5 Year Plan...

Next year I plan to do a third year and finish university with a BA Honours as well as the Foundation Degree.

When I have finished university I will work until I have managed to get myself out of my overdraft and then continue working until I have enough money to go travelling. I would like to do this before I get a job as otherwise I may not go and may not have time.

Once I have returned from travelling it would be time to get serious and start looking for a job. Whilst looking for one I would also like to learn how to drive as I think it would be a major asset if I had to commute.

As there will probably be no jobs in the fashion industry in the south west I will probably have to make the move to London or outside London which scares me but it must be done in order for me to get where I want to go.

As my main interests lie in sewing and tailoring I would very much like to improve my skills to the best of my ability in order to have a career in either of these.

In 5 years’ time I plan to have settled into a job that I am happy with and look forward to each day otherwise there would be no point.

PPRD - Work Placement...

For last year’s work placement I was originally supposed to do it with a graduate from AUCB who was setting up their own menswear business it however fell through and so I had to look for a last minute placement which I ended up doing at Goulds which is a department store in Dorchester.

I really enjoyed the week that I was there as I had never worked in a retail shop before however I felt as though I learnt nothing new and it wasn’t very interesting.

Although whilst I was there Goulds were putting on a fashion show to showcase all the new lines they had coming in and so I was able to help out with that by styling the outfits and getting the outfits together and then on the night dressing the models. So that was definitely a fun experience for me.

As I handed this project in after the deadline I was only given 40% but this is all my own fault as I only found a placement at the last minute and didn’t organise anything beforehand so I have only myself to blame.

Rodarte...

I have found a new love and that is Rodarte started by the Mulleavy sisters. I love that when you look at them you wouldn't think they were fashion designers and that they make such beautiful clothes. I'm a fan.

Kate and Laura Mulleavy

Fall 2011 Ready to wear

Spring 2010 Ready to wear

Spring 2010 Ready to wear

Spring 2009 Ready to wear

Fall 2008 Ready to wear

Let's Hope...

Pretty certain I need these in my life. But at $168 for a pair can't really be forking out that kind of cash for earrings. Hopefully someday...



Owlita Earrings.

Alexander McQueen...

Fall 2010 Ready to wear. STUNNING.

I love the shapes and patterns that have been used in this collection. The jacket in the last image is beautiful and I want it for myself.

Jean Paul Gaultier...

This fits right in with my theme.

I think that its such an interesting idea to use the same model for both the men and women's wear. Genius!

Vintage Circus Posters...

As my inspiration for the professional project is the circus I decided to look at other forms of inspiration and came across some great vintage circus posters.

I love the type they have used in this last poster and also the different shapes on the carriage, loving this source of inspiration!