What's your festival style?

Up until this year I was oblivious to festivals and the fashion. In all honesty I had no interest in them, I was quite happy to listen to my own music at home (while blogging, obviously). This year I'm popping my festival cherry and embarking on my first festival adventure - Reading festival! My instant reaction was what the hell am I going to wear? 

There are so many stereotypes when it comes to festival fashion and I've never been one to follow the crowd, if you want to stand out at a festival, read on! I'm going to offer a weekends worth of fuss-free festival outfits whether your style is rebelliously punk or fiercely feminine.

Indie chick

The indie style is all about an individual style that steers away from major trends and consumerism. The loose fitting clothes, slouchy cardigans and care-free vibe is perfect for festivals. I've created three outfits for a weekend long festival that have the basis of indie style. The first consists of loose flowing shorts and equally loose top with clunky shoes and a stack of bracelets. I love the colours used in this outfit because they're so simple and with a summer tan this outfit would look amazing! The next outfit had a bit of a boho vibe with the maxi dress but I feel that the more alternative sunglasses and bright nail polish give this dress an indie styling. My third outfit is for the colder days and has a very laid back feel. I paired with espadrilles as they're so chilled out and can be thrown on with almost anything. I love the tie-dye, fringed top as it is the epitome of indie styling - home coloured fabrics and things that are cut/customised in sometimes formed the basis of the indie style in the 1990's. 

Chic & Sleek 

This style of clothing is for those fashion forward, always on point gorgeous girlies with a flair for the dramatic. Stepping out in all monochrome is stylish and striking. The first outfit in all white is stunning. To me chic style is all about precision cut clothing, clean palettes and being matched to perfection. The first outfit is all white which will set off any tan acquired lying in your back garden, on the golden sands of Hawaii or simply out of a bottle. Ombréd hair is perfect for this outfit as it offers a more indie vibe which suits a festival perfectly. The second ensemble in all black is striking and you'll appear to just have walked off of the set for'Coven' American Horror Story. All black is one of my favourite colour palettes "Black is modest and arrogant at he same time. Black is lazy and easy - but mysterious . But above all black says this : 'I don't bother you - you don't bother me'" Yohji Yamamoto. In the final ensemble I've chosen a mix of black and white - almost a battle between good and evil. I love how complimentary these colours are together. They scream sophistication and elegance.

Bohemian Beauty 

Boho style revolves around heavy accessories, embroidery and layering, bold patterns and feminine fabrics. I've styled three outfits that use these principles. Boho fashion has become a standard look of festival goers, presumably due to Kate Moss rocking this boho look at many a festival. My first outfit shows layering a large cardigan over a delicate feminine dress with a heavily embellished necklace and a simple pair of sandals. I love the mix of colours in this ensemble. The second outfit is all about twists and knots and bows, just generally playing with the fabric and having fun with fashion. The key piece here is the crochet over jacket, I love the shape of it and it adds and interesting focal point to this outfit. My final ensemble hasn't been over thought, it is simply throwing a tie-dye shirt with some shorts, embellished flip flops and a fringed bag - beautifully boho in seconds! 

Practical Princess 

Festivals are all well and good when they're warm weather with good music pumping out and good vibes all round but shitty weather can ruin your weekend if not prepared properly. These outfits will have you ready for a rainy day, a muddy venue or a heatwave! I adore how sweet the first outfit is; the cute over sized crop top, matching converse, adorable dungarees and all essential parka for those drizzly days. The second outfit is gorgeous and I'm in love with the blend of colours, I love the colour combination of the warm berry of the hunters and the pale pink of the cardigan. The play suit is very sweet and perfect for a summery festival with the floral print. The knee high socks will look on trend with the knee high hunters and the backpack will help you to be prepared for anything. The final outfit is perfect for a sunny day and will help you cover up and stay protected from the sun. 

Girly 

One of the current trends is neon two-pieces - perfect for the girl festival goer. I love the neon colour palette because it just screams summer. The first ensemble is a ruffled off mint top paired with a neon maxi skirt for a striking impact. Wear this outfit with a neon lipstick and a cute pair of flip-flops for a perfectly fun festival vibe. The second outfit is so gorgeous, a teal bandeau with a sheer white top, distressed denim shorts and lace toms, a profusion of rings - it doesn't cute cuter than that! This outfit had a more 'hipster' inspiration. The final outfit is adorable; a lemon coloured lace top, with watermelon pink lace shorts, a heavily embellished necklace and cute white platforms. This trio of outfits is bright and fun making you the centre of attention at any festival! 

Punk rock 

This is by far my favourite collection - it suits me perfectly and will be my style choice for reading as it is my style down to a tee. This style to me is a mixture of goth, emo, punk, fetish and rock - it's my favourite way to dress! The first ensemble is a red tartan top (a change from the usual tartan skirt) paired with an asymmetric leather skirt, stockings and a pair of docs. The second outfit is a band tee (I chose ac/dc because I was listening to them at the time of choosing outfits) and a skirts with braces, a choker with chains and a pair of standard black vans. My final outfit and my personal favourite a simple choker, black bustier top, black skinny jeans with zip detailing and chunk black shoes. I love this style and it gives me a confidence boost when wearing it - I feel comfortable in it. 

I hope this post has been helpful in deciding what to wear to a festival and I hope you have great fun at whatever festival you're attending! I'll be creating a post once I'm fully decided on what I'll be wearing to Reading festival! 

Love Dixie,

:) xox

Must have autumn items!

Who's ready for a new season? I most definitely am ready, Autumn has to be my favourite of the four season. The striking colour palette, the transition from summer, the layering, the new flurry of trends. It's an exciting time of year for any fashionista! This post is all about my top picks this autumn, I'll later include a trend report but this post is all about what I'll be wearing this Autumn so I hope I can inspire some of you to create some gorgeous looks this season!


1. Leather Skirt

This little beauty will very likely feature in my wardrobe at least once a week. I am obsessed with leather skirts for many reasons. Firstly I love the colour black, it's dark & mysterious yet sleek and simple. I love that leather can be so harsh and grungy yet a skirt can be so girly and feminine so a leather skirt keeps a balance of the two which is what my wardrobe is all about. I also really love that this is such a versatile piece, when buying pieces for seasons it's important to pick versatile pieces as this is most cost effective.
(Skirt above - H&M £20)

2.Slouchy jumper

When the cold weather arrives all I want to do is snuggle in my warm bed all day and read books and blog! A good way to take that comfort and warmth with you all day is to invest in a cozy, knitted jumper, not only will you be kept toastier than a marshmallow, you'll look gorgeous too! These can be styled in so many ways it's a wonder item!
(Jumper above - H&M £15)

3. Fur Coat

Something in me is obsessed with fur. I don't know what it is about fur but I love it, it could be the soft, fuzzy texture, it could be the glamour, it could be that it reminds me of my stuffed animal Leo the Leopard. Each Autumn/Winter season I'm on a mission to find a gorgeous Leopard print fur coat, that won't cost me my whole season budget! I came close last year with a £50 one in new look but as I didn't love it I decided against it, however I came even closer this year with a gorgeous £20 one on eBay which I won but however the coat never arrived so I settle with a refund and a new pair of shoes. I will buy myself a gorgeous leopard print coat and I will feel glamorous wearing it out this year! So fashionistas join me on the hunt for a faux fur leopard print coat!
(Fur coat - glam-net.com £245)

4. Peplum top

This little garment simply won't exit the runway, we've seen it season after season but I still adore it! The shape the peplum creates is simply gorgeous and I feel so feminine whilst wearing it but at the same time I feel very sleek and simplistic especially in my black peplum top from Primark, at £8 it was practically a steal! This season, I'll be branching out and finding a peplum that matches the colour palette but more importantly will be wearable with almost anything.
(Peplum top - houseoffraser.co.uk £8)

5. Ankle booties

This season I recommend you get yourself a pair like these beauties! Heeled booties with numerous buckles and cutouts are the epitome of footwear this season. Wear them with bright tights and skirt or a pair of skinny, cropped jeans and you'll be strutting your stylish self in style. What I love about these shoes is that they give you added height (which for me is a must) but they are a more casual way of doing so. You don't need to wear a pair of killer heels to add inches to your legs, instead try a pair of these gorgeous little booties. 

(H&M - £49.50) 

6. White Blazer 

Whites are a wonderful edition to an Autumn/Winter wardrobe and a blazer is perfect for the colder months. Not only will it brighten your outfit it will also highlight you tan from the summer. Personally I love to team my white blazer with a white bandeau, white sheer vest, black leather look trousers and minimalist gold jewellery. I found my White Blazer on a sale rail in H&M for £5 that was definitely one of my best bargains of all time! As it is a blazer it is a little more formal however wear it with light jeans and a simple logo tee and you'll still have a causal vibe to your ensemble.  

(White Tailored Blazer - mango.com £60)

7. Patterned Tights

I like to dress with a bit of individuality and I find that patterned tights are a great way to show this individuality. Not only do they keep your legs warm in the chilly months but they add a little more youth to an outfit and give a modern twist to more classic ensembles. The one rule it is important to stick to with tights is to not allow the tights to be too 'trashy' for example I don't think it's acceptable to wear a micro skirt, stocking style tights and a tiny shirt. Remember one golden rule of fashion: unveil one area. For example wear a knitted jumper, skirt and stocking tights. That way you're showing off your legs but in classy, respectable way.  

8. Large Silver Necklace

A key piece for me every season is neckware. An obvious example in the Autumn season is a scarf however for those of you with a more glamorous approach to fashion this is for you. I think a statement necklace can make or break an outfit and this piece is sure to make almost any outfit! I would wear this necklace with a plain black blouse and a maroon pencil skirt with a pair of flats as slightly more formal day time outfit. Large silver necklaces make it into my Autumn top ten because of Kim Kardashian, her love for oversized silver chokers has inspired me to try them too and for £3.95 why not give it a go too?  

(Silver necklace - uk.accessorize.com £3.95)

9. Black Handbag 

This season the trend 'all black' is an absolute must. Be it in day time or night time it's a very minimalistic, fashion forward trend and is one that I am very excited to try. Icons to be inspired by are Kim Kardashian and Kanye West - the king and queen of the trend! As most people's basic wardrobe contains black - jeans, skirts, shirts, tops etc. why not go a step further and grab a handbag to finish your ensemble off nicely? What I love about this bag is the size for a start. Every woman needs a huge handbag, where else do we store all of our essentials? This could easily double as school/college/work bag due to the size. I particularly love the minimalist detail of the gold studs on the handle, this would make you all black outfit pop.   

10. Highland prints 

Each Autumn/Winter season you can bet on highland prints strutting their way onto the catwalk. Each year we dig out the same shirt/pleated skirt and team with all black for a highland print centered outfit. This year why not mix it up a little? This gorgeous little miniskirt is a great way to put a modern twist on the classic trend, the abundance of zips on this skirt just scream punk so take it further and team with a skull print knitted jumper and tough biker boots for a 'don't mess with me' outfit. It's bound to keep you warm and stylish this season. 

(Mini skirt - mango.com $50)

That's all for my Top Ten Autumn items post! I apologize for my lack of posts recently, I have been so busy with college and coursework but I am getting back on track again. Check out my instagram (little___miss___pipedream) and Tumblr (in-chanel-we-trust.tumblr.com) for more fashion isnspiration. 

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Love Dixie

:) xox