On Sunday afternoon late, I returned home from a whirlwind four days on the Gold Coast attending the Problogger Conference (aka PBEvent) – learning, networking, chatting, taking notes, and being inspired and dazzled by all the bloggy goodness what all the bloggers were wearing!
Of course I packed way too much and didn’t end up wearing half of the clothes I took, but as we drove down I could take a huge suitcase and not worry about excess baggage charges (lucky me, hey Vanessa from Style and Shenanigans?!).
I know that a capsule wardrobe and packing lighter is a “thing”, but personally, I like to have options. I just don’t know what I want to wear until the actual day – and as even the meteorologists and weather forecasters can’t get the weather prediction right, what hope have I got?!
1. L’Oreal Niche Event
I was thrilled to be invited to the exclusive L’Oreal event on the Thursday night, where a bevy of bloggers were treated to a beauty workshop, champers and canapes. This I could get used to!
My choice was this monochrome dress from Rivers ($39.95) – I bought it a couple of months ago (even before I lost 5kg) – but I think it looks better now (if I do say so myself!). I wore it with my favourite cheapie chandelier earrings (Diva, about 5 years old) and nude heels ($10 at Kmart this season).
I felt like a million bucks and yet the entire outfit comes in at just on fifty bucks – so I’m counting it as my first entry in the Mystery Case “Outfit Under $100” challenge!
2. Conference Day 1
It was a no-brainer for me – I just “had” to wear my favourite new tunic from Katies, bought on special for $20 (reduced from $59.95). Want to hear a funny story? Turns out my stepmother already owns this EXACT. SAME. TUNIC. Like (step)mother, like daughter, hey?!
I’m wearing it with Kmart leggings ($10) and suede ankle boots ($10), and my new favourite Dichroic Crystal necklace ($10 at the Ekka).
Again, an entire outfit for under $50 – Entry #2 in the Mystery Case Challenge 😉 .
3. Conference Day 2
Casual comfort ruled on Day 2.
I’m wearing my fave black jeans from Just Jeans, a sheer floral shirt from Jay Jays (I think it was ten bucks last Winter) over a cami, and black ballet flats.
4. Sunday Brunch
The hubster and I stayed one last night on the Gold Coast, waking late on Sunday before heading out for brunch and a walk by the beach.
The black jeans got another wearing, this time with an Emerson from Big W black tee (thrifted $4), and an Ally draped cardy ($15) – so soft it has to be felt to be believed!
Are you able to pack a “capsule wardrobe” – or do you need a range of options to choose from, like me?!
Linking up with Redcliffe Style for the 30+ Style and Beauty linkup.