MOTD

Yes this is me, attractive i know. Jokes, it's not great and i had a little help. I was just playing around with makeup for one of my tutorials - i have a youtube , my name is ifonlyicouldsing1 - anyhoo. This is what i got. This picture was taken by me before i was going to bed i think having walked around all day with it on :/  To learn how to do it, check out this vid:

Racoon dogs skinned alive to make knock off uggs

This is possible the most HORRIFYING, DISGUSTING , MEAN, SHOCKING, GRAPHIC, CRUEL ting i have EVER seen. I genuinely cried, and spend most of the video with my hands clasped over my mouth. I feel sick and spreading the news like this is the Least i can do. Do not watch the video if you are easily you know sick, it is so horrifying there are no words.

Basically Chinese farms are skinning raccoon dogs alive for their fur. Real uggs are made of sheep skin - not an awful lot better - and can cost up to $300 a pair, however these knock offs are being produced at a fraction of a price because they are using raccoon dog fur. Around 40 million raccoon dogs a year are being killed for their fur. Whats worse, raccoon dogs are not classed as dogs and so are exempt from the high street rules apparently, so they could in theory, legally end up on the hightstreet and we would be none the wiser.

What you can do:

• Make sure if you have to buy uggs you buy real ones.
• Avoid anything that mentions animal products/testing etc.. and watch out for fur.
• If possible, until all this has blown over and been solved, avoid uggs in general. Who know's what is going on behind the scenes.
• Spread the word.

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Tux Deluxe

All images courtesy of http://www.newlook.com/ all rights reserved.

Intro:

The Tux jacket is the most versatile one out there. Allways in and never out, it's a classic! It can be worn during the day time to smarten up your t's or add a bit of retro sheek to a casual outfit , OR perhaps to work for a comfy coat alternative OR during the night to look feisty, sheek and effortlessly glamourous.

How to rock it:

 Take a leaf out of Kelly's book and wear your tux loud and proud. Go for Colours that either complement your outift pallete or completley clash for a pop art feel. Yellow's scream vintage, Red's scream confident and pink screams girly glam.

If your more of a night time girl, look at Beyonce for inspiration. Take an uber glam sequined dress and match it with an equally shiny and heavily sequined tux on top. Make sure to match a shade already used in your outfit in order to stop it looking like someone threw up rainbow fairies onto your nice outfit.

Or, For a sleeker, classic and more proffesional feel, copy Rachel. She teams the classic colours of white and black for a contrasting and edgy but timeless outfit. This look could be carried effortlessly from day through night with a switch of shoes and jewellry. Here she has put the black tux ( can never go wrong with a black tux) with a sexy black corset to add an edge to the outfit. This is a great way to bring the outfit from work - try pairing it with a sheer black blouse or strappy top - to night.

GET THE LOOK : Hilary Duff.

 All images courtesy of www.newlook.com

How to get the look:

1) Team liquid black leggings/ Leather jeans with over sized bold print tees. Opt for a satin material for night and a blouse or graphic tee shirt for the day.

 2) Go for nude makeup and basic eyes. Add a pop of colour with some bold lipstick, go for red's or pinks depending on your complexion.

3) Accessorise using colours form a complementing palette. Try to find some timeless gold chandelier  earrings like Hilary's.

4)Finally wear sandals instead of converse for a more fashionable and glam but equally comfy finish to the outfit. During the evening try some black strap wedges.

GET THE LOOK : kristen stewart

All images courtesy of http://www.newlook.com/ all rights reserved.

How to get the look: 

 1) Team day&night time dresses with flats instead of heels. Try dolly shoes for night and sandals during the day.

2) Wear dark nail varnish that contrasts with your skin. Try a blood red or black.

3) Nip any dresses in at the waist to define your shilouette. Try a studded black one to give your outfit a bit of an edge or one in a bright colour (although kristen doesn't do colour)

4) When it comes to picking a kristen dress, stick to these simple rules:

1.  Nudes or blacks (or both..)
2. Opt for ones with minute detail such as beading or sparkle.
3. Go for structured/tailored/timeless pieces that show off a slim shilouette. Either strapless or strappy, no sleeves.

GET THE LOOK : Fearne Cotton

All images courtesy of http://www.newlook.com/ all rights reserved. 

Heres some great tips for stealing *COUGH* i mean borrowing.. fearne cotton's effortless comfy style.
Trends she's mastered:

• Masculine clothing (X)
• Christmas Jumper/Boyfriend jumper (X)
• Satchel bag (X)
• Neon skinnies (X)
• Winter beanie (X)

She has a full checklist there, pretty much summed up this winter's top trends without it looking crowded.  Now to the bit you've all been waiting for. How to get it in 5 easy steps.


1) Layer big jumpers/ cardigans over masculine shirts.
2) Stick to nude colours with one big pop of colour in neon leggings or skinny jeans.
3) Grab a beanie. Great for a bad hair day or just chasing away the winter chills. Try this one from newlook. on sale too! <3
4) Satchels. Really fashionable and super comfy and practical. I noticed primark had quite a few in recently.
5) Finish off the look with some high top trainers/ vans or converse for a comfy day time feel. 

Twighlight inspired gift ideas!

All images courtesy of : http://team-twilight.com/

So it's nearly Christmas time, how exciting. For all you shoppers leaving prezzie buying to the last minute you have this weekend and next Saturday if I'm right? I'm always right.

I think we all know someone who's either or obbsessed or atleast enjoys the popular Twighlight saga. You know what i'm talking about. Hot wearwolves with no tops, thirsty vampires and a rather woodenly acted "Bella". What's not to like, i think it's everyones guilty pleasure. Anyhoo, here are a list of great christmas gifts i've put together if you need some twighlight inspiration. Spread the love.

1. Twighlight perfume . Yey! you to can smell like hot dog ok fine vampires, whatever that might be. Purchase at various fragrance/beauty related stores such as Boots.

2. Team twighlight necklaces yeyyyyyyy . They come in two variations , one being for werewofl lvoers and one being for vampire lovers. It's a cute idea, i wouldn't recommend it for girls aged over 16 or so unless they are true die hard fans.

3. The film. This is not just any film, this is the m&s twighlight film . ahaha see what i did there? it's not, but it is the official collectors edition illustrated movie.

4.  If they like the books, why not get the either the complete collection/ their favourite in hardback/ find some that are perhaps signed/ unique/collectors items. Alternativley you could buy them the other books stephanie myer has written as a spin off about one particular vampire. It's just a thought

Thankyou for reading! Hope this helepd a little bit? xxxxx

xoxo

Pixie

Ruche clothing boutique

Ruche is a boutique selling vintage inspired clothing , accessories and much much more. Everything from the layout to the photography screams vintage sheek. I love it. The styling's brilliant and every thing's just awesome.

A quote form their website describing the boutique says,"Through trial and error along with inspirations we have collected through the years, we molded Ruche into what it is today -- a vintage inspired boutique with a modern touch. Ruche is a collaboration of everything that has inspired us from fashion, photography, design, and lifestyle."



Here are some pictures form the ruche spring lookbook.

Fashion Boutique of the month award goes to...

Vestique!!!
Congratulations vestique, it must be an honour i know, to accept such a presitigous award. Jokes.

Ok so, i found this shop today , I think the designs are reall different and quirky, form what i can see of the shop from the pictures is that it seems really sort of chic but laid back at the same time. I love it.

Dresses
There are tons of gorgous , quirky dresses. Perfect for College , day through night. I have picked out a few of my faves, ones that i think will work for any season and any place .

Make sure to check them out and have a look. The pictures are not  mine they are Vestique's . Have a look at their lookbook for styling inspiration and also , purely because it is AWESOME. it has the sound effects of a magzine and you flick through the pages. it's insane. check. it . out.  xx Love Pixie xx

The Kardashian Kollection

No, i did not spell that wrong , it really is called the Kardashian kollection. Ever wondered how you can get a piece of the Kardashian sisters unique style? well now you can, that is, if you have allot of spare dosh. I have recently found a boutique in America - i didn't go , i live in England- that sells some of this collection. They have gotten together- by them i mean the 3 sisters - and created a designer collection of approximately 69 items/accessories. From what i can gather it's either all bags or mostly bags.

The purple bag shown below or above or to the side wherever it bothers to appear , is an example of the collection.  It's quite nice, not necessarily my cup of tea but i would wear/carry it. It features a gold , metal , magnetic fastening thingy and a magenta coloured architectural/ geometrical pattern sown on the side. All in all it's nice enough however i personally wouldn't pay the $49.95 being asked for it, but that's jsut me. The bags range from $39.99 to around $139.99 (ish). Click here to be taken to the boutiques website for more info and more pictures. I do not own the photo's they were off their website. oki doki. <3

XXX Love Pixie XXX

Facebook page

I have a face book page in the making :
https://www.facebook.com/josiehullx

Let me know if you think its a stupid/pointless idea or not :) xxx

Stop hair dye affecting your scalp with this weird tip

this is not mine

Bleaching your hair and general dying can be hasrh on your scalp, i just found out this super weird way of stopping this. All you need to do is mix one packet of 0 calorie sweetener with your dye/hair colouring solution and it will sort your scalp right out.

GET THE LOOK: Fergie

This is a great style if you want to accentuate your cheekbones, recomeneded only if you do not have a f.o.d like me. (forehead of doom) .

To get this look- add hair extensions here if you want extra length- tip your head dupside down and hold above head , pull it tightly so that it is pulled very slickly away from the face. Make sure it is positioned around the crown of your head. To do the hair over bobble bit, either take a section from the pony tail, wrap it roudn the bobble and secure it underneath with a bobby. or do the same thing but leave a piece of hair out and put the rest into the bobble.

GET THE LOOK: Kate Beckansale

This look is flirty, stylish and modern.

To get this look, take a wide section of hair (could be your fringe/bangs) and backcomb it to add volume, whilst holding this in place slick both the sides back tightly and pull to the back of the ehad, allowing some slack for the "quiff" part at the front. To create the texture in the back yu could allow the hair to dry naturally or use a medium sized curling barrel and curl the ends to add that flirty flick xx

GET THE LOOK: Lauren Conrad

To get this quirky ponytail read on <3                                                                          

Tip your head upside down and secure so that you ahve a really high, preppy pigtail. Make sure your fringe/bangs are out. Then use a wide barrel curling iron to curl the ponytail at the back, leaving it big and bouncy. Use a hairspray to keep it secure and neat and for lasting power xxx

Glittery lip tatoos!

Hey, another post. I'm sorry to everyone who already knows either about these particular ones or jsut in general that you could get make-up lip temporary tatoos. I jsut found out, and i think it is awesome!.

What are they?

These ones are glittery lipstick style tatoos. They come in a set for one mouth i think like an upper and lower lip , then you pop them out, measure it to your mouth and apply with water. Then you jsut peel it off and wallah, you have lipstick with a ton of glitter that in theory stays on. If anybody has/is going to try this could you let me know how it went on? i'm intrigued, but i don't suit lipstick. I'd love to see a picture or reveiw off someone if you use it :) purplestar@hull7.plus.com

heres a link to the shop CLICK ME, And here is a video on how to apply them for you ;) im not in the video, but if you do mistake me for her (her being a supermodel and all) i would be "well" chuffed.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c61JpbD2r_g&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

We have a puppy!!!!!

It is so cute, its a jack russel and its 8 weeks old. Im on the right ;)

Mila Kunis, new fashion icon?

She's quickly making a name for herself after staring in brand new film "friends with benefits" with co star jsutin timberlake. After just glimsping at her wardrobe history i realise not only is she an up an coming acting superstar but also a new face of fashion? thats up for you to decide. I've put together a few of her recent outfits (4) and i'll leave you to make up your mind, with a bit of persuasion on my half.

Here she is in russia for the friends with benefits moscow premiere (what a mouthfull), wearing the outfit from the Elle Saab 2011 couture collection. She looks like she has just stepped of the catwalk, i absolutley love it. She is also wearing Elle Saab shoes. I think she looks liek a ballenrina and has definatley got the hautre vote from me. Also, it ties in perfectly with the theme of her last film which was "black swan".

Dress Details:

• Plunging neckline
• Beige mesh front
• Beading on the mesh
• Embroidary on the flutter sleeves and shoulders.

Here she is wearing a gorgous red lanvin dress. It shows off her figure and her tan beatifully with both the colour and the bodycon shape. It has an off the shoulder sweetheart style neckline, this has broadened the shoulders slightly which shows off her curves as it balances out ehr hips making ehr waist appear even smaller. Her hair has jsut been straightened and kept off her face by wearing it down her back, To acheieve this look use a silky conditioner like this tresemme product and follow up with some Ghd's. The overall look is both simple and sexy, being finished with only 4 accesories, a pair of long earings, some black pumps and 2 simple bracelets.



Not only do i think she is excelling in the world of fashion and acting, company magazine seem to aswell. She has scored the front cover! i mean i got offered a coupel of front covers but i turned them down, i mean i am just so busy busy busy (that was a joke...) Starting with the dress, the stylist here has very much channeld the 60's era in this dress. Ther architectural , bold print, storng cut of the dress and square belt is definatley 60's glamour. Her hair has lots of volume and is very much that grunge sort of feel (not dirty or greasy or trampy), as in theat straight , almost slightly wavy, effortless bed hair. To get this, i recommend tipping your head upside down after blow drying your hair and spraying this volumising spray over your hair, tip back up and wallah. You could allways make adjsutments with hairspray and ghd's/ other straightners. There are not any accesories in this look besides the belt which ahs a wooden appearence. They do handcrafted wooden belts here. The makeup is simple , exept for the eyes which are sporting a brown smoky eyed effect. For a make-up tutorial on how to do this click here.

Here she is at the spike tv awards in 200d in los angeles, California. I really liek this look, i think on the wrong person it could look sort of peacocky'y (not a word :/ ) but on her it just emphesises how thin she is and also shows off her lovley tanned legs. I found two dresses , different variations of this one, the first has lots of detailed sequins on the bodice, it is strapless and has a ruffled skirt just liek this one, you can find that here. And the other one is also black and strapless, with a softer black skirt here. The shoes are a contrasting black and cream/white. New look do a really nice pair of contrasting, high heeled t strap shoes in black and white. They arn't the same as these but are really nice and will still enable you to get the look. Her hair is short, glossy and lightly curled and she is wearing an over sized metal cuff. Finished with a simple manicure and natural make-up. Try this home french mannicure kit.

xx Pixie xx