Digital Encounters

A few months ago my work was selected for Digital Encounters Exhibition at UCA Canterbury campus. The pieces selected were my photoshop manipulated prints of various marble patterns. This work was even featured in a book, so exciting!!

 The show is on until late July so head down there to check it out!

New Designers 2014

This week from Wednesday 25th to Saturday 28th I will be exhibiting my textiles collection at New Designers 2014. The show takes place at the Business Centre, Angel, Islinngton. Come visit my work at stand T43 UCA.

Depop

eBay will always be a love of mine but I've found a new soulmate...Depop! Girls getting sorting through your wardrobes and sign up to depop ASAP. You find any item of clothing on here, anything! And you can sell anything you like too. Best part is you set the price, and it gets better some people are offer to a clothes swap. Get rid of something old swap it with something new, perfect! It is also a very good way to sell things if you are a freelance designer and enjoy customizing and making your own clothes. Follow me on depop!

YSL Garden - Marrakech

I recently went a little holiday to Marrakech, whilst there I visited YSL gardens. The place was so beautiful and relaxing. There was a small statue to honor the designer in one area and the rest was all palms, bright flowers and water fountains.

Primark Coordinates

I am becoming obsessed with coordinate outfits. This time I found two amazing pieces in good old Primark. The first is a black and lime green palm print silk effect tshirt with a pair of matching shorts with a wrap over front style like a skort.  The second is a black, white and bright pink floral cropped blazer with a matching skort. I just love the contrast of the bright colours against the black used in the prints for both these outfits. In terms of price it was fairly cheap too, the lime green outfit came to a total of £20 and the pink floral blazer set came to £27 altogether.

Floral Coordinates

Coordinates are key to anyone's wardrobe this summer! I found my perfect one on missguided, a strapy floral top with a matching midi skirt, was love at first sight! Altogether the outfit was £25 but with student discount and free delivery I managed to knock a few pounds off that. I couldn't wait to wear it out last weekend.  Check out all the different styles for cheap pricesf rom missguided and boohoo.

Textiles Blog

I've created another blog to follow the journey of my final major project at uni. It's only temporary for whilst I'm carrying out the project but please feel free to have a look at what has been keeping so busy these past few months

http://sarafeeseytextiledesign.blogspot.co.uk

Dissertation Hero

At the end of January I handed in the first part of my dissertation, which was 6000 words on a topic of my choice, I chose to write about the controversial relationship between fashion and religion. I found this extremely interesting and it was fun to research, the added bonus was that I got to include David Beckham modelling a rosary in it. I am currently writing the second half which is a 3000 word critical reflection of my final major project and like everyone else I find Harvard referencing the bane of my life! So I thought I would share with you my new little trick, Easybib. The best app I have ever downloaded in terms of uni work. You download the app, take a pic of a books barcode on the back and easy bob will do all the work and Harvard reference it for you. My hero! 

Nicole Scherzinger for Missguided

When I heard about Nicole doing a collab with Missguided I thought it would be over the top and Malibu Barbie type of look.  I couldn't be more wrong! I love it all! The colour pallette is perfect; black, white and cobalt blue. The textures; leather and fishnet. It's just beautiful I can't decide which piece to buy first.

PFW - Iris Van Herpen A/W 2014

The structure and pattern cutting on these pieces are perfect! I love the ruffled textured detail used at a small scale. 

PFW - Louis Vuitton A/W 2014

The power of the knotted belt at Louis Vuitton empahises the waist. Used on long coats and dresses all of a similar shape.

PFW - Alexander McQueen A/W 2014

McQueen never ever fails to amaze me! Forever pushing the boundaries and going beyond the imagination. The attention to detail on embellishments and textures are incredible!

PFW - Maxime Simeons A/W 2014

I was in monochrome texture heaven with the whole of Maxime Simeons' collection. I need this in my wardrobe! 

PFW - Viktor & Rolf A/W 14

Knitted textures and knots transformed onto a print was a genius idea! Vary the scale and placement works beautifully! 

PFW - Lanvin A/W 2014

The new take on fringing at Lanvin is beautiful! Using little gems and jewels and then hanging them off like a tassel looks amazing. They also used fine tassel silk strands in various ombré shades that look really nice as well.

PFW - Sonia Rykiel A/W 2014

Another collection that used a beige and camel colour pallette.i just find this shade so sophisticated yet subtle. 

PFW - Issey Miyake A/W 2014

The patchwork monochrome geometric lines really stood out to me in this collection. 

PFW - Roland Mouret A/W 2014

I really love the textured fabrics and prints used. The leather collars add a little edge and make the look more sexy. 

PFW - Saint Laurent A/W 2014

Such a variety of coats at Yves Saint Laurent, from leather to tweed to fur.

Here are some of my favourite looks from the collection (minus the silver boots)

PFW - Chloe A/W 2014

The camel shade is one of those colours that is versatile all year round yet still looks sophisticated whatever the season may be.

PFW - Maiyet A/W 2014

I think the scale and placement of the geometric lines work really well in this collection. 

PFW - Isabel Marant A/W 2014

A contrast of textures at Isabel Marant, channeling a biker look with some leather against fluffy cream fur.

PFW - Elie Saab A/W 2014

The rich colour pallette at Elie Saab is perfect for autumn/ winter season. Shades of red wine and teal looked very sophisticated, I particularly liked the ombré pieces.

PFW - Kenzo A/W 2014

This colour pallette deserve a round of applause!! Black, white, silver and grey with massive splash of lime green, I'm in love!

PFW - Giambattista Valli A/W 2014

I was really captured by the prints used in this collection. The are very textural and mark making esque, again the monochrome trend was key! I also found the lace dresses very delicate and lady like. 

Oscars 2014 Dresses

Last night was the 86th annual Academy Awards, everyone was talking about the films but for me I was more interested in the dresses. Many people, thought Jennifer Lawrenece was the best dressed female in her red Dior Haute Couture gown but for me I preferred the more extravagant embellished dresses.  Here are my favourite looks of he evening....

L-R: Cate Blanchett in Armani Prive, Sally Hawkins in Valentino, Jenna Dewan Tatum in Reem Arca,  Chenoweth in Roberto Cavalli.

I thought Jenna Dewan Tatum looked amazing! And what best accessory than Channing Tatum on your arm! 

PFW - John Galliano A/W 2014

Reptile skin and foiling was a main trend at the Galliano show, the placement in the body works really well.

I have fallen in love with this coat! I NEED! 

PFW - Givenchy A/W 2014

Fur heaven at Givenchy! So fluffy and smooth and Paris esque!

I thought these tops were absolutely gorgeous! The embellishment and snakeskin detailing are beautiful when paired with dramatic black.

Look at Kendall Jenner work it!

PFW - Akris A/W 2014

As you can probably tell I love a monochrome look, so classy and sophisticated! I particularly like the fur details on these pieces. In this collection I loved their textual prints, the scale works perfectly.

I thought the use of actual lights was very interesting! 

PFW - Dior A/W 2014

Dior emphasises chicness with its textured quilts and monochrome pallette. I loved the little hints of lace up details and pops of bright colours. 

PFW - Nina Ricci A/W 2014

The craftsmanship behind the lace used in this collection is incredible!

PFW - Barbara Bui A/W 2014

Enlarged chunky knotted knits with cream fur complimented each other well. The softness of these pieces were then contrasted against the monochrome leather studded outfits.