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Holiday snaps

The title is pretty self-explanatory :P Last week I spent on the beautiful spanish island Menorca. The week consisted of plenty of sunbathing, dips in the pool, food, cocktails, being all touristy in pretty cities and going for evening strolls along the harbour and beach. (and the last night was spent watching 'Finding Nemo' in spanish! hahaa)

Staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer

ABOVE: Flat drawings and illustrations created on Illustrator and Photoshop (plus images from 'The Virgin Suicides' and 'The Secret Garden' Book cover) , using the prints I design during my internship at Mirjam Rouden. I love the trend of excessive drapy-ness (if that is a word..) lightweight, transparent fabrics with feminine prints to create a floaty, care-free look. My favourite key pieces for s/s 12 are the waterfall skirt and loose-fitting blouses/shirts. Zara, Miss Selfridge, River Island & Internacional all have do gorgeous versions of these. 

paint it black

ABOVE: Grunge moodboard.(consisting of my own illustrations)

I love the style of model Freja Beha Erichsen. Possible influences could have been Mick Jagger and Patti Smith, I love the waterfall, heavily draped shapes, distressed and ripped denim, tough, edgy and raw-ness of the look.

Well, it's been a long time, long time now Since I've seen you smile

I had a wander round some of the charity shops in Headingley, and for once actually managed to find a lot of really nice things..[above] cute little bag, summer reading, Secretary DVD, random bracelets. view from my window at home.

On Friday night I went to a BBQ, no more work or exams, lots of food, wine, inflatable dolphins, it was lovelyyyy. :)

Yeah, it hurts to say, but I want you to stay Sometimes, sometimes

From top left: bracelets, both 50p secound hand, FINALLY high top white converse from ebay happyhappy :), a board for my latest textile design project, handmade card for one of my friends birthdays, colourful shoes-primark, currently reading, letter from a 'penpal'. 

Textiles For Fashion Project

I've nearly finished my Textiles For Fashion Project, looking at the theme of 'Journeys'. I looked at both digital prints, created in photoshop, as well as lasercuts and layering. I decided on layering transparent, pastel coloured fabrics. I created my lasercut designs in illustrator, a mix of large motifs and repeat designs. The end product being a Spring/Summer 2013 collection for High Street brand Zara.