She's All That

Hello little bloglings! Since I've been gone (no, I'm not going to start jotting down kelly clarkson lyrics) I've acquired a brand spanking new job (PAID this time) at House of Fraser in the multi channel department of their Baker Street office! I'm still learning the ins and outs but my team are lovely and I can't wait to get settled there!

Secondly, to celebrate my first pay cheque in over 6 months, me and a couple of gals booked a holiday to Ibiza for the grand price of £200! Flights, hotel and parties included, well chuffed! The party places are not my sort of thing anymore but I just couldn't turn down a deal like that! 

Another bit of exciting news, Stray Closet has now reached over 40k views! That's probably a days work for a lot of you, but this has been a long time coming for me! So thanks guys!

Amongst all of this, I have seriously dropped off the fashion bandwagon and desperately need to learn whats what again! 

So, to kick off, I purchased this cheeky number a couple of days ago whilst watching Eurovision (who else is loving Conchita?!).

 I recently watched 'She's All That' and simply had to find a gorge 90s trend spaghetti strap dress like Laneys, and Fashion Union made this happen for just £12! This one also looks a lot like Cher's little white number in Clueless, you all know the one! 

It hasn't arrived yet but I'm hoping it'll be super cute when it does! 

Clueless by emilyrodgers18 featuring a white dress

I've always been so focused on print each season, so this time its all about plain colours and simple lines and shapes. A simple dress can look gorgeous when its got a great fit, and they're so much cheaper too! 

NYE Outfit

Hi Guys, 

I just bought this very sparkly skirt from Missguided and thought it would be great for New Year's Eve. Might be a bit early to start thinking about it, but I'm sure you all are! 

Sparkles are always big around the holidays, something to do with festivities and parties I think. 

I put together a little outfit of what would I think would look great with this ensemble and here it is... 

NYE Outfit by emilyrodgers18 featuring mimco

I never ever wear heels, not that I dont want to, just being 6 foot tall is a bit of a hinderance! 

I loveee these peep toe ankle boots, they make it look a bit more wintery than just plain black heels. 

The long sleeved crop top is very 90's (which is very now) and covers up some skin, classiness and warmth preserved, as well as complimenting the peplum with a bit of midriff, but not too much! 

Some contrast nails would set off the colours a bit more, a chose this shimmery red because its a darker colour and the shimmer matches the skirts texture.

I'm also loving nude lipstick at the moment. I bought some from Boots today, got home and had left it in the shop! so sad. 

Smokey eyes would look great with the colours and perfect if you're going out. 

Light jewellery would top it off, but not too much as the skirt is already the statement piece. 

Finally a bit of bubbly and you're set for the New Year! 

This would also make a great Christmas party outfit.

I was going to save it for NYE but I know I'll be tempted to wear it next week for the end of term! 

Hope you like it!

XMAS jumpers!

Tomorrow is the first day I will whack out my christmas jumper in a year. 

I am a baggy jumper lover, especially the christmas ones! 

So here is a little mood board of my favies this year!

I definitely found that the men's were ten times better than the girls, so I've included a few.

So I might have to indulge! 

XMAS jumpers! by emilyrodgers18 featuring christmas sweaters

Best Dressed for Less No.6

I haven't done a best dressed for a while, so when I was flicking through the vogue gallery, I simply couldn't decide on one!

So, Who do you prefer? There is two outfits from Alexa Chung (always popular on the best dressed list) one casual oxblood outfit and a smarter pretty lace dress in pewter. Olivia Palermo in her day to day best, keeping it baggy with a jumper and shirt teamed with shiny black leggings and flat boots. 

And last of all there's Jade Williams sporting the turtle neck crop top trend with a pencil skirt in shades of grey, and some killer Jimmy Choos.

All of these have been replicated below for a fraction of their designer price. Theres something to suit you all! 

Best Dressed of the Week by emilyrodgers18 featuring fitted dresses

My New Mulberry Del Rey

Yes, here she is! Anyone who knows me, knows that this is the most ultimate gift anyone could buy me.

Reflecting on the last post, my Dad left the greatest present till last, and I'm not ashamed to say I cried!

Now, I'm not someone who gets given bags worth £800 everyday, so I'm going to bore you all with pictures of every little detail of this gorgeous leather specimen! 

A few weeks ago, my sister discreetly asked me which mulberry bag was my favourite, and which colour I liked best. Naturally I replied, the Del Rey in Oxblood (they call is Black Forrest). Its amazing they managed to get the right one really! 

I spent a good 15 minutes inspecting her, even the bag!

I have only taken her out of the house (or even bag for that matter) twice so far. If anyone comes near it  I immediately whip her away from them, which means I end up doing a crazy dance in crowded areas. But hopefully I'll get a snap of me out with her soon!

She also came with lots of other little mulberry goodies including this little mulberry monster, some stickers, and a card thanking me for the purchase!

Anyone who said luxury wear is all about the experience is (in my opinion) wrong, if you love the brand, you'll love the products enough to appreciate them without going into the store, although I understand the satisfaction one must feel!

I know its sad getting excited about everything to do with this, but like I said I love mulberry! Even if it is going slightly down the toilet in the business world...

I have never been more grateful for anything to feed my materialistic, high maintenance, fashion crazy mind! 

This bag will never go out of style in my eyes.