Imperfectlyperfect Jewellery stock up !

Full of pastels and juicy colours to welcome the summer! Wear any of these pieces and have an insist statement!  Stock is increasing and the take off of Imperfectlyperfect Jewellery is soon arising!!

I will keep you notified of the big launch!

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Follow up of Callanish Project

A few posts earlier, I blogged about my Callanish University Project, displaying the garment construction process and the final outcome. Well, we had our photoshoot and here is the finale!

The outfit fitted fantastic and the photo turned out brilliant so I am happy! Let me know what you's think if you like also and thank you to the lovely Amy for being my beautiful model. 

Alice Luker - Photographer

Another amazing creative mind, fell into my screen! 

Alice Luker is a London Fashion Photographer. Her focus is in editorial and commercial photography for publications and a privileged clientele. Alice's work has been showcased in various magazines, with some been these:

Alice was very kind to take time out of her busy schedule and answer a few questions for me:

Who is your inspiration? 

I am mainly inspired by art and history. My aim is to create imagery with a sense of meaning and depth, incorporating elements relevant to the concept. I believe that there is so much more beauty in an image which references both past and present. 

Perfection is a huge quality to your work, have you ever had a piece of work which you created not to your perfection, but had amazing feedback from it? 

If I wasn't happy with how one of my shoots turned out I would try my upmost to reshoot. I think the key to a successful shoot is to really understand your concept, plan each aspect with as much precision as possible and work alongside a talented team of creatives. I have quite a ruthless approach at times; a characteristic which can work to both my advantage and disadvantage. I strongly believe that in any creative profession you need to be brutally honest with yourself and your work in order to form a reputable position and survive in such a competitive industry. 

What has been your biggest achievement in your career to date? 

In October 2011 I won 'Public Choice' at the AOP (association of photographers) Open Awards. Being shortlisted as a finalist was an achievement in itself; although winning was fantastic. There have been occasions which have made me confident that I stand a chance of accomplishing my dreams and ambitions- this was certainly one of them. 

Alice Luker is definitely a photographer to look out for. Her career has already been a success, however I am sure there will be much more excitement and success to come! 

Thanks to Alice for her time and inspirational words.  

Time for Uniqlets!

Uniqlets is another amazing find from my general pondering of the WWW! These timeless jewellery pieces have bewildered me. The intricate detailing of these pieces are fantastic and are a great attachment to any outfit. The designer Lisa Rosenberg and in a her bio she states:

My take on jewelry is simple: elegant, whimsical or colorful, I want the jewelry I wear and create to make a “statement”. The pieces I create are never shy or retiring, and each one is unique. If my jewelry shares a theme, it is nostalgia with an edge. The components I use are vintage dating from the Victorian era through the 1960s. Bakelite, glass, rhinestone, metal or wood -
button, buckle, game piece, or vintage jewelry – if it strikes my fancy it may show up in one of my bracelets or necklaces. The variety allows a woman to find a piece that reflects her personal style.

Her work is truly inspiring. I feel it is hard to come across jewellery of this detailing. Something of which is a piece to keep and hand down!

See what all the fuss is about at

http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/Uniqlets,%20Jewelry%20by%20Lisa&page=1&sort_item_by=

Made in Prior K !

COLLECTION HIVER #3

COLLECTION MARKET

'Vintage addict and peerless researcher in second hand market, I created the website "PRIOR K Vintage" to transform the vintage treasures and second-hand clothes in fashion outfits sold at low prices. 
A collection of sixty pieces are offered monthly and bi-weekly this is "Retour de marché": a lesson in recycling proposed in line with submission of a before / after transformation of a successful vintage.'


These are the inspiring words from Karine at Prior K! 

When pondering around the internet, I came across a fantastic website that I had to share! This is the brilliant vintage re-work of Prior K.

Prior K is a company that inspires from the latest trends, colours and patterns. Karine (owner) , has a good old ramage through the latest fashion magazines and re-works vintage and recycled clothing. Karine states that ;
' I like to create, assemble clothing, new or old, combine colours to give a unique and personal style.'

Karine of Prior K definitely achieves this with her collection market and collection Hiver #3. These collections have a great sense of quirkiness and re-worked uniqueness! I love the use of layering assembles and once the pocket is full I will be loading up the cart!

Have a look!

www.prior-k.com

Thanks to Karine for her time!

Gogh Rodarte !

Spring/Summer 2012 displayed a bewildering collection from the Mulleavy Sisters of Rodarte. Driving their collection was the inspiration of two beautiful concepts, the 1959 animated Disney, Sleeping Beauty and the fantastic art work of Van Gogh. The sisters became overwhelmed by the greens and purples of Sleeping Beauty and the blues and yellows in the post-impressionist artist. The digital printings of Van Gogh’s paintings are some what mesmerising to the eye. 

Rodarte have displayed the fantastic relationship between art and fashion, something of which I will be taking full advantage off!

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Divergent Thinking

A fantastic project where I learnt alot! My class and I were tasked with constructing a floor length dress without the use of a sewing machine or designs. At first it was rather daunting. We were given 3 different fabrics and a mannequin.... GO!
I began just playing with the fabric to get a feel of it and see how it draped and shaped around and off the mannequin. As there was no sewing machine aloud, I decided to take a trip to B&Q (looking rather out of place) and collect some hinges, chains, safety pins and other bits and bobs. We were able to use hand sewing methods, which I did to secure the hinges and chains into place.
Once I got my basic foundation, it seemed the dress was missing depth. I then knitted a centre front panel to accent the dress, which looked perfect with the dress!
Finally to create more shape I added a chain entwined belt. I also applied a method used in bridal gowns, where you stitch a ribbon tie and a ribbon loop underneath the dress in certain sections. I then tied them together to create a lift throughout the dress and give a more interesting look!

It was a fantastic learning curve and I would advise anyone with a mannequin and some fabric lying around, give it a go and you will be amazed in what you come up with!