MAKE YOU BLUSH.

Dree Hemmingway for Numero Magazine.

Off on holiday at 4am tomorrow for 10 much needed days in the sun. 

After what can only be described as monsoon rainfall at Parklife Festival in Manchester this weekend, I am more than ready for abit of sunshine, dips in the ocean, ice lollies and most importantly...getting a tan!

SEEYA England.

STUCK IN HER DAYDREAM. GFW.

A few photos from my time working backstage at Graduate Fashion Week at Earl's Court.
Had an amazing time working with the current LJMU 3rd year designers as a dresser and on the university stand. Very stressful but enjoyable and insightful couple of days.

The show went brilliantly for the designers who produced some outstanding collections, resulting with two of our girls being nominated for knitwear and print awards and one for the coveted 'Gold Award'.

This time next year, I'll be showing my own collection. 

Can't decide if I now feel more prepared...or just absolutely terrified. Think I'll go with the latter...

Catwalk photos source: The Clothes Whisperer 
   

COSMIC LOVE.

photo sources: southern drag|alison scarpulla|edie campbell by Viktor Vauthier 

feeling whimsical. 


first love, last love
only love, it's only love

THIS IS LIKE A CURSE.

I am currently going through a phase of being obsessed with leopard print. I have built up quite the collection of dresses, shoes, bags, skirts, shorts and scarfs in a stupidly short amount of time and while doing some summer wardrobe shopping recently, I came across this gorgeous chiffon maxi dress from Urban Outfitters. 

 The chiffon cape detailing on one shoulder, exposed zip and perfect midi/maxi length of the dress make it a wonderful addition to my collection; I'm already planning which summer parties I can wear it to. Simple things..

Editorial leopard print inspiration...

Photo sources: i-D magazine | numero #110 | numero #105 | The Sartorialist

BUT IT DOESNT PHASE ME.

Natalia Vodianova, Edita Vilkeviciute and Imogen Newton by Scott Trindle as part of the new Viva London exhibition. 

The photographs are completely free of retouching with the models having had no additional hair, make-up or styling and were shot in natural light in Trindle's Dalston flat.

The results are interesting, simple, raw, and proof that some people are just genuinely beautiful. 

See more of the photographs from the exhibition here

SHE KILLED IT WITH KISSES.

Stills from Water for Elephants. The best film I've seen in a long time. 

The setting of the 1930's American travelling circus, the beautiful bias-cut gowns, Rob Pattinson in a tuxedo, the floral silk kimono's and the star of the show; Rosie the elephant all thrown together with the mystical, romantic lighting to make this a mesmerising film. 

Thinking of looking into the traditional idea of the travelling circus as a possible starting point for my third year brief...I think the costumes and intricately designed posters could provide me some interesting reference points...

I MISS YOUR GOODBYES.

Chaos. 

This is the result of my poor attempt to bring home as many clothes as I could carry on the train home from Uni  Let me tell you, two massive suitcases + one person + 2 train changes = nervous breakdown. 

I finished Uni about two weeks ago but have been putting off going home and facing reality i.e getting a summer job so chose to instead spend my much deserved (in my opinion - not shared by my parents) time off  exploring Liverpool's art galleries and museums, drinking alot and even more shopping...

Now though, I'm home sweet home thoroughly enjoying home cooked meals, sofas, Sky+, my car and catching up with old friends.
And. its my 21st Birthday next week arghhhh. when/how did I get this old?