Happy Mondays

Who said that Monday mornings had to be glum?

... This image just proves that the mundane can always be injected with glamour - give me road signs mixed in with handbags & gladrags any day! x

Attic Relics

... Wondering down Redchurch Street in London's edgy Shoreditch district - I didn't expect to find such a treasure trove of pattern, colour and kooky motifs stashed away in an inconspicuous black building - known only for its random art exhibitions.





Housing the works of Gavin Bennett: a multimedia artist who uses dis-used objects which can only be described as satirical statements based upon society's consumer habits. The collaboration between Eley Kishmoto's AW 11/12 collection and the controversial art works in and around the space only added to the concept of their exciting new collection...



From bats to digital floral prints; stripy knits are combined with more vintage inspired pieces which are updated with loud, unexpected colour combinations. To sum up: 'Attic Fantastic' is simply a playful collection of randomness... just how I like it! x

Bold is beautiful

Ok - Summer (or, come to think of it - Spring) might not be upon us just yet but just as London Fashion Week confirmed - colour is bold & brash for SS11 & if this beautiful floral design has anything to go by; vivid hues are set to make a statement in every area of design...

From colour blocking to texture stacking - this unconventional marriage of multi-seasonal flowers sums up the word 'eclectic' just wonderfully.x

Fluro filled SS11

Neon strip lighting had never been used in such a creative way before Next's Spring/Summer '11 launch. Set in the uniquely restored Central London church - One Marylebone's grandeur was perfect for creating the ultimate juxtaposition between the classic & contemporary.

Replacing mannequins with inventive free-standing structures, the kids wear channelled it's on trend, 'mini-me' looks through a series of coherent collections: Bijoux - a nautical tale of stripes, jaunty styling and playful silhouettes for the younger girl; Carousel for the younger & older girl who equally love to dress up. Indigo is for boys who say, Ahoy! to the life of a sailor whilst Harvard offers a more refined, preppier look with it's collegiate polos and chino trousers.


Home is a homage to retro inspired prints & opulent tones, along with heavily textured surfaces and an eclectic mix of materials. From recycled tinted glass to laser-cut ceramics; key pieces were styled in an unconventionally Next fashion as the palettes from each story were merged together to create one sophisticated colour concoction. x

Lost in London

So - it is beyond ridiculous how much time has passed by since graduating from my patch-worked world of embroidery threads, sketchbooks and fabulous fabrics but, what can I say - life since university has been one huge whirlwind!

Having left the comfort of my Yorkshire roots behind - this girl packed her bags & came to London 6 months ago - all in the name of the fashion industry and ouila! Say hello to a fully fledged PR girl who lives at 100mph, feeling like she's plunged straight into Andrea's shoes in The Devil Wears Prada.

Press Launches, Fashion Awards, Photo Shoots & more - there is simply far too much to cram in to this one blog post that could sum it all up. I guess I will have to do some concise editing of the past 6 months if I am to share what has been the most challenging, fast-paced & exciting time of my post-grad life to date...

Here goes! x

Inside Outside

I don't know whether the mini heatwave we're currently experiencing has any influence on the fact that I have become increasingly interested in outdoor living and decor, but interior settings that see the inside taken outside are definitely a keen favourite of mine at the moment.

Having sat outside during one of the sunniest afternoons of the year painting an intricately shaped wrought iron table and chair set in my parents' garden - I began to wonder what it would be like to convert the trees, shrubs and bushes into an over-sized den. Draping fabric from branch to branch and carpeting the lawn in antique throws...

Cabbages and Roses seemingly had the same idea when styling this image...

Say Hello! to Emily's Attic

A whole week has passed since my last post - yet a lot has happened...
I have officially vacated my Nottingham abode & relocated back home...and what could be sweeter than an invite to feature in a local craft fair alongside my good friend's new business venture - Emily's Attic - Creative Solutions for unloved furniture. Here are a few snapshots that I managed to capture, in between regular snacks and catching up with one another - I'd say we didn't do badly to say it was our first shot at it!

I just love Emily's use of contemporary bright paints and vintage fabric as she merges the old with the new, whilst embracing the magic word - recycling.

Although the sunshine most definitely aided the mood of the day - me & Em have decided we might just get used to the buzz of merchandising the look of our handmade products...
Affordable Vintage - watch this space!
xx