My Magical Day In London

As part of my course, the lecturers suggested that it would be a great idea for us fashion students to spend a day in London. We were given a list of places to visit, such as different markets, high end luxury retailers, vintage shops, exhibitions and department stores. So one guess where I went – Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Liberty’s and Selfridges. My dream day! It was the perfect excuse to go home, take a break from this never ending uni work and see my family and friends, whilst also heading up to London to take awe into every single window display. 

 Harrods Christmas windows 
I don't know if anyone reading has seen what the Visual Merchandising team have created, but If you are one of those lucky Londoners that can regularly go down to Harrods, I am sure you will agree that it is unquestionably magical and spectacular!
The Harrods’s Christmas windows have been turned into a world of Disney princesses, each window for a different princess. Some of the biggest names in fashion have created their visualisations of the iconic fairy tale dresses, and I really felt as if I was taken on an enchanted and magical journey as I was passing each window.

 Oscar de la Renta – Snow White

Missoni created a Mulan-inspired kimono gown

Escada's bold creation based on Aladdin's Princess Jasmine

 Princess Tiana gown by Ralph & Russo - The Princess and the Frog

Valentino –Belle's ball gown 

Ariel by Marchesa – A Little Mermaid

After my exciting trip to Harrods, I thought where should my next stop off be? It had to be Liberty's! (I couldn’t give it a miss) Liberty’s has always been one of my favourite department stores, and I would undoubtedly describe my experience there as walking into a magnificent tradition English world. As my mum is completely obsessed with countryside houses (which is why my family house is covered in beams), it is no surprise that she is another big fan of Liberty’s. I have wonderful childhood memories of visiting Liberty’s department store and since then I have developed an absolute love for the store.  

As it is Christmas time, I couldn’t wait but to go up to the third floor and take admiration of the Christmas gifts and decorations. I could literally spend all day there. Here are a few pictures that I took of Liberty’s.

Children In Need

It's the night of Children in Need, and we are all getting ready to raise as much money as possible for this great cause! 

Pudsey Bear Auction

As posted earlier, you will know I am mad for the designer Pudsey Bears!
Last night the Pudsey Bear designer collection raised a whooping total of £150,000 for Children in Need at Christie's in London! - I can't say I'm surprised!

 Giles Deacon's Pudsey Bear was sold for the highest amount of £24,000 by Isabeli Fontana, and Louis Vuitton came closely behind with a mahoosive total of £20,000.

The Tom Ford-designed bear sold for £12,000, the Burberry bear went for £9,000 and the McQueen Pudsey sold for £8,500. I had no hope of taking one home! :(

Models such as Cara Delevingne, Liberty Ross and Kristen McMenamy came to the auction to help raise money for the cause. I don't know about you but I wish I was there!

Abbey Clancy with the Norton & Sons bear

Chloe Moretz with the Versace bear

Clara Paget with the Gucci bear

Elizabeth Saltzman with the Tom Ford bear

Isabeli Fontana with the Jonathan Saunders bear

Jade Parfitt with the Burberry bear

John Lewis Christmas Advert 2012

Give a little more love this Christmas

The christmas advert war has began and I'm sure your all agree that John Lewis's xmas ad's never disapoints! Everywhere I go, from chilling at university with the girls, or going home to my family, or evening passing the streets, the John Lewis advert is brought up!

The advert begins in a family’s garden, with two children making a snowman and snow woman. The next day the snowman mysteriously disappeared, and we are then taken on a journey across a mountain, river, city and road to follow the determined snowman in the search for the perfect gift for the women he loves.

The reason for the snowman’s journey isn’t shown until right at the end, when we see him return on Christmas morning. The snow mans little face expressions give a strong sense of how he is feeling, and when you watch it you really feel the love in his eyes! It really is a fantastic and inspiring advert that will make you want to head down to John Lewis and buy your loved ones Christmas presents. 

 

This advert is definitely one of my favourite John Lewis adverts and I am brought to tears every time it is played. One of the main reasons for this is the song played in the background called 'Power of Love'. The stunning song is sung by Gabrielle Aplin, a 20 year old singer signed to Parlophone Records.

Self Promotion

As one of my University projects, I was asked to create business cards and postcards which I can hand out now to industry contacts, and to also give out once I have graduated and about to take on my journey and search for the perfect job. (Hopefully a Visual Merchandiser at a department store!) I can only pray!

It is a great way to begin my career in the fashion industry, by handing them out at fashion events such as Graduate Fashion Week, and even taking them along to interviews! (One way to hopefully impress)

I have chosen to take my own photographs of fashion styles and trends that inspires me. I really feel this will give an immediate image and representation of my personality and briefly show how I style myself!

I have even taken a picture of my fur scarf and statement necklace that I know I will be wearing for the whole winter! - That sums me up in one!

I hope you like them!

 

Front of the Business Card

 

Back of the Business Card
The QR scan code will take you straight to my blog - Exciting!



 

Image for the front of the Postcard

I have used my own quote "Style Lasts Forever" to express my personality even more!

Pudsey Bear's Fashion Makeover

Children's In Need's Pudsey Bear has been given the ultimate Designer Makeover!

Pudsey Bear has been given a designer revamp by 30 top luxury designers such as Victoria Beckham, Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Vivienne Westwood, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and many more. (Pudsey is one lucky bear!)

Pudsey Bear will be showcased at Selfridges in London and Manchester from October 24 to November 14. Pudsey will also be auctioned at Christies on November 15th with all the proceeds going to the children's charity.

I need to get my hands on an adorable Victoria Beckham Pudsey Bear!!

They are just too cute to miss out on - So get yourself down there!!



  Victoria Beckham has designed a female Pudsey - Look at the cute pink dress!

 Designed by Prada - Look at Pudsey's trendy shoes!

Versace has designed a gorgeous gold and leopard print Pudsey Bear!

Burberry has designed a classic English Pudsey! I love the umbrella - Shows English weather for sure!

I couldn't resist going down to Selfridges in London to take a look at the amazing Pudsey Bear's in real life. Each Pudsey Bear was sitting in an individual shelf and I was lost for words with how breathtaking they were.

Not only were the cute Pudsey Bears placed in store for everyone to see, they were also beautifully positioned in the window. I found it amusing how the bears looked like they were chilling in a living room, watching TV together and having fun. The christmas tree, decorations and fairy lights added to the Christmas feel. 

Helping With The VM!

I have had a very exciting weekend! I was asked to come home to London and help create the new November window displays at The Art Shop in Wanstead!  

 

 

Trick Or Treat?!

Who said you have to look scary for Halloween ?? Take inspiration from these GLAM photographs to become stylish, sexy and striking. Adding leather and leopard print to a outfit will add to the Halloween theme but keep you right on trend!