#Focus,Believe, Achieve

These past few weeks i've been so bored at home doing nothing except going to the gym, i've had way to much time to over think and make my brain work overtime with thinking ahead to the future etc.  But today i reflected, read a few blogs and realised a whole load of everything!

Theres no denying that i haven't tried or pushed myself as much as i possible during my first year at uni.  Its definitely shown in my grades.  In my final project after the easter break i'm determined to change this and prove my tutors wrong.  I've never be one to settle for second best or bottom of the pile, i have always had the mind set to achieve at a high standard.  Don't get me wrong i totally love my course and have enjoyed every minute of it but i have just felt a bit lost.  Whilst at school i was constantly aided by teachers in every step i took and the help and encouragement from them mixed with my passion and dedication worked amazingly and it paid off, answering and resolving questions during your projects to reach full potential.  I then jumped straight to University where we get very little guidance in our projects, and all questions are asked at the end during the Crit, when its too late then the projects done, your work has been marked.  Now i am used to the way of teaching in university i now understand how much work must be done to achieve my desired grades.  I want to leave my 3rd year with a 2.1 a 1st would be amazing but a 2.1 would be fantastic!  to get these grades i need to focus, believe, achieve.  

I have been reading a few blogs of people who are currently doing/ completed there fashion design degree.  And by reading these have definitely helped my understand that you haven't got to be a crazy designer to be a good designer  and it is ok to stay true to myself and who i want to be.  with that its still ok to enjoy the likes of Mary Katrantzou, Comme des Garçon & McQueen shows and collections.  But accepting i maybe more of a Valentino, Erdem, & Chloe kinda of gal. 

Enough of my ramblings and lets look forward to the future, hopefully a good one!! I'm hoping that my new blog mantra and design will encourage all of my efforts in the next few months!

Much Love 

#waitingwaitingwaiting

so its been a week already since i arrived home from uni.  its insane how quickly time is going, i have 3 weeks left and will be going back before we know it.  as much as i am enjoying having my food cooked for me, my clothes washed etc, i miss uni so so so much!  i am suprisingly not enjoying having no work to do this holiday,  i am so wired to having a constant work load my brain doesn't function having a life and free time very well.  I've been doodling here and there but spent most of my time lusting over clothes that i cant buy :( sucks balls that! but i did treat myself with 25% ASOS earlier this week. who wouldn't..

with online shopping and other forms of media and TV advertising you can't help notice the huge hype over the 90's right now! lets face it The Big Reunion is everyones guilty pleasure, 5ive, Blue, Atomic Kitten, BEWITCHED!! I am loving the return of double denim and dungarees, definitely a true 90's kid me.



i've always had a bit of an obsession with floral prints, but im absolutely obsessing over these floral pants!  i think theyre totally gorge!  also the vintage denim culottes are the cutest trousers i have seen in ages,  there just so fun and now!  the Fashion Photography course were asked to find an image that they wish they had taken which they had to present and explain why.  i had never thought of looking at clothing and designers in this way, i think it really helps you appreciate who/what you want to be.

whilst lusting over all of these gorgeous clothes i treated myself to this gorgeous shirt..



i personally love the print in this and the colour is gorgeous, but im sure my friends will think differently!  im hoping it will come monday morning in time for me to go and see olly murs for the 6th time in concert Monday night.. fingers crossed!

Much Love

Ellexo

Carolina Herera Pre-Fall 13' Collection.

Two of my favourite dresses from the Carolina Herrera Pre-Fall Collection are these.  The choice of vibrant colours throughout her collection are amazing, these are definatley dresses i would consider wearing given the oportunity!

Much Love 

Elle xo

Matthew Williamson Pre-Fall 13' Collection.

My first Univeristy Project got me hooked to Matthew Willamson.  Just a basic Folder full of technical photos of your typical Aline and Panneled skirts etc.  And my research was full with Willamson's SS 13' Collection, so when i found the preview of his Pre-Fall Collection you can probably understand how excited i was!!! 

I've noticed you can always spot a Willamson collection when there all placed together.  He just has this style, which is hard to pinpoint but is definately there, maybe its the use of prints in his garments or the amazing design skills allowing the pattern making to work so wonderfully and  uniquely made!

Much Love

Elle xo