Cushions

Here are some drafts of my latest cushion designs. Hope you like and let me know if you have any comments.

Girl with umbrella

Girl holding Rabbit

Zara

These are the very first sketches of fashion illustrations putting together my latest Zara purchases. I'll update with the finished items tomorrow. 

Fashion Photography 3

You may have noted that many of the fashion photos I analyse are romantic or very feminine. This classic photo of Dianna Vreeland however is bold and powerful. 

(Photo: Martin Munkacsi; Copyright Joan Munkacsi/Diana Vreeland Archives)

I love the angles of her leg as she walks, contrasted with the direction of her flowing cape- a key feature in the image. I also like the geometric angles of her bright white over sized collar which is complimented by the spiky feathers on her hat. The tones of the image make it seem many layered, with the dark cape sinking into the background and the lighter shirt and gloves pushing forward. The shadows are one of the things that really makes this photo good. I also really like the pale ghost of the skyline in the background.

What I would change- I am not the biggest fan of the angles of the face. I like the models strong eye contact which compliments the strong pose and clothes, but something about the angles of the face and the shadows this creates doesn't sit right with me.

Unfortunately this image has to remain unnamed as it came from a blog with no reference but I think it is none the less worthy for comment.

Degas fashion photograph

I love the Degas connotations and the and the line it treads between fashion photography and fine art. The movement and blurring of the skirt beautifully reflects the action that Degas worked to attain in his artwork with similar techniques.

I would change- the overlay. I think the image is just too much in three blocks, and though I love the idea of the three images it is just not subtle enough to compliment the rest of the image.

Design wish list part 4

Found a broad range of cool design items today. Hope you like them.

Fifties kitchen hook
I love this but it doesn't actually come with the chalk board which is disappointing. Still you could add your own.

Valadier teal silk cushion
I like the simplicity of the design of this cushion, how the floral image doesn't take away from the fabric. Plus if i could sell my cushion for £50 like this I'd be rich in no time!!

USB hub man
I think this is my favourite item and for only £8 i'm rather tempted to get it!

Make something everyday?

I found this article really inspiring. How to make something everyday

To me the idea of creating something everyday seems beyond daunting- more impossible. However I loved the outcomes from this guys project and am intrigued to see what I could achieve if I put my mind to it. the article comes with a list of 10 ideas to get you started and some of them do actually sound quite fun. One in particular "Turn today’s junk mail (or spam email) into something much more appealing" sounds particularly good as living in a student house, junk mail is never in short supply. So I'm not necessarily making a commitment to the one a day plan- but here's something I made from today's post.

As you can see the junk mail features some cosy slippers, so i turned the rest of the leaflet into people  and sat them on a bench/sofa.  Amazing what you can think to turn junk mail into!

and yes I read new scientist... Don't judge

Oh and as rabbits are my favourite animal it might not surprise you that I also like this page...
A rabbit a day

Fashion wish list part 4

Today it is miserable and grey outside, not to mention my deadline day, so to cheer myself up I thought I'd show some beautiful and interesting dresses.

http://moxiefashionista.blogspot.com/2010/04/elie-saab-on-red-carpet.html
Eli Saab has to be my favourite designer. I love his floaty romantic dresses, and the way, whilst his fabrics and  shapes may remain similar season on season, the patterns and colours mean that every dress is beautiful and original. I always enjoy checking out his latest seasons design.

I also think his dresses look better on actresses than they do on models, have a look at the link above.
http://www.eliesaab.com/site.html

I like the original design of this dress, with the turned over collar and contrasting fabrics. However I'm not convinced by the hitched skirt, which to me, just looks a bit out of place. 
Coggles denim stripe dress

I love the colours of this Vivienne Westwood dress, as well as its shape and design features like the corset bodice. It brings a very modern twist to the classic shape, beautifully complimented by the unconventionally shaped rever collar.
Vivienne Westwood at my-wardrobe.com

My Cushions!

Some of you may know that I've decided to start designing and making cushions. So here is my first cover, I hope you like it.

Once the cushion inner arrives I'll be selling my cushions via Folksy so keep an eye out!