Friday 28 June 2019

Orange Camis and Black Skinny Jeans

Layering up some orange camis for winter with black skinny jeans. Surprisingly, both of these camis came from my family! One from my sister's wardrobe, the other a gift from my mum.

What I wore:

jeanswest kitty moto jacket double denim with black skinny jeans peach cami mums night out dinner outfit | awayfromblue

double denim with Rebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC | awayfromthebluef

awayfromblue Instagram | double denim biker jacket with skinny jeans peach ruffle cami silver mini MAC bag
EarringsA Little Bit of North blue mandala earrings (giveaway prize, close up photo)
JacketJeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket
Necklace: Uniquely Made with Love Sea Change necklace
TopJeanswest peach ruffle cami
JeansNobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (c/o)
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
BagRebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC

Why I wore it:

Continuing on with catching up with everyone after our Europe trip, I joined my mum friends for a rare night out. The last one we had was last year! It was good to dress up a little, but I wanted to keep things simple. Jeans and a nice top is a staple "I don't know what to wear" outfit, and was perfect for our dinner date.

The pastel cami is a piece I got from one of my sister's wardrobe clear outs. It was a nice combination with my pale denim moto jacket (a recent purchase) and a nice contrast with the black denim jeans. Of course I couldn't resist matching the blue in the denim jacket with the beaded necklace and the statement earrings. I do love a little matchy-matchy! That's why I picked my metallic Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC bag to wear too, to match the silver hardware on the jacket.


Last worn: denim jacket, peach cami, beaded necklace, Nobody Denim jeans, black ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff metallic mini MAC bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket and maxi skirtpeach cami and pleated skirt, Nobody Denim jeans and blazer, black ballet flats and swing dress, Rebecca Minkoff metallic mini MAC bag for a wedding.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ballet flats in third trimester, Rebecca Minkoff metallic mini MAC bag in second trimester.


My Rebecca Minkoff Handbag Collection:






What I wore:

wool cardigan with neon orange cami colourful statement necklace printed jeans SAHM style | away from blue

neutral Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond with wool cardigan | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram | wool maxi cardigan printed jeans and orange cami rebecca minkoff mab camera bag
JacketJeanswest Alice longline Australian wool cardigan
NecklaceRuby Olive Art series long striped pod necklace
TopNew Look orange strappy cami top
JeansSass & Bide Playman skinny jeans
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond

Why I wore it:

I was eager to wear this neon orange cami that my mum bought for me in the sales. My sister was buying the black one, and mum knows how much I love colour so thought I'd like this orange one. I love it so much! It has a great strappy back that I'll hopefully get to show off after winter!

A colder day meant I wore a similar outfit combo to the one above but swapped the denim jacket for a cosy wool maxi cardigan. This was perfectly comfortable for church, and kept me warm. Even with the bright orange cami, I wanted to add a little more interest to the outfit with the bold statement necklace and the printed jeans. It made for a really fun outfit!

With all the colour and print, I thought the neutral Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag would be the best accessory. I like how the tan worked with the orange cami as well as the neutral black and grey.


Last worn: wool cardigan, Ruby Olive necklace, Sass & Bide jeans, black ballet flats (above), Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag. First time I've worn the cami as it's a recent addition to my wardrobe.

Other ways to wearwool cardigan and printed scarf, Sass & Bide jeans with red cardi, black ballet flats and wrap dress, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag and maxi skirt.

Perfect for pregnancyblack ballet flats in second trimester.



Orange Camis Under $50:




How You Can Wear It:

A bold orange cami is so fun to wear! You can keep it simple and wear it with black skinny jeans; adding more colour, print or texture to your outfit with accessories or jackets.



What I Bought In June:


I'd normally do a separate post and video for this, but I only bought two things so I'm just adding it onto this post!




Not expecting any purchases next month as I'll be doing #noBuyJuly again for the forth year in a row. Something I need as I've spent more this year than I expected to!


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Wednesday 26 June 2019

Denim Jacket And Striped Maxi Skirts With Grey Tees and Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag

I blame jet lag after returning home to Brisbane for these two outfits looking incredibly similar! 😂 You know I love my outfit formulas - denim jacket, a grey tee and a striped maxi skirt was such an easy option. I do try to make my outfits look a little different when I repeat something again a few days later, but in my jet lagged haze and rush to get out the door I ended up grabbing the same denim jacket both times instead of a different one each time. Oh well! At least the necklaces, skirts and shades of grey in the tees are different!

What I wore:

easy mum style jeanswest denim biker jacket and grey tee with jersey navy stripe maxi skirt | awayfromblue

navy stripe maxi skirt with Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond | awayfromtheblue

awayfromblue Instagram | SAHM mum style navy stripe maxi skirt grey tee denim jacket rebecca minkoff camera bag
NecklaceJeanswest Taryn turquoise tassel bead necklace
TeeAtmos&Here charcoal grey v neck tee
Skirt: Target navy side split maxi skirt
Shoesslim gold Havaianas
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond

Why I wore it:

Wore this for a day with the boys, trying to get back into our usual routines after returning from Europe! We went to the playground and the library and did a little bit of grocery shopping. I needed a nice easy outfit, so a simple grey tee and striped maxi skirt seemed the best fuss-free way to dress. The splits up the side of this maxi skirt mean it doesn't get worn much in winter, but when I wore this back at the start of the month it was a milder day. It felt really warm compared to the cold temps we'd experienced on the other side of the world too! 😂

This Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag was overdue a wear - I'd considered taking it overseas with me so that I could wear it to the wedding, but I went with the little silver mini MAC in the end. I was glad I'd taken the mini MAC, but still wanted to wear this camera bag when I got home.


Last worn: grey tee, tassel necklace, navy stripe maxi skirt, Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag. First time I've worn the denim jacket as it's a recent purchase.

Other ways to weargrey tee and olive pants, navy stripe maxi skirt and band tee, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag and shorts.

Perfect for pregnancygrey tee in third trimester.


What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag









What I wore:

jeanswest denim biker jacket with grey v neck tee striped maxi skirt and camera bag | away from blue

Rebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond with striped maxi skirt | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram | denim jacket grey tee black striped maxi skirt rebecca minkoff MAB camera bag
JacketJeanswest Kitty denim biker jacket (new purchase)
Necklace: Kmart gold and navy beaded necklace
Tee: Spectrum basic v-neck tee in grey marl
Skirt: Target black and white striped maxi skirt
Shoesslim gold Havaianas
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB Camera Bag in almond

Why I wore it:

Another day with the kids, another easy outfit, with a different grey tee and striped maxi skirt, but again the same outfit formula, with the same denim jacket, shoes and Rebecca Minkoff bag. I actually ended up taking the denim jacket off in the morning - it was such a nice day and we spent it at a park in the bayside, soaking up the sun.

This black striped maxi skirt is one that hasn't been worn in a while. A pregnancy purchase when I was pregnant with my eldest boy, it's a piece I've already hit 30 wears on. When I'm thinking of things to wear I usually pass over this skirt for another one that hasn't hit 30 wears yet, but on this day I wanted to go back to an old favourite!


Last worn: denim jacket (above), beaded necklace, grey v-neck tee, black striped maxi skirt, Havaianas (above), Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag (above).

Other ways to weargrey v-neck tee and shorts, black striped maxi skirt worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff MAB camera bag and dress.

Perfect for pregnancygrey v-neck tee in second trimester, black striped maxi skirt at 39 weeks.


Striped Maxi Skirts Under $50:




How You Can Wear It:

A striped maxi skirt is an easy wardrobe staple for stay at home mum days, and can be paired with the ever classic grey tee so you don't have to worry about prints clashing. For cooler days, you can add a denim jacket on top.


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Monday 24 June 2019

Weekday Wear Linkup: Sleeveless Dresses and Long Sleeve Tees


Back to sharing my corporate style for this week's Weekday Wear Link Up! The return to work was a big shift, after 6 weeks of long service leave. I picked some simple fit and flare dresses to wear, layering underneath them with black long sleeve tees to make them work in the colder winter mornings.

What I wore: 

wearing a sleeveless fit and flare dress to the office in winter with long sleeve tee print mixing scarf Rebecca Minkoff MAM | awayfromblue

Rebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey | away from the blue

awayfromblue Instagram | print mixing winter sleeveless dress layered outfit long sleeve tee scarf rebecca minkoff MAM
Scarf: Mickey Mouse printed scarf from Disneyland Paris
DressJeanswest 'Rita' stripe jersey dress (with Jeanswest black long sleeve henley tee underneath)
ShoesWalnut Melbourne 'Ava' black lizard ballet flats
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey


Why I wore it:

It was a big adjustment returning to work after 6 weeks off! I added the scarf not just for warmth in the morning but also because I thought it would be fun to wear a little piece from my trip, and I picked this scarf up in Disneyland Paris.

As well as the scarf, I had my fleece-lined tights and long sleeve tee to layer up and keep me cosy on the colder winter commute. It was a busy day and a lot to get used to again in the office - while I've been away for 18 months before on maternity leave, I found this 6 week gap harder to get used to - I think because of the work my team was on being so different from what it was before I went on leave.


Last wornMickey Mouse scarfplain black teestriped dressWalnut Melbourne ballet flatsRebecca Minkoff MAM bag.

Other ways to wearMickey Mouse scarf and jeansstriped dress and blazerWalnut Melbourne ballet flats and pencil skirtRebecca Minkoff MAM bag worn 30 ways.

Perfect for pregnancystriped dress in second trimesterWalnut Melbourne ballet flats in third trimesterRebecca Minkoff MAM bag in third trimester.


What's In My Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini







What I wore:

black printed tee under sleeveless fit adn flare dress with red acccessories and rebecca minkoff MAM bag for office winter | away from the blue

awayfromtheblue Instagram Myer centre cloud nine star backdrop with black dress red accessories
Necklace: thrifted red flat bead necklace
DressJeanswest tucked ponte black dress with thrifted Maison Scotch black paint splatter print long sleeved tee underneath
ShoesMarc by Marc Jacobs suede flats in red
BagRebecca Minkoff MAB mini in soft grey


Why I wore it:

I followed the same outfit formula for my next day back in the office - this time layering a printed long sleeve tee under my black sleeveless fit and flare dress. I felt the print was a bit too subtle with the dress though, so decided to add some colour with accessories. These red suede ballet flats always make me smile when I wear them, but they are worn so rarely as I usually prefer neutral shoes. I really need to make more of an effort to wear them! With the flat red beaded necklace adding a little pop of colour, this was such an easy way to accessorise.


Last wornprinted long sleeve teered beaded necklaceblack fit and flare dressred ballet flats, Rebecca Minkoff MAM (above).

Other ways to wear printed long sleeve tee and green pantsblack fit and flare dress in summerred ballet flats and pencil skirtRebecca Minkoff MAM and printed jeans.

Perfect for pregnancyblack fit and flare dress in second trimesterred ballet flats in second trimesterRebecca Minkoff MAM and jeans.



Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dresses Under $50:





How You Can Wear It:

You can still wear your sleeveless dresses in cooler weather! It's so easy to layer a long sleeved tee underneath, and a winter coat on top if it's really cold. It's a nice way to make your summer wardrobe work in winter.




Weekday Wear Linkup #24


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