Aaaaand done!

Finally, all my garments are complete! It's been a tricky few months but I've made it through the tunnel and am almost out the other end.

We had a little photo shoot today with one of our models, Nathalie and myself (who conveniently manages to fit into most of the garments). So I thought you might like to take a look ;)









We have our presentations tomorrow and then portfolio hand-in on Monday which I am in the process of completing at the moment so I'll post some photos when that's done too.

I apologize for my lack of blogging this last fortnight but amoungst all the sewing and preparing for my Ballet Grade 6 exam next week, I managed to find myself a job! And a rather interesting one at that! Although not related in any way to what I want to do in the future, it is still a nice, 6-week earner for myself. I am working on a boat in Puerto Banus (google it!) which is owned by a high power family from the Middle East. My responsibilities include cleaning and preparing the boat for when they arrive, changing bed sheets, preparing breakfast, serving drinks etc etc, you get the idea. So I'll let you know how that goes in the coming weeks :)

Loveness,

Maria
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Project Update

I did what I said I would and took some photos of my collection so far. The light was terrible so they didn't come out great but it will give you an idea of how it's going.

Only 4 days left until the final model fitting and 2 weeks until the presentation so the pressure is definitely on!




The cream slip with organza and pink throw detail on the neckline.






Crepe de Chine playsuit with purple chiffon and bow details.


Pink Crepe de Chine bra with boning and underwiring, organza and cream throw detail to be worn with...


...pink 40s style, wide leg trousers which will be finished with large cuffs and a waist tie.


Pink skirt with purple twin needle detail - echoing the playsuit.


Purple chiffon top with neckline darts.

I will of course keep you up to date as the week goes on!

Loveness,

Maria
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Sunday Outfit Post

Sorry for the lack of blogs, rushed off my feet at the moment trying to get my collection finished on time (2 weeks to go!). I'll attempt to take a few minutes out to take some photos!

To keep you going I thought I'd post what I wore on Sunday to a BBQ with our neighbours and their families.



Now the temperature in southern Spain has reached 30 degrees, I wore a simple shift dress with cream wedges and minimal silver jewellery. Not to mention my trusty Ray-Ban Aviators. The jackets and jeans have officially been put away for the summer and oh, how glad I am!

Loveness,

Maria
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Bow Ties

Just a little post today.

I've been inspired by my own collection. Girly shapes, satin fabrics, pastel hues and the recent addition of bows. So i took one of my scraps of ribbon and tied it round my pony-tail band. And I think it looked rather fetching!





I hope this gives you an idea for that "second day" hair. Check back soon for recent photos of my collection!

Loveness,

Maria
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J'adore Paris!

So here it is! The Paris blog post! I'll try and keep it as short and sweet as possible!

Saturday 15th May
6am wake up to get to the airport on time. Flight was smooth and found our cases and shuttle bus back to the hotel easily. Checked-in to the hotel which was a little basic but generally ok and clean. Then we walked to the fabric shops (which are about 5 storeys high!) near the Sacré-Cœur, stopping on the way at a restaurant for lunch and a bakery selling the famous Parisian macaroons. They really were worth the wait and had the most incredible taste and texture.









We then decided to walk up the 235 steps to the Sacré-Cœur, which was really beautiful and you could see the whole of Paris from up there. On the way back we stopped off at Carrefour and bought bread and cheese and wine for dinner and found a quaint little vintage store where I bought a black, patent, mock-croc satchel for €25.











Then later on we walked up to the Moulin Rouge and looked around the area, sex shops and all! Went to a bar for some cocktails and wandered back to the hotel about 2am.



Sunday 16th May
Up at 7am to go to Musee Musée d'Orsay by the Seine river. A beautiful art museum that I would recommend to all the art appreciators out there. Hopped on the metro to another museum, Musée des Arts décoratifs, which was alot more fashion-y. Outfits by Karl Lagerfeld, Madame Grès, Issey Miyake, Sonia Rykiel amoung other greats. Very inspiring.











Then we walked to the Louvre to take photos and after losing half of the group back to the hotel due to exhaustion, half of us soldiered on to walk along the Champs Elysées to the Arc de Triomphe. Was amazing to see the big designer stores - Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Hermes... and the more affordable shops such as Sephora (who were having a foam party at the entrance!). And of course the Arc de Triomphe was stunning. Then to top off the tourist attractions we proceded to walk to the Tour Eiffel. Another wonderful phenomenom which was well worth seeing. Back to the hotel to get ready for dinner and Le Lido. One word, incredible. One of, if not, the best show I have ever seen in my life. Gorgeous, half naked dancers, horses, a giant, interactive elephant, ice dancers, a clown, an amazing diablo performer, light effects, a gold pyramid, fountains, rain...just amazing. Well worth €45! The show finished at 2 at which time we hot-footed it back to our beds.



























Monday 17th May
Monday morning, had croissants for breakfast at a little bistro and then went to Gallerie Lafayette and Printemps for a little (window!) retail therapy. Was lovely to see all the designer creations. Then we walked to the Notre Dame stopping along the Seine at the little stalls selling all kinds of trinkets. I bought an old poscard from 1930 for €1.70. We crossed the river to the Latin Quarter to see the interesting archetecture and streets. Then on to the Rue de Pais, a long shopping street to look at the small boutiques. At this point we were almost crawling along the pavement so decided to take the metro back to the hotel. We walked back up to Pigalle (near Moulin Rouge) again and to the bakery to buy some macaroons to bring home and then had dinner at a local bistro. We were in bed at 11 to get some sleep before our 3.15 start the next morning. And then it was back to Spain! Where I proceded to lie in bed and rest for the next 48 hours!































Loveness,

Maria
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