So even though I am committed to exploring the digital world it is still nice to ground oneself in the physical world, and what better way of doing it than getting ‘down & dirty’ (as it were..), with paper scissors and glue? I am a ‘non serious scrapbooker’, (so not one of those who take Read More
On reviewing my new HFM magazine this week I was mightily surprised that rain bonnets, yes rain bonnets could be the thing to wear this season! After appearing on Christopher Kane’s A/W 16 catwalk show and collection, these particular rain bonnets were designed by ‘top hatter’ Stephen Jones, and a rather inspiring and interesting take Read More
So now for the ‘fashion angle’ on my Shoreditch escapade…whilst was everyone else was photographing outside I was on the ‘inside’ as it were searching around for some fashion inspiration, and I’m pleased to say I managed to find some! The ‘Rocking Rodeo’ look was the first style I found, this mannequin was resplendent with Read More
So seeing a smart phone photography workshop on a recent Groupon deal, I thought maybe I could go for that! It’s all very well getting ‘appy’ with apps…but what about improving on things before the apps stage? I was especially miffed with the glare I was getting around objects and mannequin heads…and don’t even get Read More
This week’s date came round to my pre-booked coach journey to Margate, a day trip paid in advance for £18 return, so I got myself ready and waited in anticipation for the arrival of the coach. It was probably was one of the hottest days this summer, with a predicted temperature of 30 ºc (which Read More
Well it’s ‘all Bridal’ with Marianne this week…inspired by Givenchy’s S/S 16 look, a more ‘laid-back’ approach to Bridal was achieved in homage to Givenchy’s great style. Of course it was all about ‘lace & transparency’ and concocting these on a tight budget. With the best way by ‘upcycling’ and customising. Read More
So it was off to the ‘Charity Shops’ one day last week going slightly further afield, I was searching for some Bridal items (more on that to follow) when on entering the first charity shop, I spotted ‘half a Stephanie’ perched up above some clothing racks, well I have to say I was more than Read More
Deciding that it’s ‘enough already’ with creating yet more images, I reflected and mused…and thought maybe I’ve reached ‘saturation point’ for the minute..(it could all change by next week..oh yes!) so I went back to some early images, pared them back and desaturated them, taking them right back to the black and white only. Read More
So flicking through a few magazines this week I was again taken by the idea off ‘complete lies’. Whether it is a highly retouched image or ‘outrageous’ claims in the advert, I was going back again to ‘don’t believe the hype’. Read More
(This post was prepared before I heard the tragic news from France of the massacre in Nice. In tribute to the French people, their customs and bravery I decided to upload this feature. To the noble nation of France we salute you). Read More
So I was pleasantly surprised to find that down at my local Museum was an exhibition celebrating the eponymous fashion brand Biba, which was founded (shock horror) in the early 1960’s even before I was born! Originator Barbara Hulanicki wanted to bring ‘hip n happening’ fashion looks to the masses, this she achieved and more with Biba. Read More
Feeling the need for a ‘bit of a change’, I decided that a day out was required, a ‘change of scenery’, to experience ‘new sights and sounds’, to blow away the cobwebs (or maybe blast away in this case..). Therefore I decided to take a short(ish) train journey to another Essex town, rather different from Read More
Oh dear, Oh dear….the recent weather has not been kind to us at all…and it’s especially bad as it was Ascot this week and Ladies Day! Such downpours of rain are most ‘unbecoming’…when you wish to wear that special Ascot outfit! So nearer to home down at the charity shop, Stephanie was decked out in Read More
So on a recent visit to my local High Street (as usual) I walked into River Island, (I don’t go there often..so that was one surprise!) and the second ‘surprise’ was – what was ‘confronting me’ on arrival? A mannequin who in my eyes has more than a look of that eponymous fashion mogul Anna Read More
Slogan it! I say or rather that’s the message I’m getting from browsing my local High Street shops, especially as we are now entering the Summer season, ready-made slogans are a plenty. From the most obvious on T-shirts, to bag’s, badge’s, sweatshirts, leggings, make-up bags, even mirrors. The amount of places you can ‘slogan’ seems endless…so Read More
So Marianne feeling the ‘burst of Spring’ decided it was time to try a fresh look, ‘Granny Chic’ or maybe ‘Lady Chic’ with an added dose of Maximalism to complete the desired effect – load that jewellery on now ‘armour style!’ The approach can be described as taking a ‘strong stance’ in terms of use Read More
