Final Results!

So today I got my final results from my three years at University and I got a 2:1 which I am so happy with. The three years hard work finally paid off :-)

I'll be looking for work within a marketing or buying role as these were the modules I most enjoyed from University.

So now it's some hardcore job searching. While I am looking for work I'll be working at Telford hospital full time, this is a job which I have gone back to when I'm not at Uni for example over the Summer and Christmas.

Beacon Radio Walk

Today I completed a the 10 mile Beacon Radio walk for charity. Beacon Radio is a local radio station who put together the charity event in aid of Promise Dreams who are a charity supporting children with terminally ill children and their families.

The walk was from Himley Hall to Dunstall Park Race course. I completed it in just under two hours and I think I will feel the consequences of it tomorrow. It was a good day and the rain held off which was good. So far over £100,000 has been raised for the charity.

The Beacon Radio stand at Himley Hall

The Start line

The Finish line at Dunstall Park

Check out pictures from the day and information about the charity at:

http://www.beaconradio.co.uk/walk-of-the-black-country/

New Buys

I went shopping to Telford today to have a look around, I like Telford shopping centre as there are a variety of shops all under one roof and it isn't too far away.

I purchased several items, the bag I have wanted for a while since seeing it in Look magazine and finally it came into store, so snapped it up straight away as when I went back later they had all sold out, phew!
The top I purchased as I thought it would go nice against my white blazer against gold chunky jewellery.
Finally the dress was a spur of the moment purchase but I tried it on and it looked really good and suited my shape, just hope the weather improves so I get to wear it :)

Bag: Primark

Top: Primark

Dress : H & M

BIAD Show - Other Courses

Yesterday as well as attending University to attend the Fashion Retail Management show I also went to view the other courses shows from the campus.

Courses such as Fashion design, Photogrpahy, Illustration and Theatre Design showcased their works. I found all the shows interesting and inspiring. I had never taken much interest in other courses until today but some of the work was excellent especially fashion design how showcased at Graduate Fashion Week last week.

Map detailing where exhibitions are held.

Some of my favourite work can be seen below along with a link to websites and blog, check them out, it is really interesting to see works as well as finding out about the person behind the creations.

Business Cards I collected.

Katie Watson - Fashion Design and Fashion Communication - http://www.katiewatsonfashion.co.uk/

Jennie Nicole Sherratt - Photography -

http://www.jennienicolephotography.co.uk/

Alice Ho - Documentary and Fine art Photgrapher -

http://alicehophotography.blogspot.com/

BIAD Final Show and Goodbyes!

Today was one of the last days at University. :-( The BIAD show is a chance for industry contacts as well as family and friends to come and see the show. A lot of business cards had been taken from my stand so hopefully people have found my concept interesting.

In the evening we had a final presentation from our lecturers and awards were given out for high achievers. Overall it was a sad day as I will not see alot of people from my course again but I will have fond memories I will keep forever.

The entrance to the Fashion Retail Management show.

The Exhibition room - a screen showing PowerPoint slides detailing peoples projects.

Some of my work displayed on the wall.

Nail Art Time

After my Nailed it Post I decided to have a go at doing some Nail Art of my own. As I am a novice at this I decied to do something simple as you can see below. The contrasting colours look great and really Summery.

I created this look by painting my nails all orange (Barry M colour 318) then painting a blue line across the top (Asda nail varnish)  to give a twist to the traditional French manicure. It took a few attempts to get right but the overall result look great.



Maxi Dresses

I love maxi dresses, I find they keep me cool in the weather but also look great at the same time. They can be dressed down with flats or glammed up with jewellery and darmatic makeup for the evening. Here are a few of my favourites I have seen recently.

Dress from River Island - I have tried to purchase this but is sold out everywhere :(

Above dress from Warehouse at ASOS - love the backless detail.

Dress from BooHoo.com the ditsy print looks cute and will be great for the daytime.