BACK AT SEWING

Welcome back! Im aware I haven't written a blog post in a good while, I seem to have been a busy bee since finishing and passing first year! (phew). Since choosing to do FCP instead of fashion design at university after my art foundation specialising in fashion textiles, I have REALLY missed sewing and designing. I have almost no time to do it whilst at university so I thought the summer holidays was the perfect time to get sewing again! I have only designed a couple of tops so far, however I would like to carry on sewing a few more and think about selling some- I am a poor student after all! I took inspiration from a few tops I already own and made my own patterns. Seeing the finished result is so rewarding and really reminded me of why I love it so much.

So as you can see, I'm no expert but I am really loving getting back into the swing of things. I'm pretty pleased with what I have made so far and cant wait to carry on and practice slightly more difficult patterns and garments. This is also a great way to basically buy new clothes without spending any money.

I also made this top for my friend for her birthday and she seemed to be very happy with it too. I really like the fabrics I picked, I tried to pick some that were more on trend so the pink gingham and baby blue polka dots were ideal.

I have plenty more ideas for some more tops and clothing to make, I then want to attempt to sell some when I have had a bit more practice, let me know what you think?

Thankyou for reading, 

love from Georgia 

xxx

NTU DEGREE SHOW EXHIBITION

Last week I visited the NTU degree show exhibition (NTUcheckout) to see exactly what we will end up doing in third year! It was encouraging to see all of the different, individual ideas people based their dissertations on, I liked how they weren't all the same and boring. I also loved the whole 'checkout' theme with the supermarket trolleys and receipts being very effective. Whilst looking through everyones portfolios in particular, I was looking at their CV's to see what type of experiences they have each had, this has taught me that I definitely need to get my act together and get some more valuable work experience and internships. This is what made them stand out even more if they had great, interesting CV's.

I was so impressed by some of the completed work with the books they made, it definitely looks like a LOT of hard work but is equally exciting to me. I can't wait to design some of the content and layouts, this is something I hope to improve on in second year as I wouldn't say technology and computers is one of my strengths. I have also learnt that I definitely have to love and be really interested in what my dissertation is based on as it is a lot of work and research into that one idea, I don't want to spend so much time on something I don't find very interesting. 

I am so excited to see how our degree show turns out in third year and to see how much my skills ans ideas have improved! I definitely found this show helpful and it has inspired me for second year already! Bring on the work!

Thankyou for reading,

Love from Georgia

xxx

NOTTINGHAM CONTEMPORARY- WU TSANG

I recently visited the Nottingham contemporary to check out the new exhibition. I wasn't as inspired as I have been before but I did really like one installation piece in particular (and not just because it reminded me of Coco Tang!). The work was titled 'devotion document' and consisted of short films and the neon lights installation piece that I loved. When we asked a worker there what this piece was all about she explained that it was inspired by the lift and writings of Chinese revolutionary poet Qiu Jin, the poem described unconditional love for someone. We also watched the short films which linked in with this piece although if I hadn't of asked one of the workers there about it I wouldn't have known what was going on as much! I'd say this exhibition was worth a visit but it's not one of the best I have seen in the contemporary. I love going there to check the new exhibitions out and it makes it even better how it is free!

Thankyou for reading, 

Love from Georgia

xxx

BRACES ARE COOL

Whilst browsing on the Zara website recently (as per usual), I couldn't help but notice that one of the models had braces and that she was seriously showing them off! Her cheesy grin looked proud, happy and not self conscious at all to be wearing a full set of train tracks, I loved that! As someone that has previously worn (and hated) braces myself, I always found them annoying and they did make me feel self conscious, the last thing I would have done was smiled like that in a photograph for the whole world to see but why the hell not! So many of us wear them and they are completely normal. I love that Zara was showing off braces and is not hiding them like most online brands and photographers do. We are not all perfect, we don't all have naturally straight teeth and that is okay.

The model looks, natural, beautiful and above all happy, this is how everyone should feel and I love that Zara is celebrating this idea.

Thankyou for reading

Love from Georgia 

xxx

NTU FASHION SHOW 2017

I recently watched the Nottingham Trent fashion design degree show and I was amazed at how talented the people are at this uni! I almost did fashion design here but decided against it last minute, I don't know if I am regretting that decision now and am having a change of heart! I miss it!

I took a few images of some of the collections, I didn't manage to photograph them all and it's not the best angle but I just wanted to share my thoughts with you all! From doing fashion design before I know how difficult and stressful it can be so it really made me appreciate the garments even more.

This was on of my favourite collections that I managed to photograph, not only did I love the pastel colour scheme, I loved the unique shapes created. The cuts and detailing in these garments was amazing! I also loved how each person chose their own music, it made it really fun and interesting.

I loved the addition of balloons to this collection, it made it really fun and they matched perfectly with the theme and colours!

Anything with frills, I love!

I really liked how feminine they made this menswear collection, it stood out to me because of this.

I thought this jacket was amazing, how on earth did they make this! It had so much volume.

The babydoll style and pink theme in this collection was right up my street!

I always find the puffer jackets so impressive.

I loved the crazy, bright, bold colours in this collection.

I honestly would buy this coat from a shop (if it wasn't coming into summer of course), the pieces looked so professional.

This collection really reminded me of Noa Raviv.

I remember seeing this gingham puffer jacket being made in the fashion room! It was so lovely seeing it finished and on the catwalk.

I was amazed by this fur coat, I don't understand how it was possible haha!

I didn't get many photos as I was busy admiring them all but I wanted to briefly mention it on my blog as I enjoyed it so much.

Thankyou for reading, 

Love from Georgia 

xxx

BEAUTY REVIEW- MARIO BADESCU ROSE WATER FACIAL SPRAY

Im sure many of you would have seen or used the Mario Badescu rose water by now. It is basically a natural, refreshing hydrating mist for the face. It is apparently for all skin types and is enriched with a blend of herbal and rosewater extracts. It really smells refreshing with a hint of rose which makes me feel really good about spraying it all over my face! It really refreshes and hydrates my skin. I think this product is perfect for the summer season too when you want a refreshing spritz on the skin that adds healthy benefits to the face. I use this before and after makeup, I have found that it makes my makeup go on better and acts as a good setting spray. I can't say enough good things about this facial spray. At only seven pounds I think it is a bargain. I can't wait to try other things out in the range.

I purchased mine from Urban Outfitters but I know that they also sell it on BeautyBay.

Thankyou for reading

Love from Georgia

xxx

MAKEUP REVIEW- TOO FACED NATURAL LOVE PALLET

My most recent makeup purchase is the amazing Too Faced natural love pallet. As soon as I spotted it I instantly knew it was me in a pallet and I had to have it. This is very natural in comparison to my other more recent pallets as they all seem to have bright colours and more mattes. I's say this is the perfect natural pallet for those of you who aren't as confident with trying out bolder, darker shades (however you could easily create some bold, nighttime looks with this too). Below is swatches of each shade, there is a lot of shades in this pallet and they are all reasonably sized. Definitely worth the money!

I do find that some of the shades are very similar (Satin Sheets, Kittens and Cutie Patootie) and they could have changed them up a little bit, however I will still use them all!

From bottom to top: Heaven, Fairy Tale, Nudie, Tickle Me, Don't Settle, Fingers Crossed, Lace Teddy, Satin Sheets, Push-Up, Honey Pot, Chocolate Martini, Undercover.

From bottom to top: Pink Cheeks, Kittens, Bunny Nose, Moonbean, Love Bug, Smokin', Poodle, Cutie Patootie, Dear Diary, Coffee Date, Spoiled, Night Fever, Spotlight, Honey Butter, Honeymoon, Hot & Bothered, Makeup & Chill, Stiletto.

Some of my personal favourite shades are Fairy Tale as it is the most glittery n the pallet and can be used to highlight the inner corner or add a little bit more sparkle to your look! Bunny Nose is probably my all time favourite as I love to wear pink! This shade is very pigmented and creamy with a little bit of shimmer. I find all of these shades so easy to blend. Honeymoon and Hot & Bothered pair really nicely with each other to create a shimmery orange/brown look that doesn't look too much. I haven't really used the matte or super dark shades that much but after testing them out, they all have a strong pigmentation and creamy consistency for a powder. I don't get much fallout overall apart from the most glittery shades (Fairytale, Cutie Patootie, Tickle Me, Honeymoon and Hot & Bothered) although, saying that, those are some of my favourite shades. I hope you found that slightly useful if you were considering buying this pallet, feel free to mention any more I could review.

Thankyou for reading

Love from Georgia

xxx