Saturday, 18 February 2012

My final for my 1930's project


I designed a skirt for my chosen retailer, Whistles for my fashion project. I love the 30's and 40's so this project wasn't hard for me! I had so sooo many ideas, but this design seemed to fit in best with the brand Whistles.

I'll be posting my favourite looks from London fashion week so far next!

Thanks for reading,

Love Kate xxx

Thursday, 16 February 2012

Woahhhhhh......

                                                           My current inspirational photograph



Mainbocher from 1936. The elegance is so captivating, I love how the skirt drapes, She kind of reminds me of Florence Welch in the face.


Florence in her Gucci! Do you see the similarity?
From www.mystylelife.com

Thanks for reading,
Love Kate xxx



Wednesday, 15 February 2012

My new obsession with....

Rag & Bone A/W 12-13
I just grabbed one image from Vogue.com, I wanted to show you guys the brilliant mix of print and texture that Rag& bone's show included. The show is full of layers and prints and I think it's a clever way of mixing fur, leather and prints.

Thanks for reading

Love Kate xx

Tuesday, 14 February 2012

My friends photography- Oct 2010

These photos were for my friend Jen's project, believe it or not like as a freezing day in october! A few days before my birthday, The outfits, hair and make-up were styled by me, I usually wear this hair and make-up and the outfits were all mostly sourced from my charity shop rummaging and car-booting. Jen is a brilliant photographer and I have just collaborated with her recently, this is what reminded me to upload these shots.  

Me just casually applying the lippy.

Showing the victoy roll



My mini picnic basket, £2! Crazy!




I really like how Jen has caught the tree in the top left corner, the texture works with that of the dress.

Close up time! I added a netted piece into my hair, I thought it added a nice hint of colour.

Thanks for reading, I'll upload photos from my recent photo-shoot soon. Just a hint, I'm one hell of a scary doll!!! 

Kate xxxxx

Hormazd Narielwalla

I've just discovered this brilliant artist/ illustrator. I love how he gets fashion related objects to collage on/ with. He has used pattern masters, pattern pieces etc to collage with. His pattern pieces are sourced from bespoke Savile Row tailoring patterns.

"His fascination of tailoring archive earned him the only International Rector’s Scholarship from the University of Arts London at London College of Fashion. His research focuses on exploring a new value for the pattern by looking at them as historical documents and beautiful drawings in their own right, the British Raj being the context."  http://narielwalla.com/about/


He totally fascinates me, his way of collaging is so inspiring , I find that my style is similar, in that I like to explore the use of space and layouts. He has been my main inspiration for my current project at collage so I'll be uploading photos of my final pieces later this month, hope you like them.


Here is some examples of his work:


Hormazd Narielwalla

Fairy-God, Fashion Mother” series by Hormazd Narielwalla
Love how he has included her trademark head piece.

From the "Victorian" series by Hormazd Narielwalla

                                                                                            Love Kate xxx

Monday, 13 February 2012

My favourite from NYFW so far..

                                                                        PREEN

 This was the first look, I love the shaping of             I love the use of print and texture here! 5 different
the neckline, it shapes the neck by showing               fabrics but all work well together due to the white
curve on the shoulder, and shows an elegant             and black tones.
neck. But also I'm loving the print mixing with
the flashes of orange!
I've just brought some gorgeous shoes from Kurt Geiger, which mix blue and black (Maybe in a upcoming photos! ), I don't usually like, but recently I'm loving it! The flash of mustard around the collar brightens this up along with the embellished cuffs. I love this silhouette, the fitted waist then going into a peplum. 

                                                           Images all from Vogue.com

                             Thanks for reading, I've love to here your guys favourites so far!

                                                                        Love Kate xxx

Portfolio work

Hey! sorry its been a while, I've been very focused on my work for uni, but I'm back now!!!!

I'm sharing with you a few pieces from my portfolio I have put together for some university applications..