Printed Dresses And Floral Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Sharing two printed light long sleeve dresses I wore for hot spring days recently for today's Weekday Wear Link Up. Added my little personalised Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB tote bag for even more print and colour with these dresses.

What I wore:

Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

This was such a hot and humid day. I wanted to wear as little as possible while still being dressed enough for working from home and doing the school run. This dress I purchased at the Kmart clearance recently was just perfect. While it is black, it's super light and loose and I didn't belt it too tightly. With a little bit of breeze around and this providing some physical cover from the sun, I felt really quite cool in this - and a lot more pulled together than I felt on such a hot and humid day! The loose fit was just what I needed in the sticky heat.

I'd been eager to try this bag with the dress, although they are different flowers and the Wisteria print on the dress is pink and the Roses on the bag are purple, I really liked the combination together. Added sandals because it was far too hot for closed in sneakers.


Last worn: black floral print midi dress, sandals, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag.

Other ways to wear: black floral print midi dress and ankle boots, sandals and maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag and pink dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: sandals in second trimester.

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Overview of Detail On My Hand Painted Bag - Youtube Shorts

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What I wore:

Dress: Jeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress
Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith sneakers in white and navy
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Mica Bag - Rebecca Minkoff mini MAB side zip tote in pale lilac hand painted by Sheila

Why I wore it:

Unlike the outfit above, I wasn't entirely sure this hand painted floral bag would work with this dress. But I was determined to give it a try! I really liked the navy of the dress with the floral print on the bag. Even though the tile print on the dress is an incredibly busy print, I think with the coordinating blues together in both prints, this was a nice combination. It's good I'm able to wear this bag with printed pieces, gives me more opportunity to wear it and share Sheila's beautiful artwork with everyone!

Thankfully it was a quiet day. This dress and sneakers combination was perfect for the school run, a couple of errands in the morning then working from home, and an appointment for my son in the afternoon.


Last worn: blue tile print dress, Adidas Stan Smith sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag (above).

Other ways to wear: blue tile print dress and blazer, Adidas Stan Smith sneakers and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff personalised mini MAB tote bag and plain dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: blue tile print dress in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Printed bags do pair nicely with printed dresses! If you're unsure, stick with similar colour schemes - both these printed dresses have different amounts and shades of blue in them that work with the blue flowers on the bag.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #196

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Kmart Printed Midi Dresses With Sneakers and Chloe Marcie Bag

Spring kid's birthday parties in the park meant sticking to an easy outfit formula. Floral print midi dresses with sneakers for comfort, my Chloe Marcie shoulder bag for water bottles and some statement earrings to feel a little dressed up!

What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart pink resin teardrop statement earrings
Necklace: Tiffany diamonds by the yard necklace 
Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print
Belt: came with dress
Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith sneakers in white and navy
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

Unsure what kind of weather the day had in store and having to ferry the kids between two different birthday parties in one day meant being prepared for anything! I went with this long sleeved black floral print midi dress as it's nice and light and provided good sun coverage. I appreciated the long sleeves when it started to get cooler in the afternoon too, just before the rain hit. Thankfully the rain waited until after the party was over!

Had a little bit of driving to do so these Adidas Stan Smith were nice comfortable sneakers - and I wasn't the only mum there rocking a dress and sneaker combo. I thought these pink statement earrings were a nice match with the pink florals in the dress, and a good way to make it look like I put in a little effort for the parties!

The Chloe Marcie shoulder bag is perfect for all the essentials plus the kids water bottles - which are of course must-haves at park parties!


Last worn: Kmart floral print black midi dress, pink statement earrings, Tiffany necklace, Stan Smith sneakers, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag.

Other ways to wear: Kmart floral print black midi dress with tan belt, Stan Smith sneakers and jeans, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag and blazer.

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Chloe Marcie Hobo Bag Review

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What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart teal tassel earrings
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: Kmart white chunky platform sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

Again I went with matchy-matchy earrings! these teal tassel ones go so nicely with the teal background of this floral print midi dress. I considered adding a denim jacket to this but decided not to as it was quite a humid day. At the birthday party in the afternoon though, again just like the weekend before where I wore the dress above, it got quite cloudy and windy. I really wished I'd brought a jacket along!

I felt that I hadn't worn these Kmart chunky sneakers in while so they were overdue a wear - and a nice match for the white floral print on the midi dress. The little brown tab on the back is not quite a match for the Chloe Marcie bag in nut brown, but again I went with this bag because I needed something to store all our water bottles.


Last worn: teal floral midi dress, teal tassel earrings, Tiffany necklace, chunky sneakers, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag (above).

Other ways to wear: teal floral midi dress and ankle boots, chunky sneakers and shorts, Chloe Marcie shoulder bag and maxi skirt.

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How You Can Wear It

Floral dresses are an obvious choice for spring, and long sleeved ones are perfect for those days when the weather isn't as warm as you'd like! Sneakers make a cute combination with a midi dress too.

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Magnificent 8 - Western Style

For this quarter's Magnificent 8 style challenge, the theme was Western style. I admit my wardrobe doesn't really have a lot of Western pieces, and I don't own any cowboy boots! I had to think hard to see what I had in my wardrobe that would work for this theme, and that I would feel comfortable wearing, as of course everything I share on the blog is an outfit I've worn in real life.

In the end I focused on some abstract pieces of western style. Ankle boots instead of cowboy boots for starters. While I could do double denim I don't have a pair of flared jeans, so double denim with Bermuda shorts it was! I added tan belts to both of these outfits (with mixed success) and my recent purchase, my mini Darren messenger bag worked as a tasselled crossbody, although it is a little more structured than I'd think of for a "Western style" bag!

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Necklace: Jeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
Tank: Cotton On 'eternity' tank in charcoal marle
Belt: embossed tan leather belt from my Mum's wardrobe

Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts
Shoes: Atmos&Here tan Lola leather ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual plus turquoise and silver bracelet stack
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

Big thank you to my Mum for helping me complete this look! When I thought about trying double denim with a big belt with a statement buckle for this challenge I realised I didn't actually own a belt with a statement buckle. My mum had this thick tan leather one that perfectly matched my tan ankle boots though, so that was a winner. And as she doesn't wear it much any more, I got to keep it! Very pleased to add it to my wardrobe.

I think this outfit is a little more "slight Western vibe" than a true Western style but I liked how the pieces came together with the plain tank, double denim, and turquoise necklace. I'd considered turquoise earrings too but I figured my everyday studs would be better for a day that had over 5 hours of meetings that I'd need to wear my headset for. Luckily, while I was at my parent's place all day working on my laptop, mum took the kids out to enjoy the school holidays down the coast, so they had a lot of fun while I was in endless meetings.


Last worn: denim jacket, grey tank, turquoise tassel necklace, Bermuda denim shorts, tan ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, grey tank and printed shorts, Bermuda denim shorts and kimono, tan ankle boots and dress, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and navy stripes.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester, grey tank in third trimester.

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What I wore:

Dress: Kmart long sleeve black tie neck dress in floral wisteria print (new purchase)
Belt: tan belt that came with an old dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff olive mini Darren

Why I wore it:

Another outfit that doesn't really scream "Western", but has little nods to the theme in it. I really love this dress, but the day and outfit didn't at all go according to plan! I'd stumbled across this $25 long sleeve black floral print dress in Kmart, reduced to $2, and just had to buy it. I had a night out planned with a friend so I figured this would be a good outfit to wear. And because it would be a little chilly by the water at night, I had picked out my black ankle boots to wear with it.

Unfortunately, my son fell sick the night before so the night out was cancelled, and instead I spend the morning shopping for a few essentials to help him feel better. I figured I'd wear the pretty dress anyway, even if I wasn't going anywhere exciting.

This belt was the part of the outfit that didn't really go to plan. I figured it might make the dress work for a Western theme, although the belt isn't the big statement buckle wide belt I would have wanted, it was the best I could find in my wardrobe! Being pleather and having sat unworn in my wardrobe for a few years, it was flaking a little. I thought that with the relaxed fit of the dress, the extra fabric bunched over the belt would hide the flaking parts where you could see the white fabric underneath. The photos prove that wasn't quite the case, and I was a little confused when I looked down at my dress when getting into the car to drive home and realised that it was covered in little pleather belt flakes. It looked really bad! The belt went in the bin as soon as I got home!

Despite it not really meeting the theme, the day and the belt not going to plan, I was able to get some treats at the grocery store to cheer up my son and soften the blow of having to cancel my night out and his playdates over the next couple days. And thankfully fully recovered quickly!

Last worn: tan belt, black ankle boots, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag (above). First time I've worn the dress as it was a recent purchase.

Other ways to wear: black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff mini Darren bag and jeans.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

When you have a challenging theme to dress for, try thinking outside the box! You might not have the perfect pieces for a head to toe Western outfit, but you can try some western inspired accessories.

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The Magnificent 8

The Magnificent 8 is a collaboration of 8 stylish women, ranging in age from early 20’s to early 80’s. The mission of this collaboration is to showcase how ageless style is. There are no age restrictions on style. So wear what you want, when you want, add a smile, and strut your style with confidence. And be sure to check out all 7 of these other amazing ladies at the links below.

• Grace of Graceful Rags
• Mica of Away from the Blue
• Roxanne of Glass of Glam
• Shelbee of Shelbee on the Edge
• Rena of Fine Whatever
• Eugenia of Age of Grace 
• Lesley of Jodie’s Touch of Style 
• Charlotte of Jodie’s Touch of Style

Every quarter, the group chooses a theme and each create an outfit that suits our own personal tastes and fashion choices. We post them on the last Wednesday of every third month. Check out everyone’s posts with the links above for style inspiration at any age as they show you their much more themed Western outfits! Yee haw!

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Dresses, Leather Jacket and Balenciaga Purple Work Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

For today's Weekday Wear Link Up, another two variations on a simple outfit formula. Wearing a black leather jacket, ankle boots, and my rather large purple Balenciaga work bag, with different floral dresses.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Earrings: Kmart lilac statement ball drop earrings

Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: Jaase Celine autumn leaves mini dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag

Why I wore it:

This was an exciting day! I had the usual school run, helping out in my sons classroom, and working from home before school pick up. But after school the kids had an award ceremony at the library for completing the winter reading challenge, with some delicious cake to celebrate after the medal and certificate ceremony. They have been doing the challenges since they started school, back in 2020, but this is the first time they have been able to have the traditional ceremony. I thought it would be fun to dress up a little for it, and I was really just looking for another excuse to wear this pretty Jasse dress again, I love it.

With the navy dress purple accessories seemed right - even if the pastel purple statement earrings are a different shade from the deep purple of the Balenciaga raisin work bag. I didn't need such a big bag, I didn't have a lot to carry, but I wanted to give this bag another wear. I liked how the purple worked with the autumn colours in the print of the dress.


Last worn: black leather jacket, lilac earrings, Tiffany heart necklace, Jaase Celine dress, black ankle boots, Balenciaga work bag.

Other ways to wear: black leather jacket and printed jeans, Jaase Celine dress and pink bag, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Balenciaga work bag and pencil skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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30 Ways to Wear: Purple Balenciaga Work Bag

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Balenciaga raisin purple 2009 giant silver G21 hardware work bag

Why I wore it:

This floral tee dress is a firm favourite and I was trying to think of different ways to wear it. As I'd gotten the purple Balenciaga work bag out for the outfit above, I wondered if the green would work with the purple. I was pleasantly surprised that I like the dress and bag together, although I'd been dubious at first, as purple and green isn't a colour combination I've worn in the past. I really liked it in this outfit though!

I picked the black leather jacket again to help ease into the purple and green combination, and of course I went with black ankle boots. Unlike the day above, it was a colder start to the morning, and I wasn't sure I should have gone without leggings! Thankfully it warmed up in the afternoon for school pick up.


Last worn: black leather jacket (above), floral print shift dress, black ankle boots (above), Balenciaga purple work bag (above).

Other ways to wear: black leather jacket and maxi dress, floral print shift dress and yellow cardigan, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Balenciaga purple work bag and little black dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: floral print shift dress in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester with the same dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

Leather jackets and ankle boots are cold weather staples. For a matchy-matchy look with a black jacket and boots, you can easily add more colour with a printed dress and a big bold bag like I have here.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #187

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Kmart Dresses, Black Ankle Boots and Blue Balenciaga Day Bag

Layering up a couple of Kmart midi dresses with jackets and my trusty black ankle boots, for two different days back in winter.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Necklace: Tiffany & Co silver 5th Avenue notes heart pendant necklace
Dress: Kmart teal floral print midi dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

This was such a busy day! My son had an appointment in the city in the morning and I was stressing a little about it as we were running late. Thankfully despite the heavy traffic on the way into the city, it wasn't too bad on the way out. After dropping him off at school and racing back home I was only a little late to the first of my back to back meetings for the day while working from home. My colleague had kindly moved the start time a little to accommodate me too which was very helpful.

Felt that this dress was overdue another wear, and I really wanted to try the storm blue of the Balenciaga day bag with the teal of the dress. Knowing it would be cold that morning but not sure what scarf would work with the blue and teal, I went with a cosy leather jacket. I haven't worn my leather jackets much this winter, they are usually a staple, but with our very cold early morning start I was grateful for this jacket. I thought it matched the black ankle boots nicely too.


Last worn: black leather jacket, Tiffany necklace, teal floral print midi dress, black ankle boots, Balenciaga tempete day bag.

Other ways to wear: black leather jacket and maxi skirt, teal floral print midi dress worn 2 ways, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, Balenciaga tempete day bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester, Balenciaga tempete day bag in third trimester.

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What's In My Bag: Balenciaga Tempete Day

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What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Scarf: Mickey Mouse printed scarf from Disneyland Paris
Earrings: Kmart pink resin teardrop statement earrings
Dress: Kmart short sleeve tiered jersey dress in Fuchsia
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Balenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete

Why I wore it:

This was a much more relaxed day! I wore a similar outfit, another Kmart midi dress with the same black ankle boots and my Balenciaga day bag again. I chose this bag again as not only do I love pink and blue together, but it's very roomy and I had space for mine and the kids water bottles in it. Only in our rush to get out the door on time to make it to a birthday party, I'd left the kids water bottles behind! Thankfully there was plenty for them to drink at the party, and they had a great time running around playing and being entertained while I sat and chatted to my friends.

I felt that this Mickey Mouse scarf was overdue another wear as it hasn't been worn in a long time! Although it has little red Mickeys on it I thought they were small enough it worked with this bright fuchsia dress, especially when paired with the blue denim jacket and blue Balenciaga day bag. I actually ended up taking the denim jacket off, it was so nice sitting the sun watching the kids play on the playground equipment.


Last worn: denim jacket, pink teardrop earrings, Mickey Mouse scarf, pink tiered midi dress, black ankle boots (above), Balenciaga tempete day bag (above).

Other ways to wear: denim jacket worn 30 ways, Mickey Mouse scarf with stripes, pink tiered midi dress and gold clutch, black ankle boots worn 30 way, Balenciaga tempete day bag and white blouse.

Perfect for pregnancy: denim jacket in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester, Balenciaga tempete day bag in third trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Ankle boots and a jacket are an easy way to make a midi dress work for a warmer day near the end of winter - and of course you can add a scarf too for a little extra colour or print, and cosiness!

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Pink Kmart Dresses, Blue Scarves and Denim Jackets With Chloe Marcie Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Sharing another great outfit formula! Pretty pink Kmart dresses, blue scarves, denim jackets, sneakers and my awesome neutral Chloe Marcie bag.

What I wore:

Jacket: Cotton On girlfriend denim jacket in whitehaven
Scarf: Stella McCartney heart print scarf
Earrings: Piper gold heart earrings
Dress: thrifted Kmart short sleeve godet skirt linen blend dress in fuchsia
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

This was a bit of a busy day! While it was cold I decided to go bare legged as my mum and sister and I had a fun day out of shopping planned. Quickly realised when my son woke up though that he wasn't quite right, so it was a quick scrabble to find him a doctor and get him some medicine. Luckily there was a local doctor open with availability, and we could leave him to rest at home with hubby and his brother while we went out to shop. I didn't have anything planned to buy, was just looking forward to catching up with my mum and sister and having lunch, but it turned into a really productive shopping day and I started buying a few Christmas presents. We took much longer at the shops than expected, as we hadn't been planning to buy a lot, but it was nice having that time together, especially after the stressful morning. Some of the shops were very warm, so I was glad I'd gone bare legged, and I even took my denim jacket off not long after arriving at the shopping centre. The heart print scarf kept me cosy enough over the linen dress.

It's not the first time I've layered this Kmart linen blend dress up for winter, and once again I stuck to that familiar outfit formula like I'd worn before, with the scarf and denim jacket. Instead of ankle boots like I wore previously, I went with my Adidas Superstar sneakers, such a comfortable shoe for all the walking we did.


Last worn: white denim jacket, heart studs, heart print scarf, pink linen dress, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Chloe Marcie bag.

Other ways to wear: white denim jacket and maxi skirt, heart print scarf and stripes, pink linen dress and kimono, Adidas Superstar sneakers and jeans, Chloe Marcie bag and blazer.

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What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart pink resin teardrop statement earrings

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Scarf: Louis Vuitton monogram shawl in bleu
Dress: Kmart Whsdch Red short sleeved tiered midi dress
Shoes: Adidas Stan Smith sneakers in white and navy
Bag: Chloe Marcie medium shoulder bag in nut

Why I wore it:

This was another fun day! I'm even wearing a couple of pieces that my mum bought for me on our day out shopping above. I just had to wear my new little resin earrings right away, I thought they went nicely with the coral pink Kmart tiered dress, even though they are a little hard to see because of my hair. I already have this tiered Kmart midi dress in fuchsia pink and in orange, but I loved this coral colour! As it was on sale Mum offered to get it for me along with the pink resin earrings, and another cute purple pair too.

The sneakers are a Kmart pair too, ones I hadn't worn in a while so they were due another wearing!

I layered the dress up a bit for a cold morning. I had the school run, a vet appointment for Cooper, and then in the afternoon I took advantage of having the day off to spend a couple hours at school watching the kids sports event. They did really well, very proud of them! It was such a warm day that I ended up taking the denim jacket off, although when we spent some time at the playground in the afternoon with my Mum I had pulled the jacket back on. It got cold quickly, even with this cosy wool blend Louis Vuitton scarf.

Last worn: moto denim jacket, blue Louis Vuitton shawl, Stan Smith sneakers, Chloe Marcie bag (above). First time I've worn the earrings and midi dress as they were a recent gift from my mum.

Other ways to wear: moto denim jacket in double denim outfit, blue Louis Vuitton shawl and denim jacket, Stan Smith sneakers and jeans, Chloe Marcie bag and blue dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

Pink and blue are a great combination together - no matter what shade of blue and pink! You can add to a pink dress with a blue denim jacket, or even just a blue scarf to try out the colour combination.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #185

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Navy Striped Dresses, Scarves and Ankle Boots With Pink Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

As the start of Spring (1st September) gets closer here in Brisbane, I took the chance to brave bare legs. Still layered up with scarves and ankle boots though as winter isn't over just yet.

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest black leather moto jacket
Scarf: Louis Vuitton monogram shawl in bleu
Dress: thrifted Kmart white and navy long sleeve stripe tee dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

This was a busy day. It was a really cloudy morning, threatening rain, but I was sure it would warm up later so I went bare legged. I was so cold in the afternoon though, it just seemed to get colder through the day! Luckily it was a busy afternoon, so the running around kept me warm! In the morning we had school drop off, I helped out in my son's class, and then I worked from home. After school pick up we ran a couple of errands with a stop to buy presents for a birthday party that weekend, and visited the library. So busy!

At least I liked this outfit, even if I did regret not wearing leggings with it! This Louis Vuitton scarf is such a nice blue with the white and navy striped dress, and I really like how the scarf pops against the black leather jacket too. The jacket was a nice bit of matchy-matchy with the black ankle boots, and the pink Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag added even more colour.


Last worn: leather jacket, Louis Vuitton shawl, navy stripe dress, black ankle boots, pink mini 5 zip bag.

Other ways to wear: leather jacket and maxi skirt, Louis Vuitton shawl and maxi dress, navy stripe dress and denim jacket, black ankle boots worn 30 ways, pink mini 5 zip bag and floral dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: black ankle boots in second trimester.

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What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5-Zip

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What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart lilac statement ball drop earrings

Scarf: thrifted checked purple pashmina scarf
Dress: Atmos&Here navy stripe tee dress 
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bracelets: the usual
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

I loved all the colours in this outfit, and unlike the day above, bare legs were perfect as it warmed up quickly! I even considered taking the scarf off in the afternoon, although for sports in the evening it had cooled off a lot and I did cover up my legs.

It was a relaxed day. School drop off, a quick errand, and then working from home before school pick up in the afternoon, then sports in the evening. I really like pink and purple and blue together, and although the pieces in this outfit are all different intensities of these shades, I love the combination! The navy and black striped dress is a great backdrop for the pink mini 5 zip bag and purple scarf to shine.


Last worn: checked purple pashmina scarf, navy black striped tee dress, black ankle boots (above), Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: checked purple pashmina scarf and blazer, navy black striped tee dress and denim jacket, black ankle boots and jeans, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5 zip bag and denim skirt.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy black striped tee dress in second trimester, black ankle boots in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Striped dresses are a great wardrobe basic! So easy to add more colour to them with accessories like bright scarves or a little pink bag, as I have here in these outfits.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #184

Welcome to the Weekday Wear linkup! A linkup for you to share your weekday outfits - whether that is office wear or stay at home mum wear - if you wore it on a weekday, you can link it up!

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2. Link back to this post so others can find the link up.
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4. Add up to two posts and be sure to visit and comment on as many other posts as possible to get some weekday outfit inspiration!
Optional: tweet the post you linked up with the hashtag #weekdayWearLinkUp so I can retweet!

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