Wednesday 18 February 2015

Summer Shorts Outfits. Prints and Balenciaga Day Bag

More blue outfits! I'm wearing blue a lot more lately, it's my favourite colour and I tend to rely on it quite a bit when I'm feeling uninspired. Neither of these outfits I'm 100% happy with, but they aren't too bad I guess. I'd wear the pieces differently next time. Except the shirt, I can't re-wear that...


Here's what I wore to go to an orientation day with baby T:

SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
Shirt: Choies chiffon fret print shirt (C/O Choies)
ShortsJeanswest denim cuff shorts
ShoesConverse Chuck Taylor All Star low in white
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


It's the first and last time you'll see this shirt! I ordered it from Choies, along with my strawberry print shirt, a few weeks back. Out of the two shirts, I liked this one the most. It was the same bargain price, I just prefer the blue print over the pink print. However, I can't give this shirt the good review I gave the strawberry one last time I wore it. When I took this off at the end of the day, it had torn really badly under one of the arms. It can't be repaired, so I've had to throw out the top. I'm not too upset as I didn't pay anything for the shirt, but if I had paid for it I would have been really annoyed. The benefit of buying from Australian brands is that you have some support if something goes wrong. You don't really get that when ordering from overseas companies.

I wore this outfit for baby T's first orientation day at day care. I'm not sure if all childcare centres do this, but it basically meant I could go hang out at the centre for a day with baby T and see how they run things, while letting him get used to the place and people. It will make the transition easier for him when I go back to work.
I had no idea what to wear! I went with the shirt as the long sleeves would keep me warm if the aircon was cranked up, and button down shirts are a really easy option for life with baby when trying to look a little more dressed up. Shorts because it was still a really hot summer day, and Converse as I wanted closed in comfortable shoes. I'm not sure the look of the shirt works with the casual shorts and Chucks, but I was in a hurry and the outfit had seemed good in my head when I planned it, so I wore it out anyway.

I would have liked to have tried to wear the shirt again and worn it a different way, shame it tore so easily. I hope it hadn't been like that all day! I didn't notice until I took it off at night. No one said anything so I'm thinking it might have torn on the way home when I put the baby bag over my shoulder, and hopefully not from all the picking up and putting down of baby T I was doing during the day at day care.

Last worn: Ray-Ban Wafarer, denim shorts, Converse all starBalenciaga tempete Day. First and last wearing of the shirt.



Here's what I wore to spend the afternoon with my mother in law:

TeeAtmos&Here oversized stripe tee
ShortsJeanswest 'Scarlette' printed shorts (on sale!)
Shoesblack slim Havaianas thongs
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Another casual and comfortable shorts outfit! I picked these shorts to wear as I bought them in November thinking they'd get a lot of wear over summer...and I've only worn them 4 times so far. Autumn is creeping up already! It's crazy how fast time flies. It won't be long before I'm back at work.

Thought I would try a bit of print mixing again with these shorts, with this striped tee. It was a really humid and sticky day despite the rain, so I wanted to keep the outfit simple. Not entirely convinced the baggy tee and voluminous shorts work together. I love both pieces on their own, but together, not so much. Was comfortable for spending the day with baby T and my mother in law though.


Last worn: stripe teeprinted shorts, Havaianas, Balenciaga Day bag (above).





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Monday 16 February 2015

Summer Dresses and Balenciaga Tempete Day Bag

I've only been done with the style challenges for a little while, but already I'm starting to get into a comfortable outfit rut again! I grabbed my Balenciaga day bag the other day and it's been in pretty high rotation since. It fits so much and is so light, it's such a nice bag to use. Wore the bag with the same shoes and a pretty printed dress twice in a row!


Here's what I wore to spend the day with my grandparents:

SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
DressJeanswest 'Chelsea' printed dress (on sale!)
ShoesAsos 'five star' leather sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus blue and silver bracelet stack and silver charm bracelet
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Last day with my grandparents! We went out for lunch by the sea and then had a big family dinner in the evening. Feels like it's been a long time since I last wore this dress, although it really hasn't (last worn a month ago). I had been eager to wear it again and get as much wear as I can out of it in the last of summer, but it didn't match with any of the style challenge prompts I was following. I was just waiting for the challenges to be over so I could wear it again, which is probably why its felt like longer.

It's such a great summer dress, it was light enough for walking along the shoreline in the heat of the day, but dressy enough for dinner afterwards.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarerboho printed dress, Asos leather sandalsBalenciaga Tempete Day bag.



Here's what I wore to go to the airport:
DressAtmos & Here Willow printed tee dress
ShoesAsos 'five star' leather sandals
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


I was smiling in the photo, but this wasn't really a happy day. My grandparents had an early flight, so this is what I wore to go see them off at the airport. We spent as much time together as we could, and they stocked up on baby T cuddles, before they had to board their plane.

It's been wonderful spending time with my grandparents, and I'm really going to miss them! It's been nice going out for an entire day sometimes too, instead of just popping out for an hour or two in between baby T's feed times like I usually do.

I went for a printed dress as it was quick and easy, and the same accessories as the day before as that was a quick and easy option too. Got changed shortly after I got home, to stay in for the rest of the day and spend some time trying to do all of the housework that's been neglected while I've been out each day sightseeing! This dress is much too pretty to wear just for doing housework.


Last worn: Willow printed tee dress, Asos sandals (above), Balenciaga day bag (above).






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Friday 13 February 2015

Blue Outfits, JORD Watch Review

I still have a backlog of outfit posts, but wanted to jump ahead a little and share these recent outfits from last week, as I'm eager to share my JORD watch review! The watch was provided to me free of charge for reviewing. As always, all opinions and outfits are my own.


Here's what I wore to go out shopping with baby T:
Summer Style Chambray Shift Dress White Scarf Studded Sandals LV Speedy

Away From The Blue Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere JORD Fieldcrest black
SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
Scarf: white target crochet detail scarf
DressEzra chambray shift dress
ShoesBalenciaga studded sandals in sorbet RGGH
Bracelets: the usual plus JORD black Fieldcrest wood watch C/O JORD Watches
BagLouis Vuitton Damier Ebene 30 speedy bandouliere (with Coach feather bag charm)


Thought this dress would be a nice 'backdrop' to show off my new watch! I've heard that old rule that you shouldn't wear blue and brown together, but sometimes, like here, I think it works quite well. I didn't need the scarf for warmth as I was only popping out to the shops in the morning with baby T, it's just a cute decorative piece I thought was pretty with the dress. It actually keeps falling off the scarf hanger I my wardrobe and I keep resolving every time I put it back up to actually wear it soon, it's been long overdue a wear.

Paul from JORD watches contacted me and asked me if I would like to try a piece from their collection to review. I'm currently still on maternity leave and a stay at home mum, so there isn't a lot of appointments I have to get to by a set time. A watch is still helpful for me to have though, I've actually been thinking about wearing a watch again. Much easier to glance at my wrist to check the time rather than trying to find wherever I last left my phone when looking after a crawling baby.

I had the choice of 3 different styles, the maple Elly, the Fieldcrest black and the black and maple Sully. I picked the Fieldcrest as I liked the darker colour, even though the band would be too long (they have measurements on their website to guide you when shopping). No matter what watch I would have picked it would have needed to be resized. I'm petite so I've just gotten used to wearing things looser on my wrists. As you can see in the photos, the band is really large on me! I do want to get the watch shortened a little though so I can wear it for everyday. I think having it fitted would look nicer. JORD mentions on their website that you can resize it yourself if you have the right tools too, but I can't find a screwdriver tiny enough so I'll need to take it to the experts. I love the large face though, I think it's so beautiful.

The watch stands up to life with baby well. It survived the day, even sliding up and down my arm. It's such a unique piece, people do comment on it too. Mostly saying 'is it really made of wood?!'. I've only had it about a week so I can't review how long it lasts, but it's been ticking well since I got it, and I haven't had any problems. It looks and feels really high quality. Each watch comes with a warranty, and I've found them to be really quick and helpful via email if any problems were to arise.

The packaging is really impressive, as is the fast shipping. It only took 2 weeks from the US to Australia! If you're in the market for a watch I'd recommend JORD watches, as the wood is an interesting twist to a staple item. It would make a nice gift too, it comes in an adorable presentation box. You could always slip a little 'IOU a cute watch' in your Valentine's Day card and pick out a watch together for your partner...


Last worn: Ray-ban wayfarer, white scarf, chambray shift dress, Balenciaga sandals, Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere.




Here's what I wore to go out with baby and have my mother in law over today:
Away From Blue Balenciaga tempete day Asos Grey tee Navy Roxy Printed Skirt
SunglassesRayban new Wayfarers
Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus necklace in pop
TopAsos new forever grey tee (on sale!)
Skirt: Roxy succulents pleated skirt in Indigo
ShoesAsos 'five star' leather sandals
Bracelets: the usual plus Balenciaga coated stud wrap bracelet in icy blue
BagBalenciaga giant hardware Day bag in 2009 tempete


Ah, this outfit! This is what I had planned to wear all day, the morning being spent with baby T in his stroller. It's easier to wear a skirt when baby is in his stroller and I'm not running around bending over after him. By the afternoon though, the skirt had been replaced with a pair of denim shorts. Partly because the skirt just feels too short for life with baby! I've mentioned that last time I wore it too.

This skirt will be leaving my wardrobe. As pretty as it is, it's just not practical for my life right now. I don't feel comfortable in it. It will be so much easier getting dressed each day if I am faced with options in my wardrobe that I love and work for me for any situation, rather than having a wardrobe full of 'maybe one day' items. Slowly cleaning out my wardrobe, one piece at a time!


Last worn: Asos forever grey teeRoxy mini skirt, sandals, Balenciaga Tempete Day.

Leaving my wardrobe: Roxy Navy Pleated Skirt

Away From Blue Aussie Blogger Summer Outfits 4 ways Roxy Navy Miniskirt


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