Now that I am on my summer holidays, it seems that everyday is a battle with my wardrobe. Do you ever get that feeling where you know you have a ridiculous amount of clothing but nothing seems to look right? Yes? Well I have been feeling that a lot lately!
A couple of weeks ago, my best friend Ellie and I decided to get together to experiment with some of the floral items of clothing in our wardrobes to find a couple of summer looks. Luckily this was a success and we now both have a few more outfits to add to our summer collections! Our aim was to show you how to achieve relaxed summer looks by using the items you own instead of having to go out and buy a whole new summer wardrobe and here are the results!
The dress Ellie is wearing here is simple yet beautiful and is perfectly beach ready! The change in the pattern of the dress and the high waistband defines her small frame and really shows off her figure. The white sandal wedges Ellie is wearing blend gently with the colour of the skirt of the dress and this means that they do not distract from the femininity of her dress. As the scoop neckline of this dress is quite low, I decided that this outfit would look best teamed with a chunky statement necklace. When wearing a simple outfit like this, try and wear large jewellery to add a bit of edge. This outfit would also look great if some gold bangles were added!
Here I am wearing a bodycon skirt from Primark and a cropped top from New Look. I got this skirt a couple of years ago but I still absolutely love it. Bodycon skirts are extremely figure hugging so they add a hint of sexiness to a summer outfit but they are also very good at flattering a figure! If you wear the skirt high up so that it is on your waist line, it can pull you in and make you look slimmer. By wearing the skirt on or just above your hips, it can make you look taller which, for me at 5'5", is a blessing! I also love how bold the flowers on this skirt are, it really is a statement piece on its own! I have also found that this top is beautifully versatile; it pretty much goes with anything from wash effect high-waisted denim shorts to dark blue skinny jeans! When a top has a lace or embellished neckline, it is a good idea to avoid necklaces and let the detail do the talking. Why not accessorize summer outfits with a single shamballa bracelet and a pair of large sunnies?!
This is definitely one of my favourite dresses! It is such a feel good item of clothing and every time I have worn it, I've received compliments on it! I originally bought this dress from Primark for £12 and I haven't seen one anywhere else with the same sort of pattern. I think what I like so much about this maxi dress is the bold and eyecatching flower pattern, it makes such a statement. This dress is strapless but is elasticated at the top so it fits any figure perfectly. I decided to team this dress with a sleeveless denim jacket and wedge gladiator sandals to give it a rock chic edge but it could easily be worn with a blazer and a pair of heels for a more dressy occasion.
If you're looking for an outfit for a picnic, this is the one! The shape of this dress is so simple and feminine and the floral pattern adds a vintage feel. Ellie has blue eyes so by wearing a blue dress, her eye colour really stands out meaning that make up can be kept to a minimum or in Ellie's case, nothing at all! Again, this dress has a very low plunging neckline and therefore you are able to get away with sporting a statement necklace. Wear a short dress with wedge shoes for an instant elongation and slimming look on your legs.
This was the first time I had ever tried teaming a peplum top with a pair of shorts but I kind of like it! I was never really a fan of peplum tops when they first came into fashion but they have grown on me and I loved the pattern on this one (£8 from New Look). The pattern is fairly plain but I love this as it is easier to team it with trousers/shorts and the blue flowers define my blue eyes. Peplum tops themselves often have a slimming effect as they pull you in at the waist and then flare out. Denim shorts are a must for the summer; I think I have about 5 pairs! You can literally wear them with anything and these ones are definitely one of my favourite pairs (£14.99 from New Look). You can see the pink floral pockets below the hem of the shorts and these add a sort of vintage-western look to an outfit. Why not buy a pair of denim shorts with a different feature such as long pockets or embroidery?
I hope you have all enjoyed this fancy floral post and that it has given you some inspiration to rummage through your wardrobe and see what fashion concoctions you can come up with!
Happy Birthday Ellie!
