Fratellis. Fashion. Same thing

I haven't posted on this seasons trends yet, nor have I my highlights of London fashion week, not to mention the other fashion weeks! But I have been overwhelmed by all this and want to give it the attention it deserves!
 I just HAD to post about THE FRATELLIS! Yes they are not directly fashion related but everything that interests a designer effects their work. Last night I took my Dad as a birthday present to him ... but obviously it was as much a treat for me as for him! We have listened to this band's music for years and had always wanted to see them. It was well worth the wait!!!
Dad and I are in agreement that... dare we say it ...they were the best live music act we've ever seen!!!
No fancy props. No running about. Just pure music talent....I couldn't keep my attention off the band(.. admittedly partly due to the looks and charm of Jon Fratelli )! The small venue was a perfect for the show and the atmosphere was fabulous. That kind of experience is definitely inspirational to my designing !
Its definitely worth checking out The Fratellis website as is it Jon Fratellis!

http://www.thefratellis.com/

(Image from :http://www.thegigreview.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/The-Fratellis-The-Gig_review.jpg)

My brand recognised in Starbucks!

Those who know me personally will know of my fetish... ok!ok! addiction, to coffee.
 There are many many other brands out there but today I chose to take my business to Starbucks
http://starbucks.co.uk/
(...even though today was the day I'm meant to be giving coffee up haha!) ..I did actually go for a coffee free, vanilla frappe  ( but I have had a coffee today!)...
What made my drink even better - above my name was my signiture flower logo ..recognised, whoop whoop, haha !

P.S. Clearly the couple in the background.. and the pigeon were fighting to get to me for my autograph. No fighting please people, Jessica Jasmine has time for everyone haha!

Exhibiting Jessica Jasmine in London

I have just come back from a great weekend in London with my friend. We've had a jam packed weekend, from seeing the Paralympics to shopping (of course), it has all been fantastic! With the Mayor's Themes Festival on on top of it all I took the oppertunity to get some of my work out there in the fashion capital!

I'm Different Get Over it top with my new friend. I think we make a great team!

http://www.hamleys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-hamleys-Site/default/Default-Start?cm_mmc=google-Hamleys-_-Hamleys%20Brand-_-hamleys-_-Exact&gclid=CPWPxdb9rLICFaTHtAod8xUAog

It took us a while but we found the Mandeville Paralympic mascot with my design on it, whoop whoop!

 http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/

 

A quick browse in Westfeild showing off the Bunting top before we go to the Paralympics. Picture curtesy of Nivia say hello.

 

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STELLA&ALF

I have been a very lucky girl with my work experience this summer as earlier mentioned Henry Hunt was a fantastic experience and now I am currently doing some work experience with the up and coming  superb brand STELLA&ALF.

http://stellaandalf.blogspot.co.uk/

I am so so so excited about this brand and can not wait for its launch early in the New Year. It's so great to be part of such a busy, exciting and monumental time for STELLA&ALF, and lovely to see just how enthusiastic the founders Paris Hodson and Charlotte Hay are about it too. These two ladies have been an absolute pleasure to try and assist these past few days. The atmosphere of the office is incredibly bright and bubbly and I am so thankful to have been allowed to continue gaining experience from the very very talented pair in the future.

The ethos of the brand is as admirable as Charlotte and Paris themselves, check out their blog to read more about it ...and keep your eyes pealed for the brand's movements  as I'm sure EVERYONE will love the collection ( ,that's part of the aim!)...I'm already making wardrobe space for it all!

Sneak peak of what is to come ^ http://stellaandalf.blogspot.co.uk/p/t-h-e-c-o-l-l-e-c-t-i-o-n.html

Thank you STELLA&ALF for teaching me so much and for the experience it has been and I'm sure will continue to be fab!

P.S. like them on facebook to ensure of updates!!!

Very Belated but I'm on a role! -Graduate Fashion Week

 Ok so it could be argue I'm taking the attention off the Jessica Jasmine Summer '12 fashion show for BEAT post but while I have the time there's no harm in another post eh?! Please remember to check out the shows post and its pics below though !

Way back in June now my college took us to London for the day to see what Graduate fashion week is like, watch a graduate fashion show and further investigate the universities of our choice. Also to have a fabulous time as well!

Being photographed by Company magazine was certainly a highlight, its always nice to be complimented on your style, I think we should all encourage individualism a lot more !

 http://www.company.co.uk/fashion/street/graduate-fashion-week-street-style-2012?page=59

Jessica Jasmine Fashion Show for BEAT

Right now is the first time I have stopped post the show to post this, but I am not complaining it has been a good experience, full of lessons learned, laughs and love... despite the rain!

There is no denying that the event came with its fair share of stress and mainly on my own part but it was So worth it!

It was amazing to share the experience with those closest to me, it confirmed the strong base of support for my ambitions. It was great to hear that others enjoyed it too,  for instance one of my models ( a best friend I roped in) said it was the most fun she'd had in ages and I think it improved others self confidence too.

My experience at Henry Hunt definitely aided me with event as predicted. http://www.henryhunt.co.uk/

As informed as well there was nothing better than the feeling after! We were all hyped up back stage. Every moment was enjoyable and I can not tell you the honour you feel when someone buys your garments. There is no doubt this is what I aspire to do for the rest of my life!

It was such a priviledge to do this for the charity BEAT as well. They were very supportive of the event and we managed to raise £160 for the very worthy cause!

http://www.b-eat.co.uk/

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Thank you to all who supported this event it is very much appreciated!

I've been a very bad Blogger recently, although hopefully I will be excused, as life, completely orientated by fashion of course, has been hectic... but I'm not complaining!

I have just returned today from a few fantastic days down in Somerset on work experience with Phoebe Garlick, founder and design genius of Henry Hunt.What an amazing experience it was as well!  I have learnt so much and gained a fabulous insight into the brilliant brand and the industry. I was lucky enough to see the great new Autumn/ Winter collection of which the pre collection is online now !http://www.henryhunt.co.uk/

Among many things I have learnt these past few days my appreciation of the quality of garments and the care and talent that is involved in them has escalated and one element which makes Henry Hunt's garments even more special than most is their support of local businesses by sourcing materials etc. from in and around Somerset. No doubt this is partly due to the lovely personalities of the family who run Henry Hunt who I had the pleasure of meeting this week.

< The Britannia Dress

From what I've seen and heard their fashion show was a great success where three different collections were released. This included The Jubilee Collection of one off beautifully hand crafted dresses which celebrate the brands country of origin in this very special year, each personally, preciously made by Phoebe herself.There is no doubt that an owner of one of these desirable dresses would themselves feel like jewels in it! http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10151018279184032&set=a.430495769031.227277.185319199031&type=1&theater

The achievements of Henry Hunt, and Phoebe has inspired me further to follow my fashion dreams. The success of the fashion show has given me courage for my charity fashion show this coming Tuesday !

Thank you Henry Hunt !