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! 

Monsters - make beautiful Music

I have recently been introduced to the beautiful sound of Angus Powell...

https://twitter.com/anguspowell

His website says he:

'Sounds Like: Bon Iver, James Vincent McMorrow, Justin Nozuka, Damien Rice, Ray Lamontagne'.

However, I think is angelic voice is completely individual to the music scene at the moment.

His debut EP is called Monsters and is out now!  His tracks can be found on his website. I highly recommend you have a listen! 

I would definitely love to use the music at a future fashion show of mine! 

http://www.anguspowell.com

You can also follow him on Twitter for the latest updates! 

https://twitter.com/anguspowell

Nothing Like A Catchup In Fashion

Had such a lovely day yesterday returning to STELLA&ALF after too long ( gosh I missed that place)!
So much exciting stuff going on; new items for the collection and a new website to show these off launching very soon!
In the meantime I highly suggest you visit their blog!
http://stellaandalf.blogspot.co.uk/?m=1
.. Or even better visit them in person at The Old Tile Works, Barton!
I also had a great catchup yesterday with a friend of mine at the coffee shop restaurant there... Mmm - delicious!

Bloomin' Romantics

Womanly charm is the main key to the season for  female fashion.. 

This, like most major trends causes sub styles.. 

Mood, Romance and Florals accompany one another to create a sophisticated, yet sensually seductive style suited to the season. 

Burnt oranges, reds and blacks

Over ripe hues across dark silks and chiffons

Dark florals

Glamour

Sober skirt lengths

Severe Necklines

Givenchy

 Christopher Kane 

 Dolce & Gabbana

 Gucci

 Gucci

Anna Sui

[Images from Style.com]

Capes just for Captains?

Heroes wear them, vampires wear them, but should the metropolitan men of the world wear them? 

Well the fashion favourites seem to think so. Capes have hit the Autumn/ Winter 2013 Men's Catwalks heavily.

Valentino

Saint Laurent

 [Image 1+2 from Style.com]

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They are not for everyone and can prove to be either very practical, or very unpractical depending on the wearer's lifestyle. However Fashion Fellas this is a must for you! 

Although Action Man is another trend this season, I suggest that you don't pair capes with Lycra Super -Hero suits to avoid style sabotage! 

INDiGO BEACH

I love finding new bands and have found that twitter is a great way to do so. 

Indie, Dance and Chart music are what I tend to listen to depending on my mood etc. 

The most recent band I have come to appreciate immensely is INDiGo BEACH.

They describe themselves as a:

'Pop // Indie // Rock Band, From Brighton and Lewe'

This is the music video to song that is currently my most played tune! Take a look! 

Follow them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigoBeachUK

Check them and more of their songs out: https://soundcloud.com/indigo-beach