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

Fashion trend alert: Embellished outerwear

This weeks FTA (Fashion Trend Alert) is Embellished outerwear. I am really loving this trend, I first spotted this in Topshop and I had to research further!

On Topshop's website they show a huge variety of gorgeously embellished outerwear, it's all very edgy which suits my style perfectly, here's a few of my favourites

 Peace Studded Leather Biker Jacket - £180
This real leather jacket is amazing! The jacket itself is so on trend for Autumn/Winter and with the studded detail it gives it extra style points. This is definitely a statement piece and would suit so many different occasions such as shopping, cinema, out to lunch etc. this is a very edgy garment and would look amazing, paired with a simple t-shirt and leggings or thrown on over a girly dress paired with biker boots for a grungy look.

MOTO Premium Stud Denim Jacket - £80

This is a more casual embellished piece and is probably more wearable due to the fact it's denim and not leather. Leather can be seen as quite harsh and can be difficult to dress down in comparison to denim. I Adore the studded detailing on the top of the chest, the shoulders and along the top of the back again it's very edgy which is why I have fallen in love with it, this jacket has  definitely earned a spot on my wishlist! 

Skull Studded Leather Biker Jacket - £180
This Jacket is a lot like the peace one in terms of style and fit, however the design is different. It shows a skull and cross bones, this makes the jacket even more edgy than the last one. Again this could be thrown over a girly frock or paired with  a simple tee and leggings and both would look effortlessly stylish.

MOTO Premium Skull Jacket - £90
This is absolutely gorgeous! this denim waistcoat has a huge embroidered motif on the back which makes it stand out, it also has an abundance of gems and studs along the top of the back. It also includes frayed denim around the arm holes and all over the front a few gems are scattered for a care free, fun vibe. I love the fun energy of this garment and in my opinion it is definitely very modern and stylish.

Union Jack Studded Biker Jacket - £75

I really love this patriotic leather jacket. 2012 has been an extremely patriotic year for England; holding the Olympics  the Queens jubilee etc. These events have shown why there are so many reasons to love Great Britain and this Leather Jacket expresses that with the Union Jack shown in studs on the back, not only are you expressing your love for the country, you're expressing you style too!  

Celebs have also been spotted sporting the trend including Kim Kardashian, Demi Lavato, Nicole Scherzinger, Rita Ora and Miley Cyrus, here are some of my favourites...

Demi tocks her studded Denim Jacket with pink dip-dyed hair and a black dress, leaving the jacket as the statement piece. 

Kim again uses the embellished jacket as a statement piece in her ensemble, keeping to all black in order to show off the elaborate detailing.  

Rita chooses an electric blue jacket as a twist on the trend and rocks it with a simple tee and a lot o wrist wear. 

This spring embellished jackets appeared on the spring/summer runways at Balmain, betsey Johnson and Versace

 And they've also popped up on the Autumn/Winter showcases too like this stunning one here from Kanika Saluja 

That's this weeks FTA, I hope you enjoyed reading 

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.

New beauty trend alert: bold eyeliner

An exciting new beauty trend is happening all over the UK; bold eyeliner!

Whether its a unique liquid liner look or a bold colour swept across the upper lash line everyone is rocking this brand new trend, here are some ways people have made the trend work for them...



I love the clash here of the thick electric blue line swept across the upper lash line and the jewel toned purple thinly lining the lower lash line, it looks gorgeous. This will really make your eyes pop on a night out and shows your creative and experimental side whilst still enabling you to look drop dead gorgeous!



This is very bold but elegant liquid liner look, the thick black eye liner would look gorgeous with an airbrush finish base and very natural lip colour. This look is bound to make a statement and will make your eyes appear bigger due to the definition this look will create by giving the illusion your eyes are bigger because of the flick that extends beyond your eye.



This layered look is amazing! Obviously not for every occasion but this look could be toned down for a more wearable look by using just two colours layered up or even one line that includes three colours alongside each other. However this look here is very on trend due to the bright clashing colours layered up. I also love the green liner on the lower lash line, this again could on it's own be an amazing take on the new trend.



This look is also becoming more and more popular, the double winged liner look. The model looks so elegant here and the double winged liner appears so gentle and girly, not a very subtle look and should not be used for casual occasions but for a formal event it would look stunning. This look is amazing with neutral cheeks and lips as seen above in the picture.



Again here is a double winged liner look however here it is more interesting with a less defined line and a shimmery gold shadow accenting the brow bone and swept across the lid. This could be worn on a formal occasion for an 'all-eyes-on-me look.'



This take on the trend is not extremely common and quite hard to achieve but is amazing all the same. I would describe this look a 'doodle liner' because of the added decoration and doodles to the eye. This look always has an average sweep of black, liquid liner that extends further than normal and then consists of any type of doodle which is usually an explosion of swirled lines extending from the average line. Hearts also appear to be a reoccurring idea with this trend.



This is quite a simple take on the trend and more suited for a casual occasion, one sweep of colour along the lower lash line and bold lashes. I will be experimenting with this take on the trend myself with the neon yellow eyeliner from models own, this would look amazing. I love how the colour used in this picture compliments the models eye colour.



This is another bold eyeliner look, the eyeliner here is very angular. It angles in at the inner corner of the eye and sweeps across the whole lid, it then angles out in a thick point just past the outer corner of the eye and finishes by sweeping back under the eye along the lower lash line. Again this take on the trend is not for a casual look and also not for those who are not confident enough to rock bold make-up looks, the model in this picture wears her hair in an up-do so the eyes are the main focus which is a good idea with this look.




Finally this picture shows a sweep of black liner along the upper lash line and then a thick line of yellow layered above it, this looks amazing but if you are recreating this look it is important to use bold colours as weak colours could wash you out. I also really love this look as it simple to do and looks gorgeous as long as the lines are straight and defined.

Overall this trend is quite bold and courageous, however there are takes on the trend suitable for people who are not as brave at experimenting with bright colours and new ideas, so practise a few ideas and rock this new trend!
Love Dixie
:) xox