A bit more Vintage

So today I finally finished my essay, which consisted of me sitting in the library for 7 1/2 hours… seriously not cool, my brain feels like fried mush! I’m so pleased I have got it over and done with because I needed to get it handed in early. This is because I will be missing the last week of Uni- no I’m not going on holiday, I wish, I’m attending a trend forecasting course at Central St Martins. Will blog once I have completed it to show you what it consisted of. So anyway this week is so hectic along with having to hand all my work in early, pack my room up for Christmas and GET THIS… Redrock fashion asked my friend Rosie to be the photographer and direct a shoot for the brand that will be used for ASOS, I have been asked to model this and help style- pretty scary as my mug shot will be up on ASOS but still how exciting! So before this I thought I would do another Vintage inspired post as Redrock specialise in vintage, so it may exercise my brain a little for tomorrow (baring in mind I just did a 2500 word essay on the Ford Model T- yawwwwwn).

Vintage denim shirt from Gone Retro, Gold Belt from a vintage shop in London (favourite belt I own!), Shoes from Kurt Geiger (only the best) and Leather trousers from H&M.

Yes I bullied my friend Rosie to fish tail plait my hair… absolute Beaut!
I then added my most favourite piece of Vintage, my beaded jacket. Sadly I don't get to wear it much as the beads just fall off and its pretty painful when you stand on one bare footed- ouchy! But I thought I would whip it out for fun- I got this from a place called Trashy Flowers in Northampton, but sadly the vintage shop closed- luckily they are still online.
Wish me and Rosie Luck for Tomorrow
Charlotte x
Photos by Rosie : http://rosie-thejourneyofme.blogspot.com/

Motivation for Shape Manipulation

On Monday I was told to bring to class- two extra large white shirts, pins and a camera. We had to use the two white shirts on the mannequin to produce different shapes without unpicking the shirt- only using pins. I had absolutely no motivation to do this as I was tired from the clothes show. However, when I got into it I really enjoyed the process and came out with some ok shapes. It was great practice to get new ideas on shapes from fabric that already have seams and buttons.
Take a look:











Charlotte xx

Clothes Show 2011

Well, what a busy weekend I have had! This weekend I worked at the clothes show for Redrock fashion. This is a brand where they take vintage clothes and tweak them to a more up to date version. I worked on the stall selling the garments, promotion work, street style and I also was helping to be on the look out for the new face of the brand. I had so much fun being surrounded by clothes, models, music, oh and more models. Redrock stood out in comparison to all the other stands. Definitely worth the 4:30 starts- even though I was so paranoid I would have bags under my eyes, I made sure I had eye drops and revitalising eye serum on me at all times- looser? Of course!
I thought I would post a few photos from my time there.

Photos of the stall, full of vibrant colours, silk blouses, hot pants, furs, cowboy boots and so much more cool stuff!

Street Style photos at the clothes show

Of course I couldn’t keep away from the sequins…

Me hard at work, of course… maybe slightly posing!

On the last day we managed to squeeze in some time to go see the main show- B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! Me and my friends, who also worked there, were literally so hyper when we left, then realised we had to go back to reality- How amaaaazing- NOT.
Hopefully I will be there next year doing something exciting again!


Charlotte x

Pretty In Vintage

This weekend I will be doing some work experience with Redrock Fashion at the Clothes Show in Birmingham! I’m so excited, last year I worked back stage of the main show dressing the models and dancers- it was absolutely amazing! I cannot describe the buzz back stage, you just have to be there to understand.

Redrock fashion take vintage clothes and alter them to a more stylish format, this year they will be having a stall at the clothes show, so if any of you are attending- please make sure you visit- definitely worth it!

Take a sneaky look at their website: http://www.redrockfashion.bigcartel.com/

So anyway, I decided to do an vintage inspired blog post- Hope you like the pictures…

I love my little burnt orange, leather shorts- the rouged high waist reminds me of Chloe style shorts- except mine are better because they are LEATHER and waaaaaaaay cheaper- £28 to be exact!  I bought them from Gone Retro, which is a vintage shop in Northampton. I also added my vintage Mochino waist belt, I think the little heart is so sweet and I don't normally go for things with hearts on as to me they come across as tacky- but this one is so titchy and beautiful! 

I thought this outfit would look a little odd with flat shoes as the shorts are quite baggy which could make your legs look a little chunky monkey- so I squeezed on a pair of my ridiculously high heels- the higher the better. Yes they are high, and yes I can walk in them surprisingly… practise makes perfect.

I combined my look with some vintage/vintage inspired jewellery- yes I have gone vintage mad but this weekend I’m going to be surrounded by it, Pure Bliss!
The ring with the Jet stone in is from a jewellery shop in Leeds called Aladdin’s cave- It sells fabulous antique jewellery- little expensive but good investments. I was lucky enough to receive this on my 19th birthday from my parents- its a big bugger isn't it?
I got the green one in Turkey and the other ones from Camden Market… spoilt for choice in Camden, there's so many jewellery stands I went a bit buzurk and cross eyed there.
The cute necklace with a clock was from my friends for my birthday- I always wear it, so pretty.

Shirt- Warehouse, Bag- L.K.Bennett London, Hair flower- broach from H&M

I went a little accessory mad- but I don’t care, I like it!

Enjoy,

Charlotte x

Photos by Rosie Ashley-http://rosie-thejourneyofme.blogspot.com/