Jewellery Inspiration: Judy Blame

I first came across Judy Blame's eye catching collage-like jewellery/ accessories in the Summer 2013 issue of iD magazine which featured a photo shoot mixing both male and female fashion under the title:

be an 

individual  go 

against the 

grain  stand

up speak up

be brave

dont forget 

this is who you are

Items from Judy Blame ranged from hats and scarves, necklaces, stickers and brooches, corset, belt clip, ring, cape, T-shirt, bra and tie.

I like that he has created dramatically strong, graphic, statement jewellery for both males and females.

                                Judy Blame: "Punk inspired me and started me on my path."                                                 

Moment of Fashion Fame; By Shona Coyne

Friday 20th September

I went to London Fashion Weekend for the first time!
It was quite an awesome day with lots of things to look at.  As soon as I arrived the day began with excitement as this quirky ice cream van was parking up. It was selling clothes but it turned out to be a beautifully sunny day so we could have had ice cream!

I started my visit by listening in on the 'Designing for Topshop' talk in the Vodafone lounge which was very interesting! I was standing with my notepad and pen taking notes- I am such a geek hehe.  ;)

There was many beautiful clothes but sadly I didn't buy any!
haha but I did buy a book though from the book shop- which was awesome. I spent a while in there with all the lovely fashion books.

For any jewellery addict this book grabbed my attention just like any glittery bangle or feathered chain!  Fashion Jewellery Catwalk and Couture By Maia Adams.

I was very close to buying a blue paint- splodge skirt which really caught my eye (should have bought it.) Also loved the epic handbags and shoes from KZENIYA LTD http://kzeniya.com/ which were very creative and eye catching; created by a the laser cuter! (Plus they have a really nice video on their website.)

My favourite highlight was when my hot pink cardigan, which my mum knitted back in the nineties, was mentioned by the presenter who was introducing the Trend Catwalk show at 1.30.
It was an awesome moment. haha I was on trend.

My outfit included:

• Silver metallic skirt from Warehouse- eBay
• Black walking boots- eBay
• Black blouse- Primark
• Cream laced socks
• Hot pink knitted cardigan- Mums vintage knit collection (ie her wardrobe!)

Again I go somewhere and come back with lots of things to read! But it was awesome-especially for mums knitted cardigan (still in total amazement!!)  and I hope to go again, with Friends, in February!!

Hello To Autum

The seasons have quickly, rapidly, changed in the last week and we are all freezing.  So if you planning on digging out all those jumpers and thick socks - hold on as the Knit Wear Range by Lilac Rose will be along shortly.
This funky, unique collection will most certainly keep you warm as the air gets colder and will be a perfect partner to keeping your super cosy if you dare to take a walk to the park..

Debenhams Advert!

Currently loving this video so much!  I wish I could open doors to find a caraselle in the middle of the room!  :)

Midnight Shopping!

Mum and I are true shopping addicts (we admit it) and yesterday proved this to be very true!  I arrived home after work last night, at around half 10, and sat talking to my mum, with a cosy hot chocolate, about her day shopping with one of her good friends collecting magazines at http://www.cottonpatch.co.uk/ as well as visiting a garden centre. Plants are another one of my mum's many hobbies but only when the weather is warm so 'crafting' wins as the favourite as it can be done in the warmth all year round! Lucky for her.

We were still talking away when, at half 12 in the middle of the night, we thought we would head out to do our weekly shop at the BIG 24 hour. As I myself had just finished working the 'late' shift I did sympathise with these people who were all busy ripping open boxes and pushing heavy trolleys down the aisles when most of us are tucked up in bed.  It is a funny world we live in with unnoticed hubs of activity, hero's, well wishers, trouble makers, lives, dreams that are all  round of us. Helping the world to tick.



However, it was handy to shop at such a random hour as it meant mum and I could both have a day of crafting and blogging (!) undisturbed today (apart from when I do go off to work again- but at least I   have had most of the day).







So even for me and mum, two shopaholics, this trip was quite an unusual experience walking around in the peace and tranquillity of the massive supermarket. (To think right now, in the middle of a Saturday afternoon, there will be trolley wars and hardy anywhere to stand with jammed aisles; a far contrast to yesterday)!

Overall I really enjoyed our night time excursion! On departure we were armed with a big clear plastic box (which mum has bought to store her fabric) croissants, lots of cheeeese, coffee and even a magazine- we both could not rest! http://www.cloth.co.uk/ A fashion, craft, upcycling and lots of
D-I-Y projects. It probably was our best purchase with it's eye catching Hot Pink cover and lots of inspiration threaded through it's pages!

So far I have enjoyed looking at:

• Beaded jam Jars made into lanterns= LOVE
• Lot of stories of homemade crafting businesses
• Quirky house improvements such as making a table from a vintage brown suitcase (also useful for storage) and now I want to visit lots of charity shops and vintage fairs.
• There are many handmade clothing ideas and D-I-Y tips, beautiful patterned fabrics (which matches a few patterned pages in the magazine) also I enjoyed the section about peoples interesting wardrobes (good for nosey people hehe).
• Also I love the display of quirky photos amongst every page to keep me enticed. The only fault has been that I can't put the magazine down so I have not yet done any crafting with all my new ideas.

Crafty Tip: Put midnight shopping on your list of things to do and find out what treasures you will buy when normally you would have dreamed the night away.

Baking Blue Biscuits

To continue with my 'blue' theme for this summer, today, I baked blue biscuits.  I particularly like the blue dolphins! 

Feeling Beautifully Blue.

Throughout the summer my wardrobe has transformed into a Californian Ocean of deep waves and fresh spits of  sea salt.

A fresh new start?