"Summer" begins....

It's been a long time since my last blog, I promise I'll get better at updating.

Here are the photos from the STAMP fashion tabloid launch party:

I've been trying to sort out my work placement for September. I need to chase them up though, I wont be taking no for an answer!!

Other than making arrangements for that, I have been working at my usual... extra hours, friendlier staff, unapproachable management - all in all, not too bad! I think I can stick it out for the next few months. I just need to earn some cash to keep me afloat in London in September (if I do get my work placement), and I need to save for accommodation deposits and my Tokyo trip with uni in Feb!! It's a long way off, but I'm terrible at saving money.

It's money, money, money... not the most moral moto but at the moment, as a student, being absolutely broke just makes doing things impossible! This is why I wonder HOW my uni friends manage to go on holidays???

Aside from money talk, here's some of my 2nd year uni work for you to view:

I've added more links to the right, happy surfing.

GFW and more coursework

On Monday I found myself at GFW at Battersea Park helping out and representing NTU at the stand.

It was surprisingly fulfilling to help out prospective students and speak of my own experiences on the course and at the uni.

NTU had some interesting press coverage from it's GFW appearance. On the GFW live website the report can be found here . And selected photos have been published on Hilary Alexander's report of GFW. WGSN's coverage on the NTU show has been incredibly positive.

I must say, I'm not too impressed by the quality of design of the River Island GFW bags. A national competition ran amongst university students to create the bag adorning the supplied logo. Due to my own lack of time management... I didn't enter the competition. This is much to my own regret - the incredible publicity generated on this winning student is definitely unmatchable. I feel bombarded by the bags, seeing it on the arms of many shoppers on my local high street. But, hey, River Island's decision was final!

The River Island promotion competition was won by Louise Smith from University of Central Lancashire for her idea of launching an Organic jeans range. The presentation and ideas expressed on the boards is definitely impressive. Congrats Louise !

NB: Photos from STAMP launch party still yet to be uploaded!!

Shoe Delights

I haven't yet uploaded the photos of the pretty fashion people from STAMP yet, but will do soon.

The launch party was a good turn out with many recognised faces from the fashion and art depts of uni. The paper looks really good. The girls have done an excellent job. FHP and faces in places photographers were there. Yummy cocktails, cherry bomb and key west cooler were favourites at Prohibition .





After work today I had a stroll past Kurt Geiger and couldn't help have a glance... i want:

Both reduced from £219 to £129, part of the Kurt Geiger Fashionistas range. They look ten times better in person, loving the cone shaped perspex heel!