My Role Model

My love of fashion, textiles and sewing started at a very young age. I was always the child that was constantly dressing up and had my head stuck in one of those dress up colouring books. However the main reason behind my passion is my amazing nan! At the age of 7, my nan taught me to how to hand stitch and showed me all the different types of stitches. From then on I was hooked! Over the years through studying Textiles at school I learnt embroidery and how to create garments etc. 

My most prize possession is infact this old decorated hand sewing machine my nan gave to me when I found out I had got into uni to study Fashion Textiles. The machine was originally passed on down to my nan from her mother.  It's beautiful! It's not a singer one, but it does look very similar.

So whatever I achieve in my career I will always be thankful to my nan. She really is my role model and idol xx

Gold Plated

The gold plated trend has become one of my favourite trends this summer. Being shown mainly on shoes and belts, it transforms any plain, simple outfit into a very sophisticated, glamorous look. Originally seen on the runway from designers such as Giuseppe Zanotti and Balmain, the gold plated trend has made such a huge statement. Don't worry you don't need to fork out a fortune either to gain this look, I managed to pick up these sandals for £6 and this belt for £3 both from good old Primark! (Excuse the state of the shoes, I have worn these to death!)

I've had so many compliments on both these items, with many people assuming they are from Zara or Karen Millen....not on this student budget! Personally I think the look works best when worn with black, I've tried it with a black midi skirt and top as well as a maxi dresses and going out dresses. Add some dainty jewellery and you are set to go. Honestly, I currently swear by simple accessorising...it's the way forward!