New Shoes Review!

For my birthday my wonderful boyfriend bought me the most gorgeous pair of shoes!

Get them from: boohoo.com - but are sadly sold out now, however they still have them in the colours  Beige, Red and Blue which are worth taking a look at.

Cost: They were £40 but the other colours are now in the sale for either £35 or £30 (depending on the colour)

My views on the shoes...

Appearance: I think these shoes are perfect. They're black so I can wear them with pretty much anything. The stud detailing is gorgeous! It gives them and edgy feel and I feel powerful when I wear them which is important because you should feel good in the things that you wear.
Rating - 5/5

Stud detailing

Practicality: The shoes are quite high, and it looks as though your foot will be at a really uncomfortable angle, however they do have a concealed platform which makes them a lot more comfortable and easier to walk in. I wore them out to dinner in London and walked back to the apartment in them and didn't find them painful at all, the walk was probably around 15 minutes or so. These aren't an 'everyday' pair of shoes, I wouldn't recommend them for shopping or somewhere with a lot of walking.
Rating - 4/5

The Fit: Usually  I am a size 6 however they were sold out of size 6 and only had a size 7 so my boyfriend went with a 7 instead and they're a perfect fit, they're not too big at all which I was surprised by, I'm glad I got a 7.
Rating - 5/5

Wear-ability: When buying a pair of shoes it's important to have something you can team with lots of things you already own, in order to get as much use out of them as possible and I think these are perfect for that, obviously not for a really casual outfit, but I can team them with my faux leather skater skirt, my Kourtney Skinny Jeans from the Kardashian Kollection at Dorothy Perkins, my faux leather shorts etc. there's lots of possibilities.
Rating - 5/5

Overall comments: Gorgeous, every girl who is fashion forward should own a pair just like these! They're so wearable and look amazing.

Overall Rating: 19/20

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

5 MUST SEE looks of the week

1. 

Who: Felicity Jones

Where: Attending a party at –miumiu–london pop-up members club at London’s Café Royal

Wearing: A black shirt with a white collar, a mirrored skirt, black tights and black court shoes

Let's see!

Felicity's outfit is very simple but gorgeous. The Collared shirt is very simple, yet very sophisticated. I love the way she has kept the outfit very minimal to make the mirrored skirt really stand out. The mirrored detailing is very quirky but it looks super adorable! I also adore her slightly messy hair and simple make up, she looks gorgeous! 

2.

Who: Harley Viera-Newton

Where: Monique Lhuillier’s store opening in New York

Wearing: Simple black tee, red lace skirt and peep toe shoes 

Let's see!

This look is fabulous, again a simple tee with a statement skirt. The lace pencil skirt really accentuates Monique's figure giving her gorgeous curves. Her Ombre hair looks gorgeous in loose waves and I love the simple black peep toes for a chic finish to this ensemble. 

3.

Who: Amber Kuo

Where: 49th Annual Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan

Wearing:  Chanel pre-spring/summer 2013 mint green dress paired with studded Louboutins 

Let's see!

Amber Kuo looks stunning. First of all I'll start off with my favorite part - the shoes. I'm a sucker for Louboutins and these are perfect! Studded Louboutins are absolutely gorge! They're edgy and fierce but still feminine and uber-stylish. Now the dress, everything is amazing, the colour, the detail, the cut - perfection. The cinched in waist shows off her curves, the colour looks adorable on her skin tone, The ruffles give it a youthful, almost doll-like feel. I love it.

4.

Who: Miranda Kerr 

Where: New York 

Wearing: Denim jacket, a white, collared shirt and a black skater skirt - paired with a felt hat, brown ankle boots and a ponyskin shopper

Let's see!

Miranda knows what she's doing here, she looks glamorous but still very casual. Her simple white collared shirt and black skater skirt could be very 'school girl' but with the denim jacket thrown over, the ankle boots and the hat it gives a more boho vibe and then the ponyskin shopper ties it all intogether. I love the layed back feel this outfit offers but she still looks gorgeous and put together. Her simple, striaght hair with minimal make up just finishes this all of. 10/10 for a chic, city look Miranda!

5.

Who: Laetitia Casta  

Where: Vogue Spain December Issue launch party

Wearing: Tiered claret dress with snake skin style detailing on the bodice 

Let's see!

This look made it into my top 5 for a number of reasons. Firstly how hot does Laetitia look?! Secondly, the colour of her dress is fabulous, it is a perfect autumn tone and it suits her to a tee. The cut of the dress is so flattering for her figure and the snake skin detailing is amazing. I also love the statement, gold earrings they're a glamorous touch to the outfit. Laetitia's hair is effortlessly chic, I love the simplicity of it. Finally her lipstick is stunning, I love the contrast between the deep, rich blast of colour against her fragile, doll-like skin tone. Laetitia looks simply breathtaking here. 

Closet control : Key item #4

To have a gorgeous wardrobe is every fashionista's dream, having a huge variety of unique but on-trend ensembles at the ready is perfection. However to each wardrobe there are basics that are a must, no matter what you're personal style without these basics you're wardrobe won't be at its best, over the next few weeks I'll post various sections of the 'perfect' wardrobe with pictures, diagrams and helpful hints on how to achieve you're very own 'perfect' wardrobe.

This post is about the fourth key item which will help you build your 'perfect' wardrobe which is Black &White tops

Black &White tops are an essential in building your 'perfect' wardrobe because they're so versatile. You can dress them up or down and they're so simple. It's important to have a few different styles, cuts and shapes of black and white tops so you can easily suit them to the occasion you're dressing for. For example a vest top could be more formal, whereas a structured blouse is more formal. The best thing about black and white tops is the fact you can layer them so easily. 

When Shopping for Black and White Tops it's best to go for simple, plain tops. Buy different styles though such as tight, structured, flared etc. so you have few different options, here are my top 5 styles of Black and White tops...

 1. Vest tops 

These are essential for layering. You can wear them under a sheer blouse, tucked into a skirt, under a cropped shirt etc. There are so many different ways to layer them and they're so cost effective due to the fact they're not very expensive at all yet they last a long time and can be reused again and again in a variety of outfits. 

2. Blouses  

Blouses are important as they're more formal yet they can still be layered and dressed up or down. It's important to have both black and white blouses as you'll have a more options when choosing your outfit.

3. Long sleeved 

Long sleeved black and white tops are important because they perfect for layering. Also they're great to tuck into a patterned skirt, then team with a necklace and a knitted cardigan, or you could tuck into high waisted shorts, throw on a cropped jumper and some converse and you've got a casual look. 

4. Over-sized

Over-sized tops are great because they're very simple, versatile and comfortable; one of the most important factors in an outfit is how comfortable it is. Over-sized shirts can be worn in a variety of ways and are a simple piece to an ensemble. 

5. Short Sleeved 

Short sleeved tops are essential for layering and building up an outfit. They're also very useful for being a simple piece in an outfit  leaving the main piece in an ensemble to stand out. For example, if you wore a black short sleeved top and black tights with a wonderfully bright coloured Aztec print skirt, then the skirt would stand out due to the simple colour everywhere else. 

Black and White tops are essential to building your 'perfect' wardrobe because they can be dresses up or down, they're extremely versatile and they're brilliant for layering. Look at my example here of how you can dress up and down a plain black tee...

This shows how a plain black long sleeved top can be transformed easily. For a casual look, pair I paired it with distressed, boyfriend jeans, black high tops, a khaki overcoat and a gold chain. This look is simple, urban and comfortable - perfect for a shopping trip or walk around the park. My next look is more formal, I paired the simple tee with a pale pink bubble skirt, a pale pink clutch, black tights, pale pink heels and a gold collar style necklace. This look is girly, glamorous and cute, perfect for a dinner out somewhere fancy! 

So overall Black and White tops are should be versatile, simple and plain. This ensures they can be worn in a number of ways with a number of different garments, A few good ways to layer them:

-Tuck into a gorgeous skirt

-Wear under a skater dress

-Layer over casual jeans

I hope you this post inspires you and helps you on your way to creating your 'perfect' wardrobe

Love Dixie

:) xox

   

Quick Update

This weekend, I'll be in London!

I'm staying in an apartment and spending both Saturday and Sunday shopping. I'll be checking out the Kardashian Kollection for sure.

 Expect a huge haul and lots of reviews on my return. Also I'll be updating my instagram 'dixieplumpixie' with pictures full of the apartment, the food, the sights and my purchases. I'll also be posting pictures of what I'm wearing.
 I'll post some OOTD of what I wore too once I'm back, one of these will feature the new shoes I got for my birthday from my boyfriend. I'll do a seperate post on those later because I love them! Here's a list of things I'm hoping to pick up on my shoppping spree:

• A faux fur coat
• Leather look leggings
• 'Kourtney Skinny Jeans' 
• 'Kardashian animal pussybow top'
• Black Chelsea Boots
• Nicki Minaj viva glam lipstick

So that's the things I hope to buy but I'll probably change my mind whilst I'm there! 

I hope you enjoy reading this and look out for my posts on my return!

Love Dixie

:) xox

The Blogger Tag

Hello :) I've been tagged by Ashleigh  to do The Blogger Tag. So here we go :)

The Rules:

1. Each person tagged must post 11 random facts about themselves.
2. They must answer the 11 questions posted by the previous blogger.
3. They must create 11 more questions to ask their tagged bloggers.
4. They must tag 11 bloggers with less than 200 followers.
5. The bloggers must be told.
6. No tag backs

11 Random facts about myself:

• I'm in love 
• I adore Hello Kitty
• I wish I was French
• My dream is to own a boutique 
• I'm obsessed with numbers 3,6,9 & 13 
• I re-paint my nails every 2 days
• My favourite shop is H&M
• I wear Kim Kardashian's perfume 
• I love photography
• I have Tumblr
• I Love the Fratellis and The Wombats 

Ashleigh's questions for me...

1. What are your three biggest pet peeves?

 One -  People that seek attention, it's just annoying, I can't understand why it's necessary. 

 Two - People who swear constantly, it's not 'grown up' it's foul! 

 Three - Too much/Patchy fake tan, there's a girl I know who has bright orange ankles it makes me cringe 

2. Chocolate or peanut MnM's?

Chocolate, I don't like peanuts

3. If you could only wear one nail polish brand for the rest of your life, which one would it be and why?

It would have to be Barry M, they have a rainbow of colours which I adore. They also have lots of cool nail effects too, my favourite are the 'foil effects' especially the silver one

4. What's your staple clothing item that always makes you feel confident whenever you wear it? 

My Burgundy coat from Primark with the faux fur collar and gold buttons, I feel instantly glamorous and it's a classy, finish touch to any look.

5. Winter or summer?

This is difficult! I love summer because there's no school, I can see my boyfriend as much as I like and we do so many fun things like go to the zoo, the beach, chill outside, and I love bright floral prints which are typically a summer thing. But Then winter is amazing too because there's Christmas, also my wardrobe takes a darker, more glamorous turn and I wear more leather, dark fabrics and gold beaded pieces. Also My boyfriend and I snuggle under blankets and watch Christmas movies, bake cookies and cuddle in bed to stay warm and watch television. I think I'll have to pick winter, also because I layer up more, meaning I wear more clothes :P

6. What's your favourite childhood film? 

My favourite childhood film would have to be Space Jam, My older brother and I watched it countless times together

7. What song always gets you on the dance floor?

I don't tend to go anywhere with a dance floor :s But the song that always makes me get up and dance is Techno Fan by the Wombats, it's got such a good beat and the song makes me happy whenever I hear it. 

8. Tea or coffee?

I dislike both, I'm all for aero hot chocolate!

9. If you could only shop in one high street store for clothing for the rest of your life, which shop would it be and why?

I would say H&M because it has some amazing items that really suit my style. Their denim range is really good and I could wear it forever! Also they do the most fantastic designer collaborations which are to die for!

10. Heels or flats?

Heels for the win! I'm short so I love to throw on heels as much as possible, also I find they look more elegant and instantly feel more glamorous and powerful. My boyfriend recently bought me the most gorgeous pair of spiked, shoe boots which I adore (I'll post about those later) and they are now my favourite pair of shoes. 

11. Which person has inspired you the most throughout your life?

I would have to say my older sister Kerri. She's 8 years older than me and my memories of her when I was little were of her choosing my outfits, doing my hair or perfecting her latest make-up look. She taught me basic make-up techniques, how to put a good outfit together and how to be elegant. I'm grateful for the advice and tips she's given me not to mention all the beauty products and clothes. My other main inspirations are Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks. 

Now my questions for you...

1. Most expensive item in your wardrobe?

2. What's your dream job?

3. What's your favourite pair of shoes that you own?

4. Your go to beauty product on a bad day?

5. Would you dye/bleach your hair?

6. Have any piercings?

7. Want kids when you're older?

8. Favourite music artist?

9. What do you like to eat as a snack?

10. Favourite country you've visited?

11. Chanel or Gucci?

I hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if you do the Tag :) 

Love Dixie 

:) xox

Closet Control: Key item #3

To have a gorgeous wardrobe is every fashionista's dream, having a huge variety of unique but on-trend ensembles at the ready is perfection. However to each wardrobe there are basics that are a must, no matter what you're personal style without these basics you're wardrobe won't be at its best, over the next few weeks I'll post various sections of the 'perfect' wardrobe with pictures, diagrams and helpful hints on how to achieve you're very own 'perfect' wardrobe. 

This post is about the third key item which will help you build your 'perfect' wardrobe, which is LBD's (Little Black Dresses.)

LBD's are super important for building a 'perfect' wardrobe because they are a 'go to' garment. This basically means if you're stuck for what to wear to a more formal event, you can't go wrong with an LBD! You can pair them with almost anything; heels, flats or ankle boots, cardigans, blazers or jackets, scarves, clutches or statement necklaces. The best thing about LBD's is there are so many variations out there you can find one that suits you perfectly. 

My advice on finding the perfect Little Black Dress is to go with simplicity, after all 'The greatest form of Sophistication is simplicity' The reason that having a simple LBD is the best idea is because it will be extremely versatile, you can add a denim jacket and ankle boots for a casual look or pair with sky high heels and a statement necklace for a formal event. Here are a few styles that I love... 

A simple round-neck, no sleeved, A-Line style dress. 

A long sleeved, round neck, flared skirt dress. 

This dress has a simple neckline and no sleeves with added Peplum detailing.

Cross over back detail, bodycon style dress.

V neck, wrap style dress with ruffled hem. 

LBD's are a wonderful edition to any wardrobe because of the simplicity  they'll always be a simple yet chic look. My formal 'go-to' look is my LBD (bodycon with simple neckline and jeweled cuffs) paired with a collar style necklace, statement heels and a clutch. The main focus for a 'perfect wardrobe' is to have items that are versatile and you can wear them lots of times in order to get your money's worth and to always be able to find something to wear,. The LBD fits that criteria perfectly! 

It's so important to pick a little black dress that flatters your body shape and that you can play around with to achieve different styles, look at my example of a simple transformed from day to night...

It's so easy to change the style of a dress. For the daytime look I chose a sheer, burgundy blouse which would be worn under the dress, as layering is commonly more of a daytime look. I chose a denim jacket as these are very casual and give an urban feel to the outfit  A pair of black tights are very simple and would look good with the dress. A pair of biker boots would look good with this dress as their casual and urban, also a backpack thrown on for more of an urban edge and finally a double fingered gold ring for again an urban feel. Casual look complete! 

To achieve the formal look, I was influenced by 'less is more' and my obsession with glitter! A statement necklace, is simple yet sophisticated, a nighttime must! Keep the colour palette neutral if you're going for sparkles, I'm sticking to champagne and gold. I chose a pair of Louboutins as they're classy and elegant which is the look i aim to achieve. I paired this with a sparkly, gold clutch as it's super chic and very useful on a night out. Finally an Yves Saint Laurent ring in a champagne colour to maximise the sophisticated look. 

And that is too very difficult, equally as gorgeous looks created with the base of the same dress. It's so simple to create different looks with one dress, it's all about what you team it with and the colours and decoration used. 

When shopping for an LBD it's important to try heaps on until you find the one that's right for you take into account the skirt length, the fit of the dress, the neckline, sleeve length and the sleeve type as these things will affect the overall look of the dress. It's also important to remember that it's okay to splash out when buying an little black dress as you can re wear it so many times, instead of buying lots of cheap dresses you get one or two wears out of, invest in a higher quality, more useful LBD you can wear again and again!

I hope this post gives you inspiration and helps you,

 Love Dixie

:) xox

Kardashian collection available in the UK!

I am so excited about this post, the Kardashian sisters Kourteney, Kim and Khloe releasing a clothing collection in the UK is something I have wanted for a really long time now. The Kardashian sisters are world famous for their gorgeous, glamorous style, take a look...

Kim

Kourteney

Khloe

It's very clear that the trio each have their own individual style, however one thing is certain, they always look glam and totally gorgeous! Kim, Kourteney and Khloe all had a part in designing and modelling this collection.

They already have a series of clothing collections in the US however as of November their first collection will be sold in British stores. The Kardashian Kollection will have over 100 products ranging from ready-to-wear to accessories. Also a footwear is said to follow early next year. The collection will be sold in more than 250 Dorothy Perkins stores across the UK and in 8 BHS pop-up stores. The Kollection will also be available on dorothyperkins.com from November when released.

The trio said "we're looking forward to expanding our line and making the Kardashian Kollection available to so man more people," they went on to say "We pride ourselves on having a line that is affordable and yet of great quality and we're excited to bring it to new territories"  

For some ideas of what to expect, take a look at a few things from their Kollection for Sears ...

Women's Flocked Cut-Out Top 

Quilted Black Satchel Bag 

Women's Triple Belted Skirt

I can't wait to see the Kollection hit UK stores for the first time, I'll definitely snap up some clothing and accessories and review them! 

Love Dixie

:) xox