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Things I love Thursday

Photographs: lesliesaurusrex, .k.a.i.t., HOMAKO, ida bra

♥ Finding Friends
I have just found my Best Friend from Primary school that moved back to Iceland over Facebook and I am over the moon. It means so much to me to have contact again with such a special person. She made my childhood magical. I'm so grateful to her for that, she is a wonderful person.

♥ Online Magazines
Cheap, Eco Friendly and oh so clever! My favourite of those I have seen are the new Pandahead , Neet Magazine, and the online clips from Lula magazine . Enjoy everyone!

♥ Late into College
It really does have an effect on my whole day. I'm calmer and happier. This could be due to the sun coming out and me being late in due to staying in bed with my boyfriend. It really fits in with ideas on karma and keeping your world happy. Love before work. Its a nice philosophy.

♥ Tim Walker Exhibition
Ooo how much I want to go! Its at the Design Museum in London till September for anyone whose up for it! The show also comes with an accompanying book which at a hefty £70 is quite a bit more than I have...still swoon...

♥ Other mentionable
French Toast with Fruit and Maple Syrup, Hearing that Patricia Field will be deigning a collection for M&S, Reading Art books with Friends, Lack of College, Planning New York, Being really rather unhealthy, Biba, Being Properly Lazy!

Oxfam? The new Topshop?

Oxfam the well known english charity shop (thrift shop, clothes donated) has a whole new look. The woman who turned Topshop into one of the best high-street stores, Jane Shepherdson, has taken over as Oxfam's Creative head. Key stores of the charity shops branches are being refitted to appeal to a whole chic'er market and will be packed with vintage designer finds, designer re-works of donated garments, ethically produced clothes and fair trade products. Companies such as People Tree, Poppy Valentine, Defray, Kitty Cooper and Wright & Teague will all contribute and be stocked in store. In general these stores will collect the best quality and designer vintage finds and collectively display them in select stores so that keen fashion buyers can find beautiful clothing easier. 

This all sounds great however the whole idea does not appeal to me at all. The clothes displayed in these stores will be increased incredibly to their original mark up (or down) at a usual charity shop. Yes they may be 'bargin prices' when compared to buying the original new from a designer boutique, but not for the possible bargins you could of scored before the take-over. Gone will be the days of surprise designer finds at under a tenner or finding the best areas (usually richer) in which to find treasures. It reminds me of the price up on vintage when it becomes fashionable now a new source of popularity is being used to cash on (fair be it a worthy caus this time).I understand it will benefit some people (with more money and less time) but for me the searching and sucess in value for money is what keeps me going back for more. I just hope that if the boutiques are a success they will raise much needed funds for a charity that needs it.

For those that are interested in the collaborations with designers: Christopher Kane, Richard Sorger, Henry Holland, Stephen Jones, Giles Deacon, Jens Laugesen. Go to Ebay:

Things I love Thursday

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♥ Summer Weather
What more is there to be happy for? The sun is shinning and suddenly all the plants have bloomed, which looks so beautiful against the perfect blue sky (just the way it should be I think).

♥ Summer Clothes

Related to the above change in our English weather, its interesting to see how peoples style of clothes change as soon as the clouds disappear. The more reserved British winter style (not for everyone!) that adopts a lot of black and swamps of layers to create unrealistic body shapes (not the flattering kind!), but come summer out comes an array of bright colours and such a large reduction of clothing it becomes quite a shocker! To me I think it illustrates a more personal choice in peoples appearance and therefore possibly our summer clothes are a greater representation of our own personal style?... I really need to get some more summer clothes!

♥ Going Out

The evenings are stretching out with more daylight hours. Perfect for drinks, Eating dinner outside, Sitting around a fire pit, Clubbing, Walks. I hope that more of this is to come and cant wait for the next few weeks!

♥ Skipping College

Ok, I know I shouldn't of but it was worth it. (missing it, not a college for skipping)

♥Mentionable

Healthier food becoming more appealing, Coconut and Chili chicken noodle salad (soooo good),  My new art work, Being near the end of my art project, Free time to come soon, Spending time with my boyfriend in the sun, Adventures.

Some New Work!

And the first of my own work to feature on here! Great thanks to my beautiful model who really made the images!

Britains Next Top Model Hair

Ok I'm not saying this is the most amazing programe on TV and has nothing on ANTM (unless you like lots of bitchyness) but I love the makeovers! My favourite is this beautiful hair cut on Alex. Its so short and has a certain pixi-ness to it that I love. Wish I could find such a haircut that would suit me so well!grrr! my search continues!:

Wallpaper* New York Guide

Worthwhile? Any other good guides you may know of?


p.s:(link) http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wallpaper-Guide-Guides-Phaidon-Press/dp/0714846929/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1210009824&sr=1-27

The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly

Heres Just a preview of the film:

It looks so beautifull and a real-tear jerker that makes you think about your own life after watching it. It due for dvd release on June 9th for anyone else who is as interested as I am.

Happy May Day!

Ooops once again Im over looking my Blogger Duties! eek! But hopefully I cn get back on track with this filler in ;) (oo by the way, hasn't the weather be gorgeous today!)

♥ I recently attended the Vintage clothes fair (poster bellow) and althought the clothing was so beautiful that I wanted almost every item to take home for my wardrobe to feast on; I found the prices to be extaustionate! Many of the dresses were £60 and above, which I understand is due to the age of the garment and its originality. However when you know that the clothes on sale were most proberbly originally bought for under a tenner at car boot sales and charity shops, it really does make you think, why couldnt I do the same and save myself alot of money! (which being a student saveing for New York expeditions, really could do with!) I would really like to look into the large market which goes on a sunday down in Brighton so if any one has any more info it would be be appreciated!?

♥ Really looking forward to 'Sex and the City' out this month. Out 28th May to us English lot (if ive remember rightly). I'll be there with my gaggle of girlies nd boxes of treats to munch on! Can't wait! Oh and on the note of films Im excited to investigate weather 'The Diving Bell and the Butterfly' is out on dvd yet.

♥ Ive heard lots about two main events from blogs recently a Gala institute of costume event in New York (cant remember proper name so sorry) which by the sound of it includes so many celebrity appearences. The collection shown is based upon superheros (from what I have seen). Which is not so surpriseing with the ammount of superhero related films released over the past years. For instance I saw previews for 'The Incredible Hulk' recently, but I thought they had already made one based on the character only a few years ago?? Oh and the other event is also as interesting! There is news that an all-black issue ofVogue Italia is currently being shot, with almost all and only Black models. Currently only Steven Meisel is known to be shooting for it, however there are rumours that more photographers may join. I think the magazine will be fantastic asthetically, however in some ways if there was a whole magazine advertiseing that for one issue they were only going to use 'white' models, wouldnt it be criticised for racism? The whole issue is difficult, but I think the magazine will be empowering and become a beautifull collectors item.

♥ New York! We finally booked it and I'm so super excited! Ive done some research on a few places to visit, such as magnolia bakery (featured in SaTC) and Art Gallerys e.c.t. But does anyone have any inside knowledge on great vintage places or shops to visit? Or even some fab sights to see? All will be appreciated :)

♥ Robin Williams.. I really do love him. Comic Genius.

♥ http://www.dumblittleman.com/2008/04/10-commandments-for-dropping-10-pounds.html This Reads Amazing from the 'dumblittleman' (ironic?). Its just the Ideas I need on my plans to eat healithier and hopefully look better for it. Its not about loseing weight as such, but to basicly treat my body better and to try and improve my skin, nails and hair as a result. The coconut oil for your skin sounds great and i'll be itching to get my hands on some!

Finally I hope this beautifull weather continues and I hope you are all enjoyng it as much as I am
♥ Much love ♥

p.s: (link to pic) http://www.flickr.com/photos/library_of_congress/2163123959/

Vintage Fair Brighton

Things I love...Friday

Laura Burlton
.sarahdanley
flossdaily
girlhula

Once again I'm a bit behind with this but hopefully will still come out to reap the benefits!
♥Acceptance!

Good news is I got into Uni! I worked so hard for weeks..more like months and the stress has totally been taken off my shoulders now. This has lead to a more relaxed approach to work and actually spending time outside of my house in the evenings. 

♥Seeing my Best Friend

Because of the work load over the past few months and my best friend Carina having full-time work at a restaurant (meaning mostly evening shifts) we have only been meeting up once a month or so which really sucks when she only lives round the corner. With my work load decreasing and Carina having time off, its been great to just hang out with my bestie. Even if it does lead to cackling on a bench in Hove!

Tom Bagshaw

These are just some of the beautiful images from my new book "Fashion Wonderland" that i'd like to share as they're just so gorgeous! more to come on this but Im a bit sleep at the moment.

Topshop Autumn Collection

The photos and more info come courteous of Style Bubble, definitely check it out!

All these items I love! And would love to have in my wardrobe. I'll be keeping my peepers pealed for these bebes!

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College

Today its not going amazing. My energy levels are low and Im just in the mood for an adventure. You know? Something that will actually get my creative juices flowing rather than sitting in a quiet studio space. First day back and its not going so well! Being here actually makes me not want to work which is odd as its the place TO work. Hopefully it will get better tomorow and I wont end up here sitting at the computer screen in the libary reading blogs in order to get me excited (in an art way).

Things I love Thursday...Only a bit Later!

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Ooops! Its TILT just running a little later! Ive been so busy over the past few days that I have had no time to spare, the crazy thing is, my time wasn't spent doing work for once...although going to V&A could count as research I guess.. Anyway! Lets go!:

♥My Art Interview

This was a big hurdle for me and had taken months of preparing, improving and tweaking work non-stop. This Thursday all my hard work was put to the test on Thursday, when I was interviewed for a Fashion Promotion and Imaging course (yes it is as fab as it sounds!). I was interviewed by a lovely woman who was so friendly which helped with all the nerves (she had a cute outfit to boot!It was very Zooey Deschanel), plus I got talking to some really nice girls! Overall I think I did well and I no longer have that stress! Success!

♥London Culture

Friday was a trip to the Capital as a bit of a celebration of the above. Originally we were to go to Harrods to eat Macaroons, a la Marie Antoinette (which is still in the idea works), but instead we made the smart move...to culture! The V&A was the first on our adventure. For those who may not know, the museum features lots of historical pieces and artifacts from other cultures. To me the most interesting however was the fashion section and in particular the following items:

♥ Tracy Emin Bag

♥ Vivienne Westwood Gown

♥ 2005 Chloe Dress (not so suitable for my frame)

♥ And the majority of the Parisian designed gowns

Overall the most beautiful features of the garments was the intricate details, small areas of embroidery, and the importance that the outfits placed on fitting the body. Its such a change from what we see now, where 'fast' fashion shops are in the majority when compared against that of tailors, we don't save up for months for one item of clothing and to show it more simply the comparison between a juicy couture tracksuit to that of a Victorian gown (this is in fact encased at the museum). Its sad really as I feel it would be amazing to dress your best everyday and flatter your figure by buying fitted clothing. I have a feeling that this would be a fab and enjoyable challenge as part of iCiNG Transformation Challenge. 

We then went on to visit the National History Museum, where I was taught the facts on each dinosaur by my lovely Boyfriend, who just happens to have a thing for the prehistoric creature (can they be called this?..he would know). It was super interesting and so nice to share something that means allot to him.

Next was Oxford Circus. We popped into a few shops. What I saw of the Topshop summer collection was very desirable, H&M's Marimekko collection has still yet to impress me and from the advertisements on the tube and the window dressing of the store, I still don't get Uniqlo (as in I dont know why its been so raved about :s). That was pretty much the info on the day! And it was Super!

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♥Sundance Film Festival

I have just realised that allot of the films I have enjoyed recently have been highly commended at this film festival. Last night I watched 'Garden State' with Zach Braff and Natalie Portman, and it was surprisingly enlightening. Slow to start but with a beautiful ending that left me in tears. It was one of the Sundance films as well as another of my favourites 'Little Miss Sunshine'. Here's a link to some of the favourites from this years festival (The picture from 'Phoebe in Wonderland' looks stunning). I'm hoping to watch some more soon!

♥Reading

I'm really up for it at the moment! I'm looking into inspirational reading with meaning, or true stories of adventure. I picked up 'The Diving-Bell and the Butterfly' today and so good so far that I'm looking forward to watching the film when it comes out on DVD soon

♥Honorable Mentions

♥Seeing more of my best friend ♥ Hot Chocolate ♥ Bow Ties (eeek! Gossip Girl!) ♥A beautiful book from my boyfriend for doing well at my interview ♥ Pineapple on everything ♥Wii as a source of exercise :p♥ Adventures ♥Planning for the Future ♥ Snuggled up in my boyfriends chest whilst being on the brink of sleep.

What makes you happy?

ART BY

While in Scotland shopping in a good old Glaswegian H&M I came across this amazing new collection (above video). The collection "ART BY' is a collaboration between illustrators and the fashion people at H&M. It allows you to wear some beautiful designs, that you wouldn't usually come across. For instance the work of 'Anna Fredriksson', I especially love, but without this collection I wouldn't of come across her work. I love the 'hand-drawn' look of her work, kinda scratchy and totally different when compared with so many digitally altered designs that smooth out pencil line details and opt for simplicity rather than 'mess'. And I'm a messy kinda girl so the work suits me down to the ground...(after buying a poster of her work (t-shirts aren't really me) I had many comments from family and friends that "it's so you"). What I love most however is the splashes of colour which are so playful.. It makes the whole image into a character. An up and coming collection for H&M is a collaboration with Marimekko. Which is interesting but not altogether my thing. Ive also heard word of a collection by Comme d Garçon but I'll keep you posted!

Sunday Style

"My style is at once scruffy and preppie; I'm like a spoilt brat who only had access to her grandmother's wardrobe. I like anything that looks as though it came off the set of Picnic at Hanging Rock. I never dress to please men."

Key Features

♥Messy Hair ♥ Black Eye Liner ♥Classic Styles (very Chanel) ♥Leather Jackets ♥Layering ♥ Shirts ♥Cardigans ♥Smock Dresses with black tights ♥Pumps ♥Vintage 

Topshop London Fashion Week

This is an event I went to quite a while back in February but felt to comment upon it since finding this vid on Liebemarlene Vintage. Unfortunately I do not appear(!) but it goes to show the range of clothes everyday people wear, as well as how different aesthetics they choose to play up. I wish I had seen some of those people!The clothes at the show where easy to wear and I pretty much could see any piece fitting into my wardrobe. The problem was the show didn't last too long (about 10 minutes!) and I was too busy snapping away to look closely at any one garment. Here are some images bellow:








(The hair in the show was also very beautiful. Messy Beehives :))

"cute but always a little sick—that's my girl."

Geek Chic has been one of the biggest trends for spring. From raiding Grandmothers' closets, binging on second-hand delights, or the designer beauties of Luella's Ready to Wear collection, Spring 08; Its sure to say the eclectic look is here.

For me I have seen allot of this look creeping in over the past years, it is after all the look of allot of geeky artist. But nevertheless it doesn't delight me any less! The cute cartoon edge of comic book characters, with a mix of floral frills, and the sensibility of tailored blazers is a wearable combination that won't allow you to blend into the crowd as the layering and vintage elements only add clues to your own personality, and or hobbies. I dont go in for the lashings of hair colour in the fringe or large reading glasses seen in the show but each to their own! 

(second image: Timmy Toucan, all others 'Luella Spring 08')

Dreaming

These videos come from the wonderful mind of Ellen von Unwert (the creator of the later video and also an amazing fashion photographer) and the beautiful, fairytale clothing creations of Erin Fetherston (who I feel looks cute enough herself to star in her own stories). They actually remind me of Sophia Coppola's early short film "Lick the star", which is definitely worth checking out if the above films are your thing! Enjoy...