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November 22, 2010 17:37
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Minnie Mouse
Old new look pixie boots, Vintage faux fur £12.50, vintage red leather bag, Minnie mouse ears and yes that's a Henry the 8th badge from the Tower of London.
I bought a pair of Minnie mouse ears in the summer to wear to Leeds fest in August, but I never got a chance to wear them instead I lived in a £5 Sailor cap I picked up! My friend was having a get together so I decided to go all out and wear them (see my attempted photo on LOOKBOOK) and just having a gander at bryanboy, viola.. he sports a similar pair! yesssss
I do think I have lost them though at my friends, but who can remember. If you don't already have twitter, I advise you to GET IT NOW it's the best thing ever, its perfect for Fashion week is it's like your actually there with the photos/commentaries and even live streaming videos. Follow @Bryanboy - his tweets are hilarious.
November 21, 2010 15:35
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Topshop Chirstmas
Just read through the backlog of emails and watched the 'behind the scenes' video of Topshops winter campaign. You can watch it: here.
The reason why I'm posting this is because the soundtrack is Ramona the artist who's youtube video I posted not long ago like the other day or something! Ramona is one to watch x
image: Andy Goldsworthy
image: Andy Goldsworthy
November 21, 2010 13:33
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November 21, 2010 13:32
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November 21, 2010 13:30
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Crazy Sun Protecters
From my trips to London I have been noticing the whole geek chic look, i.e un prescribed geek glasses, if your lucky with the lens intact. It reminds me a lot of the Emo phase we all went through with the thick rimmed glasses, perhaps its cooler to wear those now, apossed to the trendy (yes I said trendy) geek specs?
I have to admit I do have these rip off pair of Ray Bans from Urban Outfitters and recently bought a pair of all black round sunglasses from ebay just because I dearly love Duckie from Pretty in Pink. I really like my round pair as they're not as common as the Ray Ban/Geek specs trend that is ONLY JUST catching on here in Manchester.
When I visited to Nandos in Chandos ;) (Place) not one, but two people who work there were wearing them. When we returned, yesterday, there they were again! My mother is an avid spectacle sporter so has survived the first ever, dismal back then, prescribed glasses and then been apart of their improvement over the years. So you an imagine mother was rather confused as to A: Why such an increase in people wearing glasses? Is there something in the water? & B: If so, why revert back to this particular style of frame? whats the attraction?
Of course I can't offer any suitable explanation but I'm still just as curious. Looking through My Photos on the computer I pulled out a few images of classics sporting similar frames. I was also informed of a certain video on youtube 'The Dickhead song' and I have to say it's one of my favourite videos ever joint with 'The Emo song'! Both I have which posted on my blog as I have some comparisons to make and I apologise in advance if it suddenly turns in to a rant about my youths generation and how I struggle with dressing socially acceptable and still not conforming but conforming with the social trend un conformity. If that made any sense to you whatsoever.. stay tuned.
November 18, 2010 21:08
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November 18, 2010 15:08
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gutted
just found out I can't go to Glastonbury this year even though I have a ticket because of my English Language exam.
MY ONLY EXAM
"£$%^&*(O)P_{!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ):
MY ONLY EXAM
"£$%^&*(O)P_{!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ):
November 18, 2010 13:13
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Photography Sets
This is my wonderful friend Erin Swan who very kindly got all glammed up for me and my Rural shoot for Photography class. These images were taken by me and haven't been fully edited but here are a few I am very pleased with already.
This year at college in Photography class I decided to focus on taking images of people and portraits, as I really love Rankins work I have two huge heavy books of his! I remember last year settling into college and getting used to the daunting studio equipment, I was so shy, I never asked anyone to model for me and when I did I never touched the lighting or directed them well, I didn't realise they were just as nervous as me! However this year it's all changed, I threw myself into taking more and more better images each time and turning my nerves into determination. Not only have I produced some of the best images I have ever taken, my knowledge on studio lighting, directing the models and even my Photoshop skills have become more professional (and I've been using it for 5 years!) have all improved with experience which has helped build my confidence. I'm really proud of myself for now not being frightened of taking photos in the street or asking a model to stand in a certain position or move away any pesty hairs. It's only just the beginning and I'm very excited for my final piece in December.
November 13, 2010 20:22
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Brian Duffy
In my childhood I used to listen to my parents LPs and tapes constantly. I blame my dad for my love for Bowie. In every art project I get he is linked in somehow. He was practically my Art and Design GCSE! I'm studying Brian Duffy and by consequence, he shot the iconic Aladdin Sane photo. Everyone loves Ziggy but not many people know of Duffy, hes really good, he worked with Bailey and I actually prefer him and his work. Sadly he has passed away but there are so many images he created we all know today but hes just not been bought into all the hype. I'm sort of glad as when things go mainstream they loose their shine unfortunately.
So... this is my image recreated. I did the make up I'm so proud! I overlaid the original image for the text and the teardrop on the collar bone (I had to google what it was at first!) I then in a separate layer used the brightest red then filtered it to colour the hair. I used the smudge tool for a flawless cover of the face paint and voila. It's not a tutorial but hey.
November 13, 2010 20:19
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November 13, 2010 20:11
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UO
Late night browsing as you do on Urban Outfitters one night I came across a page where I could receive one of their special catalogs, being the hoarder/graphics nerd I am I signed up straight away. Limited as they were I thought I was out of luck until it came in the post yesterday along with my ELLE ♥
Its sooo pretty! (BOTH) In graphics I'm creating something similar from paper quality to composition but i'm deffo going to scan it in and have a ramble! xxxxxxx
Its sooo pretty! (BOTH) In graphics I'm creating something similar from paper quality to composition but i'm deffo going to scan it in and have a ramble! xxxxxxx
November 13, 2010 17:43
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Rocky Horror
This Monday me and my friend Clo are going to see the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Palace Theatre in Manchester!!!! I cannot contain my self!!!!!
Clo will be going as the adorable Columbia and I shall be the oh so sultry, Magenta.
The costume is bought, fish net stockings fitted, extra long nails painted red and ready to be stuck on, boot heels bought (photo soon, you'll love) make up sorted... now just for the hair!?
I'd love a volume curl but I have no, MUST avoid looking like a Vuitton bunny.. it's just not fitting.
I'd love a volume curl but I have no, MUST avoid looking like a Vuitton bunny.. it's just not fitting.
I hear the atmosphere is just as fun as the show itself! I cannot wait, especially to see everyone elses costumes! Will take lots of photos! x
November 8, 2010 13:52
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AS Graphics final project: Magazine spread
In my AS last year at college, the last project I found Liselotte Watkins who is an amazing illustration who I seem to come across all the time now!!!! (see bloglovin button) from book covers in the library to canvas messages in Convent Garden! I learnt a lot about her over the time from her blog and in the end created a couple of graphic peices that were greatly influenced.
November 8, 2010 13:51
November 4, 2010 22:15
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November 4, 2010 21:41
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Vanilla Ice
It's nearly 2am. I'm currently listening to the 13 going on 30 soundtrack on youtube.com and can safely say just moments ago, I learnt the entire thriller dance routine, booya!
I'm very excited to find out who the Shop Girl to Stylist winner is as a school friend's sister is in the final ten! I have everything crossed for her! The winner of the competition gets an actual job at ELLE UK!!!! Plus mentoring by the likes of the wonderful Anne Marie Curtis. My manager told me to apply for the competition, I was like 'ahaha no...' fortunately you had to be 18! even though I would of loved to secretly
I'm very excited to find out who the Shop Girl to Stylist winner is as a school friend's sister is in the final ten! I have everything crossed for her! The winner of the competition gets an actual job at ELLE UK!!!! Plus mentoring by the likes of the wonderful Anne Marie Curtis. My manager told me to apply for the competition, I was like 'ahaha no...' fortunately you had to be 18! even though I would of loved to secretly
Last night I somehow joined models are us LookBook.com and uploaded a very old photograph my friend Erin took eons ago. I never use websites like that because I never get the hype, hits or followers I don't know how they do it. It's piczo all over again.
Other than that I have a huge three hour free at college tomorrow so will probably carry on reading Dracula in the silent study or work on my Graphics YAH
November 2, 2010 19:58
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Blogger of the year 2010 entry
Remember last spring, the denim pandemic? Military boots, maxi dresses and trust me, aw10 furry hats. These are pieces guaranteed to be worn by the average shopper. Looking back to the late 90’s frankly makes me cringe. Fortunately, thanks to the lovely likes of style guru Gok Wan, such a sweetie, women and even men now have a better understanding of how to dress themselves with confidence and style. Without being size zero.
Everyone’s fascinated and drawn to diversity whether they admit it or not. However think Cheryl Coles hair, it’s purple. How many kids do you now see with purple hair? Too many! What I want to understand is just because a Celeb icon such as Cheryl dyes her hair such a peculiar colour, does that mean the whole female and possibly male, Cole/X factor fan have to therefore do the same? The high street has so much to offer, it just seems the easier option to buy that pair of cut off’s just because Kate Moss sports them.
When you next spot a fabulous garment, wonder if it reflects your personality or a person you’d like to be; Fashion is about dressing up yet style is your individuality.
Everyone’s fascinated and drawn to diversity whether they admit it or not. However think Cheryl Coles hair, it’s purple. How many kids do you now see with purple hair? Too many! What I want to understand is just because a Celeb icon such as Cheryl dyes her hair such a peculiar colour, does that mean the whole female and possibly male, Cole/X factor fan have to therefore do the same? The high street has so much to offer, it just seems the easier option to buy that pair of cut off’s just because Kate Moss sports them.
When you next spot a fabulous garment, wonder if it reflects your personality or a person you’d like to be; Fashion is about dressing up yet style is your individuality.
November 2, 2010 19:47
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Clothes Show 2010
I've been to a couple of clothes shows in Birmingham in the past with school, they were always so cool but at the same time so tiresome. I suppose its the company you keep but there was always one point in the day where we found a spot on the ground to sift through all the freebies we had been given. It was the catwalk show I looked forward to much, and the live performance! I remember the last one I went to in 2009 we all knew we wouldn't have a chance like this again as we were in a last year of school so as the end show was on, music filling the stadium we all jumped up and started to dance! It was such a nice moment, it was the moment I realised sometimes you just have to dance, even if your the only one! Since then there has been many occasions where this has been the case, I don't mind some people are shy or just don't want to dance, but I know they secretly do. I see the way they stare! Then again, that might just be because of my terrible terrible dance moves, think 80's moves with a bit of flapper girl and some Woodstock.
I really want to go this year as the beloved Gok is there, hes such a sweetie! Because of all this UCAS polava theres a Blogger of the year competion, I think I may enter what have I got to loose. I always apply for everything and never win anything haa oops.
I really want to go this year as the beloved Gok is there, hes such a sweetie! Because of all this UCAS polava theres a Blogger of the year competion, I think I may enter what have I got to loose. I always apply for everything and never win anything haa oops.
November 2, 2010 19:43
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Personal Statements
Oh oh oh it's so close now, if you haven't written a personal statement yet DO IT! Try writing two. You put it off because you think 'how hard could it be writing about myself?' but trust me, it is. Don't let this put you off, go on the uni websites, see what they want, talk about you qualities, ambitions, experiences, make it personal. I didn't stick with the UCAS guide to writing a statement as I found the while paragraph by paragraph thing so boring especially for the readers/judges/gods as they've seen it all before!
I kept to what needed to be included but made sure my statements, for art foundation and fashion journalism, flowed nicely so it was an interesting read. I'm still on the drafting stage mind!
Follow me on twitter: @Sammehxo
I kept to what needed to be included but made sure my statements, for art foundation and fashion journalism, flowed nicely so it was an interesting read. I'm still on the drafting stage mind!
Follow me on twitter: @Sammehxo
Good memories with this song at Leeds fest this Summer! Was an amazing atmosphere!