FIN

I have to say I'm rather proud of my self, i have trousers to match the picture doesn't give the Burgundy (matches the lining inside the coat) cord any justice!

shame i haven't got my design sheets to show, will try and get those asap!

Next stop...

Yes Paris!! BONJOUR BONJOUR!! i know more of the lingo. Me and my friend Sian have decided to go to the french capital in July. I've been listening to all songs that mention Paris, i know it's really sad isn't it but I'm really excited its all happening. Hopefully I'll find myself a french guy, to ja'dore me up!
I just can't wait for all the things me and Sian will see! and the places we will eat, although you can keep your garlic snails! oh la la!

Guess who's back?!

I'm back, i hope you've missed me! All my work has been handed in and my garment is 95% complete (I'm afraid i still can't scan my sketchbook to show you! but as soon as i get them back i will, plus i will take a picture of my garments later!) I'm relieved its all out the way, but there's still pressure with the fashion show. We're in college everyday 9 till 4 now up until Friday, helping the 2nd year and the foundation year with the production of the FMP's, its all very exciting stuff. Our theme for the show is saints and sinners, I've seen some of the photo shoots that the fellow fashion lab team have done for the catalogue and the hair and make up ideas for the catwalk, it's all coming together quite well. My part is to help choose the music, which is another thing i have to think about, there's the 60's black dress collection, sportswear, ugly beautiful... i can't think of the rest but if any of you folks have some suggestions be sure to comment and let me know!

Back To Square One

I have been using this facial expression quite a lot lately, except my eyebrows are shaped in position where its more or less saying FML or WTF! This post would have been different if my scanner/douche of a machine would work, but clearly nothings going right for me this week. I was going to finish my coat pattern for my FMP but i can't seem to find it and now i know for sure I'm not going to have my garments sewed and ready for next Monday. Works taking the muggins as well, I've been put in for 7am till 11am, sounds okay but not when you have be up at 5am. Then Monday I'm back up for 7 again for college, guess you just have roll on with it i suppose, lots of early nights too! Work was rather interesting, too i checked out Topshop's new make up collection, it seems to be a massive hit, just to let you know, there are free make overs going on with professional make up artist but its only for a limited time so be sure to get down there soon, i hear the Polish coloured lip tint is brilliant! Lunchtime in the staff room was pretty funny too usually I'm always on my lunch when everyone else is still on the floor, but I'm dealing with a few "situations" as they say at the moment, so it was nice to get some advice from the girls from work, and hear about their situations, we also had a little input from a very nice guy who works on Topman, very sweet. Lunchtime was just like watching Loose Women! This was then followed by going for a Starbucks with my friend Rosie from work, it was nice to hear some sensible advice over a caramel light frappuccino (which, may i add is my new favourite thing, thanks Rosie!) Things have been made much clearer, i just need to decide now how I'm going to deal with it.
So now I'm off to do some needed sketchbook work, and hopefully I'll find my coat pattern! arghh!! And hopefully things will start going well for me!

There's no time like the present.

You don't even have to say it. I know I've been slacking majorly on this blog! I have a strange few days and am so exhausted from work and college and more work, its all caught up with me to be frank. I've just started a new sketchbook as I've now changed my whole concept for my Final Major Project. My theme is hunting, i gathered i should do something different as everyone else in my class seems to have the same sort of idea (no offence guys), so i actually thought to myself "How would you survive, in an apocalyptic disaster?" i mean you'd need to eat wouldn't you so, i thought about hunting, i researched the things that they wear and turns out its pretty trendy stuff (sounded like my mom there! woah!) Using my Barbour coat also as inspiration, I've really enjoyed researching for my new idea. I'm trying to scan some images of my sketchbook to show you, but my scanners playing up so when I've sorted that out i will post some design idea's too!
To be honest i haven't been up too much, just work and college, Topshop have launched their new make up, i think it hit stores yesterday, so be sure to pop in! with every purchase of make up you get a free cute canvas bag but that's if they have any left! I'm not looking forward to my early shift on Saturday, i can just see it now, loads of 12 year old girls trying on make up and then misplacing it on the floor somehow it goes everywhere! joy oh joy! its uniform this month too! i know most of you guys would be like why the hell are you complaining its Topshop! but so far I've only found one item that i like and even then I'm having second thoughts?! so if anyone See's anything that would be suitable be sure to let me know!
Yesterday i was feeling pretty low, never the less I'm so grateful i have my friend Sian to knock some sense into me, she's the best at cheering me up. We went for tea at Starbucks and then decided the only thing that would make me feel better was to buy something!
God it sure did work, we headed down to COW on Digbeth before it closed and i managed to grab some goodies £8 suede leather top (beauty) £14 leather gladiators (so comfortable) and a men's shirt £3, so to me i reckon i had a pretty good day.
I'll post some pictures up of the new possession's and sketchbook, over the weekend, i know it sucks that I'm being so lazy but I've been a busy girl ;) If your not busy though you should check out ELLE photographer Andrew Woffinden, His photo's have been inspiring me a lot with this new project.