Opening my emails recently has become an addiction; I am always excited to discover what I have received, even the ''junk'' is quite interesting. Whether this is because we are now into the Christmas period or because I have subscribed to many fashion updates etc., and any fashioniesta will understand me when I say fashion is NEVER boring!
This week in particular I have received some very thrilling emails. The first being one from LOCOG themselves, informing me that the amazing pin badges, that were the products of the competition to design a mascot for the East Midlands region I had entered and was lucky enough to win were going on sale. For this to become a reality and for me to hold the products I had input in creating in my hand, not to mention to see them in John Lewis and London 2012 shops was and still is an absolute dream! To be involved in the competition and the games in some way was an amazing opportunity in itself; I have met some very inspirational people and gained so much from the whole experience! It has helped me believe that there is a possibility that my aspirations to make it in the fashion can actually become reality if I keep at it. Hopefully this will also help me greatly in my progress into the industry too! As a result of the release the local and some national press have also been in touch this week which has also been lovely form friends family and I.
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7geuywjYWwivtyzBVE8KpnjEEG6iPhO1kVOElZ04UJutctK1Dvy-ppdOVEfwBrQkIqlcCtny0YDTLCdkppu8dpxvli5S_i_6QDETJaOYAqBdpE_u4XvN01w_2b4goD9b_Bvsbf-cQMwtr/s1600/1028.jpgAnother experience which has made me feel like a celebrity this week is getting a fringe put in by Joshua Glodsworthy at the Clothes Show, who has been successful in competitions himself; achieving a place in the finals of young hair dresser of the year and not only owning his own hairdressers but styling the hair of models etc. at London Fashion week. This was a particular milestone for me as I hadn't changed my hair style for many many years prior to this and am not one to act on impulse usually so this helped me to overcome both fears.Connections in the fashion industry is also very important and so I hope this meeting will go some way in helping me in the future as well.
To add to this I began my Christmas Temp job at my local Next store which has been very informative so far. This experience in a clothing store is vital, I feel in order for me to pursue my desired career as it is handy to know what is involved in all different aspects of the industry. It has also helped me to gain some more knowledge of a certain shopping target markets and allowed me to try out to a degree snippets of other careers such as stylists etc. and that is all in the first week!
Twitter has also entered my world this week and, although I do not have a record amount of followers yet I can not believe I hadn't got an account before as it allows you to easily become up-to-date with the happenings with a number of; fashion labels, designers, forecasters, stylists etc. and maybe one day will help me promote my work.
So yes that has been my week, very busy but so rewarding. So to anyone out there who is low on confidence at the moment or having a bad time keep working hard amazing things can happen to ordinary people, trust me!
If anyone wants to check out the pin badge I helped to design with the help of IRIS design agency please follow the links below...
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