Music I Am Currently Listening To

I love listening to music whilst I draw, sketch and design, so I just thought I would share with you a few of my favourite songs that I am listening to at the moment. I think these songs are real gems.

Heaven, How Long by East India Youth - from the EP 'Hostel'

Skin by Rae Morris

Open Eye Signal by Jon Hopkins - from the Mercury Prize nominated album 'Immunity'



Colours To Life by Temples

The Mother We Share by CHVRCHES

Hurricane by MS MR

College and Electric Youth - A Real Hero - from the Drive movie soundtrack

Strong by London Grammar

Falling by HAIM

Refugees by Embrace

 



Phillippa x
 

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 4

Here is the final part of my Pre-Fall highlights...

Roberto Cavalli

Alexis Mabille

Carven

Jenni Kayne

See by Chloe

House of Holland

Milly

Veronique Branquinho

Missoni/ M Missoni

 

Which have been your favourite Pre Fall 14 collections? My personal favourite collections were Temperley London and Matthew Williamson - both used eye-catching prints and beautiful colour palettes. I will soon be posting a round-up of Pre Fall prints on my blog.

Phillippa x 

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 3

Here is part 3 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights...

Valentino

Antonio Marras

Roksanda Illincic

DVF

Antonio Berardi

Honor

BCBG Max Azria

Clover Canyon

 

I will be posting part 4 shortly.

Phillippa x

Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 2

Here is part 2 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights.

Emilio Pucci

Burberry Prorsum

Emma Cook

Chanel

Fausto Puglisi

Lela Rose

Herve Leger

Chloe

 

I will be posting part 3 on Friday, featuring Valentino and Antonio Marras.

Phillippa x



Pre Fall 14 - Highlights - Part 1

The seasons in the fashion industry seem to come and go so quickly. It seems like just yesterday that I was posting Spring/Summer looks on my blog, and now here we are at Pre Fall 14. I have already seen several celebrities wearing Pre Fall 14 looks, so I thought I better start posting the collections on my blog. Like last time, I have decided to select my favourite collections and put together a round-up of my most coveted looks. Everyday since mid December I have been browsing WGSN and Stylesight, looking at what the designers have been showcasing.  I have seen some beautiful prints, colour palettes and silhouettes, which are making me very excited for the main Fall shows in February. Here is Part 1 of my Pre Fall 14 highlights. Part 2 will follow later in the week, featuring Burberry and Emma Cook.



Temperley London

Matthew Williamson

Preen by Thornton Bregazzi

Rebecca Taylor

Just Cavalli

Nicole Miller

Christopher Kane

Thakoon Addition



Phillippa x



 

 



*New Feature* - Global Collective on Pattern Observer

I was so excited on Thursday to see that one of my favourite American design websites 'Pattern Observer' had published a lovely post about my work. Pattern Observer founder Michelle Fifis said that she found my "vibrant use of colour, layering of shapes, and intricate hand-drawn details to be so energizing and inspiring!". This is such a wonderful compliment to receive from a fellow industry professional who I greatly respect for her dedication to all things design related. See below for images of the feature.

How the feature was documented on social media sites...Facebook



Twitter

The post was also shared by NYC/LA based Digital Print company 'First2Print'







I would like to thank Michelle and Chelsea at Pattern Observer for being so supportive of my work and helping me to promote my design work, I greatly appreciate it!!! Also a big thank you to everyone you liked the post on social media sites.

If you have not yet taken a look at the Pattern Observer website, then you really should. The website is full of incredibly useful tips on how to succeed in the textile industry, improve your work and find inspiring work from other print designers. The website also offers E-Courses, including 'The Ultimate Guide To Repeats'. This self-study course teaches you how to create repeat design using photoshop.

Phillippa x

On Trend - Folded Skirts

One of the key styles to emerge from fashion week was the 'Folded Skirt'. Mini skirts have had a modern-day makeover with sharp folds making for a more edgy look. Team your skirt with a classic shirt or sweater, and add a tailored blazer and Chelsea boots for a contemporary London street style look. I would avoid too much colour or print and just keep the overall outfit simple and easy to wear.
I have found several lovely skirts in this style, so whatever your budget you can get onboard with this trend.

Proenza Schouler, Kenzo, Maiyet, Topshop

Isabel Marant, Elizabeth and James, Carven, Toga

Vanessa Bruno, Helmut Lang, Kenzo, Three Floor

George @ Asda, Zara, Kenzo, Topshop

 

Phillippa x