Saturday, 11 June 2011
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Sunday, 5 June 2011
Colour Blocking
Teeny bit about I actually love this. Its so simple, easy and bright. If you live in the Uk chances are you will have seen this sort of thing in H&M , Topshop and Primark windows. Think bold, think bright, think miss matched colours and patterns. Its back like never before but with a 70's twist. Flared jeans, full denim, Maxi skirts and highwaisted everything.
Me
Im not normally one to wear anything to bright and attention grabbing but i have treated myself to a navy highwaisted skirt from h&m, a bright turqoise vest top from primark and a luminous yellow thin belt from new look. I love this and i think the outfit actually works in practice, probably on paper it sounds awful but i like it.
Where
This look is everywhere, thanks to catwalks all over the world colour blocking is 2011's biggest trend so far. It can bring any outfit from plain to sheek but unless used carefully you could look like a walking talking rainbow but not in a goods way. In a sort of i look at you and my eyes hurt and i feel a bit queasy kind of way.
I like this outfit too. It incorporates both the colour blocking trend and the high-waisted one that i see everyone doing. In this look a yellow blouse top has been tucked into a pair of bright shorts and finished off with a cute bow belt. Again this look could be taken anywhere, for the beach a big oversized bag, gladiators and sunnies, for everyday some knee high socks and side satchel and for night stilletoes, clutch and big bold chunky necklace.
Summary
Ok to sum up, some highwaisted shorts, a belt and a vest top can be all you need. Stick to this basic model and then tailor it to your occaision. Wedding? swop the shorts for a skirt and add a hat. Beach? add some gladiators and some sunglasses. Work? add a blazer , swop the shorts for pants and some balley flats/low heels. Shopping? swop the vest top for an oversized t-shirt and tuck it into the shorts, throw on a cardigan, some knee high socks and a satchel with a sumemry print.
Remember it can all boil down to the accesories, a belt can add definition and a hint of colour. Sunglasses can add ease and glamour. Bracelts and necklaces can finsih a look to perfection.
Hope this helped.
I love this girl, she knows what she's talking about and she's super helpful. Thats a video showing you how she colour blocks, she's american so has some different stores to us but the ideas are the same. I recomend you subscribe <3
Me
Im not normally one to wear anything to bright and attention grabbing but i have treated myself to a navy highwaisted skirt from h&m, a bright turqoise vest top from primark and a luminous yellow thin belt from new look. I love this and i think the outfit actually works in practice, probably on paper it sounds awful but i like it.
Where
This look is everywhere, thanks to catwalks all over the world colour blocking is 2011's biggest trend so far. It can bring any outfit from plain to sheek but unless used carefully you could look like a walking talking rainbow but not in a goods way. In a sort of i look at you and my eyes hurt and i feel a bit queasy kind of way.
How (with asos) http://www.asos.com/Women/Women-Landing-Pages/20110307H-Women-Colour-Block/Cat/pgehtml.aspx?cid=12989#page02_DL
Not to be beaten asos has released lots of gorgous clothes for the colour blocking trend. Even if its not your budget or personal style you can see how colours can be linked together. If you arn't one to go as full out as the models in these pictures try co-ordinating your accesories, wearing bright bracelts, or an outfit and completley different coloured shoes. It doesn't have to be over the top.
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| From asos.com vest £8, belt £6, trousers £40, bag "coming soon" |
Here a vest top has been tucked into a pair of different coloured trousers. The belt breaks up the outfit and contrasts with both colours. I think this look is very practical and could be adjusted for any occaision. For night A pair of bright stilletoes, for work a bold blazer and for shopping perhaps a bigger bag. Its suitable for most shapes and all ages.
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| from asos.com Belt £20, shorts&Top "coming soon" |
I like this outfit too. It incorporates both the colour blocking trend and the high-waisted one that i see everyone doing. In this look a yellow blouse top has been tucked into a pair of bright shorts and finished off with a cute bow belt. Again this look could be taken anywhere, for the beach a big oversized bag, gladiators and sunnies, for everyday some knee high socks and side satchel and for night stilletoes, clutch and big bold chunky necklace.
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| From asos.com dress&belt "coming soon" |
Sheek and short thats what i allways say. A blue shift dress and cut out spiral print has been teamed with a yellow waist cincher belt and a leather belt thredded through over the top. The overall look is very simple but nice. If you don't want to wear lots of luminous patterns or over the top prints this is your outfit. Its not difficult to put together, the ideas can be applied to other outfits and the pallet could suit any occaision.
For the day you could put on a big chunky cardigan in say a green with some ankle boots. For night a sparkly clutch bag in yellow and high high heels and for a vintage look , ditch the yellow belt and add a thrhifted brown weave one, some knee high colourful socks, chunky ankle boots, a satchle, some rounded brown sunglasses/any colour and a longish bold necklace with lots of bits and pieces(charms).
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| from asos.com vest £8, trousers "coming soon" |
Who said fashion and colour blocking had to be for fashionistas?
The model (left) is colour blocking and it may not be obvious that she is because it isn't in your face, it isn't over the top and it has been done very sneakily. The overally look is simple, casual, sporty and comfy. Add some trainers and you could be off on the running track but swap them for some sandals and a hat and you could have a cosy day at the beach.
Its all about trial and error.
Ok to sum up, some highwaisted shorts, a belt and a vest top can be all you need. Stick to this basic model and then tailor it to your occaision. Wedding? swop the shorts for a skirt and add a hat. Beach? add some gladiators and some sunglasses. Work? add a blazer , swop the shorts for pants and some balley flats/low heels. Shopping? swop the vest top for an oversized t-shirt and tuck it into the shorts, throw on a cardigan, some knee high socks and a satchel with a sumemry print.
Remember it can all boil down to the accesories, a belt can add definition and a hint of colour. Sunglasses can add ease and glamour. Bracelts and necklaces can finsih a look to perfection.
Hope this helped.
Incorporate it into everyday life
http://youtu.be/Xror3zq6f7kI love this girl, she knows what she's talking about and she's super helpful. Thats a video showing you how she colour blocks, she's american so has some different stores to us but the ideas are the same. I recomend you subscribe <3
xx Love pixie xx
Create your own chocolate!
Another post today! yey for me . I hardly ever get to post because apparently writing on this blog isn't work or homework so i'm not allowed/supposed to do it during the week :/ Ok. So this website i have found lets you design your own chocolate. Its brilliant. Ever been sat their thinking i have no idea what to get *insert name/relation* for their *insert occaison*? Or been in a shop looking at a chocolate bar and thinking that would be really nice if it didn't have peanuts in or if it had more caramel or something like that? This is your website if any of the above apply to you. They do gifts , you can create for you and you can bulk buy. Heres the website : http://www.createmychocolate.com/create/chocolate/
They do a selection of recommended selections, ones others have created and nice recipes from the company itself. Its perfect because you can tailor make a chocolate bar for whomever and they are guarenteed to love it. Plus you can add messages and special/personal names.
Proccess
You choose what chocolate bar you want from the options white, milk chocolate, dark and milk and white combination.- Pick up to 6 toppings (more about that below)
- Name your "chocri"
- Add to cart
As an added bonus if you buy 5 bars you get 1 free! so order for all your friends. I'm your friend....
Toppings
You can add 6 toppings, some of them are truly weird! They are split into different catagories like fruit, spices or decor (& more). Here are some examples of jsut a few below:
Gold flakes (REAL GOLD!!!!!)- sprinlkes
- Roasted almonds
- Bannana chips
- Cinnamon
Cappucino chocolate drops- Candied lilac
They have so many, you would have to be insane not to like any of them.
A print screen of some ready made recipes ( i personally think that takes the fun out of it but whatever)
xx Love pixie xx
Lilabags
I have found these really cool bags. Make sure you check them out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/lilabags?ref=seller_info
They are net bags and they remind me of feather Bowers. They are unique, colourful, fun and could easily update your outfit in seconds, be it a maxi dress, a bikini and sun hat or a night out. They are practical too, but makes it easy to find your things. Don't you just hate it when your trying to buy something or trying to get your sunglasses out or something like that and your stood looking like an idiot with your arm up to your elbow in your bag randomly pulling out old reciepts and lipgloss until you get what you went in for? But with these bags its so much easier. As demonstrated below they could just be something you grab quickly to put a magazine in for a journey and you could do things like hook your sunglasses through the gaps or a fake flower or something to make it yours. They come in so many different colours and styles, some featuring a slightly woven handle. I think they are a must have and at a reasonable £13.74 each they don't break the bank and you get free shipping! They are $22 US dollars.
They are net bags and they remind me of feather Bowers. They are unique, colourful, fun and could easily update your outfit in seconds, be it a maxi dress, a bikini and sun hat or a night out. They are practical too, but makes it easy to find your things. Don't you just hate it when your trying to buy something or trying to get your sunglasses out or something like that and your stood looking like an idiot with your arm up to your elbow in your bag randomly pulling out old reciepts and lipgloss until you get what you went in for? But with these bags its so much easier. As demonstrated below they could just be something you grab quickly to put a magazine in for a journey and you could do things like hook your sunglasses through the gaps or a fake flower or something to make it yours. They come in so many different colours and styles, some featuring a slightly woven handle. I think they are a must have and at a reasonable £13.74 each they don't break the bank and you get free shipping! They are $22 US dollars.
xx Love Pixie xx
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