BIAD Show Set Up

Thursday and Friday this week I have been at University setting up my section for the BIAD show, which is the final show at University showcasing all my work.

The set up initally included an A0 sized poster and two half A1 posters. I enjoyed setting it up as it allowed to me to feature what I thought were the most important aspects of the project and give people visiting the exhibition a clear description straight away.

Final shot of my A0 poster, giving information about my project.

The shelf which will showcase my dissertation, press release, C.V, Business Cards and Photo album of my creative work.

Above: My two half A1 posters.

When I initally handed in my creative work to support my dissertation, the work was presented on A1 boards, when laying out my shelf on Thursday I quickly discovered that I wouls not be able to showcase my work properly. I felt that I had worked hard on the Promotional work so decided to convert all my work into JPEG format then print out the work as photographs and place them in an album. This was a better idea as its quick and easy to look through and tells a story of my brand, from the range, to promotional work.

Examples of photographs taken from creative work.

Work placed on the floor showcased work I was unable to convert into JPEG format, and shows how the brand would be showcased in stores.

Final Views on my work presented on the stand.

MAC Summer Campaign

I checked out MAC's Summer 2011 campaign, the bright eye makeup is amazing alongside the surf inspired packaging. It certainly gets you in the mood for the Summer.

Ruby and Millie Blog

While in my second year of University I was lucky enough to work in London and with makeup guru's Ruby and Millie.

They were lovely people who have become firm friends of mine, they also helped alot with my final project which I can't thank them enough for.

I regularly follow their blog which has great beauty news, and product information on it. I love reading it.
http://www.rubyandmillie.com/blog/

Graduate Fashion Week London - International Fashion Show

While at Graduate Fashion Week yesterday I was lucky enough to see a Fashion show from the International schools and universities at the show.

Universities from:
St Petersburg, Russia.
AMFI - Amsterdam Fashion Institute
Lasalle - Singapore
Istituto Marangoni - Milan, Paris and London Campus'

All showcased their work.

The Catwalk

The ticket

Below are a few designers whose collections I loved.

From Lasalle College, Singapore. I loved designer Florentsya's work. Check out her website

www.wix.com/florentsya/florentsya 

Business cards collected from the Lasalle stand.

From Istituto Marangoni Fashion School. I loved most of the collections, I have taken my favourites from the show book.

The show book.

Elisabetta Oberto - Inspired by the bond between men and earth.

Le Yen Mai - Collection concept is two different garments taken apart then assembled together.

Christina Economou - Influenced by Greek and Irish cultures.

Chen Xiao Chen - Inpired by reptiles.

The Makeup

I love this look below taken from the show book, the look was created by artist Marcelo Oliveira. The natural face makeup in contrast to the dramatic eye makeup looks stunning.

Graduate Fashion Week London

Yesterday I visited Graduate Fashion Week at Earl's Court 2, London.

Birmingham City University had a stand at the exhibition which showcased all the final year work. My day involved discussing my work with students from other universities as well  as being able to take a look at the exhibition to see what other Universities stands were like. The theme for the stand was incubation, how as students we have evolved over the three years studying, hence the chicken coops.

Me with my work on a chicken coop.

My work zoomed in with business cards

From left to right my presentation box, dissertation and business cards.

The Fashion Retail Management class of 2011.

I enjoyed my day and loved the atmosphere, knowing that everyone was there purely for their love of fashion was great.

Companies that Graduate Fashion Week are associated with.

Free publications and graduate information for graduates who are interested in working for George at Asda.

One of the stands I particularly liked from the show came from the Arts University College Bournemouth. I loved the vintage them with the coloured bunting and caravan.

Summer in full Bloom

My Dad is a keen gardener and noticed yesterday the bright array of flowers in the garden. The bright colours instantly make me in a better mood so thought I'd share them.

Zumba Time

Today I went to Zumbathon at Cannock park. I attend a Zumba class every Wednesday and today my teacher Maggie was holding the event at the park to promote the exercise class so I went along to show my support.

Zumba is an exercise class which has a mix of all sorts of dancing from Salsa to Street dance. I have been going for a year now and keeps me fit as well as having fun at the same time. You can burn 500-1000 calories with just one hours exercise.

Many people turned up from other classes around the area and I really enjoyed the morning. If you interested in attending Zumba check out the official website http://www.zumba.com/ . Or for Local classes in the Wolverhampton area http://www.zumba-rellas.com/home.html.