give these up when I injured my knee and had to stick to flats, as they really only work with heels. Should try wearing pants to work more often now my knee has healed. As well as having warmer legs, I like this outfit better than yesterday's. :)


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Last worn: black trench coat, embellished knit, pinstripe pants, nude heels, Mulberry regular Alexa.


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Grey Tee, Jeans and a Mulberry Bag for Casual Friday and the Weekend

Here's what I wore to work for Casual Friday:

Jacket: Wittner Santa Fe cobalt blue leather jacket
Scarf: Alexander McQueen pink pashmina in skull and floral print
Top: Jeanswest 'Ruth' striped tee in neon pink and grey
Jeans: Sass and Bide strayed misfits skinny jeans
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus enamel coated Marc By Marc Jacobs Katie bracelet
Bag: Mulberry regular size Alexa bag in foggy grey


Just a casual outfit for Casual Friday at work. Was actually cold enough in the morning to need a scarf as well as a leather jacket, not very nice to wake up to after the warmer weather for the past few days, haha. Went with pink as it matched the tee nicely and pink always looks great with this blue jacket :)

Have had another wardrobe clearout and listed a few things on ebay, including a couple of my handbags. Feel free to check it out, everything starts at 99 cents. Even the bags ;)


Last worn: blue leather jacket, pink skull scarf, neon pink stripe tee, Sass and Bide jeans, Converse, Mulberry Alexa bag.

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Here's what I wore today:

Necklace: custom Cooper charm by Silhoupette
Top: gifted JayJays Cookie Monster "Keep calm and eat cookies" grey tee
Jeans: Sass & Bide Jekyll and Hyde zippora jeans (new purchase)
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs suede flats in red
Bracelets: the usual plus Hermes Kelly Double tour bracelet in rubis
Bag: Mulberry Lily in maroon metallic suede leopard


Jeans and a tee again for Saturday today. Ran some errands in the morning, and walked Cooper in the afternoon. Wanted to wear my new jeans :) Saw and admired these jeans on the Sass and Bide instagram months ago, and was pleasantly surprised when I checked the site Wednesday and saw they were on sale! Bought them right away without hesitating of course. So happy to have them arrive on Friday after just buying them 2 days before.

Decided to wear my Mulberry Lily bag again, as I haven't worn it in a while. Wasn't sure if it was too much suede with the shoes and bag together though, what do you think?


Last worn: Cookie Monster tee, red suede flats, Mulberry metallic leopard print Lily. First time I've worn the skinnies as they are a recent purchase.

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Grey Dress, Purple Scarf Belt, Mulberry Alexa | French Connection Print, RM Nikki, Gold Mouse Flats

Here's what I wore to work on Monday:

Sunglasses: gifted Cotton On 'Risky Business' sunglasses in sky blue
Dress: Barkins grey sleeveless dress
Belt: gifted Ralph Lauren silk scarf worn as belt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs studded mouse flats in grey
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mulberry regular size Alexa bag in foggy grey


Was remembrance day today, although I unfortunately failed to remember during my morning meeting and worried I may have talked through the moment of silence.....

This dress is another of my "not worn in a while so should try to wear again" items. Been 8 months since I last wore this dress! I remember wearing it every couple of weeks when I first got it. I could wear heels a lot more often then though. Paired it with tights as the stormy rainy weather was supposed to continue, although it seemed to hold off until the evening.

Thought that the purple scarf would add a nice touch of colour, and I really like wearing this as a belt :)


Last worn: blue sunglasses, grey sleeveless dress, purple silk scarf, studded mouse flats, Mulberry Alexa bag.

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Here's what I wore to work today:

Sunglasses: gifted Cotton On 'Kirsten sunnie' in yellow
Necklace: Chanel necklace layered with Dogeared 3 Wishes stardust bead necklace (closeup)
Dress: French Connection 'pendragon panache' cap sleeve dress in 'winters day base'
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats (new purchase)
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Nikki in Silverstreak


I have been trying not to splurge on clothes or accessories for myself lately and wear what I already own, but caved in when I saw these cute mouse flats on sale! Knew they would be a great neutral for summer and the warmer months, and I really miss my old gold flats after I wore them to pieces. Plus you can never have too many mouse flats! :) thought about it for a day before I purchased them, which gave me time to think about it and also meant that the package arrived at my desk on Monday morning. Nice way to start the week and meant I could wear them today.

Linking up with Style Sessions, My Style Monday, What I wore Wednesday, Spotlight Weekly Linkup today


Last worn: yellow sunglasses, French Connection dress, Rebecca Minkoff Nikki hobo bag. First time I've worn the shoes as they are a new purchase.

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Printed Dresses and Boots: Wearing Pregnancy Purchases Post-Baby

Over my pregnancies I never stopped buying clothes. I do love shopping! I tried to buy things I knew would work post-baby most of the time. It's strange wearing those pieces for the first time without a baby bump, and always a relief to find that they still work.

What I wore:

Necklace: Tai gold alphabet necklaces

Dress: Atmos&Here Betsy jersey wrap dress in watercolour print (on sale!)
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots (on sale!)
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC in aquamarine with python embossed leather

Why I wore it:

This dress was perfect for the 'it's a wrap' style challenge prompt, although I didn't wear it on the same day. I wore this for toddler T's second birthday! It's hard to believe he's 2 already, he's growing so fast. For his first birthday party, we kept things simple and did everything ourselves. Despite thinking I wouldn't be able to do the same this time with a baby as well, we managed to pull it off. It did mean a busy week as I did some baking in advance, but it was worth it as both boys enjoyed the party.

I knew I wanted to wear this dress for toddler T's party. It's strange seeing it without a baby bump though, after buying it in the third trimester. As I hoped when I bought it, it will still get lots of wear post-baby. A wrap dress is a classic!


Last worn: printed wrap dress, ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff aquamarine mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: printed wrap dress in the third trimester, ankle boots and red jeans, Rebecca Minkoff aquamarine mini MAC and skinny jeans.

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What I wore:

Scarf: Love Quotes knotted tassel linen scarf in sunshine yellow

Dress: Jeanswest Nikki printed shirt dress
Shoes: Asos Cleo leather boots in tan
Bag: Mulberry regular Alexa bag in foggy grey

Why I wore it:

This dress is another one I bought when I was pregnant. However, this is it's first wear despite having the 'wear everything twice in a month after buying it' rule. In the 2 years I've had that rule, this is the only piece that's sat there new with tags in my wardrobe after a month. Since I bought it in November I really should have worn it before now... I'd bought it in the second trimester, tried it on and while it was snug, I could still fit into it, so set it aside to wear in a few days. By the tine I got around to wearing it though the bump didn't fit into it! A baby belly grows so quickly in the second trimester, I really should have sized up.

Every pregnancy is different, and every experience post-baby is different too. While with toddler T I was back into normal clothes and button up shirts quite quickly, with baby boy things are a little bigger in the chest area! It means that while in theory this button up shirt dress is perfect for breastfeeding, I had to wait until things calmed down a little before I was able to squeeze myself into it! Glad I've been able to wear it now at least - it's easy to layer up for winter despite being from the Jeanswest spring range.


Last worn: yellow scarf, tall boots, Mulberry Alexa bag. First time I've worn the dress as it's the first time I've fit into it!

Other ways to wear: yellow scarf and a red dress, tall boots and skinny jeans, Mulberry Alexa bag and a maxi dress.

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