Monday 8 September 2014

Jeans and a Tee with Blazer and Scarf, Statement Metallic and Oversize Tee

Here's what I wore to go to a BBQ and spend the evening with the in-laws:
skinny jeans oversize tee boots blazer and scarf
Jacket: Zara black blazer
ScarfMarc by Marc Jacobs scarf in Island pine-print
TeeFrench Connection oversized khaki green tee
JeansJeanswest blue skinny jeans
ShoesAsos Cleo leather boots in tan


Last time I wore this tee I was in my third trimester, and enjoying the fact that the oversize style still fit over the baby bump. It was not one of my favourite pregnancy outfits though, I much prefer the tee worn lose and oversized with a bit of a drape, not all stretched out over a baby belly. Not all my regular clothes looked great as maternity outfits, but I had fun trying them out anyway.

Added the blazer to dress up this jeans and tee outfit a little for spending the afternoon with the in-laws, and to help keep me warm in the rain. I have a lot of blazers, but I don't think any has gotten as much wear as this Zara one! It's a jersey material that doesn't feel too formal, but dresses up a casual outfit nicely. My sister has a similar blazer and I've always loved the way she wears hers, so I was pleased to find this piece when op-shopping. Definitely a good purchase, one of those pieces that makes me understand why so many people have "a classic blazer" as one of their must-have wardrobe items.


Last worn: Zara blazer, Marc Jacobs scarf, khaki tee, skinny jeans, Asos leather boots.



Here's what I wore to go out for a walk and spend time with a visitor today:
sass and bide metallic skinny jeans wildfox skeleton tee converse
TeeWildfox Skeleton black tee with long sleeves (with Kmart black tank layered underneath)
JeansSass and Bide 'Three Words' metallic gold jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black


Trying to wear these awesome metallic jeans a little more casually, dressed down with an oversized top and Converse. Didn't need to be too dressed up, as I had a quiet day at home with Cooper and baby T, with a visitor in the afternoon. Was looking through my wardrobe for something warm to wear to pair with the jeans when I saw this little-worn tee.

Haven't worn this tee in over a year! I wore it a few times when I bought it in 2012, before the weather got too warm, and since then I've only worn it twice. I think the time I wore it to Fright Night at Movie World for Halloween was the best possible opportunity it could be worn. Not something I wear enough to justify keeping in my wardrobe, although it is incredibly comfortable for lounging around at home in.


Last worn: Wildfox skeleton tee, metallic skinny jeans, Converse.

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Friday 5 September 2014

Raues Eva Top and Jeans | Heart Print Scarf and Stripe Top

Here's what I wore to spend the afternoon with my mum and sister:
Raues eva polka dot peter pan collar peplum top jeans
SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
TopEva top C/O Raues
JeansSass and Bide "Straight up" jeans
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats


Second outfit with this lovely custom-made Raues top! It's a lot easier to see the details on this top now than the first time I wore it in the rain. Really enjoying the warmer weather that came along with spring! Although I'm wearing it with jeans for the second time in a row, I think this top will be so pretty with a pencil skirt when I go back to the office. We have generous maternity leave allowances here in Australia, I'm very lucky. I'm not scheduled to go back to work until next year, so I'm enjoying lots of time at home with baby T.


Last worn: Ray-ban WayfarersRaues top, skinny jeans, gold mouse flats.




Here's what I wore to spend the day with my family:
Print mixing heart print scarf and stripe top
SunglassesBali sunglasses C/O Kameleonz (20% discount with code 'MICA')
ScarfStella McCartney heart print scarf (on sale here)
TopJeanswest 'Marina' stripe henley
JeansJeanswest 'spoylt' super skinny jeans
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in black


Windy day! Although the days are getting warmer, the cold winter winds haven't completely gone away. Rugged up a little against the cold with my big blanket scarf. I keep repeatedly wearing this scarf with stripes, and have done since I first got it. It just pairs so well! We were told at the clinic the other day that young babies focus best on things with high contrast - black and white stripes are perfect for that. So I can feel I'm helping baby spot me moving around when I indulge in my stripes addiction.

Wore this to go out on a walk with the family and get baby some fresh air, casual and comfy! The last time I wore this top I was in the third trimester and feeling rather large, after tearing my top at the seams the day before and being unable to squeeze my pregnant feet into shoes. It has a nice relaxed fit without the baby bump in the way!


Last worn: Kameleonz sunglasses, heart print scarf, striped top, skinny jeans, Converse.


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Wednesday 3 September 2014

Sass and Bide Jeans, Alexander McQueen Skull Scarves, Long Sleeve Tees

Happened to wear statement jeans twice in a row! Printed and metallic skinny jeans outfits below, as well as a summary of my August purchases. I liked analysing my July purchases, it influenced my shopping in August.


Here's what I wore to go shopping with DH and baby T:
Printed sass and bide jeans grey zip detail tee magenta alexander mcqueen skull scarf
SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
ScarfAlexander McQueen magenta skull scarf in roses print
Top: Atmos&Here grey Arizona zip tee (New purchase, on sale!)
JeansSass and Bide 'The Archetype' feather print zippora skinnies
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs metallic mouse flats


Wore this to go out shopping with hubby and baby T. We wanted to pick up a few little toys for baby. He's getting bigger now and wanting to play more, so we stopped in at Target and picked up a little gym for him. It's so cute watching him batting away at the toys dangling down!

Wanted to wear this new long sleeve tee, one of my August purchases. The zipper detail at the hem is really nice, and it made me think of the zipper detail on the jeans, so it seemed right to pair them together. I tried to pose for the photo to get a shot of the zip at the bottom of the jeans, but I failed there! With all the gold zips, the cute metallic gold mouse flats seemed the best shoe choice to continue on the gold theme. And of course, a nice colourful scarf against the grey. Really casual, comfortable outfit.


Last worn: roses skull scarf, Sass and Bide zippora jeans, metallic mouse flats. First time I've worn the tee as it's a new purchase.



Here's what I wore to go out with DH:
metallic gold skinny jeans acne pistol boots striped top skull scarf
SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
ScarfAlexander McQueen modal and cashmere skull scarf
TeeJeanswest 'Melanie' Stripe henley in black/coconut (on sale!)
JeansSass and Bide 'Three Words' metallic gold jeans
ShoesAcne pistol boots in "skin"


Another long sleeve top and statement jeans combo! I've been a little predictable with my outfit choices lately. I like how this is basically the same outfit combination as what I wore previously (above), but it looks different enough. Still wearing a skull scarf, prints, and statement jeans. My jeans have been getting a lot of wear lately, but I'm conscious that I don't want to end up in identical looking outfits every day. Trying to take the same basic idea and change a few things about it, so I can get dressed quickly and easily without a lot of thought, but still look like I have some variation in what I'm wearing.

The only thing I didn't like about this outfit was the way I'd rolled up the cuffs of the jeans to have them sit over the boots - it kept coming undone and driving me a little crazy!


Last worn: Ray Ban Wayfarers, Alexander McQueen skull scarf, Jeanswest stripe henley, metallic gold skinny jeans, Acne pistol boots.


My August Purchases:


In August I bought a few accessories to help organise the baby bag, and picked up some things in the Iconic sale. A lot of grey clothes! I've returned one dress already, after seriously considering it when it arrived. I'm sure I'll get lots of wear out of everything else I purchased.

Preston raglan stripe dress (returned)
Grey marle jersey pencil skirt
Arizona zip tee
Grey v-neck tee with rolled sleeves
Rebecca Minkoff 'Shopbop fund' Cory pouch
'Man things' travel pouch
'Guy stuff' travel pouch


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