London Fashion Week [LFW] : Day 1

Fashion Week properly kicked off yesterday, so I went down to Somerset House to see if I could mingle and take some photos etc. This was at 4pm ( I was actually meant to get there for 10am and spend the whole day, but... yeah! ) and I spent an hour there. I got a very lovely surprise too! 

Both of the above outfits are from the new J.W. Anderson x Topshop Collection. THAT KNIT JUMPER MUST BE MINE.

Above skirt from missguided.

She's so pretty in pink!

 Girl in the centre blew me away! 

I'm loving that KTZ!

And finally:

I MET VV BROWN! 

So excited for the rest of LFW. 

Roberto Piqueras SS '13!

Although Fashion Week began yesterday, on Thursday, London- based designer Roberto Piqueras  held his 'SS 13 show at the British Museum. Very guerilla style, because after the models finished walking, security asked us to leave! I'd never been to a fashion show previously, but I'm really happy I did! I'm a fan of the way Mr. Piqueras uses print, very warm and inviting. Here are the photos below!

Mr. Piqueras himself! (above) Look at the swag!

After the show (below)

It was all over so fast! I'm really happy that I was able to experience this and record evidence! Also got to take photos of other people who'd attended, also possessing amazing style!

moar artsy fartsy

Hey guys! So yeah. Erm... last time I posted I could find all of the prints I'd done, so without further ado!

The above print was an epic fail. I did more batik, and it was supposed to be based on the suits of cards, but my retarded hands coupled with hot wax, and a broken tjanting resulted in this. I even forgot to mark the final red square!

The above prints I did with screens. Just lined up some dyes and paper circles and went! Quite fun and I really like the textures.

The above print was done with screens and a stencil that I made form a tracing. Printed onto black poly- cotton, I had to use a really small squeegee (they're the tools you use to print with) to get the different colours for each fist. I'm really proud of this one. I may use it in my first collection!

So, I repeated the fist print! I did it on white satin this time, cos I plan to make pillows for my family with the fabric. One word of advice, DON'T DO IT. The fabric kept slipping and I made a lot of marks and staining which I wish could've been avoided. Ah well. #YOLO

Ash x

artsy fartsy.

Hey guys! I haven't updated in the longest while... been really busy and not that motivated. However, here I am.




Now some of you that know me, know that I dream of becoming a fashion designer some day. And so to reach that dream I've been attending a short course on textile printing at university. Even though I do find it a little basic, it's really fun!

This print in purple above was the first one that I'd ever done. I used a pre- mixed purple dye, and some cut outs of flower shapes to achieve this. 

The two above are the second prints that I did. I was strapped for inspiration, and so I just used Hangul! ^^ Thankyou Korea, for taking up most of my free time haha. I sketched out the characters on tracing paper, and then using carbon paper I made a stencil. I then used three different dyes to achieve this look. The top one was just inspired by my Caribbean heritage.... the second was just whichever dyes I could get my hands on.

The above textile print was achieved with batik. Batik, or wax resist is done by making patterns with hot wax, then allowing to to dry and staining the fabric with dyes. It was really fun to do, but I burned myself on the hot wax. FAIL.

I have a few other prints which I left on campus, like the dunce I am. I'll show you soon.

Next session, I'm going to try and do another print as an example that I can use for my brand! ^^ I want to do something Caribbean inspired. I'll keep you posted.

Ash x

11 questions tag!

So, my friend Georgia tagged my in this on her blog, so without further ado:


Rules: 
1) Each person must post eleven things about themselves on their blog
2) Answer the questions the tagger has set for you plus eleven questions for the people you have tagged to answer
3) Chose eleven people and link them in your tag
4) Go to their page and tell them
5) No tag backs
6) You legitimately have to tag


11 things about me:


1. Despite being a media student.... I don't actually watch that many films, dramas or television series.


2. I like it when it rains. It means that there's nobody around to disturb my peace, and I can enjoy the world on my own.


3. Although I love the thought of being wealthy, I don't envy those who come from old money. With ancestral monies comes problems. And haters.


4. I'm very good at hiding when I'm feeling down. Most people think me to be quite vibrant, flamboyant and happy.


5. In a past life, I was probably a slave who got the master's son to teach him how to read.


6. I love having my friends around me, but I'm really anti- social. I like sitting in my room with the internet.


7. I sincerely dislike when people try to talk about music critically but lack knowledge of genres and terminology.


8. When I speak, I often feel that I say things in a bitchy or rude way. This is not intentional.


9. I find boobs fascinating. 


10. I suffer from a serious case of envy.


11. I'm amazing at helping people with their problems, but can't sort out my own!




And now, to answer Georgia's questions...

1: Of any languages you know, which word do you like the sound of the most?

I like the Japanese word Aishiteru. It makes me feel warm inside.

2: If you could have just one non-electronic possession for entertainment for the rest of your life what would it be?

Most likely a book. I could read until the cows come home.

3: Are you ticklish? If so where and how do you react to tickling?

My sides, neck, under my arms, and my back. I immediately curl over or arch my back. 

4: Which website do you frequent the most?

There are many. facebook, Twitter, tumblr, here. Oh, and FictionPress.

5: Define happiness with 3 words.

Love, money, happyEnding.


6: Have you been in love?

Yes. Well I think it was love. And it's really sad cos he's a friend. I don't want to 
ruin our friendship. But he does know. ><

7: Is there a time of day you most like to wake up at? If so when?

I despise leaving my bed. But I like waking up at 3.30 am during summer to watch the sun come up. I want to do that on the beach.

8: List 4 traits you find very attractive in people.

A good sense of humour, the ability to see the bigger picture, SENSE, and playfulness.

9: Do you like fizzy/sour things?

Sour things, j'adore. Fizzy things, not so much, excepting sherbert.

10: Do you want to be a parent someday?

Yes. I love kids. But I want them at a time where it'd be smart to have them, i.e. owning a house and bringing home lots of monies.

11: Name a food or drink you really dislike.

MASHED POTATO. URGH.


I would tag people back, but all of my friends completed this last month! I'm so late, sorry guys ><