Gift - notonthehighstreet

http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/pantsandpaper/product/textile-heart-brooch

Show someone you love them with this pretty heart brooch.

Ideal for a special Valentine or to show mum how much you care on Mothering Sunday. This lovely heart brooch is handmade to order.

It is made with silk, cotton and lace, backed with soft pink wool felt. There is a tiny embroidered red heart on the front and it has a silver plated brooch bar secured on the reverse The brooch is finished with 3 tiny vintage buttons (buttons will vary).

It comes presented on a shabby chic style gift tag, tied with pink ribbon and will be wrapped in tissue paper.

made from:

felt, silk, cotton, lace, buttons.

dimensions:

Size approx 7.5cm x 7.5cm.

product code:

303994

This attracted my attention on the notonthehighstreet website as i have seen millions of similar items on the high street.
I do like the branding of the item though and it would make a nice little gift.

Vivienne Westwood

http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/shop/new-in/flower-print-jacket-20051/

I really like this printed jacket and it stood out to me as i scrolled through Vivienne westwoods website. However it would go well with plain trousers and other accessories as it would look too busy with another patterned garment mixed with it.

Wonderfully printed with flourishing flowers, welcome Spring/Summer 2014 with Vivienne Westwood's elegantly tailored jacket. Cropped, the cotton Flower Print Jacket fastens with complimenting brown buttons and has a subtle cutaway detail to the back. Looking at the artist both as a style icon and creator, Vivienne has taken her inspiration from the painter's canvas to create this print. With a distressed effect, to resemble the destroyed portion of an aged canvas, the blossom produces a striking finish. - See more at: http://www.viviennewestwood.co.uk/shop/new-in/flower-print-jacket-20051/#sthash.3PbmF7W1.dpuf

Fashion - Stella Mccartney

The colour scheme of this item is very pale and bland. The front doesn't look too bad as i really like the rose pattern but the back of the item is a peach colour and i think it looks ghastly.


It is really plain and boring!!! I really dont like the colour at all.

Fashion - Anna sui

this look has a lot of different textures going on i it. I really like the blue and purple colour scheme as the colours go well together. Although i am not too sure the bag goes well with the outfit. the pattern is quite bizarre

Fashion - Anna Sui

http://www.annasui.com/en/#/collecfw14

Here is a piece from Anna Sui's Fall 2014 range. This caught my eye as it is easy to wear and style with other accessories such as necklaces and boots. I also love the cardigan that the model is wearing as it has an interesting pattern and it teams well with the boots. The whole look has a lovely green and brown colour scheme.

trade shows

In week 7 we looked at trade shows. We were asked to choose a minimum of two to look at. I chose to look at the following.

http://www.bctf.co.uk/index.php

Trade Show

Name? 

British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF) 

Where is it on?

Harrogate

When is it on?

6-8 April 2014

Main Focus, interior/gift?

With hundreds of makers, a vast range of products, and prices starting at just a few pounds, they're well worth a visit. Galleries, craft, jewellery, fashion boutiques

Does it have particular sections?

Galleries, craft, jewellery, fashion boutiques, art galleries, heritage

Images? 

Kate Broughton

http://www.bctf.co.uk/2014_gallery_1.php

Deryn Relph

http://www.bctf.co.uk/2014_gallery_2.php

Trade shows

In week 7 we looked at trade shows. We were asked to choose a minimum of two to look at. I chose to look at the following.

http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/

http://www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk/about-us.aspx#.U0FtJfldVqU

Trade Show

Name? 

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft fair (GNCCF) 

Where is it on?

Manchester

When is it on?

9-12 October 2014

Main Focus, interior/gift?

It showcases contemporary craft to buy from over 160 selected designer-makers in: ceramics, glass, jewellery, interior and fashion textiles, wood, paper, silver, metal, product design, print-making and more. 

Does it have particular sections?

ceramics, glass, jewellery, interior and fashion textiles, wood, paper, silver, metal, product design, print-making

Images? There are no images of exhibitors work on the website as of yet