1. Pair with a Strong-Shoulder Jacket - 8 Fun Ways to Dress Up Your Jeans - Holiday Fashion & Accessories 2010 - Fashion - InStyle

1. Pair with a Strong-Shoulder Jacket - 8 Fun Ways to Dress Up Your Jeans - Holiday Fashion & Accessories 2010 - Fashion - InStyle

Photoshop tutorial

OK so I've kind of made a photo shop tutorial i think :S , we just got it so I'm only a beginner but hopefully you will like it and it will help. Its sort of based around tans and hair so fingers crossed :). oh and i don't own the music or the picture just before you ask ;)



After



before



And i apologise for the rubbishness of the sound because for some reason my video was crackly as anything and so when i added the music it just made a fat mess but not to worry you get the idea :), hopefully. you do don't you? oh my days I'm weird.



















I played around with it a bit more and got this result which i actually really like and although the tan is a little dark the overall effect is very glamorous and photo shoot like :) 



So I hope you like it and you get the kind of idea of how you can edit your photos using this super easy effect, for example looking a bit pail in your holiday photos? fake a tan with the burn tool. i am not suggesting you burn yourself in real life to achieve a tan because i imagine that has more negatives than positives however burn yourself on photo shop with the BURN TOOL for a no pain tan ;) that's more like it







Love Pixie xxx





Leg warmers



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Yes girls and boys :) its coming up to winter now and day to day fashion is becoming chillier to wear. That skirt you bought and you want to wear buts its winter or perhaps you took my advice and bought a sweater dress but now your legs are turning blue then don't worry i have found a solution. Legwarmers! yes you heard me leg warmers. Many styles have come and gone and now its the legwarmers turn to return (that kinda rhymes wow!) to our shelves this winter. They are a curtain must have and are making appearances in all shapes and sizes. If you are still a bit wary of legwarmers then why not start small and just have them coming up over the top of your boots or uggs, this means they can be seen but they aren't attracting to  much attention :)

To wear with a skirt:

Casual= Wear with some black tights for a slightly sexier appeal or some neon tights to really stand out and make a statement, or some leggings. Simply pull your legwarmers over the top and wear scrunched up below the knee on top of your leggings or tights. this will keep your toes cosy and your legs looking fab. Pair with your fave uggs because they are comfy+fashionable, or some comfy slip ons depending on where you are going.

Night time= for a sexy look wear a figure hugging black/glittery pencil dress and a loose vest tucked in, on top of that either a tailored blazer of a satin style loose blazer to give a relaxed but edgy feel to the outfit, add some tight matching legwarmers and some killer heels. this will give your look more of an edge especially if you choose some bright or sparkly leg warmers. if done carefully they can bring your outfit instantly form day to night.

To wear with skinnies

Another great way to way your legwarmers for an every day look is to simply pull them over the top of your skinnies. I have done this on many and occasion and it looks good (if i may say so myself), if you are wearing boots or trainers a good way to do this is to pull the legwarmers halfway down your shoe so its covers them partly. This makes the wearer look more relaxed and chilled :). For those who are less confident with this look wear a neutral colour i find black always works best, but as you get more used to wearing legwarmers and you want to jazz your look up a bit then wear some with stripes or a bright colour. If it ties in with something else your wearing even better. Neon colours can look very retro  and energetic whereas darker colours look more relaxed and mysteriously fashionable ha ha .

Night time- simply add some heels, a tight top and some sparkly leg warmers and your all set .

Finally with a dress

The best way to wear legwarmers is a dress is to wear them with tights, either black or a neutral/pastel colour. The dress should also be within the winter pallet range such as grey,pink,red,brown,purple. For a gentle look nothing to bright or eye popping. Simple can sometimes be best. Take the model on the left a simple grey dress has been paired with grey leg warmers and the belt simple ties it together. This is a very feminine look and can be worn for any occasion especially winter. Update the look on the left with some heels, statement jewelry and glittery clutch or for day keep the same but add either a cosy scarf or snowy satchel. See easy when you get the hang of it :)

Where can you get your legwarmers now i have you 100% hooked ;) i hear you ask?( lol) well many places are now stocking these fabulous items. Here are my face 3:

1) these cute but neutral legwarmers form river island coming to a perfectly reasonable £7.99

2)Leg warmers on a leg,(i know how cool) anyway these come from http://www.dancinginthestreet.com/Catalogue/TIGHTS-LEGWARMERS-KNITWEAR/Ankle-Leg-and-Wrist-Warmers/Ankle-Leg-Warmers/Katz-Dance-Ankle-Warmers-20cm-8-KAW and are £1.75 so you don't even need to splash out for these accessories.

3)These are also form river island and these are for anyone who likes to be different. These are very chunky and well knit. I think they look really cool and hopefully someone out there agrees with me. These are from - £9.99 http://www.riverisland.com/Online/girls/accessories/girls-multi-fairisle-knit-legwarmers-800457

Thanks so much for reading

Love Pixie xxx

Me playing around with photoshop hehe

lol. can you tell who it is yet? xx

ha ha lol and spot the difference:

>>>>>

Lol,

love Pixie xxx

Victorias secret fashion show

image via Elle magazine

Hi so I'm doing another post, this ones going to be short i think but i literally found out about this a minute or so ago so I'm posting it as quick as i can to spread the word! <3

OK so Victoria has allowed an exclusive preview into the fittings of her outfits before the show. its coming up and this link has the video which will reveal the models being fitted in some gorgeous outfits. The themes are amazing .youtube.com/watch?v=6XQ6mzrqtQY&feature=player_embedded



For those of you who don't know the Victoria secret fashion show is full of sexy underwear and outfits usually entailed with some massive wings. its fabulous and i love the outfits.She always manages to think of something different whilst preserving what its all about.

So check out the video and have a look. there is something in that show for everyone i guarantee.





What?

This show is called "A night of a thousand fantasies". This is supposed to some up all aspects of a women. It is split into the following categories:

• Tough Love
• Game On
• Country Girls
• Heavenly bodies
• Wild Things
• Pink

Where?

Well to start of small they will be walking down the runway. This time the runway dominates the room in a stunning gold colour. It is also covered in glitter making it sparkle, truly representing the glamour and magic that this show is all about. There is a hug banner across the top of the runway and the Victoria Secret Logo contrasts as it is printed repeatedly in white across a plain red wall.  

Who?

The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show models , in this particular video(above) you can see :


• Alesandra Ambrosio -wearing gold, black and white wings.
• Adriana Lima -wearing a studded, blog , statement piece, and fantasy underwear.

• Candice Swanepoel -wearing the opening to the country girls collection, it is a very typical milk maid style with big sexy skirt and bold colours.
• Lily Donaldson - wearing soft angelic clothes
• Anja Rubik -wearing angelic Creation
•  Jessica Stam
•  Anne Vyalitsyna
• Erin Heartherton
• Karolina Kurkova - wearing statement wings. a collision of lace, feathers and bold prints.


Love from Pixie xxx



Fall / Winter

Most of you won't want to buy any more clothes for this fall / winter but i can assure you it will be worth your while. This season is brimming with cable knitting, layering and attention to detail. Even if it means pulling out that over sized sweater your granny knitted you. try re-inventing it perhaps as a dress, sync he in the waist with a thin belt to add shape and a waist, put on some leggings and some comfy uggs and there you have it. Bang on trend! xx

5 things you cannot go without this fall are:

1) Statement gloves. If you don't get anything else this winter get these. It doesn't matter what your style is look extra hard for whichever type you want be it bold gloves, cosy mittens or a combination.

These are all over the runway and dam right!

for the comfy factor splash out on some suede gloves. this sleek and soft fabric will stand the wear and tear and allow movement form your fingers. Plus it looks sheek but can be quite pricey. As you can see on the right these gloves are well finished and the soft camel colour may not be your first choice but i guarantee it will update anything you pair it with, be it a knee length skirt or peg leg trousers. I found these at : http://www.oliverbonas.com/p/FashionAccessories_Gloves/704977.htm

2) A fur bag. Not only will this keep everything you put in it warm it will give an overall winter look to any outfit you pair it with. Fur bags have been all over the runway and will add and instant christmassy, cosy feel to your old outfits. For example this Marc bag by Marc Jacobs is classy, unique and oozes fashionable designer. This look is really in this season so work hard to find a quirky fur bag with your name on it ;) (not literally or you'll be looking for some time!). This bag in particular is made out of sheep's skin so although good quality its not for everyone. So you may prefer:

This is £28 form Dorothy Perkins so its an investment but well worth it. Its also faux fur so there is no worry  there. this might be more in your price range than a designer satchel straight of the models shoulder.

Or perhaps you have won the lottery and want to splash out on this gorgeous hand bag priced at a whopping £1.365,64 It is of course from Yves Saint Laurent and includes the signature logo printed proudly across the front compartment. Its is lined with fox fur (not a season for animals :S) and has an adjustable strap. If you can afford it go ahead but i figure most people wont be buying this this Christmas. There is always hope that Santa will bring it (yh right i'l be getting an orange).

3) A cropped sweater. Now i know you'll probably be thinking cropped? whats the point? or perhaps you don't like walking down the street with your belly hanging out. But that's the beauty of this seasons cropped sweater. Its all about layering so underneath you could have a simple vest top, then the cropped sweater, then a cable knit scarf, and then a double breasted blazer. There is no limit to what you can do with a little know how from yours truly and some essential items. If you want some more detail on how to layer your knitwear check this out: http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/shopping/2010/10/28/video-style-studio-layering-knits/

 Its a video form the one and only Jenifer Campbell.

Cropped sweaters have been all over the runway as can be seen in the pictures below:

 Phillip Lim - paired with a skirt and chunky ankle boots for a relaxed and cosy appeal.

 Proenza schouler- Paired a chunky, bold knit sweater with an eye catching jump suit and statement bag.

 Proenza schouler-continuing the pattern but this time has used a contrasting jumpsuit and a belt to add definition of the waist.

An over sized cropped sweater in a warm colour draws attention to that area whilst still complimenting the other items. The knee length skirt is both practical and very 70's whilst the high neck of the sweater means there is no need for a statement scarf ;'(

It is possible to find these on the high street(kind of) This beauty is from miss selfridge and is worth every penny all £25.00 of them because it can be worn with everything. The intricate silver lurex detail screams winter and incorporates both this seasons styles and colours.

4) A double breasted jacket or blazer. This adds a sharp, chic, tailored look to your knit wear and effortlessly brings in from day to night. Add a tailored double breasted jacket/blazer and it cinches in the waist both showing off/ adding curves where you need them. Suitable for all shapes as it gives off an hour glass figure. A baggier double breasted jacket will give a sleek but casual look which with the help of some accessories can be glammed up or glammed down for every occasion, like Botega veneta shows here (right) A word of warning these blazers don't come cheap but its worth investing in because in the long run you will have something to wear with everything and wont ever go out for style .

This blazer (left) is ideal for those of you who don't want to spend alot coming to a nice total of £45.00 from oasis. Whereas this tailored, unique jacket comes to a stonking £2337. But it is luxurious and blows the simple,navy oasis jacket out of the water. (right). Pair with some skinny, bright leggings for a sexy night look. It is balmain and was the highlight of the balmain runway. Who says money cant buy happiness?

http://us.asos.com/countryid/1/Oasis/Oasis-Double-Breasted-Blazer/Prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=967124&MID=35718&affid=2134&siteID=0RpXOIXA500-W_y1U7Gk3bVx21BGybXSCQ

5) Number 5 last but not least is the cropped jeans. These are great for the in between weather most of us will be receiving this winter. You can update them with a metallic blazer or some 50's style pumps. It doesn't matter because they work for every style and most shapes. However bottom heavy girls i would be wary as these can emphasis your calves so where jeans that finish just above the ankle with some turn up detail which will slim your legs and make them appear longer. Add some stiletto's (cant spell) and a jacket and your off to a nightclub or in my case more like the school disco but still XD .  Below you can see the work of the one and only isabel marrant. She sent these cropped jeans on to the runway and I'm glad she did because they are comfy and can be found on the high street and the catwalk. What more do you want .

For all my fellow girls and boys looking to find these on the high street don't worry. Here's just one example (right) these are £7.00 for south kennedy and can be worn all season round because although simple it means they are easy to customise plus a bargain. So look around if you want  ultra versatile fashion like this. Hope I've given you some ideas about what to wear this winter. Remember stay fashionable <3

Love Pixie xx <3

Kate Moss

Im sure anyone who shops regularly at top shop ( im soooo jealus, i can't afford it :D) will have realised that the world wide famous kate moss collection is coming to an end. Yep you heard me this fashion role model is finishing her last collection which will be released on the 2nd of november. I know i couldn't believ it but there it is. The colleciton is autumn/winter and is brimming with kate moss authenticity, slinky dresses, cigarette trousers and glamour, glamour, glamour! Its going to be her best collection yet so make sure you get out there and smother yourself in katemossyineess because its your last chance.

A quote form this style icon says "When we started the project we didn’t have an end in mind but I’m really proud of all 14 collections,” says Moss. “I’ve learned a lot about the design and development process; experiences that I’d only ever seen informally through being a model."

You can look at her new collection both in the store online so theres no excuse:

http://www.topshop.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CatalogNavigationSearchResultCmd?catalogId=33057&storeId=12556&langId=-1&viewAllFlag=false&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=210521&beginIndex=1&pageSize=20&interstitial=true