Maxi Dresses and Autumn Layers

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Although Autumn took a little longer to arrive in Brisbane than I'd hoped, it is nice to take advantage of the slightly cooler mornings and evenings and layer up my maxi dresses a little. Denim jackets and kimonos are ideal layering pieces for those in-between seasons when temperatures fluctuate through the day and you need things you can easily take off and on.

What I wore:

Jacket: Bubblegum denim jacket

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma teething necklace in pale daffodil
Dress: JayJays feather print maxi dress
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey

Why I wore it:

Had a little bit of a busy morning rushing around trying to run errands and get organised for a playdate. Decided to wear this printed maxi dress as it was an easy, instant outfit and it's been a while since I wore this dress. Halfway through #6monthsWithoutShopping, I'm trying to make my wardrobe more interesting by picking things I haven't worn in a while.

I had a quick look through my blog archives and was surprised to find I hadn't actually worn this jacket and dress together before. I'm sure I have before I even had a blog, as these are really old pieces of my wardrobe. A printed maxi dress and denim jacket is such a great outfit idea when you need a little extra warmth.



Last worn: denim jacket, feather print maxi dress, studded sandals, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag.

Other ways to wear: denim jacket with double denim, feather print maxi dress and a baby bump, studded sandals and shorts, Rebecca Minkoff quilted Love bag and chambray.

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What I wore:

Jacket: Shein cream lace kimono (C/O)

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Abacus teething necklace in pop
Dress: Jeanswest 'Sierra' embellished black maxi dress (on sale!)
Shoes: Wittner 'Jasmarie' studded sandals
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

After a few showery days I wanted to add another layer to this maxi dress as it was cooler, but couldn't decide which piece to wear. I considered the denim jacket I wore above, but wanted something soft as I was babywearing most of the day. I worried this lace kimono would be too 'busy' with the embroidery and bead embellishments on this maxi dress, but tried it on anyway and really liked the combination, I don't think it was too much in the end.

Some colourful accessories with the teething necklace and neon pink mini MAC bag to brighten up my outfit a little. We headed into the city to see some turtles hatching at the museum for part of Science Week in Brisbane.

It was really fascinating, especially for toddler T, who got to see turtles hatching up close after getting excited by a picture of it in one of his books. He got to pat a few turtles too. While we got there at the worst time and the line to get in was huge, the staff were good at providing updates and keeping everyone amused as we waited. It was an incredible experience and I'm so glad we did it.


Last worn: lace kimono, embellished maxi dress, studded sandals (above), Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC bag.

Other ways to wear: lace kimono and denim shorts, embellished maxi dress at 39 weeks pregnant, studded sandals and button up dresses, Rebecca Minkoff neon pink mini MAC bag and flares.

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How You can Wear It:

Autumn is the perfect time to get some use out of all of those light layering pieces like denim jackets and kimonos. A classic denim jacket and dress combination works well for spring too! It's a nice way to continue to wear your summer pieces for another season, just by adding an extra layer.


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Denim Shorts and Wrap Tops with Yellow Accessories

I was quite happy to let the wrap top trend pass me by when I was pregnant over a year ago. It was only when I stumbled across one for a good price in The Iconic sale that I had a closer look.

The Atmos&Here wrap tops have a little modesty press-stud to keep them closed. It also makes them ideal for breastfeeding, without paying the extra costs usually associated with specific breastfeeding clothing. I've mentioned this a few times, but for maternity and breastfeeding wear, while it's nice to get dedicated pieces and I have a few in my wardrobe, it's better for the budget if you can find non-maternity pieces you can wear afterwards too.

And of course once I had one wrap top and knew I loved and would wear and use it, I bought another one when it went on sale a few months later! I now have one navy and one grey Atmos&Here wrap top.

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Ava elephant pendant teething necklace
Top: Atmos & Here Arlene wrap top in navy
Shorts: Jeanswest Trinity Bermuda denim shorts (on sale!)
Shoes: slim gold Havaianas
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold (on sale! and use code 'EVENT17' for 20% off here)

Why I wore it:

I really liked the colours in this outfit. Blue and yellow are so nice together. Easy and simple for a hot day too. Packed up the boys and we all headed down the coast to stay with my parents for a few days.

I ordered this top a size larger than normal as I bought it when I was in the third trimester and thought that way I'd be sure it would fit. It was still a tight squeeze over the bump then, and it does shift around a little now so I wish now and then that I'd bought my regular size. The downside to it being slightly oversized, as I discovered that evening, is that when you try to take selfies with Cooper his little paw easily gets stuck in the wrap! Poor pup. He was quickly detangled.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, navy wrap top, bermuda denim shorts, gold Havaianas, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan Satchel.

Other ways to wear: navy wrap top and stripe maxi skirt, bermuda denim shorts and summer layers, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan Satchel and a maxi dress.

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What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Nibbly Bits Wilma teething necklace in pale daffodil
Top: Atmos&Here Nile wrap front jersey tee
Shorts: OneTeaspoon Hawks shorts in Fox black (C/O, on sale!)
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush (on sale, 44% off!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff metallic silver mini MAC (on sale, use code 'EVENT17' for an extra 20% off!)
Nails: OPI Rich Girls and Po Boys

Why I wore it:

This is a neutral version of the outfit above, with only the yellow teething necklace adding some colour to the grey and black. This necklace is a great pop of colour for an otherwise neutral outfit. While the wrap style of the top makes this a little more interesting than a regular shorts and tee outfit, a nice colourful accessory helps too.

I'm glad that I picked up this wrap top in grey as well as blue. Having something a while and loving it and then buying a second one seems to work out better for me than buying two at once, I get more use out of the items when I buy multiples that way. Buying multiple colours of one item at the same time doesn't always result in me keeping them in my wardrobe.

It was a quiet day without much on, just going out in the morning and doing a quick grocery run.


Last worn: Ray-Ban wayfarers (above), grey wrap top, OneTeaspoon Hawks denim shorts, studded gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff metallic mini MAC.

Other ways to wear: grey wrap top and printed jeans, OneTeaspoon Hawks denim shorts and bright kimono, studded gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff mini MAC and striped skirt.

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How You Can Wear It:

A wrap style top is easy to wear, similar to a tee but with a little extra twist (pun intended!). If you're currently or are planning on breastfeeding, grab one in the sales as it is a perfect style, especially if they have the snap closure like these ones do.


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Maxi Skirts and Prints: Stripes and Leopard

I'm a fan of print mixing and I've worn stripes and leopard print together many times before. Sometimes it's just nice to let a print shine on it's own though, and wear a single printed piece with a plain basic, like I did with these maxi skirt outfits. Both outfits I wore with my Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush, a great neutral shoe!

What I wore:

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Ava elephant pendant teething necklace
Tank: Jeanswest Maji metallic tank in soft green and silver (extra 30% off sale price!)
Skirt: Target navy side split maxi skirt
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush (on sale, 44% off!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff Love cross body bag in grey
Nails: OPI Rich Girls and Po Boys

Why I wore it:

I've worn this metallic tank with a printed maxi skirt and a striped maxi skirt before, but it's the first time I've worn these two together. I'm quite surprised I haven't worn them together before, it's a great combination. I've not worn this tank as much as I thought I had! I bought it in November before my #6MonthsWithoutShopping started, and this is only it's 5th wear in the 5 months I've had it. Actually paying more attention to the number of times I've worn things and not just seeing how long it is between wears has been an eye opener. It's helping me avoid shopping and stick to the challenge, as I know I won't wear new things I buy that much. I already have an overflowing wardrobe!


This was a casual and comfortable outfit, perfect for taking Baby Boy for his weekly weigh and spending time with my mum and sister in the afternoon.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer, metallic tank, striped navy maxi skirt, studded gladiator sandals, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag.

Other ways to wear: metallic tank worn two ways, striped navy maxi skirt with purple, studded gladiator sandals and pritned shorts, Rebecca Minkoff Love bag and chambray.

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Sale Alert!

There are a few good sales on at the moment:

Jeanswest have 40% off for rewards members (free to sign up if you're not one already!).

ASOS have up to 50% off in their sale. Lots of good autumn/winter options there!

The Iconic have new styles added to their 50% off sale.

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What I wore:

Sunnies: Ray-Ban new Wayfarers

Necklace: Ruby Olive Softies Charlotte teething necklace
Tee: Sass and Bide 'New Day Rising' tee in orange leopard print
Skirt: Target grey marle maxi skirt
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff Georgina studded gladiator sandals in blush (on sale, 44% off!)
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan satchel in Harvest Gold (on sale!)

Why I wore it:

Had a quietish day with the boys, a couple of errands to run including stopping at the post office to mail some more parcels from my ebay auctions.

Almost every time I wear this tee I comment how long it's been between wears, so I'm making more of an effort to wear it. The neon tee and the grey maxi skirt is a combination I actually wanted to wear in pregnancy. I liked this yellow, orange and grey combination and wanted to try it with the leopard print rather than the stripes. Unfortunately while a loose fit, the tee is slightly cropped so it's not ideal for pregnancy wear with a baby bump making it ride up!

I'm glad I remembered to give the combination a try now I'm not pregnant, I really liked this. Grey is a great base to pair with such a brightly printed tee.


Last worn: Ray-Ban Wayfarer (above), Sass & Bide leopard print tee, grey jersey maxi skirt, Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals (above), Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag.

Other ways to wear: Sass & Bide leopard print tee and purple bag, grey jersey maxi skirt in winter, Rebecca Minkoff gladiator sandals worn 30 ways, Rebecca Minkoff micro Regan bag and denim shorts.

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How You Can Wear It:

Basics don't have to be boring - they are great to pair with printed pieces in your wardrobe. If you have a printed item that you're not sure what to wear with it or how to wear it, grab a plain, block-colour basic piece and let the print be the statement in your outfit.


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