Monday 7 November 2016

Spring Essentials: Denim and Vans

Spring has to be one of the best seasons for fashion. You get to start shedding the winter layers, find more outfit options in your wardrobe and have the chance to wear all your denim. Unlike summer or winter, both shorts and jeans are perfect as the temperature fluctuates day to day.

I went shopping at Glue Store to add some more basics to my wardrobe for spring. I focused on finding some basic black pieces that would work with everything already in my wardrobe. I'm trying to stay away from blue denim but as a stay at home mum I'm in jeans most of the time so black seemed like a smart choice. I picked up a pair of jeans from Nobody Denim and shorts from OneTeaspoon, both Aussie brands that I'm sure even my readers outside Australia have heard of. I checked out a few options from Cheap Monday, Lee and Articles of Society too but settled on the two here.


You'll notice I'm wearing Vans in these outfits too! My sister is loyal to Vans while I've always stuck with my Converse. I thought I'd try Vans out for a change and picked up an all black pair. They go with everything and are perfect with my new black denim. They are comfortable and practical for running around with a baby and toddler. I'm the same size in Vans and Converse, no further conversion needed so that's good to know if you're considering either brand.


Double denim and vans for spring: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans with pink | AwayFromBlue

Nobody Denim Siren Skinny jeans Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC | AwayFromTheBlue

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket
Tank: Asos satin singlet in pink
Jeans: Nobody Denim Siren skinny super high-rise jeans in power black denim (C/O)
Shoes: Vans unisex old skool sneakers in black (C/O)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC

This is the kind of outfit that's perfect for cooler spring days - some bright colours and lighter layers with classic black jeans. These skinny jeans from Nobody Denim are incredible. They are quite long on my petite self but I rolled them up a couple of times to get them to the perfect length. Even cuffed, when paired with the black Vans they make my legs look super long! The high waist helps elongate my legs and it's comfortable with my mum-tum as the fabric has the perfect amount of stretch in it. This is my first pair of Nobody Denim but it won't be my last, I'm really impressed with these jeans. They are made locally in Melbourne too.

While the mornings and evenings are cooler a denim jacket is a great topper, and the bright pink tank and bag are nice and colourful for spring.




monochrome spring denim shorts and vans outfit: oneteaspoon hawks in fox black yellow bag | Away From The Blue

OneTeaspoon Hawks shorts in Fox black, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold | AwayFromTheBlue
Tee: thrifted grey oversize tee
Shorts: OneTeaspoon Hawks shorts in Fox black (C/O)
Shoes: Vans unisex old skool sneakers in black (C/O)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold

As much as I love skinny jeans, there are some spring days - especially here in Brisbane - where it's too hot to contemplate jeans or even layers. The majority of my denim collection is packed away in warmer weather. A simple denim shorts and tee combo is a great go-to outfit on a hot spring day. And this was a hot one, forecast to be 34 degrees! We spent the day down the coast with my parents.

I added a little colour to my outfit with a bright Rebecca Minkoff bag as well but otherwise kept this to a pretty monochromatic colour scheme in contrast to the outfit above.

The shorts are the OneTeaspoon Hawks. I shared before that I was looking for a new pair of shorts and wanted something in a relaxed fit with a little bit of distressing but not too much. These were perfect. With the raw cuffed hem on these I think they will distress more as I wear and wash them which will be nice. You can see a better pic of the hems on my instagram. They have a high waist also, the feature that I love so much on the Nobody Denim skinny jeans. I stuck with my normal size in these, I was a little unsure which size to go for at first as it's my first pair of OneTeaspoon shorts but the size chart on the site was right, my usual size was the way to go.

Again I wore my Vans. They work just as well with shorts as they do with jeans. These are the "old skool sneakers" and they are such a classic style that as I mentioned above, work wonderfully with denim.



Are you a Vans fan? Do you pair yours with denim or branch out with more outfits?



This post, as always, has been written by me and includes all my own thoughts and opinions and styling. Some clothing was very generously provided by Glue Store.




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105 comments:

  1. Denim is totally on my spring essentials as well
    I love wearing my vans with dresses - it can totally change the look and make a dress more casual
    xx

    Lizzie | Takeoffs & Landings

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    1. I will need to try them with dresses next! :)

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  2. love your vans...you look gorgeous in both outfits...but the second outfit is my fab, because you look like Lara Croft there and I loved that game when I was a teenager. The first film was cool too.

    You look great! awesome casual styling.

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    1. haha I see the similarity after reading your comment! :)

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  3. You look so lovely in both outfits! I can't remember the last time I wore jeans myself haha, it's just never been my kind of things, but they look lovely on you - especially the first pair looks super flattering! Love how you styled both outfits. :) I'm envious of the sunshine your end!! xoxo

    Kay
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    1. I can't imagine my wardrobe without jeans, I wear them so much!!!

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  4. Happy new week! I love how you play up basics so beautifully! Have a great day!

    Tiff
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  5. I have been loving the black sneaker look and your vans are perfect! They seem to go with everything!

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  6. I love the pink on you! And those One Teaspoon shorts really look perfect! You're making me miss spring and summer already!
    Carylee | http://morepiecesofme.com

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  7. Love your sneakers! Fun, casual looks!

    Mary
    www.marymurnane.com

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  8. lovely outfits!!! love your pink bag
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  9. I love both these looks! Great way to pair the vans

    Life is just Rosie
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  10. These looks are so lovely! I remember seeing them on Instagram and really love the Vans

    Gemma x
    www.jacquardflower.uk

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  11. always love seeing your cute looks! great outfits!
    kelseybang.com

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  12. Love the two bags! I adore the pink one so much!

    ♘ www.sugarpopfashion.com ♘

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  13. Love the first outfit, black and pink is a great combination and the addition of the denim jacket is genious! I have never worn Vans and yours are fab! x

    Yiota
    PinkDaisyLoves

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    1. You should try them! They are great shoes! :)

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  14. Those shorts look SO comfy, and it looks like they fit well as well. I can't find a pair that sit properly on my hips without strangling me or falling off. Looks like I need to check out OneTeaspoon!

    The vans look really cool, a good way to switch it up from the Converse (although I think I'm a Converse girl at heart, too!). I've seen some Vans that are slide on that I think would be pretty cool, especially for travel and situations where you can't be faffed with laces.

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    1. Oh yes definitely check out OneTeaspoon! These fit great! :)

      Slide on vans would be perfect for travel! :)

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  15. I've never worn a pair of Vans before, but I've heard people rave about them and I do love the way they look! I love the way you've styled them in both outfits, they definitely lenten the legs in the first look, paired with the black jeans and I love the pop of neon in the top and bag, the denim jacket breaks it all up so nicely, too! Thank so much for sharing, beautiful, and I hope you have the best week ahead!

    XO,

    Jalisa
    www.thestylecontour.com

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    1. They are great shoes - hope you can give them a try one day :)

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  16. I'm a Converse girl like you ;) but you're surely rocking your new Vans too! Both of these outfits are literally my kind of spring essentials. I love how cool and comfortable they look on you, plus, for some reason they make you look so much younger (and I guess that's always a good bonus).
    Have a great week, dear!

    www.stylebydeb.com

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    1. haha yes anything to help keep you looking young! :)

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  17. I love spring weather too, although fall is a close second for me. I love how your bags add the perfect pop of color to both of these looks, and how the sneakers make the looks really cute and casual.

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  18. Denims and sneakers all the way! Although I am more inclined with the classic Chuck Taylors rather than Vans.

    xx, Richel Goes Places

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    1. I'm more of a Converse girl too usually, so it was nice to try something different :)

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  19. Such a stunning outfit lovely! Love the bag for that pop of colour :) Beautiful x

    Aicha | The Fashion Heist

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  20. I love me some vans too. I love your jeans and the bright top. Beautiful look. I haven't heard of those brands but those are cute pieces.

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  21. My husband is the same, he always says that he can't wear jeans at all during the hotter months which I find so strange. I wear jeans all the time when I was living in Malaysia, I guess I'm just used to it?

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Oh I couldn't do that! It gets to around 35 degrees in summer here, and with the humidity...wearing as little as possible is how I cope, haha!

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  22. Love your vans dear. Denims are totally yes yes for the spring season. The looks are really cool and pretty. Lovely...:)

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  23. I love vans, they're so comfy I find and so easy to throw on with any outfit! Have a lovely week :)

    tipscapsule.blogspot.com

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  24. Love the outfits. Simple but looks so good on you.
    And you're so pretty!

    Love, Fads
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  25. I've been sporting the shirt + shorts + sneakers look so much lately too! Spring is starting to get hot in South Australia.

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  26. You look amazing! Love the looks!
    Dora www.BangsBang.com

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  27. I really like the way you styled the first look with the denim jacket and the pink top, very chic.

    www.stylenbeautylounge.com

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  28. Girl I bloody LOVE that RM bag - I'm a huge fan of her bags, she's always killing it and not *too expensive! I'm also forever living in my Vans/ Converse these days!

    Hayley xo
    www.frockmeimfamous.com

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    1. Yes I'm loving all her bags lately too! :)

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  29. I have always been a converse girl myself, but the vans are pretty cute. Think that black denim is a nice option, especially since you can easily dress it up or down.
    http://www.iamchiconthecheap.com/

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    1. Yes it was nice to try a different brand, I love my Converse :)

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  30. Popping in that pink! I love it!!

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  31. I have to admit that when I think of Vans I think of the late 80s and am not much of a fan. I can picture the weather in Brisbaine right now being very similar to where I live.
    After reading your post I came to wander if you are going back to work because I read that you are a SAHM and I thought you were still on maternity leave..

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    1. Stay at home mum at the moment until I return to the office next year! I am still on my maternity leave :)

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  32. love both of the outfits! I wish I could wear shorts right now. The weather is so cold here :/

    Laura
    Pink Frenzy

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  33. Haha I'm a converse girl myself but the Vans are a nice change!
    Loving both outfits, as always! Lucky you guys have Spring now!

    xo Deborah
    Coffee, Prose, and Pretty Clothes

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    1. Yes it was nice to try something different! :)

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  34. Ohhh yes, I grew up in CA (where Vans/skate culture is huge) so I've had many pairs of Vans throughout my life! I love how they are STILL in style, and the retro hi-tops are coming back around. I can always use another pair. I've actually never owned a pair of Converse! Though I would love some hi-tops. Cute casual outfits!

    ♥ perfectly Priya

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    1. I think both Vans and Converse are classics like you said :)

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  35. I'm a plimsole gal myself...easy slip on again can look great with skirts and dresses for a casual look. Loving your handbags my dear!

    Stephanie
    https://loveyourwardrobe.wordpress.com

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  36. I prefer vans rather than converse too. What do you think about vans now that you switched sides?
    x,Abril
    The Color Palette

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    1. I liked them more than I thought I would! Vans are really nice! :)

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    1. They are one of those ageless styles I think!

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  38. So comfy outfits! Love the both looks!

    http://chicglamstyle.com

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  39. That first outfit really pops!

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  40. I really like the look of high waisted black jeans. They are so slimming and work well in many outfits. I actually don't wear Converse or Vans! I rarely wear sneakers and such, unless I'm working out. But I do think that Vans can look really good paired with jeans. I really like the bags you got for both outfits! The style looks soo good and I like the small compact size.

    ~Andrea Tiffany~
    aglimpseofglam.blogspot.com

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    1. They are awesome jeans - I'm going to keep an eye out for more from Nobody denim! :)

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  41. I am more of a Vans girl than a Converse girl and I wear them both with everything!

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  42. I am a Converse girl, somehow Vans are always missing something to my eye when I wear them.

    Linda, Libra, Loca: Beauty, Baby and Backpacking

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    1. I enjoyed wearing these Vans! Just as comfy as my Converse :)

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  43. I love this look! It's one of the outfits I could also see myself wearing. I've never owned a Vans before but I'm thinking of investing on one soon.

    Joyce | Joycentricity

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    1. They are great shoes, I recommend them! :)

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  44. Love the pop of pink in the first outfit. The second one is my go to outfit :)

    xoxo,
    SHAIRA
    www.missdream-girl.blogspot.com

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  45. The first bag is my fave :) the color is amazing ! have a lovely day xx

    aishettina.blogspot.it

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  46. Such a cute look! I'm obsessed with your shoes especially!

    Don't forget to join the Fashion Frenzy Linkup today!

    Annessa
    www.seekingsunshine.com

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  47. Love your new denim! My black jeans are some of my favorite, and that pair looks great on you. I always think you look so cute in shorts as well. The Vans are fun! I don't have a pair.

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  48. The Rebecca Minkoff bags are gorgeous! Totally love bright pink in the Spring :)
    Ambar x | Her Little Loves
    H&M BEAUTY GIVEAWAY

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  49. I actually never own a pair of vans, like you I'm a converse fan but the one you got are very cool in all black. I think you can easily wear them with other outfits like skirts, dresses... I love spring and fall time they are the best seasons for fashion :)
    Love,
    Aurelie | http://www.surface85.com

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    1. Yes I will need to try them with dresses next! :)

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  50. 34 degrees spring day? Holy... that's hot! I am a converse person and I haven't found any vans that I actually like so I will always stick to converse until I find one that changes my mind :) Black jeans really made your legs look longer, it is a must have piece in a wardrobe :) Enjoy warm spring days :)

    Ela BellaWorld

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    1. Yep it was almost like summer for a day! :)

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  51. The second look is my favourite' love the classic grey t-shirt paired with the shorts! I've never really worn trainers on a daily basis, but these Vans do look good with your styling :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice x

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    1. They are great mum-wear for running around with the boys! :)

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  52. Vans and denim is such a great, classic combination. You look fab in both outfits :)
    xo
    Siffat
    http://icingandglitter.com

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  53. My sister also wears Vans but I've never really been a fan and always stuck with my Converse, Adidas, etc. They hve new printed styles now so maybe I'd try them. I love your second denim look with the Tee. :) /Madison
    FASHION TALES

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    1. Oh yes you should give the printed Vans a try! I think you'd like them!

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  54. I love your style! Especially the hot pink bag gorgeous xx http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2016/11/the-evolution-of-cashmere.html

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  55. Love both these looks but the black and fuchsia combo is super cute!! I've been Team Converse for ages but I did rock a cool pair of Vans I bought on our first trip to the States for aaaaages. I love the skinny black jeans. Hopefully they don't stink like mine do :(

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    1. No - happily these don't have the strange dye smells yours did! maybe you should get a pair of Nobody denim! :)

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  56. great look! very nice style and vans+denim are my fave (well if our seasons matched I'd probably wear something alike)

    Lyosha
    Inside and Outside Blog

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  57. Absolutely love your handbags <3

    http://findyourownhope.blogspot.com.au/

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  58. I love your Vans and they really go with everything! I love a bright pink purse (I have two!) and it's the perfect pop color!

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  59. I need to shop for more basics as well. Love both looks and those vans are so nice :)

    Florals&Smiles

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  60. Denim and vans are such a classic combo! I think the vans could fit in with the athleisure trend as well, being worn with leggings or even a dress to make it more casual-chic!

    Chelsea
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  61. Love, love this pink RM bag ;)
    Nati xx
    www.simplyartdicted.com

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  62. Love those vans! They are comfy and great to wear with so many outfits! I love that little hot pink treat in your first outfit!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  63. I love your VANS! You look so cute in them! =)


    - Cielo
    Mermaid in Heels

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  64. That pop of pink is so my favorite! You are looking gorgeous!

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  65. Vans used to be a big hit in our family with the tweens. I've never really been a sneaker wearer to be honest ... Looks great on you!

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    1. I can't imagine running around after the boys without them, they are such a practical choice! :)

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  66. Double thumbs up from me, but I do love outfit #2 a little more because I love grey, and I'm not a massive fan of pink.

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  67. You look radiant in both shots. Love those bags too. X

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  68. Always the best bags and the cutest doggies! Thanks so much for joining the Fun Fashion Friday link up party!

    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy

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  69. I love that hot pink bag! I just got my first pair of Converse - they're covered in black sequins and are so comfy! It was love at first wear!

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  70. Your legs do look so long in the first picture! I've always wanted an all-black pair of Converse... maybe I need to check out that option in Vans too! Love the pops of color in the first outfit. A neon Minkoff is so fun!

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  71. Very nice purchases Mica. Black is definitely a staple for any wardrobe. You can't go wrong with black jeans or shorts. They look great on you and I love your pink purse. Vans are very popular. I don't wear them, because I have a long foot. LOL So they make my feet look longer but I love them on everyone else.
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  72. Thank you all for your comments on my new denim and Vans! :)

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