Start of Uni Pt. 2 - Workshops

Thinking back on my classes this term - as interesting and beneficial they were to myself , I don't think I could explain in a way that's interesting and fun for y'aaaaall to read.

Luckily for you (and me), I managed to keep a mini photo diary of a few of my lessons which include sewing, pattern cutting and a tiny bit'a illustration...Unfortunately, towards the end of term I was a lil bit forgetful and missed some exciting photo opportunities during my classes as I kept leaving my camera at home. That will be the reason why the majority of the photos are of slightly basic techniques and none of them include final outcomes that we have drafted / made.

All photos above are what I took during a few of my pattern cutting lessons. As you can see everyone hard at work , tracing off pattern pieces and creating our own...Everyone hard at work except me... 

The picture above is looking down on to the river that backs onto the university. Very chillllled in the sunshine!

These next photos were taken during our first week after our London Fashion Week task. They are a few close ups of the winning illustrations that made it onto Andrews 'super mood board'. As you can see my year is proper talented..competit-unnnnnnn!

And last but not least are a few snaps I took during our sewing class, featuring my lovely models. It looks as though we just sit around, doing nothing doesn't it. But reeeeally it would be level on impossible to take pictures and look like we are having fun when we are mid sew on the industrial machines...1000% chance of losing 1 or more fingers if you tried to multitask .A risk definitely not worth taking.

So here's a very mild summery of what I got up to over the first term, minus the stress and outrageous workload nearing the end. If you're a fresher like myself, let me know what you're first term has been like.
Peace n lovvvve x

Start of Uni - LFW

So I've just about scraped through my first term of Uni. Still alive and well :) but I have effed up my finance, my body clock, and most of all my liver.....Ooops!

Although I reckon it will take another month or two to properly get into the swing of things here at uni (orrrr maybe not) - it feels necessary that from now on, some kind of effort is put in to maintaining of what I think is a healthyish diet and lifestyle. Hence why I have reappeared on the blogger-sphere, ready to talk about my work, clothes etc and all things Fash-un.

To kick things off, London Fashion Week. Obviously as fashion degree students, our tutors gave us a project to complete during our first two days of starting. Apparently the Fine Art kids have only just started a project, 4 weeks in! ! !
Anyway, silly of me to moan and expect any less, but our task was to find out, stalk and "be detectives for the day" (their words not mine) on anything to do with Soho and LFW. Any information we found out HAD to be recorded analogue style. So all drawing, all writing and all by hand. No photos. These recordings were then put onto mini mood boards and judged by out tutor. Winning work was placed on Andrew's 'super board' with a lovely little glass of Proseco as a prize.

Despite my raging hangover, my inner Fashion Week stalker proved me well. Lots of photos and drawings and a ticket for the Belgrade Fashion Week Show in Covent Garden, hosted by Fashion Scout.

Below are a few street style photo's I managed to take whilst having an explore outside the live showrooms......

I admire this man for wearing two pairs of glasses. It's a shame I didn't capture him with his eyes open!

This photo captures a range of expressions and also reveals to you the atmosphere of Fashion week outside of the closed doors. People are constantly walking around outside taking pictures of someone that catches their eye, usually having no idea who they are of what they are doing there. 

I felt a big need to take a photo of this guy, again, no idea who he is or what he does but if you're wearing an incredible ASHISH studded denim jacket outside a show: prepare to have all eyes and cameras on you. 

Elizabeth Bishop - Model at Elite wearing head to toe ASHISH 

A proper cool dude and a strong example of how all elder men should be dressing 

That bag tho..... <33333333

Despite having a very good seat inside the fashion show, unfortunately I left my camera flash at home and the pictures I took during the show were shocking... I think I still need a few more goes practising too.. So I've reposted a few photo's that I've found online as the show was too wonderful to keep a secret from you. All photo's are reposted from Theupcoming.com.

Ana Ljubinkovic and her sequin infused russian dolls

Designer, Vlada Savic uses lots of layering and block colours for her collection

Budislava - designer of this minimal meets sci fi collection

George Styler creates a collection full of colour, detail and embroidery.. revealing lots of leg

& finally -Ivana Pilja, designer of these Gareth Pugh inspired voluminous illusions

Belgrade Fashion Week is a national and international design collective that supports the growth of the best upcoming, independent fashion designers within Serbia. Merging both the commercial and artistic industries, BFW has had the ability to promote and create a network of talented people that may have not had the chance to form their own business alone. 

Big ups to the 5 lucky and talented designers that had the chance to be apart of this seasons showcase. I'm excited to see what's in store next for you in the future :):)

....As this post is already quite long, I'll be writing a few more posts about my first term at Uni, chatting about what I got up to, workshops, projects, my work etc etc. So stay toooooned ! 

Holiday to Morocco

My holiday to Morocco... Despite the significant annoyance of hassling traders and the interestingly shaped, painful sunburns, oh and the odd stomach cramp - It was a 10/10 trip and I am missing it soooo much.

As mum and I hadn't been on a holiday in nearly 8 years, it was a lovely getaway for both of us and gave us a perfect chance to relax, eat, drink, explore and eat and drink even more, together. We went for a week which was just enough time to cram in a day trip to Marrakesh, a camel ride, a few stroles down the local beach and markets, and of course lots of time sweating and tanning (and burning) our arses off down by the poolside.

I thought I'd share with you the pictures I managed to take during the week of our exciting time in Agadir  :):):)

Above are a few photos of hotel exterior and our incredddibbbllleeeee balcony views. If you're envious of the sights you're seeing and fancy a trip here yourself then go on to the Thompson website and look up the Riu Tikida Beach Hotel. This was where we stayed and everything about it was perfect and is definitely somewhere I'd like to stay again!

Below are a group of snaps I took on the Saturday, which was when we took a trip to Marrakech. It was a tiring 13 hour day in the scorching sun but was an incredible and interesting experience.

These guys were worth a photo ... good effort with the outfits !

If you're interested in me outfit then below is some info.....

Hat - Rokit
Linen Tshirt - M&S
Skirt - Topshop
Shoes - Airforce 1's from JDSports 

The rooftop view from where we ate a traditional (and yummy) Moroccan lunch

The Markets 

Catchin' some rays by the pool with the Henna I got during my time in Marrakech. I was told it would last a month but rubbed off a few days after .. looked nice at the time ...

Above are the last couple'a photos that were taken on our last day while camel riding. There were incredibly cute and worth a sore bum from the ride..These good looking animals sure know how to pose for the camera as you can see.

Will be back with a post on my lovely Moroccan kaftan that I Managed to haggle for in the markets. Hope you're all having an exciting summer or going anywhere nice on holzzz :):)