Top 10 Dorothy Perkins Products This Summer

This blog post is a fun way to show you my favourite products from Dorothy Perkins right now. I chose Dorothy Perkins as my first 'Top 10 Products' because not only is their own brand sensational, they also sell the Kardashian Kollection which as I'm sure you're all aware is my favourite collection of clothes, I'm obsessed! So let's get to it!

10. Black/purple crop top £6

This top is both edgy and fierce which are fabulous attributes to any wardrobe! I love the unique silhouette of this piece with the cropped length, long sleeves and cut out it's so funky and fun. There are many ways you could wear this piece. For me it has to be with a high waisted skater skirt, chunky heels and a huge statement necklace. 

9. Coral Striped Jaquard Dress £22

How adorable is this little shift dress? I'm in love with this cute summer dress for many reasons. The first is the cut of the dress, personally it suits my body shape and I feel like it will fit almost any body shape, the cinched it waist both accentuates existing curves and adds curves to any body shape! Another reason I love this dress is the colour scheme, The cream and coral stripes just scream summer and would look gorgeous paired with gold jewelry.

8. Tan Wedge Heel Espadrille £65

These shoes are simply fabulous. I'm a huge fan of leopard print (Thanks to a few of my inspirations Kim Kardashian and Snooki) and that's probably one of the main features that pulled me towards these shoes. I saw them on the website and was stunned! They're a perfect mixture of flirty and fun and sophistication and style! I can imagine strolling along the docks on a warm sunny day in these wedges feeling top of the world! Whatever the season I turn towards heels rather than flats due to my height and I feel a lot more confident when in a pair of heels, wedges are an easier option and that's why I adore these shoes. 

7. Light Wash Denim Skater Skirt £25

My first thought of a denim skirt is not a pleasant one. I imagine those awful, long, shapeless dark denim skirts that people seemed to live in a few years ago. However my opinion completely changed when I saw this beauty. The colour is just right for the summer it's so light and fun! I love that it has shape to it as when I buy a skirt I take into account how it will look on and it's important for me to cinch in at the waist and flow out accentuating my waist. I think this would be adorable teamed with pastels for a youthful, innocent vibe. 

6. Kardashian Kollection Ombre Mini Dress £45

This dress is a perfect example of girly meets edgy. The pastel pink colour is very girly and it's such a cute colour for the bright summer season. Then to make it modern and edgy it includes a twist in the form of ombre! I adore the ombre trend, as it is both creative and chic. Also the shape of the dress is gorgeous and again can suit many, many people. 

5. Black High Waisted Bikini Pant & Black Ruched Bikini Bandeau £10 & £14

A bikini during the summer season is practically law and I think this bikini is perfect! This season I intended to base my style on a mixture of vintage (think Lana Del Rey) and modern chic. This bikini is a great example of this. The cut of the bikini exudes vintage - the high waist of the bikini bottoms and the shape of the bikini top. Then the colouring and ruching is more modern and chic, therefore it's a wonderful blend of the two trends. 

4. Stone Arabesque Tote £38

My favourite accessory has got to be a statement handbag. No matter what you're wearing you can always improve it with a statement bag. My ideal bag for the summer is something big in order to carry your essentials, something light as it suits the season, something versatile in order to wear with many outfits and something stylish. I feel like this bag fits all of these requirements and it would make a wonderful addition to any fashionista's wardrobe this (or any) season!

3. Tort Bluebell Sunglasses £6

No summer wardrobe is complete without a wonderful pair of shades and I think these are a pretty good contender. I love these for many reasons, the first because they're leopard print - obviously! The second is because of the shape; larger frames are more mysterious, more intriguing and more playful. I love these sunglasses and for £6 you can't really go wrong.  

2. Ivory Curve Hem Shift Tunic £42

This dress has so much potential for this season. Firstly white is a perfect colour for the summer, it's light, airy and pretty. The cut of this dress is simple, sleek and very, very chic. The thing I adore the most about this dress is its simplicity as this ensures versatility. As this dress had no defining features or extra colours it makes it the perfect dress to wear in a million ways. It's one of those dresses that you could wear for a week and look completely different everyday! £42 pounds over a week is £6 a day. That's a £6 dress everyday in seven different styles - definitely worth the money if you ask me. 

1. Kardashian Kollection Stud Clutch (coral)

My number one product this season is this statement clutch. It's very on trend and very chic. I adore the colour of the clutch bag as it's so bright and fun. You could pair this with a monochrome outfit for a dramatic colour pop or mix it in with other bright colours for a colour blocking vibe. The studs add a more edgy feel to the clutch and modernizes it. Finally it's a Kardashian clutch, I mean who could resist?  

Summer survival guide

The summer's here! That means days on the beach, tanning in the garden, chasing the ice-dream man, delicious BBQ's, fun outdoor parties, stunning summer weddings... The list goes on. Summer is my favourite season due to the bright coloured bikinis, the carefree vibe of clothing and that feeling of slipping on a brand new summer dress over sun-kissed skin. As a teenage girl I adore all the things that come with this wonderful season. Here's my guide to summer, enjoy!

Fashion & Beauty

It's important to be prepared for the season and even more important to look good whilst doing so! Here's a list of what I feel are absolute musts this season, 

Sunglasses

Cute dress

Short shorts

Bandeau/Bralet

Hot bikini

Lipgloss

Bright nail polish

Floral/fruity perfume

Anklets

Floral hair chain

Dry/damaged hair shampoo & conditioner

Sorry the text has appeared a little blurry it says 'Dixieplumpixie 100% recommends I'm not going to bother showing other variations of shampoo and conditioner for dry and damaged hair. I give full marks to these beauties - expect a full review later!'

Music

During the summertime it's important to have a sweet playlist ready for whatever the occasion, whether it's to entertain you as you travel from one adventure to the next or to entertain all of your guests at a BBQ. I've complied a list of my favourite songs that have a guaranteed spot on my summer playlist, my music taste is not too mainstream so be warned there may be some odd ones in there! 

1. All That Jazz - Glee version 
2. American Boy - Estelle ft Kanye West
3. The Baa Baa Song  - The Wombats 
4. Baby Fratelli - The Fratellis
5. Bad Kids - The Black Lips
6. Cape Cod Kwassa - Vampire Weekend
7. Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis
8. Countdown - Beyonce
9. Dance Dance - Fall Out Boy
10. Don't Leave Me (Ne Me Quitte Pas) - Regina Spektor
11. A Heady Tale - The Fratellis
12. Hey Porshce - Nelly 
13. Hey Soul Sister - The Warblers
14. Hit me with your best shot/One way or another mash up - Glee Cast
15. Hold Me - Tom Odell
16. I Love You, Ono - Stereo Total
17. Ignition - R Kelly
18. Last Time - Labrinth 
19. Lolita - Lana Del Rey
20. Look Out Sunshine - The Fratellis
21. Love Song - Glee Version
22. Moi Je Joue - Brigitte Bardot 
23. Naive - The Kooks
24. New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
25. Ooh La - The Kooks
26. Primadonna - Marina and The Diamonds
27. Rhythm Of Love - Plain White T's 
28. Ride - Lana Del Rey 
29. Same Jeans - The View
30. Summerboy - Lady Gaga
31. Sweet Dispostion - The Temper Trap
32. Teenage Dream - The Warblers
33. Tell Him - Glee Version 
34. Theme Park Blues - The Wombats
35. This Ain't A Scene - Fall Out Boy
36. This Is Love - Will.I.Am ft. Eva Simons
37. This Is What Makes Us Girls - Lana Del Rey
38. Trampolining - The Wombats 
39. Twilight - Cover Drive
40. Where Have You Been - Rihanna 
41. Weightless - All Time Low
42. You and I - Lady Gaga
43. (You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Beastie Boys

Activities 

With such a long time off of school/college it's easy to get bored but with this list of things to do you'll never be bored. Why not try and do at least one of these a week so you'll have a fun-filled summer.

1. Go to the beach with friends/family
2. Have a shopping day 
3. Get together with your best friends and enjoy a pamper day
4. Host a BBQ
5. Go to a music festival
6. Have a camp out
7. Visit a theme park
8. Hold a movie night
9. Hit the gym
10. Try ice-skating
11. Go bowling
12. Have a picnic
13. Visit London (Or your own capital city)
14. Explore somewhere new with friends e.g. hop on the train and explore a new city 
15. Organise a party (e.g. Bodyshop, jewelry etc.)
16. Have a baking day 
17. Visit cute little towns
18. Go to an Ice-cream parlour
19. Go to the zoo 
20. Spend the day at a country park with friends/family 

This year my holidays are around 10 weeks instead of 6 as I've finished secondary school, I'm using this time to not only have a great social summer but to enhance my skills, why not try a new hobby? This year I'm going to:

• Work out
• Teach myself French
• Learn to play the piano 
• Write a novel (I'm currently on chapter 3) 

I hope you enjoyed this post!
Love Dixie
:) xox

Ocean Avenue - The new collection from Warby Parker

Whether you're a daily beach-goer or an occasional seaside visitor, you've experienced a lazy day by the sea. Laying on the warm sand, hearing the waves crash, laughing with close friends. Days at the beach are fun, relaxing and not to mention stylish. It's this that inspired Warby Parker's latest collection 'Ocean Avenue'

I would sum this collection up as retro chic meets modern fierceness! It's the perfect blend of old and new to create a wonderful new collection. Warby Parker have stated 'Our new collection is for boardwalk truants and beach bum days when responsibility has taken a vacation!' They then went on to say 'The Ocean Avenue Collection translates summer crushes into a wearable eye candy for all summer occasions.' I completely agree as I have possibly the biggest summer crush on the 'Jasper' sunglasses in the colour 'Orange Fizz' 

Check out the glasses from the new collection..

There's so many beauties to choose from! I've put together a few possible outfit ideas to go with my favourite pair of glasses, so use this as inspiration when purchasing some Warby Parker eyewear!

Have a look at these shots showcasing some of the collection...

Finally what I love most about this collection is the simple generosity behind it, much like when  you buy a pair of Warby Parker glasses from an existing collection they will distribute a pair to someone in need through their non-profit partners. 

The collection is available from tomorrow and I strongly recommend checking the collection out at the very least!

For any additional information check out warbyparker.com 

I hope you enjoyed this post!

Love Dixie

:) xox

New fashion trend alert: Sculptural wedges

Out with the boring wedges in with the fabulously new wedges. Perfect for Spring/summer 2012 sculptural wedges are forcing their way onto:

The red carpet...

   
(Victoria justice wears black sculptural wedges, showing just how fashion forward she is.)

The runway...

(These gorgeous takes on the trend popped up on the Alexander McQueen spring 2012 runway.)

And designer stores...

(These cute sculptural wedges are found a Browns fashion for £210)

As you can see this trend is appearing all over high end places, however this trend has yet to be spotted in high street stores and being worn out in local areas, I would love to get my hands on a pair of these gorgeous wedges, they are a modern take on a classic shoe and can be a key piece in any ensemble.

My March Beauty wishlist 2012

This is a new idea I have had, every month I will post a current Fashion and then a separate Beauty wishlist. It will consist of 10 new products, accessories or garments that I would love to own, they will consist of designer and high street things (Fashion wishlist) or Drugstore or high end products (Beauty wishlist), enjoy :)

Number one - MUA BB cream £4
 
I have already written a blog post about this new product, So I will sum it up in a few sentences. The BB cream is supposedly a foundation, concealer and primer all in one, it comes in three shades light, medium and dark. Two shades can be blended together to create a tone perfect for you. I can't wait to try this because BB creams are currently filling up the shelves, and the MUA BB cream is a cheap way to join in with this trend.

Number two - Rimmel Wake me up foundation £6

I saw this foundation advertised and thought it looked pretty good, I got some testers in a few magazines and I loved the way it felt on my skin, almost as though I'm not wearing any foundation, however sadly the testers were not my shade :( So I will hopefully pop into the nearest Superdrug or Boots during the half term and find the perfect shade for me. The foundation includes SPF 15 which is good for protecting your skin against the sun on a daily basis, also it contains illuminating radiant pearls to enhance a natural glow.


Number three - Nicki and Ricky for viva glam MAC £13.50

Again, I have already made a post about this product but it absolutely has to be in my wishlist because it is almost perfect. It is created by MAC, one of my favourite make up brands worldwide, it is a viva glam products therefore the profits go to a charity which provides help and research for those suffering from AIDS, It is Nicki Minaj and I love all things Nicki Minaj, and Finally The colour is amazing, a bright pink that will look gorgeous with smokey eyes or a natural look. I cannot give this product enough praise!


Number four - Rimmel waterproof gel liner £5-£7

This Gel liner is definitely something I want to try out, I have never used a gel liner before and I am quite excited to. the advantage of a gel liner is that you have greater control over the lines and it isn't as runny as liquid liner but it is smoother than kohl pencil. This particular gel liner is good because Rimmel is a well trusted brand that offers good quality products at a reasonable price, also the applicator is the lid which I think is a really good idea. Therefore this product makes it on to my wishlist

Number five - Maybelline dream nude airfoam foundation £6-8

This product makes it onto my wishlist because it's original. I haven't seen a foundation like this. This foundation is advertised as weightless, I think this is second most important factor of a foundation (First being that it looks natural) because if I'm wearing a foundation that feels thick and cakey I don't feel confident. Due to the fine pigments in the formula it gives a perfect natural look and also has SPF 16 included in the formula.
Number six - Maybelline the falsies volum' express flared mascara £6-8

All of the reviews I have read about this mascara say amazing things about it, I have heard it isn't flakey, it maintains full looking lashes throughout the day and it makes even the dullest of lashes seem bright and curled. The packaging is very cute with the pair of little angel wings on the lid and I love the colour of the bottle.

Number seven - Chanel Le Vernis Nail polish in shade Distraction £17.50

This shade especially for Spring/Summer 2012 is gorgeous! Chanel nail polishes are renowned for their high quality finish and gorgeous limited edition colours and this shade looks as though it will definitely live up to expectations. The shade 'distraction' is very in this season and would look great matching one colour from a bright floral top or clashing with a pastel toned ensemble.

Number eight - MAC Haute and Naughty lash £18

This MAC mascara looks absolutely gorgeous. First of all the packaging is so cute, both of my favourite colours (pink and purple) and included on the bottle, I love the glittery purple section! Second of all the mascara is good value as you are getting almost two in one, you can choose whether you want natural or dramatic lashes and then use the appropriate wand. The idea of this product is genius! I have heard and read many reviews about this product and people only have good things to say about it, that's why this mascara has made it on my wishlist.
Number nine - NARS Pro Prime Multi-Protect primer £24

I have never tried or even held a NARS product, not because I dislike them or anything like that it's simply the fact they are not within my budget or reach. However this primer has some amazing reviews and was recently rated 5 stars and the best primer in the Beauty tester section of 2nd April 2012 NOW magazine, the tester stated 'my make up looked as fresh in the evening as it did in the morning' I have never used a primer and this to me does sound like a worthwhile investment, the aim of a primer is to allow your make up to not only stay on all day but to be applied to the skin easily without clogging pores and the reviews on this primer tell me it does just that.

Number ten - Sephora Moonshadow baked palette - In the nude $50

This palette is a luxurious piece of heaven. The colours in this are extravagant, the quality is divine and the uses of this palette are endless. I am totally and endlessly in love with this palette and I saved it until last on my wishlist because it is my absolute favourite. With the colours in this palette you could create a natural look enhancing the colours and angles of your eyes or you could create a bold look using some of the tones. If I could only use one palette for the rest of my life I would most definitely choose this one. The reason I do not already own this gorgeous palette is that the brand 'Sephora' is not accessible in the United Kingdom :( So until I finally go to America I am palette-less :( However to end on a positive note one day I shall own this marvellous palette and when I do I will review it to it's true glory!

I hope you have enjoyed my beauty wishlist of March 2012! Hopefully this will become a monthly post if it gets positive feedback.
Love Dixie
:) xoxo

Outfit ideas for summer

Today in England it is extremely sunny, so I am feeling summery, bright and determined to publish a post! So here are a few outfit ideas I have put together, using polyvore, they include casual and formal outfits for every occasion during summer.

Urban Outfit
I personally would wear this look shopping, out for a meal or to the cinema

This outfit consists of a cropped black top, with cut-out panels on the sleeves, crop tops are  being seen everywhere this season from bandeau's at Prada to longline Bras at Nina Ricci. This key piece is from Miss Selfridge. the next item is an absolutely gorgeous anomalous hemmed skirt in a claret colour. I have seen these skirts around and think they're amazing, I can't wait to get one myself! the shoes are Jeffrey Campbell Lita's, with studs on, they're amazing! They capture an urban feel but still very wearable. I have chosen three rings with this outfit as I wear a lot of rings myself, here is a double fingered gold finish ring, a gold coloured triangle ring with eye detail and a black, beaded cross ring. The overall style of this outfit is urban and modern.

Girly look 

This outfit has a very feminine feel to it and could be worn out for dinner or to the shops

This look is made up of very pastel shades, such as the pastel pink tone of the top and shoes, the pastel orange of the jeans and the pastel shade of the clutch bag. This look is finished off with a gold necklace to draw some attention to the plain top, if this look was to be worn more casually, you could swap the heels for a cute pair of dolly shoes, not use the clutch and get rid of the necklace, this would make the outfit more layed back. This look is very calming and girly due to the tones of the pieces and overall is very on trend. A perfect summer ensemble.






Glamorous Outfit
This is an outfit perfect for a night out somewhere classy

 This outfit consists of a gorgeous black dress with a large gold panel taking up over half of the dress. The gold is very sparkly and glamorous. This look also contains a white feather shrug, this can be quite and 'old fashioned' piece but the look I aiming for here is 'reinvented 1920's flapper' So therefore I have teamed a classic piece with more modern pieces. The bold tights modernise the look and give more of an urban feel, the bright sparkly ring compliments the gold panel on the dress and the shoes pull the outfit together as they are a simple style and colour.

All in White

This look could be worn to the beach, on a picnic or to the shops

This season 'girlish white' was seen multiple times on the runway, this included detailed pieces, an abundance of lace and some very sheer silk. This outfit has a white, lace bralet, perfect for keeping cool in the summer but still looking stylish. It also shows a gorgeously detailed, maxi skirt also in white lace. The embroidery on this skirt is stunning. I have teamed this outfit with an amazing pair of white embroidered wedges to again add to the total white theme, the decoration on the shoe makes the outfit even more girlie. Finally I decided to add a black, cross necklace over the top because it adds a modern edge to the look, this was seen on a model at Emilo Pucci.

  American Style 

I am in love with all things USA, so I decided to make a look based on the flag and culture. 

This is my favourite look out of all of the looks I have created because it is so simple but so stylish, it can be worn by so many different people, my sister and I both have extremely different styles, yet she agrees this is an amazing outfit and she would wear it herself. The trousers are the focus point here as they are made up of the American flag (hence the stars and stripes), the Graphic tee is a bit of fun and the simple monochrome look matches well with the jeans, personally I would tuck the top in loosely, the Lita's add a fashionable, urban feel to the outfit as do the retro style round glasses. the 'love' wristband is gorgeous and adds to the fun feel of the outfit. The colours of the nail polish are taken from the flag and worn alternatively on your nails would look amazing. 

Flower Power

This was obviously going to come up in a 'looks for summer post' as it is a simple connotation of summer, however 'flower power' can be interpreted in many different ways...

This outfit was inspired by a huge trend every year, florals, whether they are clashed with various other bright florals or worn in pastel shades they appear in the trend forecast year in - year out. So I decided to mix it up a little and mix floral with a Californian style. This outfit consists of; a floral print bralet, a asymmetric maxi skirt (designed by Lauren Conrad - a fabulously brilliant style icon) a peace necklace, a stunning Chanel bag and a pair of flip flops with a cute bow on the front. The flip flops, maxi skirt and floral print seem quite boho but the the colours and style of each of them make it quite urban and modern.







These six outfits are the perfect blend of my style, the Spring/Summer 2012 trends and easy-to-pull-off looks. Obviously they can be altered in various ways such as switching up accessories and jackets in order to make it more formal or casual or changing the style of a skirt to fit a body type, they're all very modern and can easily be pulled off this summer. I hope you enjoyed looking through my ideas.
Love Dixie
:) xox