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Tuesday 24 February 2015

BLACK wings


Looking through some old shoots I did when I was at Uni I found this. It was for my final major project.
I loved doing this shoot. I love everything about a photo shoot. From researching the make-up and hair to putting the final touches on the model. 
The clothes I used were all from charity shops except the boots, the faux fur coat and the blazer. 
My blood sweat and tears went in to making the faux fur coat and blazer and the shoes. They were a nice addition from the make-up artist Cara Burt. 



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Monday 23 February 2015

Velvet Elvis


So I love trying new cafes and restaurants and yesterday I got to do just that with a little shopping thrown in.
I didn't have much planned for Sunday I was just going to have a chilled out day watching films and searching the internet when this place popped up on my Facebook page, Velvet Elvis. 
I didn't know what it was at first but I loved the name and it drew me in. Turns out it is a lovely little coffee bar and vintage shop that has just opened in durham. (and I mean just open that day!) As you walk in you are welcomed in to an Aladdin's cave of vintage clothing and hand made jewellery (some of the jewellery is made by one of the owners Dawn) which are beautiful! This is run by David. Once you have had a rummage through the rails you can then head upstairs to the coffee bar where I was welcomed by a lovely and friendly team. I had a fruit scone and peppermint tea, it was to die for. All the cakes and scones are locally sourced, I love that! 
But keep your eyes open because a little birdy told me that at some point in the future they will be running classes in the workshop next to the coffee bar, where Dawn will be teaching people how to make their own jewellery! 





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Saturday 21 February 2015

New York!


Now that New York fashion week has ended London springs in to action!
I love this time of year. 
I have been looking through some of the shows trying to find one that I love and I think I have found it.

Ji Oh.

Ji Oh is a Korean born New York design, and she's the one to watch! To be honest I hadn't heard of Ji Oh until today when I was playing russian roulette with Style.com's list of designers.
As soon as I saw her collection I was obsessed, I can't get enough.
Her clothes are so simple and yet say so much.

"The boldness and elegance of design can make the shy wearer flashy the confident, clean and unpretentious.' 
A quote from Ji Oh's website.






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Tuesday 17 February 2015

SHOWstudio



Ah Fashion Week! I just love it!
Every time it comes around I go on my favourite site Show Studio. What I like best about this site is that when you are having a flick through and you just want to get a taste of what the designs have done   there is a picture of the collection with each designers name. This made my research for uni much easier, I just had to glance through and find something that caught my attention. 
"SHOW Studio is based on the belief that showing the entire creative process - from conception to completion  - is beneficial for the artist, the audience and the art itself."
Nick Knight
Director
When I first found this website it opened my eyes to a new world of fashion. I got to watch fashion films, interviews with a variety of artist, live panel shows and of course the fashion shows themselves. 
On show studio they also have a shop section where they sell the most amazing items from illustrations by Viktoria Kim for Alexander Wang s/s 2015, Jewellery by Shaun Leane, books and magazines like A Magazine or Punk by Sheila Rock and so many more little treasures.


Here are my top 5 women's wear designers of A/W 2015 New York Fashion Week.. (images from SHOWstudio.com)






If these shows are anything to go by I can't wait to see more!

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Saturday 14 February 2015

The Botanist













This has to be my all time favourite restaurant in Newcastle!
I just love everything about it, from the moment you walk in you are transported to what I would call an old english garden.
The attention to detail is amazing. 
As soon as I walked through the door the first thing I noticed was this life sized tree in the centre of the bar that looked like it had been taken straight from a fairy tale. Above the tree is a giant glass dome, that adds to the garden theme and makes it look like an old victorian green house. 
And the food! Is to die for..
The menu is filled with all sorts of options and if you can't decided what to eat, or what cocktail to have just ask a member of staff! The staff went through three days of training and throughout that time they ate everything on the menu and drank the whole cocktail menu! (Thats my sort of training day!)

If you are planing a trip to Newcastle I would definitely recommend you treat your self to The Botanist!



But make sure you book!  

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