Hello lovelies <3

If you saw my blogpost from a few months ago I mentioned I was on the UAL Art Foundation Diploma for the year after finishing my A-Levels and before I go to university. The images above show my final collection I created based on both books "The Secret Garden" and "The Perks Of Being A Wallflower" where I looked into the hidden messages of mental illness in both books, as well as the clothing in mental asylums in both time eras of these books. I could talk about this project forever, this is literally the best project I have created so far. This will probably change once I'm at uni. 

I looked at many artists and designers throughout this project but the most inspiring designer I looked at was Alexander McQueen and I was lucky enough to go to his exhibition at the V&A - Savage Beauty, while I was in the first part of my research even though I found research and inspiration was key though out this project. 

All the garments and the wall hanging are green because in my colour theory research and questionnaire I found out that Green represents Healing and Earth, both topics that I thought linked well to both books.

The first garment was based on the modern hospital gown, very much in the style of a T-Shirt dress, but with an added sling used for restriction, just like belts were used in the older centuries. 

The second garment was based more on feelings. The rips in the dress represents how much mental health has caused destruction in themselves or to their families. However from looking at The Secret Garden, I attached flowers as that represented the patients getting better and recovering. 

My favourite garment I created was the third one as it really tested my skills to manipulate the pattern as I wanted to make the sleeves longer so they could be tied around the body, similar to the straitjackets. I also made the collar higher as I wanted to put as much restriction into the garment as possible, this was the trickiest bit due to it being so large. 

I also made a wall hanging to go along with the garments, where I was able to manipulate the fabric and surface as much as I wanted to. In all the garments and more so on the wall hanging, I loved using dissolvable fabric, which linked back to my research of some patients feeling disconnected to the world.

Obviously if you read my sketchbook you would see a more detailed review into why I made each garment and the meanings behind the colours and techniques used. 

I got my results back in June and I'm proud to say I could a Distinction for this project. 

Next week I start a new chapter, as I move to London to study fashion textiles and surface design, I hope to focus more on knit wear and innovative fashion. 

What do you think of my collection? 

Love You All 

xxx

Although Autumn doesn't start till 22nd September, Summer seems to have ended in the UK and has been this way for a few weeks. It's almost been cold enough to bring the knitwear out from storage and back into the wardrobe, so I thought it was perfect timing to write up my Autumn wish list. I'm loving the camel, khaki and rusty colours for Autumn, theres something about them thats very warming. 

If you know me and have read any of my other blogposts you would know I mainly shop at New Look, so I thought it was only right for my first wish list of the season I start of with New Look. I included some pieces that are a different style to what I usually pick, but I feel they would go nicely with pieces I already have in my wardrobe. 

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I thought it was time I did another post on my skincare routine, as the last one was over a year ago and all the products have since changed. We all want clear, flawless skin and while these products have worked for me to help me get clearer skin, they may not work for you. I have combination skin, which is mostly normal with some dry patches under my eyes and forehead, then oily on my nose and chin.

In the morning, I switch my face cleansers depending on how my skin is looking. I use the Simple Spotless face wash when my face is having a few breakouts, and I use the Good Things Stay Clear Cleanser the rest of the week, I'd say I use the Good Things cleanser 5-6 times a week. I use both cleansers with my muslin cloth. Usually on a Wednesday morning I would use the Good Things Five Minutes Face Mask. I also use this Sunday evening but I will talk more about that in my evening routine, as I use it in a slightly different way. 

Once I have cleansed my face, I use one of two toner/cleansing waters, I like to alternate between the two, depending on what I'm doing in the day and so my skin doesn't get used to the product. Most of the time I will use the Lush Eau Roma Water (Toner Water) but on days where my skin needs more 'help' I use the L'Oreal Micellar Solution. I also use these products in the evening to aid with taking off my makeup. 

Once my skin has absorbed the toner waters, I use Soap and Glory Puffy Eye Attack (Turbo Boost Hydragel) which is AMAZING! I use this every day even when my eyes aren't puffy or have dark circles, and when I do have them they are cleared within minutes. 

Surprise surprise I use the much raved about beauty product on the internet, La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo [+] anti-blemish cream which I only picked up because of the results and recommendations from my friend, and I glad I did as this product is a miracle, its cleared my skin amazingly. 

I have two main moisturisers that I use on a daily basis, Simple Spotless Skin Moisturiser which I only use if I don't use the La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo [+] and I use the Nivea Day Cream SPF15 everyday sometimes even with the Simple moisturiser just to give my skin so UV protection. 

If you want a full review on any of these products please comment below, and I will be posting an evening routine soon.

I HAVE BIG NEWS TO REVEAL THIS WEEK!!