On Friday I went to yet another amazing fashion show by an amazing fashion designer. Carla Fernández is uses her Mexican heritage to inspire her work and her textiles. Her pattern cutting skills are amazing with beautiful designs with stunning fabrics. My personal favourite was the tailored pieces which stunned when walking down. The live music created an amazing atmosphere, overall an amazing show once again.
So it October but the weather was screaming out for a skirt. I love my new Topshop tartan skirt and Brighton was the perfect place to try it out with my favourite V&A earrings. . The pier was stunning with the crashing waves behind me. The fabric shop there was also so amazing it got my creative fashion juices flowing saw a beautiful tartan to match my skirt. Chips by the sea and walking along the beach amazing!
I found this beautiful tailored number while I was doing my weekly Topshop scrolling. Its so simple which makes it so chic. I feel like this jacket could last years as its so classic and so many ways to wear casual going out shopping with skinny jeans or dressed up over a cute Little Black Dress. So this is my Item of the Week.
So anther week and another two exhibitions in London. This time not at the Victoria and Albert but at the Fashion and Textiles Museum and the Business Design Centre. First I went to the Orla Kelly Life in Pattern exhibition at the Fashion and Textiles Museum. A print inspired designer influenced by the 60s and 70s. There was so many amazing bags and clothes. What I really liked was as you walked into the main part of the exhibition, there was giant oversized garments and tiny replica worn by dolls. If you are in London I would definitely recommend this as one to see.
Yesterday I went the Victoria and Albert (Yes Again!) to see their latest Fashion in Motion this time Holly Fulton retrospective. Holly Fulton is one of my all time favourite British Designers. The show was amazing sitting in the front row the atmosphere and set designer were stunning.
Her designers were gorgeous I love the edgy sixties feel with the modern prints and use of PCV plastic. I loved her classic use of florals and flowers and the way the clothes moved down the runway was sensational.
I took so many great pictures but here are a few of my favourites...
Okay so this week's item isn't something you can go out and buy but Haute Couture Fashion Week has been and gone and its one on my favourite times in fashion. This Ellie Saab's half dress half jumpsuit is so breath taking that thats why it's my item of the week. I love the enchanting emerald green statin it really makes the design pop. The stunning craftsmanship and design displayed with Haute Couture will never disappoint.
Today I am wearing a white halter neck which I final finished making.
I pattern cut the top from a basic bodice block by drawing the style lines on and made a half circle skirt from a waist measurement. I bagged out the top and hand sewn it down inside as well as the hem. I bound the seams inside. I used a binding from john lewis it wasn't the best quality I think I would make my own next time or use the same as I did for the ribbon and loops.
I made my ribbon and and loops from a binding for a lace up back and zip down the back of the skirt.
