Leigh Viner

I guess I am feeling inspired. I am a month into my university course at LCF and getting back into drawing, researching, using a sewing machine more than once a month and generally doing something a little exciting is good.

I came across the work of Leigh Viner just over a year ago, maybe slightly longer. For me, my favourite thing to do is to draw, and drawing people is even better. I think thats why my love of clothes, fashion and shopping along with this has made me want to study fashion design ever since I can rememeber. I have vivid memories of being sat with my cousins at their dining room table designing dresses and drawing my own little stylised characters.

So anyway, besides the rambling, Leigh Viner has a way of capturing something so beautiful. The vivid colours and lines along with the soft shading and shadows makes her work turn from being super graphic into something much more softer. If she ever wanted to do a picture of me I most certainly wouldn't turn it down.

Follow her on instagram @leighviner and check out more of her work there, or alternatively her blog at www.leighviner-blog.com. You may just become as obsessed with her work as I am.

A little bit of a girl crush

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Erin Wasson. What more need I say. She sums up effortless boho chic. Normally I hate tattoos dotted everywhere but for some reason she nails it. I don't think she could do much wrong in my eyes to be honest. I have wanted to copy her peacock feather tattoo forever and so I thought it about time I dedicate a post to her.

French Connection Homeware

Photos c/o frenchconnection.co.uk

Sheesham tripod lamp, Sheepskin rug, Brass knuckles table lamp, Leaning shelves, Pitched rocking chair

It's been a while guys, and I am sorry. First year of uni has begun and so I have been concentrating on that and getting myself a part time job. Fear not, I am back.

Since going to the French Connection 'Sketch to store' event I can't stop thinking about their homeware collection. Although the collection is fairly small, and I'd say slightly too expensive for my poor student budget right now, it captures everything that I want my home to (eventually). Raw, neutral, natural simplistic design.

Paper butterflies

Paper butterflies by me

In all honestly when I saw these deep frames on a trip around IKEA I knew I had to think of a way to use them. Perfect for birthdays, christmas of even for your own home.

The paper I bought from hobby craft as well as the butterfly cutter and voila- a beautiful little centre piece for your home.

I am going to start selling these, website is in the process ( I will let you know when it is ready and add the link below)  but thought I would show you them on here in the hope that it starts to get you guys in a creative mood. By all means let me know if you have any more ideas.

Sara x

Victoria Beckham blue dress lust

Image c/o thirtyfourflavours

Image c/o gocitygirl.com

Since New York fashion week I cant stop thinking about this powder blue dress Victoria Beckham was seen in from her new SS14 collection.

Its everything I am obsessed with at the moment. Ruffle hem, midi length, powder blue, boy meets girl. If anyone wants to buy me one feel free.

Sara x

Sketch to store- French Connection A/W13

Photos taken myself on iPhone4s

Firstly, I apologise for the awful quality of these photos. I stupidly forgot to take my Canon with me and a few of them were taken by other people so we could get group shots.

I managed to sign up to the French Connection 'Sketch to store' event in Oxford Circus and was allowed to bring some friends along with me; My flatmates Clare and Gabby, my good friend Nicole who was up staying and my sister Bex.We got to look at the new collection, try as much of it on and pick our favourite one to get photographed in. Heaven.

I have to say I could have spent over £2000 easy on maybe two or three full outfits, thank god I don't have a credit card- I managed to refrain myself. Totally fell in love with this ombre floral swing dress made from layers of gorgeous soft chiffon fabric and the oh so soft fur gilet which had a streak of electric blue which, when in the light shone on it looked amazing!

Roll on christmas, I know what Santa's getting me already.

Sara x

Catwalk shots

Photos c/o Vogue.com

So just a post to add to my previous; the catwalk photos of the collection. It gives you more of an insight into the whole feel. I have fallen for the graffiti prints and I hope we are going to see some of this on the high street next summer; something a little more in my price range!

Sara x