Been and Gone!

So Thursday 7th June finally arrived, the day for the Heriot Watt graduate fashion show, where my collection would be taking to the catwalk! Alarm went off at 6:15, far too early. It was a long day, with lots of waiting around in the Dovecot Studios Edinburgh, a twelve hour shift pretty much! Arriving at 9 o'clock, we got to see our beautiful models and quickly developed a complex. We had the first show at 4pm, for some local schools,during which there was a mix up of music and names during mine and another girls collections, however we were assured it wouldn't happen in the evening show, which was the important one. The evening show seemed to run without any hitches and everyone seemed to be impressed! Mark Eley of Eley Kishimoto coordinated the show and done a great job. I can't believe that it has been and that I am really finished with uni. Better find myself a job in the real work now!

Little bit boring!

I realise at the moment I have been pretty absent, I promise there will be more to come from me, it's just a bit weird getting used to this no uni thing. I am currently trying to work out what direction to direct my life in, it's all very confusing! Lack of money is playing a huge factor in prohibiting me from doing what I want, always a problem! Really need to get things in perspective. Next month should be pretty exciting, giving me lots to post about, but for now I'll leave you with a picture from some fashion show preparations!

The Wait is Over

I realise that it has been weeks since my last post, there has been so much going on. Unfortunately, unlike the rest of my class I am not finished uni until this Friday (4th May), due to some family reasons so I am still pretty busy. However I had to make time to write a special post in my blog, as I received the final edit of my Graduate Fashion Film ''Tea at Woodstock'' yesterday, after a lot of work and many, many changes. I'll be back to writing more frequently very soon but for now you can watch my film and pass it on to others.

What's going on?

So after the mayhem of last weeks selection walkthrough, I obviously hoped that I would be selected, however as things usually go for me I had already decided that I didn't have a chance! Much to my surprise yesterday morning at 10am(much earlier than expected) I received an email confirming my success, that I will be showcasing my collection on Thursday 7th June at the Dovecot, Edinburgh. I honestly couldn't believe it and actually got my mum to re-read the email. Unfortunately there are not enough places for everyone, and out of 40 roughly half were selected, including some of my close friends. I am very happy for those who will be joining me on this evening showcasing their own collections, but wish that it didn't have to come to this for others. In other news this week, I am working on designing collections for my portfolio, including the diffusion of my graduate collection and a project based on designing a collection for Topshop New Gen. Shall keep you up to date with what's happening! :)

What a hectic week!

This week was the final week of classes for me, although I am quite far from being finished. The unexpected beautiful weather this week made it hard to concentrate, so I was off to a shaky start. I did however have 2 important dates this week: Thursday was the final walk through for my collection, this was being used as the selection for the School show at the Dovecot in Edinburgh, being held on June 7th ( fingers crossed that I get in), should find out early next week and I feel sick at the thought of receiving that email.

A small reminder of what my collection looks like... I know it's quite bright.

This week (today in fact) was the deadline for the playful promises competition, I enjoyed my first attempt at designing underwear and would like to do more of this in the future.

This is the design that I chose to enter.

Playful promises

After a weekend at home I have arrived back in Gala town! This week I have so much to achieve, especially when it comes to the Playful Promises competition that I'm entering, as the closing date is next Friday. Having never designed underwear before, this is a nice new challenge, however the theme is a bit strange. The collection will be called "Paradise" but I am asked to explore the idea of 2030 meets 1950, (future retro). It doesn't stop there, the brief asks me to explore the emergence of the east, as well as a poem "Paradise Lost". I automatically thought of Paradise as Heaven, which also led me to the Garden of Eden. I am working at combining eastern influences with what I associate with Paradise.

Success!

Spoke to my tutor today, who seems happy with how my photoshoot went...success! Couldn't really afford another room at citizen m as much as I'd love to spend more time there!

On the subject of amazing rooms I have found some of my most ideal rooms, unfortunately they are in Paris and probably far out of my price range.

Just a couple of thoughts for today!