G.0: Floral Inspirations

Getting On: Floral Inspirations from Summer and continued work

 

 

These are just a few of the flowers I choose to draw and only a small selection of the photographs I took - at various angles and stages. I choose the flowers for their features rather than colour as the project was summer blues, but had a focus on features, drawing, techniques and materials.

 

 

I just love some of these images and its something I plan on keeping for a very long time, as drawing, image and image manipulation resources.

 

 

Thanks for reading x

 I'll be posting more about my old work soon, but first I'm going to talk about New years and etsy.

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G.0: Floral Inspirations

WHOOP!

Well, I am very happy I have been getting a lot of attention though I might not be overwhelming yet. I am enjoying, very much. It makes me smile when I look a the overview and page view counts.

I hope you are all enjoying it too x

So for a treat, I am going to give you a preview on Facebook and here, before etsy.
Here is all my hard work from last summer (and honestly there is more to come, including more winter themed jewellery you might not expect, but) for now. 

Also I went to a business event for the community supported by my university and had the greatest pep talk from an amazing person, who I plan on talking to more, as she is an amazing person and took the time to be so inspiring  I also made 5/6 new friends.

My etsy is :
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/AnimalRevolution?ref=si_shop

And my Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/AnimalRev?ref=hl

 

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G.0: Monkeys off

 Getting On: Two Monkeys Are Moving On


These two dinosaur sock monkeys are going to two little boys  a friends nephews.

Made in summer 2012, with the buttons added a week before the boys got them. They were made with a set of baby boy socks, for 6 + months, toy stuffing, threads and small buttons.

I love the colours and stripes, one of the most colourful sock monkeys I have made, especially with such small socks. Making them cheerful companions for  young (but older children), for  girls or boys.


I hope they are enjoying their new friends.


Thanks for reading - and I'll be posting new items of  jewellery and sock monkeys and other products this weekend.

 

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G.0: Monkeys off

G.O: My favorite Colours . . . . . . .

Getting On:

Colours:

(1. as most favoured)

1. Plum Purple
2. Burgundy
3. Red (Bright & Bold)
4. Green
5. Blue (Dark & Bold)
6. Black
7. Navy
8. Pink
9. Bright Blue
10. Yellow




Well it's not much or super exciting, but next up will be my posts on my watermark, print and etsy. As for next week I'm promising the sock monkey pictures and my next list will be books.
Thanks for reading.
Enjoy XXX

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G.O: My favorite Colours . . . . . . .

G.O : Photography

Getting. On : Photography

1. Water droplets - Beautiful on everything in he right light
2. Spider webs - I hate spiders but the morning drew highlights them beautifully
3. Vintage poster styled shoots - They look utterly amazing, and the style is so good
4. Sunsets and clouds - The tones are great, but its never gone been the same shot twice!
5. SLR black and White - Digital might be easy, but the effects on film are amazing
6. Its even better at night! - A long shutter speed at night- you can map the stars!
7. Floral, close ups - Beautiful and detailed
8. Quirky set ups - They are so much fun to play with
9. Cup cakes - Delicious and mean s you can have your cake still
10. Photoshop editing repeats - Small edits on a repeated image is great!

Photography was the theme because


Next up my lists of m clothes and then later a list of colours. But I'm going to have my watermark and etsy posts up soon I hope you'll like them.
Thanks for reading.
Enjoy XXX

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G.O : Photography

G.O : Clothes I love .............

Getting. On : Clothes I love .....

1. My batwing jumper - from my sister, deep blue and knitted
2. Jeans - I would wear them only if I could find the perfect pair
3. Boys checked shirts - yes  wear both women's' and men's' shirts
4. T-shirts - again women's and men's
5. Converse - I love the classic black high tops
6. My cardigans -  will probably wear them till they are in pieces
7. My purple heels, I bought on sale, and they are my favourite shade
8. My bright red, designer coat - asymmetrical, knee length and bought on sale
9. Vintage shirts - Not ancient, and the 5 I have are polyester. 
10. My scarf, I love my light purple silk scarf that's very long, but light

I love my wardrobe, and I have a few pieces which make me feel great, like most people. I have some that are new and others that are older. I know that not everything is perfect for my ' body type', but they are comfortable and loveable for reasons other than making me look great.


As for the next list I will be going with the theme of Photography.
Thank you for reading.
Enjoy  XXX

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G.O : Clothes I love .............

C.W: Styles and trends for Autumn and Winter 2013

Changing Wardrobes:

What's in this Autumn/Winter:


From the catwalks plaids and checkered weaves have reappeared to brighten the clothes, and have
been shown  in some very interesting combinations, with some sophisticated styling.  Symmetry isn't an obstacle this year, with many asymmetrical pieces around. The oversize, the trimmed coats, and even the ladies tailored designs all have plaids to play with, from toned down shades to bold colour combinations.

The plaids are featured very strongly n skirts, coats, and jumpers, but have been used all over the wardrobe from shirts, to shoes. However they have come out on top in coats this season making a great statement, and stable piece to have.

Another influence in the catwalks to add instant glamour  is old school womanly charms, using older hourglass styling  and curvy silhouettes to add a lady like look and simple sophistication to a lot of collections Making sure we girls are snug in our coats and dresses, when we are out of those pyjamas this winter. This styling was often combined with a lot of pink, for all those who wish to brighten up the end of the year.

There was also a lot of urban utility fashion, presented. Contrasting the city against the lady this year.

Thanks  for reading, next week, etsy prints, my watermark and some of my own wardrobe choices, before I have  big clear out.                                                                                           Enjoy  XXX  

Below are the links I used to get the images, sorry I know I'd usually do a collage, and will continue with that in the future:

http://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/autumn-winter-2013/ready-to-wear/no-21
http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9868296/London-Fashion-Week-autumnwinter-2013-live-blog.html
http://www.fabsugar.com/latest/Guillaume-Henry
http://vondiva.com/2013/09/17/tartan-in-fashion/
http://patternbank.com/new-york-fashion-week-springsummer-2013-print-highlights-part-1/
http://editd.com/blog/2013/03/check-point-street-to-catwalk-the-rise-of-plaids/

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C.W: Styles and trends for Autumn and Winter 2013

G.O: Dino Sock monkes have a good home

Well two little guys have found a home - with a friends nephew. I finished the little one up, and they are off to two little boys. So there will be lots of fun x

 I will be posting some pictures soon of them before they left. I'm hoping to post some more on etsy and possibly start some new accounts, maybe  should get these winter trends pages out and see what you all think where would be best - more social sites and forums to more online stores or even youtube?

Anyways I hope you will enjoy the photos soon.

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G.O: Dino Sock monkes have a good home

G.O: I like .....

Getting. On : I like .....

my first list.

1. kitties - I pretty much like all cats, in general. The little and the big. I adore lions, but have had cats when I was little.
2. Drawing - and doodling,
3. Cooking,
4. Photography,
5. Etsy! - I love the variety and the unique items
6. Fashion and fabrics!
7. Sewing and creating - there is so much I can do
8. Tea -  my favourite hot drink to relax with
9. Chinese inspired recipes - for the flavour
10. Baking cakes! - And bread, the smell is just so good

Well I started with a simple theme this time, next up I'll do clothes I LOVE, and the styles. If you have any better ideas for the next one please share x Thanks everyone

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G.O: I like .....

G.O: Tomorrow

Getting. On : Tomorrow :


Well it's not the most exciting news, however tomorrow I will be re-opening my etsy shop, as I now have internet and new products to post. I did a lot of posts a the end of last week as I have had trouble with no internet and also with writing a post.

I am planning some photo-shoot posts, some trend reports and los more product previews. Another idea is a list idea of posting themed lists of 5, 10 or 20 etc. I hope o keep you busy.

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G.O: Tomorrow

G.0: Knitting circle

Last year I joined a knitting circle and really enjoyed it, and I need help, your help. What simple project should I do, because I want to show them my progress, I want small projects, but where could I and should I start?


Any ides would be appreciated. Though I have thought of trying to make socks.

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G.0: Knitting circle

G.O: Milestones

Getting On:


With Etsy I have finally got my promised prints ready and  am currently adding 10 prints from my own photography. I want your say on what kin of variety or themes to post.

I have some quirky photos and some of nature and architecture, and others of people. I have unedited and edit versions of most images. All of them will be signed and numbered.

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G.O: Milestones

G.O&C.W : Patterns (pictures later)

I have a onsie, a hood, , dress patterns, bags, and a shirt patterns.

I think I'll try cutting a dress pattern next to have a closer look at them. I want something fresh and suitable for autumn as well as summer, in case there's o time for anything else, before the next terms holiday.

Lately I have been making bottle cap pin cushions with stuffing and felt I had around.. Combined with embroidery, there is a lot of styles I can make.

Unlike the clothes I want to make, these pin cushions will go on my etsy and facebook pages.

And whilst I'm on Clothing trends for the summer I've found black and white is a trend, with a clashing trend of neon colours, with fewer patterned pieces this year, yet a lot colour blocking.

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G.O&C.W : Patterns (pictures later)

G.O: Quirky and waiting on wonderland

 

Here is some more of my photography as yet another preview (no repeats) . Again I won't be increasing size until I can properly watermark them. The theme is waiting, so I've combined the cute above, but I've also combined the ideas of queues being left behind and waiting for something to happen.

 

And below after waiting for the cracks to show - a relationship coming to the end, and it looks like it won't end well. The last post showed a different view and here there are two very different angles, I prefer the 1st view, it looks less like a modelling clay film.

 

 

 

 

 

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G.O: Quirky and waiting on wonderland

G.O: Prints available from Etsy

Getting On with my photographic prints for the etsy shop - Animal Revolution.

Here is a sample of some of my work, ranging from the architectural to the quirky to pretty florals.

 

 

 

 

 

I'm sorry its so much a random collection but I wanted to show more variety if anyone interested I'd be happy to post more larger watermarked images with others they were shoot with. To show a more photographs in their collections.

 

These are also all unedited photographs, a digital camera with the ability to change settings, shutter, lens and aperture is more than enough.

 However I love editing and how far it can be taken, I also love black & white images, when done properly and balanced. Though I'm not an expert in Photoshop yet, but the practice is welcome.

 

 

 

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G.O: Prints available from Etsy

CW: Two things - Fixing clothes and making hoods and capes?

Changing Wardrobes :


Firstly fixing clothes, I am visiting my mam, and she seems to of had a problem with some clothes, they are tearing and losing buttons. So with my needles and threads I am stepping up, well I the only one in the house who has 3 different sets of threads. Though I should add my mam is fully capable if it wasn't the time and care needed to fix them. She's gone back to work today and has my half brother to take care off (he's still very young).

So I have a jumper with buttons to fix, a pair of trousers have lost their stitching on the zipper, as well as a skirt and a dress that both have tears in the front. I need to take up the outskirts to the correct lengths (above the tears) and then proceed with taking up the lining skirts, to match in length.

Without a sewing machine - this is not daunting for me I did this last year with a vintage Chinese style dress. I am just hoping my mam is pleased with the results; that is a little daunting.



Secondly, I'd like to hear some opinions on fleece capes and hoods I could make, I've got a bright red and a powder soft blue- I probably won't mix the colours because the red will make the blue look very washed out, but who would be interested in buying something like that this autumn/winter?

The capes can be hooded or not, and the hoods, can be plain or themed to, will snap fastenings or Velcro on the front to fasten them against the elements. So the can be customised to each audience and customers. If it goes well I can buy more fabrics and keep on going.


Should I make children's or adults though?
                  As it is leftover fabrics and I do not plan on keeping any back. Please leave me your thoughts and ideas.

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CW: Two things - Fixing clothes and making hoods and capes?

C.W : The Onsie

Listed on my Facebook account, a friend and customer. He has made his own onsie before (a Pikachu), but he has had no time this time round, having work and studies to do.

I have made a toadadile onsie for him to go to a Pokémon-themed party.

The body and tail turned out great, but I made a hood/hat that looked a little scary to me. It wasn't meant to be, I will be making more hats with some luck very shortly. Animal themed, rather than Pokémon.

I will be making a block from the pattern he lent me, he doesn't like the pattern paper. So I'll be making a copy in card that he would prefer, and it would make it easier for him to use.

So all that is left - is to use all the spare fleece.

Oh I'm looking forward to a new project

Share any ideas x

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C.W : The Onsie

G.O. & C.W explained

Getting On and Changing Wardrobes











For separating the posts of life from those of fashion and other trends I am giving my posts a title, either G.O or C.W and sometimes both. To say they are about Getting On in life or Changing Wardrobes I know this won't be separating them into official categories but at least if you have no interest in either of the subjects you don't have to read them.


However I hope that separating them you might find something interesting or helpful.


Enjoy reading x

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G.O : The market

Well I had a market stall, with my sister's help it went ok. I was almost out of pocket, making only £35, with mixed weather and a broken suitcase - it lost a wheel, somehow, unfortunately I was using it to transport everything, from bracelets, table cloth, key rings, second hand clothing and so on.

I took my sister because she's good at designs, and was a great help with the layouts of products especially since I had a very collective set of items. She was not great at pricing, using very low values on most things, despite the time I had spent on them. Going for £0.50 to £3 on almost everything that wasn't hers. Pricing is hard, but it was hard to agree on good prices.

I have learnt a lot about layout, style and how hard it is to prepare, as well as what sells.

I will be posting the items on my etsy shop, and though I plan on doing a stall next year, only without such a collective set of products, from handmade and second hand to only handmade items.

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G.O : The market

Project 2

Again from company this project is to decorate ad customise shoes:

I would like to decorate my own shoes like this, but the would have to be a fairly plain shoe, that I felt needed jazzing up.

However like any other girl I buy what I like. Though I might not always make use of it, a habit I am stopping now rather than later.

The idea of reuse and recycling is very attractive to me at the moment having just emptying old and broken jewellery to be re-purposed.

I think the most likely time to make use of this project will be Halloween and any other upcoming fancy dress parties and events. Unless you want a one off item.

Gold and black is a definite winner. but I love purple if I found some wonderful shoes in a beautiful purple maybe purple velvet - with deep blue decorations could make some very unique shoes.

Tell me if you've tried this, Id love to hear the results.


Next:

Trends for the Spring that remain winter, in England

&

More projects

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Project 2

3 week easter!

Well I am at my boyfriends for two weeks out of three I have off, from University. Despite teachers saying the would not set me work I've got it, but its something interesting and worth doing. I've got to draw a collection, I have chosen jewelry because it is easy to transport and  have a lot of variety and some from over 6 years ago, despite only being 19 years old.
I have limited materials but plently of styles of drawing  and things to focus on.

I also  have some good projects from Company magazine to share. From capes to cutomising or items from scratch.


Now seeing as its just so cold here in England, I am lent towards posting this simple cape project:

I do fancy aking one myself, but the fact so few people - if any- wear a cape today. It is not something I want to wear to stand out.

But I would like to sell my own made capes, with customised details (if u have any ideas, please share). But I know unless there is a trend for them they won't sell.


I would be curious what I would make for myself.


Is this something you are interested in?
Should I keep on posting these articles?
If you have a try at any of these projects I'd love to hear what you think of them?

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3 week easter!

Its been a week

..................... Well its been a little while and what have I done. Alot but not at the same, I havent done anything to my etsy and forgot to pay my rent (not good), failed to enter a competition my teacher wanted the whole 3 years of students to enter ( - as a result I couldn't get there attention for long enough to complete everything, I now have info to enter next year though), did a lot of printing and dying fabric, and I've found someone interested in my CV! I might be getting a placement.
This is really exciting I can't wait to see what I could do and see what I can really offer someone who works in the industry.

As I'm helping to organise a Youth market within a year, I have to write an article for pubilicity, something that as a result of the local maazine not getting in touch, I have very little tie, deadline wise. I am not happy with them and could have had 5 days more to do it! I thought being a magazine emails wold be checked daily. But now its down to me, wish me luck I'm gonna try to finish it today.

In relation to this blog I have prepared a few items to post, projects, and have failed to photogrph my daily clothes selection, even though I went out the other day. I also have no where to photograph these photographs either, no where nice in my home or close by. I best get thinking really.

I really didn't realise it had been a week, but I guess its quite easy to do since Ive stayed back a lot this week.

Its gonna get difficult since I have facebook, etsy blogger and now want twitter something I have never used before.

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Its been a week

Trend report 2, 2013

We've got white, floral and the geometrics are still in style - with the checks and stripes, as big as chunky as possible.
We've got the shine without sequins and a lot of chioce in Bomber jackets soon.
Finally people areen't saying black is the colour for Spring, I know people will wear it but its not a colour theme for Spring, its an easy choice.


All from Company and marie and other magazines from January and February I will name course of, as they aren't my images.

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Trend report 2, 2013

Trend report, Autumn/Winter 2012

 Here is a trend report I gave to my class to show the accessories and the styles for the winter just gone.

Please tell me what you think, and I'll give more reports in the future.



Hats, shoes and bags. Theres also glasses, necklaces collars, watches and ear cuffs.

 I honestly had so much fun doing this and right now it is decorating my bed room walls.

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Trend report, Autumn/Winter 2012