Graphic artist who studied at London college of Communication. I was introduced to her work during a tutorial on Photoshop in which we practised her techniques of layering and using different mask styles and layer properties. I love the fantasy element of her work, and use of symbolism and imagery. #concept
Colours are beautiful and typeface is unique. Absolutely in awe of her portfolio.
I had a small gathering at my house last night for my birthday, chilled and intimate with the best people south of London. Mr Nikon came out and here are some edited pics of the night.
I don't have CS5 at my disposal but here's something I worked on this afternoon for fun... Planned on it being an image for my friend's birthday, but I think I'll just keep it as a sample, haven't worked like this in a while, so here's to practise and self inspiration...
Was just scrolling down the homepage on FB and found a post about Rihanna's recent VACA. Love some of the candid shots, not sure who was taking the pictures, probably just holiday snaps, or more likely she hired a photographer to document the trip. Any which way here are some of the images which I LOVE.
Just seen this video posted today on SHOWSTUDIO. Beautiful imaging, love the image of a dancer, one of the most elegant professions. A perfect comparison to a blooming flower.
See video through the link below: Dynamic Blooms
The whole morning was spent getting the most out of being at Somerset House, a building of beauty and grandeur on the most normal of days. But this weekend happened to be London Fashion Week 2011, and I was in London ready to see the first show. Paul Costelloe was showing his new S/S 2012 collection at 9am. Of course, he was fashionably late, and the show didn’t start until about 9.30, and unfortunately was very oversubscribed, so I wasn’t able to get in. From what I heard from the various conversations floating around after the show, it was a success and wonderful collection. We waited around a little longer, as the next show was Corrie Nielson, a designer I didn't really know much about, but one with an eye for femininity and tailored style. Her collection was of a slightly more mature style, but nonetheless a magical experience. The prominent colours were orange, blue and monochrome, in a mix of trouser suits and dresses. There were also a lot of patterns, slight and delicate, but worthy of any spring or summers day retreat to the city or country. Hems of the skirts were long, knee length and below, which created a very classic and sophisticated feel to the collection, a factor which lead me to believe she had a certain type of woman in mind when designing the collection, but then again, which designer doesn’t have a muse; real or imaginary.
Overall, attending the show and having the opportunity to take as many pictures and my shutter would allow, was an amazing experience, and in my opinion, being my first time at London Fashion week, and seeing firsthand the second show of the season, is something to be proud of.
Check out Elle Mag's new TV commercial, I saw it first this morning. It shows some behind the scenes clip from the cover stars of the magazine over the past few months. Cheryl Cole, Gwen Stefani, Kate Hudson, Alexa Chung etc. Eye catching, poppy colours, 'wear it your way', it's a great campaign. LOVE IT.
This girl has such a beautiful voice! I heard this song on Radio 1 on Fearne Cotton's show yesterday in the car on the way to an interview... It's precious.
Is Just Cavalli to the high fashion world what Tafaluc is to Zara? If so they're doing a much better job of appealing to their audience. Casual, yet it's a Carrie Bradshaw casual, not so much as a scrunchie in sight. Midriffs a-showin', although only one hem line ever came above the knee, it was a contrast between quite a prim young woman, and someone starting out into high fashion. There was even tie dye and washed denim dresses, skirts and trousers, and for one who is glad to see 90s fashion dwindle into the very far past, the dresses work, the skirt and trouser suits simply look pretty damn cool, something slightly western going on there. Loose trousers are here to stay though, pieces like (high crotch) hareem pants, flares (yes!) in denim (erm, maybe). A very mixed collection, from metallic, to royal purple, to red to blue to green to tan, maybe some inspiration did come from the deep South? Any case I love it.
Coco Rocha was the first model out onto the Runway this morning at Georgio Armani's Autumn/Winter show in Milan. His collection was very dark, with a sprinkling of nude tones and light pastel blues. In my opinion she wore the best pieces. Armani had himself a lot-a suits this catwalk around, from black to nude (I didn't think 'beige' would be an appropriate description for Armani), and back to dark pinstripe.
I love this seductive cut into the coat, giving us a sneaky peek at the sexy satin underneath. Nothing too racy, all very respectable and classy. This woman has my vote, she means business... literally. It was a collection for the career-loving goddess, a working woman with no worries about money. And with some decadent fur cover-ups, some autumnal leafy arrangements, and obviously some red carpet winners, Armani entered onto his stage, so tanned, even after winter.
Lady Gaga's video for her new single Born This Way, was premièred today at 4pm.
The beginning is slightly disturbing, and makes me wonder whether she's taken any inspiration from hit channel 4 show One Born Every Minute, I can recall some similar shots in both films. However, aside from the allusions, the illusions are produced very skilfully. And having been inspired by Salvador Dalí, the colours and shapes are very dream-like, and like something from the space age. Moving past the images of constellations of ovaries, and plastic/wax heads coming out of a va-JJ, it's a much darker video than I imagined. Although Nick Knight also helped with the directing, so I guess it was expecting to be slightly creepy, memorable, and definitely striking. He has previously photographed Gaga for Vanity Fair magazine back in 2010. I love the performance of the section where Gaga is dressed as a skeleton... convincing, is the word I would use, minus the pink pony-tail extensions.
I love one of the final scenes, quite pop-y. Her black silhouette and animated white gloves, in front of a misty blue, pink, and yellow backdrop. She is an artist, and a very popular one at that.
An image by Nick Knight for Alexander McQueen, 'Devon', 1997
Just browsing for photographers, came across Marni, completely by accident. ...
Whoever once mentioned to me, or the world, that brown and black clashed.. this show proves them wrong. There might be a theme running through the pictures I've chosen for this post, I love the gloves.
There's a lot of leather and fur combinations, very sleek. On the other hand there are a lot of examples of print. Stripes, giant checks, and a collaboration of both in dresses.
The style is effortless, even the models had wet hair, as though they were so cool they could step out of the shower and out the front door. Make up was heavy black around the eyes, these women have attitude, and presence. The clothes seemed to move as one with the models, despite the 'armour' qualities which some of the clothes possessed. Intricate hand-beading, furs, feathers, this woman knows that she looks amazing, and will show you no matter what. Kelly Roland said she thought some of the pieces floated down the runway, as though the models were not even there. That is Art. The clothes seduce you in a way that makes you want to be the woman behind their personality. The colours are a statement to their strength, gold, silver, royal colours, and soft shades which allure to angels. Wealth, not in a sense of money, but in a sense of pride and confidence. No-one will answer back to this woman, but she does not need to ask that many questions.
