Monday, 3 August 2009

Erdem Autumn/Winter 2009



I am loving Erdem's new collection. With great use of bright, floral colours I think this collection has completely overshadowed the Spring/Summer look. Whilst I loved the romanticism of his previous collection I'm liking this new punchy attitude and clash of colours! I defiantly want to invest in a bright bell-shaped skirt/dress this Autumn, paired with thick black tights and ankle boots! Come on pay-day!

Jack Will's Uniform and first days.

One of the things I had not guaranteed on buying so soon was my uniform for Jack Wills. Although we get 75% off it was a bit of a shock being told that we needed to buy our uniform after our trial. However, they let me come back later and I'm glad as I needed the support of my mum helping me to choose an outfit and her loaning money.
The rules were very strict, we had to stick to the handbook and choose an outfit that had been styled (in a very strange way) to the exact colours and style (luckily we don't have to wear the outer garments!). This proved very difficult as many of the sizing was completely out, the top size might have said an eight but it was more like a twelve and the jeans might have said a size ten but were more like a six. I would have loved to buy one of their ditsy dresses but unsurprisingly all the best outfits had gone. I chose this plain white top (they say dress) and begged to wear shorts underneath as it is so short, so I've been allowed these very tiny pair of shorts...cellulite be warned!



So I started my first shift yesterday! I was very nervous as didn't know what to expect and was very self-conscious wearing my tiny dress(top!) and shorts, thankfully they let me wear my leggings! The shifts are only four hours a day, something I am very pleased about as the work was very boring and tedious. I worked yesterday 11-3:00 and today 8-12:00 and everyone seems very friendly. The reason I am finding it tedious already, is because of the constant refolding of clothes. Today I had to replen a shirt aisle which had 5x5 style of shirts hanging and 60 shirts folded above. Each shirt hanging had to be buttoned up to the neckline and the left sleeve had to be folded up in a special way. Then the folded shirts above, had to be removed from their packages (unfolded, paper and card taken out including pins and plastic button protectors) then they had to be refolded exactly the same way as the other shirts with the Jack Wills logo visible, whilst doing this many people would grab the pile you had just done so you would have to re-do them...you see where I'm going with this?
Anyway, despite this everyone seems pretty friendly and hopefully I will get the hang of it soon enough I will be able to fold in my sleep! Oh well its only a six week contract!

Monday, 27 July 2009

Red Patent ♥ Wallet



Yay, I have finally bought something with my money to keep my money in! Ironic? I know!
Now I'm earning all this hard earned cash I needed something to put it in didn't I? After walking all over town with no luck, (damn those sales) I finally ended up in one of my favourite shops in Brighton Lanes, Lulu Rose. Red Patent with white fringing and gold heart emblem I had to have it! Check out the poka-dot inner lining as well! The selling point for me however, was the clip on strap to turn this wallet into a shoulder bag and all for under £15, yes please!

Monday, 20 July 2009

I got the Job!

Ok so I haven't mentioned that I went for an interview last Friday. The reason being that I thought it very unlikely that I would get it. However I got the confirming phone call this morning and as from this Wednesday I will be a
Jack Wills employee.

After the very scary interview where about 20 of us
(yes 20!) had to sell three garments in pairs (I had to sell a candle, shampoo and leggings) to the group and play a game involving a very big pair of knickers, I felt my chances to work for Jack Wills very slim but I pulled through and got it!

The contract will be for 6 weeks which is ideal as I am heading back to sunny Bournemouth at the end of September to start my 2nd year!
For those of you who do not know of Jack Wills here is some information:

Jack Wills was established in 1998 in Salcombe, Devon. Their target audience is between 18 and 22 aiming at the 'student' age. The Jack Will's Brand is particulary preppy, focusing on sports style including polo, rugby and rowing. Their brand is typically British and inspired by traditional British Heritage. The Company has a policy that they do not have too many stores and do not have stores in shopping malls, the reason being that they want to be exclusive.
Jack Wills is therefore promoted through word of mouth which includes events and tours. They also brand alot of their clothing to make it reconsiable as the Jack Wills signature. Jack Will's is about having fun and living the student life!

New H&M in Brighton!


Its been a month since the launch of the new H&M store which opened on the 25th of June.

I have finally given in and gone for a visit
(without purse in hand).
I was not disappointed, three floors of Women’s, Men's and Children's wear including maternity, underwear and accessories. It was my little bit of heaven.
What was great about the store was that it was split into smaller sections which gave the feeling of exploring smaller caves within one great big cavern. Yes I did get lost, but who can complain when you are surrounded by beautiful pieces of clothing at very affordable prices. I literally danced across from one garment to the next. It was only when my brother grabbed me by the cuff of my coat and dragged me out the store that I was brought back to reality. Yes I have no money and still a way long way from getting out of my overdraft I know I won't be able to afford anything yet, but that won't prevent me from entering those shiny new doors for very long.

Friday, 17 July 2009

Lapin Lust

Louis Vuitton Autumn 2009 Ready-to-Wear collection.


What I love about fashion is that there is no limit of designer's creativity when it comes to creating something new. This was defiantly seen in Marc Jacobs new collection for Louis Vuitton Paris show. Inspired by cancan dancers we see a revival of 1980's padded shoulders, lace, ruching and ruffels galore. Including hair accessories of...bunny ears?
'Bunny ears! Thats what we need to finish this look!' said Jacob.
The bunny ears made from Radzimir and Satin were defiantly an eye catching accessorie and funnily enough I found myself lusting over these 'Lapin' ears.
Have we all gone hopping mad?

Were not the only ones, check out Madonna modelling for the new Louis Vuitton collection in below!



Thursday, 16 July 2009

I ♥ Kylie







I am loving the new collection for TOUS jewellers. Kylie Minogue's Secret Party is the new TOUS ad campaign. Wearing a pink couture gown, Kylie playfully poses amongst balloons, cake and sweets, confetti covered floors and a giant teddy bear whilst dripping in TOUS jewllery and accessories. This is an ad which has a little bit of sugar and a little bit of spice and alot of jewellery which is defiantly nice!

Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Romantic Soul Photoshoot





Model Katie Roberts
Photographer Emily Smith
Stylist Victoria Smith

Photoshoot for my Image and Communication project. My words were Romantic Soul, so I looked at fairytales. Focusing on Cinderella, Snow White, Rapunzel, The princess and the Frog and Sleeping Beauty. I was very pleased with this photoshoot although next time I want to give it a bit of edge, the reason being that I think these photographs look too pretty!

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

English Heritage

The development of the jodhpurs skirt for my English Heritage project for Design and Realisation.

Tuesday, 10 March 2009