Baileys, Ballet and a Ball

Baileys Christmas Nutcracker Campaign Ad:

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-1XB00Ss8I]

I, like most people, get annoyed by the constant interruption of shows/ music videos by adverts. For that reason I rarely pay attention to them.. But for some reason this Ad caught my eye.

 A mini storey through dance of secrets, seduction and social celebration - I couldn't help but watch it all (, despite the fact Beyonce- If I were a boy, was waiting to be played)! 

It has put me in the mood for the festive season - Brill work Baileys!

[http://www.marketingmagazine.co.uk]

To Wear or Not to Wear

My new purchase - British Heart Foundation- Vintage section - £6. In fact, only my second clothing purchase since I have become a poor Uni student. But I just couldn't resist! PJ top, shirt or kimono, so many different ways  to wear it ( my justification )! Attracted by the colour and pattern, neither of which particularly compliment my complexion, I have established wearing it as a kimono with a plain dress under is probably my best bet. Whether it suits me or not remains to be decided… But (, I think,) it looks pretty cool in my room as an artistic piece whilst I decide whether I can wear it out or not! 

5am Inspiration

[http://www.icopop.net/tag/uk-funky/]

Striking. This image from Katy B's new single '5am' out on the 3rd of November caught my art conscious eye. 

Previous accidental products of photographs taken by myself have produced similar interesting effects, and these images have been inspirational to me on several occasions. I love how the red hair combines with the blue of the mac to create their secondary colour- purple. 

If you look deeper it could describe the blur of 5am to a person after a night out. 

I am a big fan of the metallic mac worn.. which looks suspiciously like a recent Burberry collection's piece. 

Now time listen to the single!

XX Marks My New Favourite Fashion Song

Yesterday I was introduced to an amazing piece which involved two of my most favourite music talents.

Kanye West vs. The XX - Touch The Sky ( Carlos Serrano Mix) 

Fantastic for fashion show catwalk music as well, safe to say this is my new favourite song!

Attraction of the Eye

Attraction 

Colour 

Pattern 

...This top from a past season Zara collection, worn by my lecturer today was admired by many in our class. 

Maybe it is the colour pallet or maybe just it's over all feminine, almost Indian inspired pattern, but apparently this has always been commented on since purchase. 

I can see this will be very inspirational to me in future. 

Zara is well known for its beautiful feminine pieces and prints on the high street market level. [http://www.zara.com]

Despite not being particularly basic because of its surface pattern this garment is certainly a wardrobe staple ... yes i am very envious haha! 

End of ST-ART Summer

Last children's charity craft event  for the summer at Brigg Farmer's market the other week. I had far too much fun being the big kid making the example wind socks.  ^ My fish also mistaken for an elephant haha! 

This summer has been super for ST-ART; with a great turn out to their 'Around the World in 80 Days' themed workshops. Hope all the kids enjoyed it! 

Lots more creative events will be occurring throughout the year including the popular lantern making and parade! All up to date information can be found on the website:

 http://www.the-ropewalk.co.uk/st_art/

Coffee, Cake and Charity - 3 Very Good Things

A house where I probably spend as much time as my own in held a very respectful event the other week. 

Unfortunately a treasured teacher and much loved neighbour who had recently passed away due to illness was the main inspiration for the coffee and cake afternoon.

Mountains of scrumptious sweet snacks were available, including the hosts famous chocolate brownies mm-mm-mmm yum! 

I was flattered to be asked to present some XPOSE's work at the event, which was enthusiastically greeted by the guests! 

XPOSE Exhibition at the event seated superbly next to the mouthwatering brownies!

The tremendous Tom on guitar and marvellous Megan on violin serenaded us on the lovely afternoon beautifully! 

Megan and Tom creating beautiful music for the guests

The charity event was a great success and a remarkable amount was raised for a very good cause - the St. Andrew's Hospice.

I'm very proud of the amazing people who were responsible for the day. Well done!