How to Create the Fairy or Pixie Look

Carrying off the look of a fairy or a pixie for a cosplay event, a fancy dress party or just for daily fashion will require a new focus on your presentation, so that you can take on the fey look. The aim is to appear mystical, untouchable and other-worldly. By focusing on clothing, makeup, accessories and actions, you can create a fairy or pixie look that will become a part of your very own fashion statement.

Part One of Four:
ClothingEdit

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    Fleck the outfit you choose and wings with paint to add your own color theme. Use your imagination in achieving this or see the image above.
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    Wear a tank top or a leotard as the base layer. If you choose the tank top, you might consider wearing a floaty silky shirt. This makes a very good effect. If you are more sporty, wear a striped shirt under it. Grey and red is a good combo or grey and blue. The leotard will carry itself without other additions clothing-wise but you might like to decorate it as in the image above.
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    If you want, wear leggings. Select matching colors with your outfit.
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    Wear light skirts that billow softly. If you prefer the pixie look, prefer tighter pants and leggings instead of a billowy skirt. Wear ballet flats either way.
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MakeupEdit

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    Prepare your eyes. As a base for your eyes: put a dab of liquid concealer on your eyelids, blend all over with a brush, then set with the same powder.
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    Add white pearly eyeshadow and apply it on your top lid. Do not blend up to your browbone, you want to look very subtle. Then brush shimmery pale pink shadow on the inside corner of your eye.
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    Put on a little mascara. Use either black or dark brown.
    • Add a little mascara to the end of your eyelashes in the corners. Next to the corners in your eyes, add a little cosmetic glitter. Do be careful not to get it in your eyes! Unlike fairy dust, this will irritate. Apply a little foundation slightly darker than your skin and a light blush pink blush.
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    Use chocolate brown eyeliner to put on a little cat eye. Only line the very end of your lid.
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    Have good skin. Don't slather on foundation though. Get a good liquid concealer and apply it to any dark circles and blemishes you have, then blend it with a wide, flat brush. Add powder that's a little lighter than your skin tone to set the look.
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    Find a light bronzer and pink blush. Suck in your cheeks and apply the bronze along your cheekbones. Then smile and put the blush on the apples of your cheeks.
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    Use a colorless lip balm and gold cream eyeshadow on your lips. Put on the lip balm, then get some gold shadow on your finger and pat it on the center of your lower lip, then your upper lip.
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AccessoriesEdit

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    Adapt the style to your head shape. If your head is round, wear earrings that are the opposite to your head shape. Round earrings will make your head rounder, not giving the slighter look of a fairy or pixie.
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    Wear jewelry that is old and out-dated, ones that you might find in a thrift store or antique store.
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Deeds and ActionsEdit

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    Be kind. If you see someone getting bullied, stand up for them.
    • If you see your friend unhappy just ask why and try to figure things out.
    • Don't get involved in fights or be mean to others.
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    Stay smart. Try to get as much education as possible.
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    Be yourself and an independent person.
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    Walk smoothly as if gliding. Point out the flowers and wildlife around you. Take time to kneel down and touch flowers, rub stone sculptures, and try to be an environmentalist.
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  • Do you have to have good skin? I have a skin condition.
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    • No, you don't have to have good skin. But you can always wear some makeup if you want to make yourself look nicer!
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  • I have good skin, but I have a huge spot on my forehead and can't get rid of it. What do I do?
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    • Makeup maybe? You could use put foundation over the big spot on your head. Maybe that would work.
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  • I act like a dream fairy, but I love leggings and can't really wear skirts because of P.E. What should I do?
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    • Can you wear a purple, pink, or blue billowing skirt over leggings? If you can't, a purple, pink, or blue pair of leggings should be sufficient.
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  • What should I wear if I want to dress like an air fairy without wearing a bunch of skirts?
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    • You could take an extra long shirt and wear a belt over it to make it look like a dress. You could also wear flowy, loose pants.
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TipsEdit

  • If you are doing the faerie look, you can use the pixie makeup too. It works for both. Just remember, faeries generally are more colorful.
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  • Try your best to do this over a break if you are one of those time lacking people, or you can slowly add a to your look everyday, so you don't shock people if you are a rather tranquil person.
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  • If you are a taller person it is best if you take the fairy look and have longer hair, if you are shorter and more petite, choosing the pixie short hair look would be a better idea.
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  • At most local Dollar stores you can find shimmery eyeshadow/powder. You can generally find just about any color under the sun.
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WarningsEdit

  • Don't go around saying you're a faerie or pixie! We don't want to be found out!
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  • Don't get glitter in your eyes.
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  • Don't wear too much makeup or jewelry, not too fancy either fairies are very subtle.
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Things You'll NeedEdit

  • Many tank tops or leotards
  • Floating skirts or skinny jeans
  • Some waterproof mascara
  • Some cosmetic glitter
  • Flat shoes, ballet flats are best
  • Rhinestones
  • Acrylic paint
  • Striped leggings, or plain

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