Bohemian men's fashion...

My own illustration,which I have presented on a moodboard,using images all from 'Asos.com'.

Prices for items I found on 'Asos.com': Denim shorts-£60.00. Aztec satchel-£35.00. Both vests- £14.00. Shoes-£55.00. Aztec stitch belt-£15.00. Aztec ruck sack- £30.00. Harmonica necklace-£8.00.

My first project for the start of my second year at Uni,was a Menswear project. I had'nt really taken much of an interest in men's fashion,or done much research on men's styles and designers before this. But during this project my eyes were opened up, to the endless styles and possibilities there is. With my ongoing theme,with my posts lately, I wanted to experiment with doing some designs for men, and find some fashions that I'm loving at the moment.

On the left is my fashion illustration, of some design and styling idea's, and to the right of this is some fashion finds, all from 'Asos.com'. I especially  love the aztec satchel and rucksack, they look amazing. I also found they had a harmonica necklace for £8.00, just like mine in my last post, but mine was only £1.50!

My own illustration and design.

Bohemian Summer part two...

My own illustrations.

Above is part two of my 'Bohemian Summer' design and styling idea illustrations.

Over the summer I'm planning to develop my illustrations,by using different scale's, poses and the drawing materials I use. As I've been often told off by my tutor, to not draw such heavy lines, and to soften up my illustrations, for a more feminine look.which I agree.Using black biro on my designs, has become bit of a bad habbit,as it's great to use to add detail and focal points.

Ear cuff's

My photographs(basically edited by Corel paint shop proX2)

When I was flicking through 'LOOK' magazine not too long ago,I came across an article about a new jewellery designer who create's accessories using vintage piece's, in particular there was a picture of Sienna Miller on the red carpet,wearing this beautiful pearl and gold ear cuff,which had been made out of an old brooch.

Since then I tried shopping around for my very own ear cuff,but did'nt have much luck,until I found these wing earrings form 'Topshop', there were about £8.00,but well worth it even though I just wear the one,in the top of my ear as an ear cuff...

My own Photograph.

I think they have quite a vintage look,with the beautiful,pastel shade,faux opals,and iridesent/pearlescent diamonte's.

I through away the 'LOOK' magazine, so can't remeber the designer of the lovely piece's or find the image of Sienna Miller,but below are a couple of images, I found of different ear cuff's that I also love...  

 Image of a Vera Wang,ear cuff.

Link for the found image:http://www.blogger.com/goog_695725517



                          

Image on the left of Sienna Miller and on the right,image of Kim Kardashian.

Link to found images:

http://www.starstyleinc.com/paris-ear-cuff-t194684.html





***Daisy chain***

Above three images- My own photographs. White daisy chain head band and faux sunflower headband both 'Primark'. 

With the summer well on it's way,packed full of festivals,new trends are appearing everywhere for festival freindly fashions! Adding accessories is a great way,to stylize your comfortable,basic jumpsuits,playsuits,cut off denim shorts and T's and off-course wellies! One trend appearing everywhere is the head band, it looks feminine and sweet as well as keeping your hair off your face. Above are some pics, of two headbands I found at 'Primark'. Absolute bargains, the white daisy chain headband was only a £1.00! The faux sunflower headband was only £1.50!
Below is a few images I'm finding really inspirational for the summer ahead...

Above image from- 'LOOK' Magazine.
Image of- Fearne Cotton.
Link for image/article:-
( http://www.look.co.uk/pictures/fearne-cotton-style-evolution/fearne-cotton-goes-for-hippy-chic-with-flowing-locks-round-su)

Above image is from- 'Marie Claire' Magazine.

Link to the image/article- (http://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/trends/articles/bohemian-fashion-spring08)

Above image- 'Anna Sui' Spring 2011.

Above image- 'Anna Sui' Spring 2011.

Above three images- 'Anna Sui' Spring 2011.

Link to these images:- 

(http://www.elle.com/Runway/Ready-to-Wear/Spring-2011-RTW/ANNA-SUI/ANNA-SUI)



Bohemian Summer part one.

Above and below images are- My own design and syling illustartions/idea's.

I love drawing all the time,the above illustrations are just some idea's of garment designs and styling idea's. I enjoy creating garments, that I'd love to be able to wear myself! When I don't have a project breif, I'm mainly inspired by past decades; seventies,sixties, I love the bohemian and hippy styles. I usually design collections that are feminine, fun, youthful with lots of layering and accessorising.

yummy accessories...

Rings from left to right: scrablle ring-I made,Gold/pearl ring'-Tophshop',Rose ring-'Accessorize',Cup cake ring on porcelain plate- 'cuteability@etsy.com', large bow ring-'Accessorize'.
'PunkyAllsorts bracelet',Marshmallow bracelet- 'Girl from Blue city'

From back to front,left to right: Cameo and rose ring-'Accessorize',large flower ring-i made. Bow ring-'Accessorize'

Love knuckle duster ring-'Accessorize', White and gold Dove ring-'Pearl and Gypsy at New Look', Pearl ring-'Topshop', Scrabble ring-I made,Pearl/heart ring-part of three at 'Accessorize'.

Large red flower ring-'Accessorize', Large bow ring-'Accessorize', Strawberry ring- found on Amazon.co.uk, Cupcake and smartie cookie ring- cuteability@etsy.com.

Rings as listed before.
Ice cream earing at front-'New look', Porcelain cup and gol spoon necklace-'Accessorize', Wing earing in the background-'Topshop'
Bracelet-'Girl from Blue City'.

Accessories,as listed before.

I love accessories, I have so many I forget I have half of them, and in the above images is just a few of my most favourite,adorable rings and bracelets.

 As I mentioned before,I have alot of time on my hands,as I'm lucky enough to have a four month summer off! But I think I need to do something more constructive with my time, rather than just taking pictures of the things I love! I need to get work experience, a new job and definately need a holiday!

Handmade rings...

Hand made rings,Nail polish: 'Barry M-blueberry'

Seeing as I have alot of time on my hands,as I've broken up for summer! (4 months off!)
I've made a couple of rings, to pass the time. For the flower ring, I used some bits and bobs I had left over, from the floral head piece I made a while a go (previously posted), so it did'nt cost a thing! And for the scrabble piece ring,I knicked the letter from my parents old scrabble board game!

Galaxy/ Sci-fi outfit outcome.....

With the group presentation for this project,just round the corner, I had to quickly decide on my final design,make it and do a photoshoot for it. My final decision was a jersey jumpsuit(simple! so quick to make!) with harem styled bottoms and a gold leotard underneath....

Theme's: Galaxy, Futuristic, Tye-dye, metallic, Sci-fi,extra-terrestrial....