Today this photo we have all seen many times was my source of inspiration. All hail the amazing Ms. Alt.
And though I had my heels ready to wear today, after a run yesterday evening, my knees begged me to wear sneakers today.
Sneakers – Adidas Samoas // Trousers – Zara // T-shirt – Splendid // Jacket – Zara
These khaki utility harems are wonderful but sadly are from Zara last year. But fear not I have found some great alternatives that will allow you to play around with the khaki color trend, while taking you into summer.
These culottes are gorgeous and can be dressed down with sneakers and a black or white tee.
Many of my blogging friends have and love these TopShop distressed utility pants – I love the fit having tried them on the other day in our new store. Again they are great for dressing up or down with sneakers or heels.
If you prefer a bit more drape these wrap front joggers are gorgeous.
A cheaper alternative are these joggers from New Look. At just $36 they are a bargain!
I love this pair from Warehouse – a gorgeous drapey fabric and a little dressier than the New Look pair.
These are probably the closest in style that I have found to mine – but with less of a dropped crotch, so I know many of you will prefer these. They have 3% elastane so will have a nice stretch to them
If you prefer more of a utility trouser here is a great alternative to the distressed TopShop pair.
Now don’t style them like this but these culottes are actually cord so also give a nod to the 70s trend. They are lovely and will be perfect with sandals too in the summer.
Finally if you’re somewhere like Atlanta, where temperatures are already rising, try this linen pair. Gorgeous with a crisp white shirt as shown here, and just $40.
As for my jacket – well I think it might turn into one of those items that many bloggers own – it is gorgeous and I love the cut at the back too. It’s going to be really versatile with jeans and trousers. I am wearing a Large.
There you go – now you are all set to work your Emmanuelle inspired looks too!
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Absolutely love this look – the colours, the pieces and how you’ve put it all together.
Thank you Fiona! khaki is a great base color instead of denim – I need to add some color like you did the other day!
Fabulous Alt outfit homage! The jacket looks brilliant on you and is gorgeous with your Zara trews! I can’t get enough of Emmanuelle’s look or any of her super cool entourage either! xx
If I hadn’t seen you in the jacket I’d be $100 richer:) xx
Gorgeous outfit Joanna.
Jane xx
Thanks Jane! I really enjoyed wearing it too – I love feeling smarter with a jacket – I got several compliments too wearing it 😉
I swear I commented on this…. GAH! Anyway just to say LOVE this and have caved and ordered the jacket. Had the pic on my blog along with one from V Beckham – a look you would also LOVE – plain grey tee, black blazer and khakis…. Have you seen it? Great minds – although I am totally copying you on the jacket. I love love love it. (hope it loves me.. this things have a habit of going tits up!)
Yes I have that VB image on my pinterest boards – love it. I think you will love the jacket – it’s a great fabric and feels good quality – unusual for Zara these days!
I love this. I have those harems too (surprise!) and might just have to keep that jacket too. Looking beautiful lovely. X
These harems are so comfy I love them – I forget about them and love rediscovering them xx
Ooooo you are looking good Joanna or should I call you Ms Alt?! Love the military cargo vibe, I have the cargos and stupidly gave my military jacket to the charity shop a couple of months ago….might go hunt it down and re-buy it (a total fashion fail on my part!) you have got your spring summer look pretty much perfected…we will all follow in 4 months (if we are lucky and the sun actually shines here!) xx
Nooo you gave it away! I am starting to be ever so cautious with my eBaying and charity donations! xx
A pair of loose fitting khaki trews are on my wishlist this year! Such a great style steal Joanna & it works great with the trainers too! x