Vol VII: Pizza, Cocktails and Building a Community
This week I had a couple of exciting things happen; on the work front I have kick-started setting up a freelancer support network within my niche of lingerie and swimwear design, which is very exciting. Freelancing can be a lonely place, so hopefully this group will provide a sense of…
How to Have a Romantic Month (Even if You’re Single)
February brings a sense of love in the air; every shop is full of hearts, ribbons and gifts in hues of pink and red, and it’s almost as if I can hear Frank Sinatra playing as I walk down the street. The romance of Valentine’s Day seems to bring a…
Vol VI: A Trip to Nottingham
This weekend I took a trip to Nottingham to see Elicia, the friend that I went travelling around south-east Asia with; it was actually our first time reuniting since getting back to England. I headed over to Nottingham, which is about an hour’s train ride from Birmingham, and we got…
Taking Home a Piece of Culture: Collecting Poetry Books
Collecting mementos from my travels is one of my favourite ways to relive my adventures, and share them with my loved ones, and a firm favourite way of mine to treasure those special trips is by collecting poetry books in the country’s native language. It’s something that I’ve done since…
Vol V: Couture Week & a Trip to the Cinema
Like every fashion girlie I have spent the past seven days poring over couture collections on Vogue and fangirling over design details from Simone Rocha and John Galliano. I absolutely loved all of the feminine elements in the Simone Rocha for Jean Paul Gaultier collection, as it mirrors my own…
