If you have ever been to LA you will probably already know that every woman and man seems to ooze a certain unreal perfection.

It may be the toned bodies, the ultra shiny locks, the super smooth bronzed skin and the Barbie doll like figure!

This unreal perfection is more times than not the work of a top plastic surgeon!  So don’t be fooled by what you see, LA doesn’t breed perfection, it strives to be it, most woman and more and more men are going to the extreme in order to reach such a look.

Tummy tucks, Brazilian but lifts, body reshapes, and hair extensions, spray tans and an assortment of other extensive surgery procedures are happening everyday in this surreal and imposing world!

Girl’s and boys are being made to feel like they should look like a certain star or A-list celeb an in order to do this they must undergo surgery!

However all those film stars and celebs you may strive to be were in fact once very different!  With a team of stylists at their beck and call, they constantly look groomed to perfection, this doesn’t however mean they haven’t gone under the knife and the images you see sprawled across the glossy magazines have more than likely been touched up beyond recognition!  Such images shouldn’t be taken as body goals and by no means should you try and strive to these goals!

If you are happy in what you have got, your beauty will shine through!  If we all looked liked Barbie dolls, the world would be a very boring place.

The preppy sheek look is back and it is most definitely a great look for Christmas.  Think cute knee-high socks, knitted tights, boyfriend cardigans, designer backpacks and an assortment of must-have jackets!

The high street brand Zara has recently released a super signature look for winter in the shape of a neat parka jacket.  It’s boxy shape will most definitely look super svelte with all those preppy pleats and loafers.

Priced at just £99, it is certainly in your winter coat budget!  Well at least if you only intend to purchase the one this season!

Loafers are a great look for this season and tie into the preppy trend extremely well.  not only do they update the look and bring it into this season, they are super comfy to walk in!

Choose from a range of styles, this season certainly seems to be working the animal print style!  Such a print will work to bring an otherwise low-key preppy look to life!  And if you are actually still in uniform, you will become the bell of the playground in no time!

Another great way to work the preppy look into ideal winter wear is to invest in a pair of cutesy boy trousers such as chinos with braces.  Wear with ballet pumps to add a girly edge, a cute simple tee complete with a quirky illustration and a fitted blazer.  This will tie the whole look together!

The preppy look is a great look for daytime with the girls, a study date or a chilled early evening meal.  It can however be dressed up with uber high heels and a fitted waistcoat in an embellished fabric. Pile your hair high on your head and party the night away!