Here are a few photos from my trip round Headingly.
Tuesday, 1 February 2011
Monday, 31 January 2011
Fashion wish list part 7
Yesterday I was in town highly tempted by the continuing Zara sale. So here is my Zara wishlist...
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| Cool wool blazer Zara always makes me want to be a business woman so I can wear effortlessly sleek outfits of blazers, skirts, and shirts everyday to work. |
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| Printed skirt with elasticated waist band I love this paisley-esque skirt. I bought a scarf the other day with the intention of turning it into a skirt like this so I'll let you know how it goes! |
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| Zippered gauze blouse I think this blouse is great. You can't really make out the zip but I think it's a nice design feature. I'm trying to design a blouse for myself at the moment from some nice fabric I've got, so maybe this will be the inspiration. Also available in white and black. |
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| Long cardigan and dress combo Love this combination, I saw dresses like this down to £10 in Zara this weekend. Don't know why or how I resisted! |
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| Blouse with frilled flap Great blouse. Looks very much like something the previously featured Nikki (Emilia Fox) from silent witness would wear. |
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| Sailor's collar sweater Beautifully laid back and summery jumper. |
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| Frilly shirt Another lovely pastel ruffley top. |
Saturday, 29 January 2011
Friday, 28 January 2011
Art work day 3
Fridays are traditionally the day when I post something I've done that week, and today its doodle Friday.
I did this very rough sketch whilst in the library. It's a beautiful building even though my picture doesn't do it justice! One week maybe I'll do a colour version so you can see how beautiful it is when the sunlight catches the golden dome, against a backdrop of dark skies.
I did this very rough sketch whilst in the library. It's a beautiful building even though my picture doesn't do it justice! One week maybe I'll do a colour version so you can see how beautiful it is when the sunlight catches the golden dome, against a backdrop of dark skies.
Thursday, 27 January 2011
Fashion Photography 5
For today's modern fashion photography I'll look at Celine's Spring/Summer 2011 advertising campaign. These photos are quite different to ones I've looked at before, and not necessarily my style of fashion photography. However the pared down photos are dramatic and well worth looking at.
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| Celine S/S 11 The first image shows how nakedness is used to cell clothes. The model is only wearing a pair of trousers and these are largely cut out of the frame. How is this selling clothes? Used here more like fashion illustration, the photo doesn't clearly display the item for sale but rather embodies the feel of the collection. The bright orange skateboard and pink background achieve this just as much as the sash on the trousers. What I like- I like how a lot is said through a little. You get such a feel for the clothes and the brand , the ethos and lifestyle, without fussy backgrounds or interesting effects. The image is bold, easy to read, and attention grabbing. What I would change- I don't like the models seemingly startled eyes, or how emotionless and bleached her face appears. If I was going for an abstract and non-distracting expression I would rather her eyes weren't engaging the camera lens. |
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| Celine S/S 11 This image shows more of the collection, making its Asian influences clear. The white background and modernity of the setting again speak of a pared down life style, simple yet bold with pieces that make a statement. What I like- All the diagonals, and how the model moves across the frame continuing these lines. I also like how the flash of orange from her jacket ties in with her hair. What I would change- For me the bag doesn't work where it is, but I think that is just because for me its rigid structure is uncomfortable with the fluidity of the rest of the outfit. |
Today's classic photo will be Hiro's Sloat advertisement featured in Harper's Bazaar in May 1965.
 Appearances, fashion photography since 1945, by Martin Harrison |
| This image and pared down in a different way. The background is very dramatic and yet still not distracting as it's monotone. What I like- The way the image is so monotone. Literally black white and grey. I love the apparently randomly placed flip flop which creates a splash of white in the left corner of the image. I like the way the black criss-cross of the dresses back links the background with the model, and how the simple plaid of the headscarf is the only pattern in the image. What I would change- I might see what the effect was with the model sitting straight on with her back to us, and make the side fastening of the skirt less distracting /obtrusive. |
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Design wish list part 6
Here's today's collection of random but lovely items.
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| Silver coin bowl I don't know if everyone's parents have a stash of coins somewhere, but my dad definitely does so this just makes me smile. |
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| Solar shower If I ever get round to going travelling, hopefully next summer, I definitely want to take one of these with me. Does that make me a wimp- probably - but I still think its a great idea! |
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| Paper pot maker I think this paper pot maker is a great idea- looks like fun to me. |
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| London city- Weekend bag I love the London pattern on this weekend bag, its modern attractions and clear bright colours. Perfect for when I'm a famous fashion designer, for all my business trips to Europe I feel... |
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| Having fun overnight bag Also love the fun design of this bag, especially the patterned ink drawings. |
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| Watering can bottle adaptor Genius idea. Would love to see the student's vodka bottles recycled in this way! I would like some to have roses too though. |
Tuesday, 25 January 2011
The Black Swan
Tonight I went to see The Black Swan- it having been highly recommended to me by my friends. The acting is amazing, the story thrilling and mind twisting, but the beautiful costumes were also something that caught my eye. As you'd expect from a ballet film the tutus were amazing, but as was the dress Nina (Natalie Portman) wore to the hand over party. Although I can't find a picture of it I will assure you it was beautiful- swan white with ornately decorated straps, an open back, which fully took advantage of Natalie's ridiculously slight frame. Below are some images of the beautiful costumes.
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| White swan dress in the mirror Feathers were used artfully to give the dress the required swanlike appearance. |
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| The elegant Black Swan tutu |
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| Black swan dress This image begins to give an insight into the beautiful detailing ion the bodice. |
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| Back of the white swan tutu I loved the way the feathers gave way to the plunging back |
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| Princess dress The innocence captured in this virgin princess dress |
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