Where to go and how to get in, individuality is the key

So I've been looking around a lot of Universities recently and they are all so good in their own ways it's going to be really difficult to make my choices when the time comes! I think one thing that helps me make decisions has to be the people involved.  Personality really counts and I think the tutors/ lecturers at the Unis really influence your feelings about the place. Personally I find things all the more interesting when people are individuals and many of the course mentors I have seen so far cirtainly have been individual. Fashion helps the individual to express themseleves and particularly with people in fashion and art that is evident. I have seen some really fantastic styles at the opendays which have been really inspiring.

Not some of my bestillustrations I know but sometimes when your inspired by something even just a quick recording will bringthat inspiration back to you each time your memory is triggered.So when it comes to it I think the teachers will really be what sells the universities to my family and I. When it comes to interviews the same thing seems to be the most important for the lecturers themselves in deciding whether they should give you a place. I know I will try push this opinion of mine in this blog frequently but honestly personality and individuality are key in today's society so please dont be a sheep and follow the crowd!

Spring/Summer 2012 trend time

We may just be beginning to brave the winter weather but fashion is as always one step ahead. With all the major fashion weeks complete an overview of the iconic designs which will form next season’s trends can be created for all you early birds to secure your future wardrobe.

Stella McCartney

Pattern appears again with power for spring/ summer. Head to toe pattern takes a prominent position on the catwalks. Pyjama prints, food focused, aquarium associated, car crazed to describe a few in the array of designs.

Dolce&Gabbana

Pastels are particularly the pallet to go for this season. Candy colours are the taste the designers picked!

Bag:Prada

Burberry Prorsum did it extra early this year; see through rain coats did you get one? I did, you should if you didn’t because the trend continues into next season. Capes not your thing? That’s not excuse as long as it is an overlay that’s ok; bags, tops, trousers, shoes and even socks in the see through material, plastic, lace, netting are available now!

Richard Nicoll

Sequin and sparkly numbers also remain on the catwalks. Chanel flaunted the fairy-tale trend with sparkle and spectacular it was!

Chanel

Sea seems to be another starting point for some designers this spring/ summer, with wave shape inspired garments and oceanic scenes the world is your oyster when fashion is concerned!

Alexander McQueen                                 Mary Katranzou

Snake skin super stylish this spring/ summer, they maybe a pattern so some may argue I’m repeating myself but these trousers  have a life of their own and are a fashion favourite s/s2012, hint hint.

House of Holland

Leather has been on trend for a while now in various forms but still wowed us when it appeared on various catwalks this time around!

Celine

What do you get when you cross platforms with flip-flops? Flat flops that’s what. The new fashion frenzy of the season for obvious reasons they’re an ingeniously fabulous invention!

Twenties return tassels and all. Flapper fashion is what the twenties are best know for in fashion... well and Coco Chanel! Silk plays a prominent part in the catwalk’s contribution to this trend, feathers feature, straight sculptures, art deco influences seep through and don’t you worry tassels testify too.

Bra tops are back, are we surprised? Last spring tank tops returned , fetish featured Autumn/Winter and underwear as outerwear has been round a while so it was inevitable. Looking far more sporty and not necessarily focusing on fetish even the timid torso might want to try it.

Viktor&Rolf

A mixed bag in more ways than one…it seems there is no way of avoiding it, you will be on trend whether you like it or not!