Divergence Metamorphosis Photoshoot. for Krister Selin

These photographs are taken from a recent project I helped style for Krister Selin's illustration project. Krister applied his illustrations to garments to give a different outcome to his illustration work.

Me and my lovely styling partner Naomi Farmer put together the beautiful Jumpsuit by Scott Perkin and the stunning dress and scarf by Clare Harman on the equally beautiful Olivia Brotheridge. I am loving the tropical outcome that photographer Jacquline Boulton and Krister produced (who's to know that it was actually in his dusty garden greenhouse, we went to a tropical paradise honest!). Despite the photo-shoot being late notice, me and Nay were able to quickly put together the looks for Krister. I'm very pleased to say that my make-up skills don't look as amateur as I am when it comes to doing make-up and hair styling, mind you that may have something to do with my experience in my last project. This has defiantly made me consider doing a part time make-up course next year as quite often a make-up artist is difficult to come by.

Out with the old in with the new...

Out with the old...
in with the new!

I don't know if any of you have noticed but Torie Rose blogspot has had an update! Yes that's right, my new logo is a shiny new uptake from my original rather shabby wilting rose. My lovely friend Lewes Jillett redesigned my logo for my new website and I felt that my blog could do with an update!
Oh and on that note, yes I have started a new website at www.toriesmith.co.uk. At the moment it only currently has my latest project and is still in the process of development but it will be receiving a similar update this summer with past and new projects.

Latest Project - 18th C vs 80's

This is my most recent project which was based on the 18th Century and the 80's it was about exploring a life of extravagance from two different times that had many common attributes. I tired to give a story to my magazine spread (which was based on the fashion magazine Lula) and my film. The story was about being stuck inside wishing to escape and I'm hoping you can clearly see that this suggests this. I'm really pleased with my final outcome and all I can say is a very big thank you to the huge team I had that brought it all together! Hope you like it!

Sea of Bunnies

I came across this modern take on The Great Wave Off Kanagawa by Hokusai today. I'm loving the sea of bunnies called Uprisings by Kozyndan. It's nice to see that inspiration is still apparent in today's modern art.

Back to Brighton!

So I'm back in Brighton this weekend for a serious detox after handing in my final project on Tuesday (will be posted soon) anyway I say detox but I actually mean partying hard and shopping...did you expect otherwise?

Anyway what have I been up to?
Well...I went to the Spindle Magazine launch party on Thursday night at Madame Geisha's which was pretty exciting as its a new Brighton based magazine. Also my friend Lydia who is a make-up artist did the make-up for the catwalk show, so a big well done to her!
Anyway despite being very tipsy we had a good night, I especially enjoyed my friend Scott's enthusiasm as he was 'Adored by all' in his tiger jacket!

We also spent a good few hours in Snoopers collecting, yes I am already planning my next project in five months time! Hoping to get some great inspiration this summer including trips and building up a portfolio! Wish me luck x

The Scrunchie is Back...?

Remember the time when we all used to have ponytails and donned them with Scrunchies? Well we thought those days had gone but I was in Miss Selfridges the other day and happened to stumble across the little big of elastic decorated in fabric...yes the Scrunchie? So will we go back to our days of old and start to wear these erm beauties again? Or shall we just pretend we didn't notice and move quickly over to the over side of the accessory rack? For me the days of wearing my hair scrapped back in a ponytail will never be repeated as this look defiantly does not suit someone with hardly any eyebrows! Sometimes things were not meant to be repeated!

Candy Colours

Pink Pumps Lacoste, Ice Gem Ring Miss Selfridges, Yellow SundressTopshop, Purple Shorts Dorothy Perkins, Cupcake Charm Juicy Couture, Pink Bra Jack Wills, Mint Jamie Jeans Topshop, Cake Earrings Miss Selfridges, Green Nail Varnish Superdrug, Ice Cream Brooch Tatty Devine, Bow Vest Miss Selfridges.

So we've all been a bit busy recently and suddenly the sun is upon us and we are now faced with the crazy idea of actually stepping out of our dark winter wardrobes into something more lively! Soft candy colours is a great way to introduce Spring into your old Winter wardrobe and wake it up! So put on your pastel shades and lets go get ice cream!

We all secretly want to be a Topshop Girl!

Yes to the denim waistcoats, shorts and skirts, lace layers, cropped tops and jackets, paisley prints. No to the body hugging maxi dresses, strange graphic leggings and socks with sandals (didn't our Grandad's teach us socks with sandals are not a good look?!)

and a defiant thumbs up to metallic gold nail varnish!

Bring on Summer!

Curiouser and Curiouser

“Curiouser and curiouser!” Cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English)

Well last week I finally went to see Alice in Wonderland directed by a certain Mr Tim Burton.

After visiting the shop/exhibition of Alice at Selfridges and hearing a lot of news about this film I just had to go and see it. Here's a few photographs from Selfridges shop windows! I loved the whole mix and match of items including two of the outfits from the actual film. You have to love Selfridges marketing skills, I can afford £40 on an Alice in wonderland T-shit...can't I?

So on to the actual film.

Well apart from Alice not sure whether she was the right Alice and Johnny Depp (the Mad Hatter) not sure if he was Irish,Scottish or American. I don't now if this was intentional but we shall pretend not to notice.

The film was ok...I felt it was a bit rushed and when I look back to it I remember a blur of colours so not the most rememorable story but watchable.

Anyway I was hardly watching the film as I was drooling over the constant change of costume. Colleen Atwood has really pulled out all the stops in creating different outfits for each character and a continual change of clothing for Alice. One thing that the Disney Animated 1951 failed to notice was that if Alice shrank then surely her clothes would become too big for her? This film has really played on the idea of scale with a memorable scene where the Queen of Hearts meets the large Alice who is hiding behind a bush. '....Clothe this enormous girl!'

I would wait till this film is out on DVD which apparently will be very soon by Tim Burton's requests to see it.

Clever Clogs!

Peep Toe Yellow Clog (available in 4 colours) Swedish Hasbeens, Chocolate Studded Clog Topshop, Black Leather Clog Kurt Geiger, Tan Sandal Clog Topshop, Tan Strap Clog Miss Selfridge, Beige Studded Clog Faith

So still not convinced this is the Summer must have? Well here's some proof that the Clog (yes those shoes often associated with peasant girls or the souvenirs you often find in Holland) are clopping their way on to the high street.
Here's my top six - leather, studded and heeled take your pick from the strappy to the slip-on but please, please do not think this is an excuse for Crocs! Leave those to the gardeners!