OUR ADVENTURE TO QUEENSFERRY.

Sometimes I forget how lucky I'am. To be surrounded one half of the year by the beautiful British coast and the other half in the Borders and one of my favourite places, Edinburgh. Scott & I recently ventured across to South Queensferry is a part of Edinburgh I hadn't even dreamed of visited but after  seeing a unmissable deal on Groupon we travelled 30 minutes out of the city only to arrive in a quaint village with a historical past. 

We visited South Queensferry to go on a boat tour around the Fourth river and view the famous Fourth bridge and boy are we glad we did. I saw a side to Edinburgh I've never seen before, I was astounded at how close and yet how far I was from the city and the seashore. 

We arrived early and managed to find a sweet little coffee shop where we loaded up on Mocha, Cappuccino and a delicious caramel brownie before heading out onto the water. 

Coming from a seaside town, I've been in sailing boats but never a motorised one so I was very excitable, as you can imagine. The water was calm and the weather was sunny providing a beautiful trip around the river, under the bridges and even offering a stop off on a mystery island, which we passed on. 

One of the best bits must have been the seals! Since being with Scott I have learned to appreciate nature and seeing wild grey seals was just fantastic and defiantly made it worth the trip alone! 

If you ever get the chance to visit and take the journey, please do! It was one of the best/memorable things I've ever done and I loved every second of it! 

MY WEEK WITH OBSCURE COUTURE.

As every fashion student knows internships are a vital part of your fashion career and for a week in August I was lucky enough to intern with Obscure Couture, a Glaswegian fashion brand. The company was started just over 4 years ago by Lyndsay & Jenn both very talented young designers that graduated from Heriot Watt University, the same university I attend. 

When travelling up from Brighton I wasn't sure what to expect, never the pattern cutter or a sewer I wondered what I could offer the girls, I was nervous to say the least. My first day my mind was put at ease, easily 2 of the nicest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting and they made me feel welcome & like part of their family instantly! 

After a few days cutting and doing my best not to ruin everything I was entrusted with the mailing list and created graphics on photoshop which I felt very honoured and proud todo. Although I was there for only 4 days, I learnt so much about small businesses, couture, construction and what it takes to make it in the fashion industry. 

I can't thank the girls enough for having me & I can't wait to return whenever I get the next opportunity! 

The images above are some of my favourites from their latest collection, Vulgar. 

Check them out here-  http://www.obscure-couture.com

All images from Obscure Couture- http://www.obscure-couture.com

FROM SIDEWALK TO CATWALK.

Long time no see & what a lot we have to catch up on! This post is all about my experience at the Jean Paul Gaultier, from sidewalk to catwalk exhibition held at the Barbican. 

 Before I attended the exhibition I hadn't realised the influence and pure artistry of Gaultier's work. I apologise for the photo over load with this post but when looking through the images I could hardly cut some of these, as you see they show the best of his life's work. 

As you walk through the entrance your greeted by his Odyssey collection, a showcase of mermaids and sailor inspired designs. As my sister & I walked in noticed the mannequins faces were moving, through projection the models were singing, laughing, winking and showing all human emotions which was just amazing to witness. From this point on I knew we were in for a unique and special experience. 

It was amazing to see all of his inspirations under one roof from Asia to deconstruction & punk. His celebrity muses were featured throughout the exhibit with famous faces such as Tim Curry, Amy Winehouse, Kylie Minogue & of course Madonna. 

As we walked round every corner another gasp followed from our mouths, the construction and care that goes into every garment was just phenomenal.

Of course famous for his corsetry and intriguing way of manipulating the female silhouette it was refreshing to see his beautiful collections unclose and see the beautiful encrusted gowns and embellished jackets.  

With a rotating catwalk and fun animations throughout this was a well displayed & thoughtfully curated collection of his work. Also displaying some of his original fashion drawings, illustrations, photographs, memorabilia & short films. His use of interesting fabrics and materials such as ostrich feathers, ties, gems and metals just used in ways I could never imagine. 

A true genius and now one of my all time favourite designers. 

Whats your favourite Jean Paul Gaultier piece?