Pixie's Skincare Tips!

Hello all! So a lot of you have been asking for my skincare regime for a while now so I figured maybe it's time to get it out there for you! 

I change it slightly to try out new products when the ones I use eventually run out, so I'll let you know what I've been using the past month or two and if you like this one I can do another post of new products that I've experimented with.

SO! You've all asked so many different questions Lets just try cover everything:

Daily routine

When I awaken from the ever so important beauty sleep I give my face a really good clean using Porridge by Lush Cosmetics. (Yep you probably already guessed there was going to be Lush cosmetics in this)! 

Then before applying any make-up if I choose to wear any that day I put on a moisturiser called Vanishing Cream also by Lush. This moisturiser is my most favourite product in this post. It was recommended by a friend months ago and I haven't been able to live without it since. It's around £18 but you only need to use a tiny bit and it lasts for ages. I don't like to wear make-up everyday because my skin is so sensitive and it needs a break so most the time I just put this silky moisturiser on for the day!

Removing makeup

Right. In terms of make-up remover, cleanser, toner and moisturiser it can vary with skin types. I'm only letting you all know what I personally like to use for my skin but if you have any questions on products you're more than welcome to send a tweet/DM/comment.

ANYWAY. I've recently come across a vegan brand (I know a lot of you followers are vegans so if you haven't already heard of this brand you're welcome!).

To remove make-up I use the Organic Eye and Makeup Remover by Inika. As you know my skin is sensitive and the dry or oily state it's in can change a lot, but this particular product, although new in my routine, seems to work for me no matter what state my skin is in, leaving it feeling fresh. So I will definitely buy again when it has run out!

Now for the cleanser. Current favourite is Let The Good Times Roll by Lush. This particular cleanser is best if you have sensitive skin that is prone to being quite dry and sore. Its got enough scrub to help even out the skin and clean it properly, but not too much to leave it feeling raw. Oh and it smells good enough to eat!

I invested in the Tea Tree Facial toner from The Body Shop about two months ago and definitely would buy it again. This really helps clear up any spots and keep them away, leaves the skin feeling hydrated, smells amazing and seems to last for ages!

Moisturiser as I've already mentioned is the lovely Vanishing Cream also by Lush. When you find a moisturiser that works with your skin perfectly (I'm hoping its this one because it's an all rounder) then try to remember to use it twice a day everyday if you can. Once in the morning and once before bed if you want the best results.

Extra weekly care - Treat yourself! 

If you're either having a quiet weekend in or night out we all deserve a pampering evening. So whether you're staying in with Netflix or need some you time the day after dancing like Beyoncé, these products are great for relaxing/recovering.

Mask of Magnaminty. It smells incredible, doesn't sting the skin, leaves it feeling really refreshed and rejuvenated AND its green. Those of you that have been following me for a while know how much of a bonus that is! This comes in a decent sized pot and can be used on the body too.

Whilst this face mask is doing its magic I recommend a hot bath with a new bath bomb to try out each week. The latest one that I love (and I've noticed a lot of you love it too already) is Intergalactic by Lush. I don't feel like I can describe as well as the Lush Cosmetics website does so if you haven't already read it, enjoy:

"Ever wondered what bathing in deep space would be like? Invite the cosmos into your bathroom with this sexy, interstellar bomb and become the guardian of your own galaxy. An awesome mix of refreshing peppermint and neon colour sends your mood rocketing, while popping candy takes you on a trip around the Milky Way. Constellations swirl and pop, creating vibrant lustre vortexes in the night sky. Before you leap too far, rogue layers of vetivert and cedarwood take hold, evoking the warmth of human contact far from home and a hint of 80s aftershave. Return from your intergalactic brief encounter as the grounding scent brings you gently back from orbit."

And yes, it 100% lives up to its expectations! After using it once I went back to my local Lush store the next day and got 3 more! Not only is it beautiful before you use it but it leaves your bath water a deep blue colour with specks of glitter in it and smells AMAZING!

I'm no skin expert I just try out different products and see what suits my skin. It varies for a lot of us but I hope this has helped most of you and maybe you've discovered some new products you didn't even know existed! 

As well as all of this information the main most important things that will help your skin is a healthy diet and plenty of WATER! I can't stress it enough how much of a difference is makes to your skin keeping yourself hydrated and healthy.

Love, Pixie 

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OOTO Vibes!

OOTO stands for ‘Out Of The Ordinary’. Its extraordinary designs for the hard workers and grafters of society who embrace their wild side in their working hours and on weekends. They stand for the risk takers, money makers and rule breakers.

The versatility of most of these stunning pieces enables the OOTO girl to incorporate them into the many sides of her personality and lifestyle; OOTO do this by making every piece extremely comfortable and easy to wear. The idea is that the clothing isn’t just for festivals, but can also be worn over a pair of jeans or thrown on to brighten up your work outfit.  It’s about looking out of the ordinary from average outfits you see in the work environment.

I asked OOTO’s creature to give me a little information about herself and how the company came together:

“My name is Corrie Davies I’m 25 and I am the designer and sole owner of my brand OOTO Clothing based in London but I’m always creating and designing as I go. Its one of the best aspects of working for yourself. I was feeling extremely restricted in the normal day-to-day of London life so in 2012 I set out on a nomadic adventure to feel inspired again. I was away for two years, travelling through Asia, India, Indonesia and Australia. During that time I was inspired by all of the fabrics, bold prints and colours, this pushed me to create my own collection that reflected my lifestyle.  So I went back to Indonesia in January 2014 this year and got my first collection made.

I take inspiration from everywhere and travel is a big part of it. I don't create designs that I think people would buy, but things that I love and would get a lot of use out of. I also take a lot of inspiration from my own wardrobe, tweaking and changing things here and there from designs of the 70s and 90s, one of which is my wide legged ‘wideboy pants’ inspired by the 90s baggy trouser look. I believe in uniqueness and think there shouldn't be a uniform in the way people dress, it's an expression and it’s about looking different - don't be afraid to try something new and out of the ordinary to your normal style. I also believe in supporting small home factories and having a great relationship with them, this helps me and helps them in growing their business and supporting their local communities.”

“I want to get more creative with my designs and push the boundaries with bolder and more colourful designs, I’m planning a trip back to Bali in January to work with some other creatives, do lots of photoshoots whilst working on improving my website and preparing for next years UK festivals where I will be having a clothing stall.”

Hello beautiful people its Pixie again! So how awesome is Corrie? Not only is she an incredible designer she’s also an absolute sweatheart.

Anyway back to clothes, when I came across OOTO Clothing I instantly fell in love with the ‘My Patch Black Dungarees’. These were an instant want because they make you stand out, easy to style with everyday clothes and so so comfy. What I love most about them is I can just put them on with no thought and feel comfortable and confident. Being a mama this is a time saver thats really appreciated!

Patch Work Dungarees by OOTO, Oxblood Docs, Throw by Wonderland Clothing 

This wouldn’t have been styled by me if there wasn’t any pretty hippy jewellery too..

  Clear Crystal ring Empty casket

Moonstone ring Lost At Sea Jewellery

Blue stone shield ring Urban Angel

Moonchild shield ring & Citrine ring Luminoire 

 

Now, when you stalk the OOTO site you’ll see a stunning collection of kimonos. I’ll probably end up purchasing them all but here's my first one!

This kimono is so easy to style up, just like pretty much everything on the OOTO site you can dress anything up or have it as casual as you like and still look great.

  Here I’ve teamed this Paisley Kimono with:
Black Maxi Skirt from Asos
Black heeled buckle up boots from Riverisland
Black oversized lace tee from Asos

Wrapped quartz choker on vegan friendly cord

both from Luminoire

 

Om, Buddha & Clear Crystal Quartz triple layered necklace from

EmptyCasket

Fashion Friday 115 - Daisy Daisy!

Happy Halloween! (Halloween post coming soon of my costume!) I adore this Daisy Smock dress, and it's super popular with you lot too! You can grab one here and get free shipping today (worldwide baby!) with code GHOST! 

Can't wait to check out your blogs and costumes!

An Ark Love Affair!

So, I’ve been a fan of ARK for a long time and whenever I want to look online for a new outfit this is one of the first sites I click to. I recently read into the company’s history and came across some really interesting and fun details on how it all started out, which gives them a innovative and exciting approach to clothes design!

ARK started out in the 90’s rave scene. YES you read correctly! The three owners originally opened their first shop over 20 years ago in the Leeds Corn Exchange originally to sell tickets for raves. As they started to make merchandise for their iconic club nights they also quickly became part of the Leeds fashion scene.

As the company grew they began to stock more and more hard to find under ground brands and created their own clothing lines too with Cloak menswear and Hearts and Bows for women. Along with their in house designed brands they also continue to bring us Fred Perry, Carhartt, Cheap Monday, Motel, Ginger Fizz, The Ragged Priest and more!

Not only do ARK make sure they’re the first to bring us the biggest trends and new upcoming labels on the high street, they also work as hard as they can to make sure their team really pay attention to the customers whether it be in store or online. So if we feel we need guidance on styling or getting general ideas they are always happy to help!

Okay so here’s the fun bit. I was lucky enough to have a go at doing some styling myself with their stunning Hearts and Bows collection. The collection is so diverse this made me spoilt for choice on what looks to try out.

Firstly here's my Hearts and Bows Chakra Tartan Dress

 

Isn’t it adorable?!

I love how this can have minimal effort to be styled up. If your off out for the day and need something simple and feminine to throw on this is perfect!

Here I’m wearing my oversized vintage faux fur coat-source unknown,

Thick black tights and oxblood docs. This is one of my most favourite outfits at the moment for day and evening wear.

Second outfit is my Mulan embroidered dress styled with the Morta velvet kimono. Both also from the Hearts and Bows collection.

 

Again this outfit can be easily dressed up or down. Its a simple shift dress with folk inspired embroidery around the neckline to give it a slight statement, and this well made velvet kimono gives it that little bit of extra class. Personally I’d wear this for a day of work at Wonderland HQ or to go for a meal with a few cocktails!

For those of you who know me you’ll know I love my crystal jewellery! So I couldn't resist putting more than enough on to play about with this outfit.

 

Wrapped quartz choker on vegan friendly cord both from Luminoire

Citrine and Moon shield rings from Luminoire

Clear Quartz ring from Empty Casket

Callisto Moonstone ring from Lost At Sea Jewellery

Large blue shield ring from Urban Angel

Be sure to check out more of the collection, and to learn more about Ark or to get shopping you can find their social media links below! 

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OOTD - See Ya Summer!

I found this photo of before when my hair was pink, the sun was shining, it was super warm and I wore this dress all the time!

Dress by Reverse at Wonderland Clothing, Shoes by ASOS

Fashion Friday - Get Your Creep On!

Firstly I asked the owner of The Creep Store to give me a written piece about herself and oh my god I love this clothing company even more after reading this!

"Started in February 2014, but it's the product of two years of planning!

The collective is based on the idea of making really fun, different cult fashion pieces. The whole basis of it's name comes from the fact that I was the weird creepy girl at school who obsessed over really obscure art, cut up all my clothes and pinned them together with safety pins and thought that stacked eyeshadows upto my eyebrows was totally fine.

And to an extent, I totally believe that everyone has a little bit of weird, we all go through that phase, so this is a celebration of that!

At the moment, the whole thing is run by myself and my cat. Although its slowly expanding to include a bunch of amazing creatives from local stylists to photographers, to really help further the whole brand and maintain it's "independent collective" spirit. I work with an amazing friend who helps me design the pattern pieces and from there I cut, sew, embroider, package and send everything from my little studio. The whole handmade aspect is really integral to the company, so 99% of the things you can buy have been handmade, from the labels to the appliqués.

A lot of inspiration for collections are drawn from past experiences whether that's from spending time in Japan with Lolita's, to being a total punk in Camden. I'm a huge supporter of women empowering other women, especially in this industry. So I think the fashion inspo's for TCS range from artists such as Bei Badgirl and Aya Takano to riot grrrl icons such as Kathleen Hanna.We listen to A LOT of music in the studio, basically anyone from Mos Def to Goat. So that inspires a lot of what we do too. Plus we're kind of obsessed with movie girl gangs, so obviously we we've watched Clueless and Mean Girls til the DVD has broken, but we've got framed photos of Winona Ryder in Heathers, Momoko & Ichiko from Kamikaze Girls, and Fairuza Balk in The Craft, all hanging on the wall!”

What I LOVE about TCS is there’s no holding back. I’m a strong believer in self expression. To hear anyone say ‘Oh I’d love to wear that but it wouldn’t suit me’ is a real shame. NO! I never ever say that, I see something I like I wear it. If people stare at you embrace it! Embrace individuality, embrace your own style, and don’t pay attention to those who give you negative vibes because I bet they’re secretly thinking “I wish I had the balls to wear that”.

This clothing company do what they like and follow no rules. These clothes are so diverse the options on how to style them can be as basic or fun as you like and you’ll still be turning heads however you like mix and match!

This Cult Gal battle jacket is definitely one of my most favourite items on TCS site!

 

I had a little play about styling it with clothes I already owned and pretty much 80% of my wardrobe went with this jacket, but I just put the three outfits together for now. Any others I put together in the future will be posted on all of mine and wonderland clothing social media for you!

I styled each outfit with my white platform trainers as a lot of you have been asking me what to wear them with. I personally think you can wear them with pretty much anything!

First outfit:

Black tshirt crop top from Missguided

Black PVC skirt from ASOS

White platform heels from YRU

Bed Throw: Wonderland Clothing

Second outfit:

Flamingo Sun dress in Petite from ASOS

White platform heels from YRU

Bed Throw: Wonderland Clothing 

Third Outfit
Oversized “Home is where the bra isn’t tshirt from Shopjeen

Shorts cut up mum jeans from vintage shop unknown.
White platform heels from YRU
Bed Throw: Wonderland Clothing

Thank you for taking your time to look at the Wonderlanders blog! All of you now need to go and have a serious stalk at:

TCSWEBSITE

TCSIG

TCSFACEBOOK

Fashion Friday: Hogwarts Express!

So Halloween is just around the corner, and anyone that knows me, knows how much I love Halloween! I also love Harry Potter (Hogwarts for life!) Now the gorgeous folks over at Rock on Ruby  asked me to design a tee for Halloween and this is the perfect outfit for now (or for me any time of the year!) They also sent me this awesome witches hat and custom (seriously it has the blog name on the bottom - so cool!) tee which reads LOL...You're not Harry Potter! It's amazing.

You can grab the hat here, and get a custom tee (with anything you like!) here, get the tee I designed here or check out their range of Halloween tees here! 

Make sure you follow them, and me on Instagram too! 

Eyelash Extensions!

I’ve noticed a lot of you pretty ladies have been asking about my eyelash extensions. Hopefully this post will cover everything you need to know.

What lashes are they?

The lashes I have are called individual Glam Lashes.

How long do they last?

Glam lashes last 4-8 weeks or to keep up you can have infills every 3-4 weeks. This can all vary on how well you take care of them though. They shed naturally with your real lashes so if you take decent care of them they’ll last a decent amount of time!

Can you wear makeup with them?

I was advised not to wear any eye makeup by the beautician and personally I don’t see much point anyway. They’re supposed to give you the look of mascara 24/7, if you put mascara on them it can affect how long they last for and damage the lashes. If you are someone who likes to do a lot with your eye makeup they might not be for you. I sometimes put mascara on my bottom lashes but thats all I do with eye makeup when I’ve got the extensions! Any other makeup like foundation ect is perfectly fine, just be cautious when applying around your eyes as well as when you remove your foundation.

How long does it take?

It depends where you go and how quick the beautician is. Mine take just under an hour but the woman that does mine is amazing and fast!

Where do you go?

I go to Belle Beauty in Malvern and its done by a lovely lady called Nadia or ‘Nadia Beautylab’ on facebook.

What do you ask for?

Well you can have lashes at different lengths and thickness. Although glam lashes are attached to your natural lashes, so if you have really damaged lashes it can affect how full the outcome of your glam lashes will be. I ask for mine to be as thick as possible and the length to be relatively natural as if I were wearing mascara. I think the longer the lashes the more maintenance but get whatever you think looks best, its personal taste after all!

 PHOTOS

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 After

Don't forget you can find my post on lip fillers here

Let me know any posts you might like to see in the comments, or to my email pixieg@wonderlandclothing.com or the best way: Instagram! 

Have a fabulous weekend!

The Perfect Mascara?

If you follow me on my personal instagram you will know what I am like with my eyelashes (I love them!) I have never if I am honest found a mascara that makes my eye lashes do what I want without the help of adding some false ones. 

However! I think I have found a secret weapon - the above picture shows by eye lashes firstly bare, then with a well known brand, and lastly with Moon Struck 3D  - honestly it's awesome! They also have lots of other products I have yet to try, but follow this instagram for updates! Someone brought me some back from the states, but they shall be shipping it to the UK and Europe (already so rest of the world, I think!) from October 1st. Go grab it! 

Fashion Friday 105

Old Disney ears, Wildfox Tee, Wonderland Shorts, and Docs! 

For more follow Wonderland and Pixies Instagrams!