Floral Print Dresses, Sneakers and Pink Mini 5 Zip Bag | Weekday Wear Link Up

Keeping things simple for some super hot days we had back at the start of February, wearing sneakers and floral print dresses with my little pink Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag. Great outfits for the school run and then for running a few errands while the kids were at school.

What I wore:

Necklace: rose gold and turquoise beaded necklace
Dress: Kmart strappy tiered sundress in watercolour blue and blush print
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star coast blue
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite and rose quartz bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

This was one of those days where everything went wrong! While getting the kids ready for school I ran a quick load of laundry, throwing in a couple of things I'd found at the opshop the day before. Only to open the machine at the end of the cycle to find that one of the cute scarves I'd thrifted had turned everything blue! 

Despite my best efforts with two sachets of colour run remover, it ruined a few clothes. While I saved the majority of my clothes I was really annoyed at losing 3 dresses, particularly because I'd just thrifted the dresses! Everything that I couldn't save even after my second try at colour run remover I tossed in the bag I keep around for collecting items for the H&M recycling program - anything too torn or stained goes in there so the fabric can be recycled.

It was a hot day too which didn't help my bad mood with my bad laundry luck! I picked this light sundress to wear, it's perfect on a hot day, for rushing around the shops buying more colour run remover after dropping the kids off at school, and for taking Cooper to the vets for a check up before school pick up. Thankfully that appointment went well, even if the vet was running a little late so I was stressed about making it back on time to pick up the kids. Was glad when this day was over!

While the pink iris mini 5-zip bag doesn't match the blush pink floral and leaf print on the dress, I like wearing other shades of pink with this sundress. I find most pink shades go together nicely with the blush even though they don't match. The turquoise necklace and the blue Converse don't match the navy of the dress either, but they compliment it nicely.

Last worn: Kmart tiered sundress, beaded necklace, Roie Designs bracelets, Converse All Star, pink mini 5-zip bag.

Other ways to wear: Kmart tiered sundress and winter knit, Converse All Star and midi dress, pink mini 5-zip bag and autumn leaves dress.

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Favourite Rebecca Minkoff Bag In My Handbag Collection:

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What I wore:

Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Roie Designs labradorite bracelets
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Mini 5 zip in pink iris with gold hardware 

Why I wore it:

This was a much better day than the one above! It was also the day before. After school drop off I'd decided to spend a little time at the opshops browsing and ended up picking up some nice things (including the scarf mentioned above that ruined some clothes, along with the dresses I also thrifted on this day!). I was feeling really good about some of my cute finds, it's a shame I didn't get to actually wear them and they are only good for recycling now.

Also took Cooper to our groomer for a summer clip - he'd been overdue with how hectic January was for us so he looked like a brand new dog with the shorter fur! The kids were so amused by his appearance when I picked them up from school.

As it was another hot day I went with a simple tee dress - this tropical floral print one is a favourite of mine and always looks good with sneakers. While I've had this dress a while (and this is it's 22nd wear), I've never tried a pink bag with it! It has a lot of colours in the print but no pink. I wasn't sure how it would go but I put this bag on just to see and I was surprised that it worked. I'm glad I tried something a little different with this dress!


Last worn: Atmos&Here willow tee dress, jade bracelets, Adidas Superstar sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag (above).

Other ways to wear: Atmos&Here willow tee dress in winter, Adidas Superstar sneakers and denim skirt, Rebecca Minkoff mini 5-zip bag and flared dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: Atmos&Here willow tee dress in second trimester.

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How You Can Wear It:

Dresses and sneakers are a fashionable combo that make for a really comfortable outfit on a hot day! For a little extra colour, try pairing a bright bag with a printed dress like I have with the pink mini 5 zip bag in these outfits.

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Weekday Wear Linkup #160

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Weekday Wear Link Up: Tee Dresses and Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford Bag

I've found an outfit uniform for the rare times I have to leave my house to get the essentials, and I'm sticking to it! One pair of shoes that never go in the house, a bag that is also outdoor use only and not touched otherwise, no accessories other than my usual bracelets that never come off, and a dress so that when I get home I can just throw it in the wash. Plus it feels nice to dress up a little for the rare occasions I do get out the house!

Luckily I have a few dresses to wear so it won't get too boring on the blog...

What I wore:

Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: New Balance white and blue sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford zip satchel in twilight

Why I wore it:

This tee dress is a favourite and was on frequent repeat when I first got it. As my son got older though I realised that maybe anything shorter than a maxi was a bit of a struggle to wear around kids, and it hasn't gotten a lot of wear recently. I last wore it on an anniversary weekend away with my husband, last year! It always makes me smile when I wear it so should definitely be worn more - even if I need to keep it to days like this where I'm not out with the kids!

I headed out early, as I had to go to the doctors, get pet food for the dogs and get groceries. I figured it was best to do everything at once to minimise the amount of time I was out! Thankful that hubby is working from home too so I can leave the kids with him.

I really liked the little Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford bag with the colours in the print of the dress. This bag just happened to be the one I'd worn out a lot as I was frequently wearing it as the newest addition to my handbag collection, and it as things began to change I realise it didn't make sense to keep changing bags as often as I usually do, to avoid spreading germs around.


Last worn: floral tee dress, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford.

Other ways to wear:  floral tee dress worn as a top, Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy:  floral tee dress in second trimester.

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Story Time: My Coach Wallet Broke!

A bit of a diversion from coronavirus, sharing the story of what happened when my coach wallet broke last year, and when going into the store to get things fixed was still a possibility. All the Coach stores in Australia are now closed.

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What I wore:

Dress: Cotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoes: New Balance white and blue sneakers
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Micro Bedford zip satchel in twilight

Why I wore it:

Exactly the same outfit as the one above with a small modification - this dress is striped instead of a floral print 😂

Wore this to go grocery shopping, just 7 days after the outing above, but things had changed so much! There was a limit on the number of people allowed in store, there were big plexiglass screens around the cashiers, and I discovered that it's not possible to both load groceries out of the trolley onto the belt and pack them into bags at the other end of the checkout at the same time, since the cashiers aren't packing bags any more. I think I'll get better at it as time goes by, although I'm kind of hoping I don't have to get used to it for too long!


Last worn: striped tee dress, New Balance sneakers (above), Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford (above).

Other ways to wear: striped tee dress and leggings, Rebecca Minkoff micro Bedford worn two ways.

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Tee Dresses Under $50:

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How You Can Wear It: 

A tee dress is such a comfortable, easy outfit and perfect for early autumn days like these when it's not too cold. For a sporty look (or if you have a knee injury like I do!) you can wear a pair of sneakers. Makes an even more comfortable outfit!

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Floral Dresses, Sneakers And Rebecca Minkoff Regan Bag: Weekday Wear Link Up

Easy autumn outfits I wore recently that would work just as well for spring! Floral dresses, sneakers, statement earrings, and my navy Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag.

What I wore:

Earrings: Piper recycled metal turquoise tassel earring
Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: Kmart white chunky platform sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel Tote in moon

Why I wore it:

I really love this little floral tee dress! It goes with everything, being such a fun mix of colours in the print, and it's perfect on a warm day. While I wore it quite a bit when my eldest was a tiny baby, as the boys turned into toddlers it got worn less. Now they are a bit older and I'm not crawling around on the floor with them as much, this will certainly get more wear!

I wore comfortable chunky platform sneakers with this for a little bit of running around I had to do, to support my knee but I wanted to dress it up a little for the school run so I added the statement earrings. The gold and turquoise go so well with the green dress with all the blue in the print. And this navy Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag is something I've worn with the dress in the past too, it's a nice combination.

This did end up being slightly overdressed for the days activities though! The plan was the school run, picking up some clothes I had altered at the tailors, and a quick stop at Woollies for more bread. I got up, got dressed and ready and started getting the kids ready. Then it quickly became clear that my eldest wasn't well enough for school. With his desperate pleas to go to the playground on the way home from our contactless pickup at the tailor I started to doubt how unwell he really was...but I still wasn't going to take him to a crowded playground just in case. We compromised and ended up visiting one of our favourite local trails instead, where we rarely if ever see other people during the week. I was definitely overdressed for that though 😂 Nice outfit, just not the most sensible choice for the very quiet day and little hike through the bush we ended up having.


Last worn: turquoise tassel earrings, floral tee dress, chunky platform sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Regan tote.

Other ways to wear: floral tee dress layered for winter, chunky platform sneakers and culottes, Rebecca Minkoff Regan tote worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancy: floral tee dress in second trimester.

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30 Ways To Wear: Rebecca Minkoff Regan

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What I wore:

Earrings: Kmart navy tassel earrings
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tee: Jeanswest Shelley garment dye tee in faded denim blue
Dress: Kmart Tropicana sleeveless tiered maxi dress
Shoes: thrifted Adidas Superstar sneakers
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel Tote in moon

Why I wore it:

This was a very busy day! After the school run we had a really important appointment for my son which I'd been stressing about for a while, so I wore a lot of colour to keep myself cheerful! Thankfully, even after stopping at the library after the school run to get some books for him to read on the slightly long drive, we made it in perfect time and the appointment went well. Probably not the best earring choice though - an anxious 4 year old loves to tug on the tassels when he's in my lap and I ended up removing the earrings halfway through the appointment to save my earlobes 😂

It was a particularly hot and humid day so perhaps the blue tee knotted over this coral floral print maxi dress wasn't the best idea as it made my outfit even warmer, but I'd been wanting to try this colourful pairing for a while and knew it would be the perfect touch of colour to boost my mood, even if it was slightly too warm outside.


Last worn: navy tassel earrings, beaded necklace, blue tee, floral maxi dress, Adidas Superstar, Rebecca Minkoff Regan (above).

Other ways to wear: blue tee and shorts, floral maxi dress layered for winter, Adidas Superstar and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Regan and sheath dress.

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How You Can Wear It:

Floral dresses with lots of bright colours in the print can go with anything! You can dress them down a little with a pair of sneakers, or even throw a tee over the top. A neutral navy bag like this Rebecca Minkoff Regan is a good accessory pairing as it won't clash with any colours in the print.

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Atmos&Here Willow Printed Tee Dress, Ankle Boots | Grey Pencil Skirt and Converse

Today I'm blogging one of my latest wardrobe additions from my September shopping, as well as one of the last unworn items from my August purchases. I'm also sharing the first of my outfits for the Fox In Flats September Style Dare (I was a little late joining and I'm behind in blogging, although I was up-to-date on instagram).


Here's what I wore to go shopping with my sister:

Sunglasses: Cotton On 'Kirsten sunnie' in yellow
Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress (new purchase)
Shoes: Acne pistol boots in "skin"


First wearing of this cute printed dress! I had planned a day out shopping with my sister, and this dress was the perfect thing to wear to take advantage of the warmer spring weather. I was eager to wear it with the ankle boots, as it was the first footwear I had in mind when I saw the dress online. Really liked the combination! Something a little different from a dress and Chucks!

Wanted to buy this dress after seeing it on the Atmos&Here instagram page, but waited to buy it until The Iconic had a 50% off discount code. I try not to pay full price if I can avoid it! The print is available in a shirt dress and a tee as well, but I thought this simple tee dress would get the most wear. Really happy with this addition to my wardrobe :)


Last worn: yellow sunnies, Acne pistol boots. First time I've worn the dress.

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Here's what I wore to run errands with baby:

Sunnies: Rayban new Wayfarers
Tee: Jeanswest 'Leila' embroidered top
Skirt: Atmos&Here grey marle jersey pencil skirt (new purchase)
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white


This is my first outfit from the Fox in Flats September style challenge! I did mean to join for the whole month, but forgot all about it until half way through. Time got away from me. When I wore this, the challenge for the day was "white out".  I'd been looking at this pencil skirt in my wardrobe for a while after I purchased it, and knew I had to at least try to wear it to accomplish my shopping goals.

Not entirely sure what to wear with a pencil skirt when I wasn't taking it to the office, I remembered the style dare and used that for inspiration to wear this white tee. It still looked like something I'd wear to the office though (yey for relaxed dress codes!) so I added the Converse to try make it more casual. I thought it worked well, but baby T didn't agree and the skirt had to be swapped for a pair of shorts later in the day after he got a little messy!


I didn't get around to wearing this pencil skirt twice after I purchased it, as I suspected might happen when I bought it. I just couldn't pass by a good grey pencil skirt on sale, and thought that maybe with the casual fabric I might be able to wear it outside the office. I just can't shake the idea that to me, pencil skirts are office wear. So I've packed this skirt away in the "office wear" box in my wardobe for when I go back to work after maternity leave.

Although I've only worn it once, my purchase review: not the best purchase for right now. I'm glad I bought it, but probably shouldn't have as it doesn't fit my current lifestyle. Although I know I will wear this skirt later, I'm trying to stop buying things I'm not going to wear right away, so I don't end up in a year with a wardrobe full of items still with tags on.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarers, embroidered white tee, Converse. First time I've worn the pencil skirt.

Tee Dresses Layered For Winter: Anniversary Weekend

Still playing catch-up with blog posts, as I wore these outfits a few weeks ago! We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary at the end of May. It was a big one for us, with our house build completed, moving into the new house, and a trip overseas to Europe and back to Scotland, where we first went together after our engagement. This time with the kids in tow! With all of these big things I was expecting a quiet weekend for our anniversary, even though hubby had told me to keep the weekend free.

He surprised me with a kid-free weekend away on the Gold Coast, in the same hotel we celebrated out first wedding anniversary in! It was a wonderful surprise!

What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Scarf: Stella McCartney heart print scarf
Dress: Cotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap

Why I wore it:

When hubby let me know what the surprise was I knew instantly I was going to wear some of my dresses that hadn't been worn in a while! I worry this one is a little too short for days with the boys, but for a weekend away it was perfect! As we were driving down I noticed a sign advertising Seafire - a big fireworks event on the beach. This wasn't the perfect outfit for that - although my big blanket scarf did come in helpful to shelter us from a rain shower and keep us warm as we sat on the beach - but it was fun to attend the show anyway. I've never seen fireworks on the beach before, really enjoyed it!

The vintage Chanel bag was another must-have due to being kid-free! It's lambskin so a bit too delicate for me to wear it around the boys very often! It fit just the essentials and my camera inside which was nice.


Last worn: denim jacket, heart print scarf, striped tee dress, black ankle boots, vintage Chanel flap bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and maxi skirt, heart print scarf worn two ways, striped tee dress in summer, 30 ways to wear black ankle boots, vintage Chanel flap bag at a wedding.

Perfect for pregnancy: ankle boots in second trimester, vintage Chanel flap bag at 39 weeks.

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What's In My Bag: Vintage Chanel 'Diana' Flap Bag

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What I wore:

Jacket: Jeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Scarf: Jeanswest Lucille golden yellow scarf
Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: RMK Chester black ankle boots
Bag: Chanel vintage quilted lambskin flap

Why I wore it:

Our second day on the coast, another tee dress! This one was a spring / summer favourite when I bought it when my oldest was a baby, but when he got mobile it got less and less wear. I usually wear it as a top with a skirt over it to make the length a little more practical for running around with the kids. But being kid-free, it was easy to wear with tights and ankle boots. Winter on the Gold Coast is still a little chilly!

This mustard scarf is a great combination with the botanical print on the dress, it compliments the yellow nicely. Again, a simple outfit that I enjoyed wearing!


Last worn: denim jacket (above), mustard scarf, printed tee dress, ankle boots (above), vintage Chanel flap bag (above).

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and stripes, mustard scarf with olive, printed tee dress worn as a top, ankle boots and skinny jeans, vintage Chanel flap bag on Christmas.

Perfect for pregnancy: printed tee dress in second trimester, ankle boots in second trimester, vintage Chanel flap bag and final pregnancy outfit.

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Printed Tee Dresses Under $50:

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How You Can Wear It:

A printed tee dress is so simple to wear on it's own in spring or summer. You don't have to pack them away for winter though! Layer them up with tights, ankle boots, denim jackets and a cosy scarf to keep you warm.


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Making Casual Dresses Work For The Office With a Pencil Skirt

One way I like to get more wear from my dresses is to layer a skirt over them and wear them as tops. I've done that with both of the dresses below before. Putting a pencil skirt over a dress is the perfect way to make a dress on the shorter side work-appropriate!

What I wore:

Necklace: gifted silver heart long pendant necklace
Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Skirt: Jeanswest zip detail ponte pencil skirt
Shoes: Walnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats (also available in silver)
Bracelets: the usual
Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel Tote in moon

Why I wore it:

My first day back after an extended leave over Christmas time meant picking bright colours to cheer me up. Especially after spending the week before I went back to work feeling sick. I knew it would be a day of catching upon emails and everything else I missed, so wanted to pep myself up as much as possible with this bright and colourful dress worn as a top. It's not the first time I've layered a skirt over this dress, I've done it before here with a maxi skirt and with a pencil skirt again. Way back when I first bought this I fell in love with the print and couldn't decide between getting the dress or tee in the print. I'm glad I picked the dress, as it's so easy to wear it as a top too to mix things up a little.


Last worn: botanical print tee dress, black pencil skirt, Walnut Melbourne ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff Regan satchel.

Other ways to wear: botanical print tee dress and Converse, black pencil skirt in winter, black ballet flats and fit and flare dress, Rebecca Minkoff Regan satchel and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancy: botanical print tee dress for pregnancy announcement, black pencil skirt in first trimester, black ballet flats in second trimester.

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Pencil Skirts Under $50:

Both pencil skirts I'm wearing in this post are Jeanswest, and they've just released a new office wear collection!

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What I wore:

Necklace: Lovisa gold filigree heart pendant
Dress: Zara printed bib front tunic dress
Skirt: Jeanswest black ponte pencil skirt
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs black logo plaque ballet flats
Bag:  Rebecca Minkoff Regan Satchel Tote in moon

Why I wore it:

Another day in the office, another dress as a top. This dress has been worn with a pencil skirt before too. I'd planned to wear this outfit after the one above, but after wearing that and dragging myself to the office, I made myself much worse and the doctor sent me back home to rest for a few more days. It did make getting ready for work when I was eventually well enough to go back really easy though, just pulled on this outfit I'd had sitting planned for a few days!

The only thing I didn't like about this outfit was the necklace. I love the way it looks, but I didn't consider that when I wore my work security pass around my neck on the long lanyard like I usually do, it would hit and jingle with the necklace all day. It was a little frustrating as I moved around between meetings, as I didn't always have a hand free to separate the two. Might need to save this necklace for weekend wear, which is a shame as it's so pretty!


Last worn: navy shift dress, black pencil skirt, MbMJ ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag (above).

Other ways to wear: navy shift dress and denim jacket, black pencil skirt and tan accessories, MbMJ ballet flats and little black dress, Rebecca Minkoff Regan bag and tee dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: navy shift dress in third trimester, black pencil skirt in second trimester.

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Printed Dresses Under $50 great for layering with:

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How You Can Wear It:

Not all dresses are work appropriate lengths, even though they might be ideal for weekend wear. If you're worried a dress is too short for the office, try turning it into a top by putting it under a pencil skirt. A pencil skirt works so well for different office dress codes, and it's a fun way to remix a dress and make it less casual.



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Printed Tee Dresses and Colourful Crossbody Bags

Two more easy outfits for hot spring days here in Brisbane: printed tee dresses, sneakers and crossbody bags. Nice and simple!

What I wore:

Dress: Atmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
Shoes: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody bag in burgundy

Why I wore it:

This was a rare kid free day! I had quite a few errands to run and yet still found time for a sneaky little massage to successfully tackle the back pain I'd been having. I even managed to film a couple more videos for my YouTube channel. While I do occasionally film some videos and put them up within a couple of days, most of my content on YouTube is scheduled in advance (just like my blog posts) so it's always nice to have a few more videos filmed to pad out the schedule.

This green tropical floral print tee dress is a really fun one to wear - it's a beautiful print and nice and light on a hot day. I haven't tried burgundy with it before, but I thought this burgundy Avery crossbody bag complimented the red in the print nicely even though it was a different shade. And as I was by myself I didn't need to carry more than my wallet, keys, mask, phone and hand sanitiser so this bag was perfect for that.


Last worn: floral print tee dress, black Converse, burgundy Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody.

Other ways to wear: floral print tee dress layered for winter, black Converse and maxi skirt, burgundy Rebecca Minkoff Avery crossbody and little black dress.

Perfect for pregnancy: floral print tee dress in second trimester, black Converse in third trimester.

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Ways To Wear Bright Bags:

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What I wore:

Necklace: House of Harlow sunburst necklace in silver and grey
Dress:  Cotton On 'Tina' white striped tee dress in Lissy black / Gardenia
Shoes: New Balance Coast women's running shoe in black 
Bracelets: the usual plus Cora purpleheart and mother of pearl watch c/o JORD
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Edie small crossbody bag in magenta

Why I wore it:

This was another really hot day! We took the kids out to the local park and since hubby came he carried the backpack with the snacks and water bottles in it. I just had this little Edie crossbody bag to keep all my essentials on me that I'd worn the day before.

Aside from the morning at the park and a little stroll, scoot and bike around the trail we didn't have anything planned so an easy throw on and go dress and comfortable sneakers for all the walking was ideal. I did add the necklace to try make it look like I put a little effort into this outfit, but really I just wanted something easy and comfortable and this was perfect.


Last worn: striped tee dress, sunburst necklace, New Balance sneakers, Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag.

Other ways to wear: striped tee dress and purple bag, Rebecca Minkoff Edie crossbody bag worn 30 ways.

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How You Can Wear It:

Printed tee dresses are something that looks great dressed down with sneakers - and you can add even more colour to the print in your outfit with a little bright crossbody bag.

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