A few weeks ago I got asked to make some garments for Grace Kenny Who has recently completed her degree in BA Fashion promotion with styling at Uclan. 

Her shoot for her final project was based on the 'Plastic Age' and how plastic is valuable for our future ans how much it is used.

So after looking at some of her inspo imagery and colour palettes i looked at fabrics that would suit and made up a skirt, bralette, dress and jacket (worn backwards in the shot)

Its really cool to work with stylists to see how the garments made will go together in the shoot, with the set and accessories. 

The photographer is also a Uclan student, Emma Louise Carney and the shots have come out really nice.

I really enjoyed helping out with this project as it was good to work with different fabrics and have a deadline to work to.

Check out Grace's other work on her online portfolio: Gracekennystyling and her instagram: @gracemkenny 

SS15 Lola Loves

At my second week at Lola loves, on the Friday we had a photo shoot, we so the morning was manic getting everything ready for the shoot and garments prepared to go into Topshop Liverpool.

It's a lot more fast paced and there's loads to do which is really good because you're always busy, and getting told handy tips is really useful too. I get to input ideas too which is nice and i've had to try a few things on to check sizing and to see if Debbie thinks it will look right.

So these are some of the final edits from the shoot and they look really cool with the hippie vibe ready for the summer. 

First week at Lola Loves

"Lola loves started out in 2007 selling ready to wear and bespoke garments from a small studio space in the city centre. It quickly gained a host of devotees from many of Liverpool's most stylish and fast became one of the most sought after brands in the city.
the ready to wear collections pose elegance with edge and have a certain style that compliments the female silhouette. Think semi sheer floor sweeping dresses, skater style dresses and structured collars, ruffles and frills, with attention to detail being paramount. Glamour with a little edge is the look, all with unique flair. Perfect for individuals who like to stand out from the crowd."

So this is my first proper week starting at Lola Loves in Liverpool and I've been really enjoying it, so its been a while since I've had chance to do a post as i haven't been doing much other than working in Abakhan until i found a new placement. I'm really looking forward to the next three months or so as I am in a really good place in myself at the moment and I can't wait to get back to learning new skills.

I went a couple of weeks back to meet Debbie and to work in the studio and i can tell i will learn alot,  She's really helpful and got so much knowledge, It's going to be really hands on which I love.

It's also great to be back on an industrial machine and not a domestic one that plays up, so it will be good practise for fourth year!

So in my first couple of days I've been sewing and finishing off garments that will either be sold in Topshop Liverpool or online.

Firstly I started off with these paisley gypsy tops that are so on trend for the boho 70's vibe this summer, so i was sewing the seams and then finishing off with the elastic and the cord bow, and they were posted on instagram - Lolalovesboutique

The other post is of a customer wearing the cattie tassel top that i have been working on by applique sequin flowers on. Then they just need the fringing to be attached, they are so nice and pretty much completely backless which is perfect for summer!

WWW.LOLALOVESBOUTIQUE.COM

Mesh Coords now online (Fashion Prescription)

 Over the past couple of weeks i have been making samples of mesh co-ords for the brand Fashion Prescription.

They have now launched online as of Wednesday, Which is really exciting as they have a huge following of over 36k followers on instagram.

Its also really cool to see the pictures being posted all over their website and social media!

Something i have made is available to a huge market and I've already received orders.

The outfits are perfect for summer to just throw over a bikini or for a more out there festival look!

So I'll be busy making these to send off to the company. They've been really great to work with and really easy to keep in contact with about what they want, so I'd definitely advise anyone to contact them and see if they want anything making!

www.fashionprescription.org

Spring/Summer Rework

Over the past couple of weeks i've been working on different items to rework for the shop for SS15 and here is a few examples... They're vintage dresses and playsuits atlered into two pieces. they're fairly quick and easy to do and will hopefully be big again this summer to wear to festivals and holidays!

Hentsch Man styling shoot

Before Christmas i was asked to help a Girl from my uni Elena Matlock, who's on the fashion styling course to make garments for her Hentsch Man inspired shoot. They needed to be big on print so i sourced fabrics that would suit and check them over with her, Elena needed 5 looks for the project so this consisted of three shirts, three shorts, a blazer and tie and bomber jacket.

Although it was manic getting it together before Christmas sorting out sizing and stuff it was good to make different things and to work to a deadline, I'm pretty proud of the collection, as I'd never made a blazer before and not had experience of doing menswear so i was chuffed when i was asked to help out and hopefully you think it's turned out well! These are the final edits of the shoot!

Check out and follow @elenamatlockstyling on instagram she's gonna be a fab stylist.

Alexander Wang x H&M

Is this, or is this not one of the most delicious collections of highstreet collabs you have ever seen?!

Scrap Summer and its colour and pattern I say! It's most definitely winter clothes time and that means nothing better than wrapping up in black, grey and white!

Especially when they're this aesthetically pleasing to your eyeballs.

I mean just look at the wool blend biker, and the quilted leather jacket, i want them both in my wardrobe now... just a shame I don't have a spare £200. Boohoooo! 
There's not just clothing either, theres plenty of accessories to go around. From Shoes, bags and even water bottles!

From the high street brand that's already teamed up with many incredible designers already from Jimmy Choo to and Matthew Williamson. It's now the turn of  Alexander Wang to take the lead with one of my fave high street brands (H&M) to bring us lucky (or not so lucky people if you're as skint as I am) this wonderful collection. 

It's just full of great textures and fabrics and this is just a few of the pieces on offer. So check the rest of it out HERE

I bet you'll be swooning over the whole of it just like i have for the past hour, staring at my laptop like a saddo, but ah wells, not like i have anything better to do at this time!

Street style, lovely people with lovely clothes!

This street styling sesh was probably one me favourites, a) it was a nice day and  b) we met some of the nicest people out and about. Oh and of course stylish!

I think I'm jealous of all the girls style here and if you're a girl you'll probs agree don't they look fab?!

Also just a little shout out to Dan in the first picture who we stopped on his way to work.

He does a really cool fashion blog too, that you should check out! He also took down my blog and took the time to check it out and follow me so I'm ovo gonna repay the favour.

 After he tweeted me that day he wants to do something bloggerish together and collaborate somehow so that'd be cool!

http://www.trendingfashionista.blogspot.co.uk/ is the link!