Fashion Algebra: What does the X Factor really stand for?

X Factor 2011
Algebra may not be our favorite pass time but I think it's about time we find out what the X really stands for....

X+Factor = Fashion Factor

We all know that when it comes to the judges the x factor is merely a popularity contest. And lets face it we all know that the most fashionable kid in the playground has the most friends or in this case starts the biggest media frenzy. I was lucky enough to get the chance to see the London auditions and get a first hand look at Tulisa and Kelly turning their swag on. I have to say they looked absolutely flawless with not a hair out of place (all thanks to their glam squads who were on hand to do constant touch ups between takes).

Pussy bows and Pastels

Tulisa is the lady in red in a pleated Alexander McQueen dress paired with Nicholas Kirkwood sandals. Whilst Miss Kelly is rocky a pair of Stella McCartney shorts finished of with a pair of stunning tan Giuseppe Zanotti platform sandals.

Miss Kelly wears Versace in London whilst Tulisa rocks a Alexander McQueen printed body-con dress


Tulisa and Kelly are replacing previous judges Cheryl Cole and Dani Minougue so they have a lot to live up to. I can't wait for the live shows where the hair gets bigger, the heels get higher and the outfits get more extravagant.

Let the fashion wars commence! Look out for Xfactor on ITV this coming September 2011

The Classic LBD vs The Modern LBD

For those of you don't know (and have apparently been living under a rock for the last....well FOREVER) LBD 'Little Black Dress' is a term which has been coined every fashion lover and critic in the industry. For decades the LBD has been noted by every fashionista as a wardrobe essential. Early examples from the 1940's demonstrated by the likes of fashion vertern Audrey Hepburn tended to be demure and feminine. Today the LBD is still going strong but with a modern and more edgy twist.

The epitomy of elegance Miss Hepburn

Kelly Rowland

Scarlett Jo looking stunning with this on trend ensemble (note the underwear and outerwear trend which is a very young and fresh edge to this season LBD)

A modern take to the LBD by none other than the mother of all fashionista's Victoria Beckham

RiRi is rocking this long sleeved LBD with the studded detailed shoulders offering a rock edge to the ensemble

Another piece taken from Ms Vicky B's a/w 2010 collection which screams feminity and has an extremly vintage feel