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The British Manufacturing Trend
Publicity gained by efforts such as the Mary Portas Kinky Knickers is really good for giving PR to the British manufacturing world and making the general public aware that we can still manufacture here but I worry what will happen once the trend dies down. The country is very patriotic at the moment following the … Read more
A Valentines day in Paris
Please don’t stop reading if you think this is going to be some soppy write up of a romantic trip to Paris because its not. Yes I was in Paris on valentines day but alas there for work. The second week of February sees Paris hold the biggest fabric and trim trade fair in Europe, … Read more
Possible change
So this week hasn’t been the most positive week and I’m beginning to drive myself round the bend let alone my friends and family. I always thought I was quite a positive and strong person but increasingly I’m beginning to think its the other way. I’m not being defeatist on purpose and am spending the … Read more
New Year, new start
Someone said to me recently that writing this would keep me sane so here goes. As part of my new years resolution (as well as the obvious losing weight) I’m going to try and write a blog from my heart once a week….. Do you ever get that feeling of complete helplessness? When nothing appears … Read more
Itchy fingers
I never thought I’d say this but I am seriously missing doing Uni projects! So much so I’ve started sketching again and am wanting to unroll my pattern paper again. Part of this yearn to be creative may be because I’ve now settled back into the daily commute to London and working 9.30-6 and I’m … Read more
I haven’t fallen down a hole…..honest!
So all has been a deathly quiet on the blog front recently. Mainly because I have just completed my first month in my first proper job following uni! I have now signed my contract and am officially a Fabric Development Assistant for a luxury womenswear brand based in London. I’m not going to say who … Read more
A love letter to Paris
It may seem a cliche to say as a lover of fashion that I love Paris but its true I do. There’s something magical about it, something you can’t quite put your finger on when you step off the eurostar. It’s not just the hustle and bustle of the city, the gorgeous architecture and the … Read more
A veritable treasure trove
So in my seemingly never ending quest of job hunting beams of light have begun to appear. I am beginning to interview for some really interesting roles and while looking began an internship with the delightful Love Is Boutique today. This boutique based in Tunbridge Wells is an absolute delight stocking beautiful vintage pieces and … Read more
Versace for H&M
This time last year I was super excited about Lanvin (my favourite brand) coming to H&M and this year I am almost as excited about Versace. The range looks amazing, including classic Donatella Versace pieces from recent collections and rehashings of gorgeous pieces from the Gianni days, foulard type prints, sequins, chainmail and rivetting. All … Read more
Insoles, tit tape, steamers and panic
Nothing get’s me quite so excited as wandering under the arch of Somerset House into the central courtyard during fashion week. The BFC tents laid out in front of me, the huddles of gorgeous people, the models running from one show to the next still in full show makeup and hundreds of Starbucks cups being … Read more
