Baggy Jumpers, Summer Nights

Baggy Jumpers Summer Nights by emilyrodgers18 featuring a knit sweater

I love baggy jumpers and cardigans, they are my 'go-to' security piece if I'm not sure what to wear. Which is why I've played around and made these 3 outfits, all very similar, and all perfect for a summer night. 

Colourful jeans, with a wooly knit to keep you warm if your out and about having a BBQ (unlikely in this weather!) Or a light cotton sweater with pastel jeans for a nice meal, not too dressed up, not too casual and really really comfy!

I'm going out for dinner tonight and I thought this look would be perfect. I'm wearing that jumper I got from my Mum which you can see here, and some pale blue jeans which I haven't worn for ages! 

For accessories, I bought a small brown leather shoulder bag from Hospice, (post to come) and a couple silver rings from eBay.

Maybe not everyones cup of tea, but this style is on trend, easily worn, and suitable for most occasions, whats not to love! 

Best Dressed for Less No.2

Jessica Alba's casual outfit is perfect for a relaxed summer's day. I love the pop of colour in the jeans and shoes, as well as the printed scarf giving the plain look a bit of pazazz. 

Image taken from vogue.com.

Here is how to re-create the outfit using high street picks. 

Jessica Alba Outfit Inspiration by emilyrodgers18 featuring a camel handbag

Office Girl

 For the past three weeks I have been doing a bit of work experience in a couple of offices. I don't have a very smart wardrobe so when I found out the dress code was 'smart-casual' I hit a bit of a dilemma. Despite my lack of pencil skirts and fitted suits in my closet, I do have a good selection of blazers. Whilst putting outfits together I realised how easy it is to smarten up a look with the add of a blazer. Below are a few pictures (rubbish Photo Booth quality) of some of my office looks with three different blazers from my wardrobe. I actually got snapped in the top one for a street style blogger so I'm guessing the look worked!

 I teamed my shiny black Topshop Skinnies with a Blanco printed top and my black blazer.

 I chose coloured burgundy Topshop jeans with a simple black top and my cotton pink blazer.

 Finally, I put my blue H and M jeans with a navy top with my tweed H and M blazer.

 Simple Black 

 Drape Pale Cotton

Dashing Tweed

I created this mood board (below) on the Polyvore website to highlight a few of my favourite blazers of the season. I went for the two biggest shades that are trending, Bold & Pastels with a mixture of stand out tones from each.

 Topshop, Zara and H and M all have a great selection all at good value so even if your not strutting round the office photocopying things, I think a blazer is a must have for this spring/summer. Its easy to co ordinate and it's something light to slip over any outfit. 

Office Girl by emilyrodgers18 featuring a slim fit blazer