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October 19 Heyyyy foxy people!!!
Just to let y'all know I've got my myspace.com profile up n running now so add me if u like.
It's a little more personal than this one but still interesting, i promise!!! September 16 Taking an extended break!
Back soon, I promise! x
In the meantime, any requests for post subjects? April 15
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Blimey it's been such a long time since I last updated! I haven't abandoned my space just yet, but I have been so busy you would not believe! Anyway, hopefully I'm back now, though I won't be updating as frequently as I used to. I've lost all the work I did for the next post I was going to do, so whilst I re-do all of that, is their any requests for specific posts? Do let me know and I'll get right on it!
Thanku all so much for the comments I have had whilst being away! There are so many!! I'm still reading through them! I will try and get started on the hundreds of requests I have had for banners and tables sometime in the very near future lol!
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February 20
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Hello everyone!! Soooooo sorry it's been such a long time since I last updated!! Unfortunately my laptop still isn't fixed, which means I haven't been able to do any table or banner requests!! Again, please bare with me, I promise I'll get them done as soon as possible!!! This is only a quick post to lt you all know that I am still alive! lol. So I won't have time to answer to any comments. But I will do soon!!!
I've just finished the moodboard for my Autumn/Winter 06/07 collection, so I'll be putting that up when I can!
How is everyone?? I have been so busy lately. I just started a new job AND I've been busy with my portfolio!
Right well I'd best be off! More work to do...
((I haven't forgotten the "Key Trends" post I was planning to do, Just all the stuff I wanted for it is on my laptop.... DAMN THING!!!!))
Lor xxx
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| January 31
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Hi everyone! I'm sorry to say that I'm not going to be able to update for a bit because my laptop needs to be sent off for repairs. Bloody thing!
So those of you who have requested banners and tables, please bare with me, I'll get them done as soon as possible!!
And stay tuned people, the next post I'm going to do is the key trends for the season ahead!
Lor xxx
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| January 28
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Bit of a long post this one... Just a round up of the Couture shows gracing the catwalk at Paris Fashion Week...
PARIS — John Galliano sent out his models in skirts splashed with fake blood and painted skeletons, with crosses round their necks, to the sound of whips and clanking chains in a dramatic opening to Paris Fashion Week on Monday.
"Red is the new libertine . . . Dior is the new erotica," read the blood-red information sheet handed out at Christian Dior's spring-summer 2006 haute couture collection.
The models had bleached white hair and dark rims painted around their eyes. One had "1789" tattooed on her neck, the year of the French revolution. Another wore an ecru dress with a huge tulle skirt stamped with the revolutionary slogan "liberté, égalité, fraternité."
The swashbuckling British designer himself appeared at the end of the show — set in a tent bathed in red at the Paris polo club — dressed in black leather and brandishing a fencing sword.
"It was magical," said Andre Leon Talley, American Vogue's editor at large. "I felt the power and the drama."
While Galliano's dramatic haute couture creations may be worn less by red-carpet clients than those of some other designers, his ideas are seen as trend-setters and are at the cutting edge of fashion.
"As I often say, it (haute couture) is our research centre," said Sydney Toledano, chief executive of Christian Dior Couture.
"That's where Galliano develops the concepts that will mark the season, which will be translated afterwards into ready-to-wear, into accessories, into all the products and all the campaigns," he said.
In the audience were scattered Middle Eastern royals who are potential clients for labels like Dior and actresses such as American Mischa Barton and Mónica Cruz, sister of Spanish star Penélope Cruz.
Several outfits were see-through or revealing to show off the structure of the dresses and the detailed embroidery that take skilled French fashion workers days to sew and stitch.
When Galliano presented his first Dior collection in 1996, critics were sceptical of his brash style. But Toledano says this has now translated into profits.
"When John first joined . . . certain people were a bit skeptical, but since then the company has more than tripled its business figures," he said.
The drama of Dior contrasted with the red-carpet glamour at Giorgio Armani's Prive collection, the first show of the day.
"What I wanted to do was make women beautiful in front of a mirror," Armani told Reuters after the show.
Legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren applauded an ice-colored charmeuse cocktail dress with tangerine crinoline and organza frills. Suits and dresses sparkled with crystals and elegant lines.
"I love it," Loren said after sitting through a second showing of the collection.
Armani is famous for outfitting actresses at award shows such as the Cannes Film Festival coming up in May.
"I thought it was a lot sexier than normal. Incredibly high shoes and some beautifully cut red-carpet dresses. He really understands his market," said Hilary Alexander, London Daily Telegraph fashion editor.
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| January 26
Hey all, I entered a best spaces competition, run by the lovely Princess Emma aka Daddyz Lil Pwincess... So if you love me, PLEEEEASE vote for me by following the link below!
Thanku soooooo much!!
January 23
And yet another poll for you all to vote in because I have had such a good response for the last two I posted!!!
Though I can't believe for a while, you lot were more in favour of a man in pink being wrong!!! I love it! I'm not talking about full on over the top pink outfits. I wouldn't even go as far as the hot pink t-shirt that Lee Ryan sported at T4's Pop Beach. Just nice hints... Think Jude Law in Alfie... In that gorgeous pink shirt... Mmmmm! If a bloke can carry pink off, then I reckon it's DEAD SEXY!!
January 22
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Another fashion article I came across, which I thought was quite interesting...
Pricing
Less than 40 percent of all clothing is sold at full price. Some stores mark up so they can mark down.
Fashion "mistakes" — bad ideas in the first place — are the first to go on sale and those are often the best deals — as much as 80% off! Another secret — some stores even create items that immediately go on sale at 50% off.
Beware: What you may not know is that items that were made to sell at 50% off are usually lower quality.
Dry Clean Only?
To minimize those returns, many manufacturers put "dry-clean only" labels on virtually everything they make!
The misconception: Dry cleaning is always easier on a garment. That's not true — even dry cleaners agree the process isn't right for everything!
Who Says Size Doesn't Matter?
By now many people know that one designer's size 12 is another's size 8. Catalog sizes tend to be bigger than store sizes, because the catalog companies know that shoppers are less likely to return clothes that are a little too big — while they will almost always return clothes that are too small.
Outlet Stores — Designers at Discounts?
Many of the clothes you find at outlet stores are made specifically for that store, and the designers sometimes use cheaper fabric to maximize their profit. So if you think you're saving 40 to 50%, think again! Designers do sprinkle a small percentage of the current season's fashions in outlet stores, but that is just another part of the illusion. The really good, trendy stuff helps sell the ordinary things that masquerade as markdowns.
Excerpt from 'The End of Fashion' by Teri Agins
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January 21
Ok, Here's another poll for you all! Please vote!
Thanku!!
January 18
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The 7 Deadly Shopping Sins
* Wearing lace-up shoes--you'll double your time in the changing room.
* Spending more than you should on trendy items. If you absolutely must have that silver lame blouse, set a limit before you get to the store.
* Buying on impulse just because something is on sale.
* Using a credit card when you can spare the cash.
* Shopping without a list, even if it's just in your head.
* Looking like a schlump when you shop. If you don't put some effort into your hair and makeup, you'll feel like nothing looks good on you.
* Shopping with your boyfriend. Why torture one another?
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I saw this on a random fashion website somewhere and thought it would be cool to post. Going by this I am DEFINITELY a sinner! Though I rarely wear lace up shoes. So in that sins place I'd put never wear heeled shoes! Though, I never wear heeled shoes either! I'm addicted to my Reef flip-flops at the moment! Wheres the fun in not buying on impulse! And no way do I go shopping with a list! And I always look good! lol. Soooo damn stylish! Hmmm shopping with a boyfriend. Or any other boy for that matter! Most of them just moan like hell!
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| January 16
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I saw this on another blog and it made me cry, so I wanted to add it because I hate cruelty to children.
Child abuse must stop!
My name is Sarah
I am but three,
My eyes are swollen
I cannot see,
I must be stupid
I must be bad,
What else could have made
My daddy so mad?
I wish I were better
I wish I weren't ugly,
Then maybe my mummy
Would still want to hug me.
I can't speak at all
I can't do a wrong
Or else I'm locked up
All the day long.
When I awake
I'm all alone
The house is dark
My folks aren't home
When my mommy does come
I'll try and be nice,
So maybe I'll get just
One whipping tonight.
Don't make a sound!
I just heard a car
My daddy is back
From Charlie's Bar.
I hear him curse
My name he calls
I press myself
Against the wall
I try and hide
From his evil eyes
I'm so afraid now
I'm starting to cry
He finds me weeping
He shouts ugly words,
He says its my fault
That he suffers at work.
He slaps me and hits me
And yells at me more,
I finally get free
And I run for the door.
He's already locked it
And I start to bawl,
He takes me and throws me
Against the hard wall.
I fall to the floor
With my bones nearly broken,
And my daddy continues
With more bad words spoken.
"I'm sorry!", I scream
But its now much too late
His face has been twisted
Into unimaginable hate
The hurt and the pain
Again and again
Oh please God, have mercy!
Oh please let it end!
And he finally stops
And heads for the door,
While I lay there motionless
Sprawled on the floor
My name is Sarah
And I am but three,
Tonight my daddy
Murdered me.
Copy and paste this in to your spaces and let people know child abuse is wrong.
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| January 13
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Thought it was about time I wrote up a proper fashion post as I have been a little distracted lately. And what better way to kick off, than with the Official Best and Worst Dressed Women of 2005...
We all know Kate Moss has had a bit of a rough year, but she'll take comfort in knowing she's looked top edge through all of it, as she claims the title of 2005's Best Dressed Woman. Beating the likes of Scarlett Johanssen, Sienna Miller and Gwen Stefani, proving she can and will bounce back from whatever is thrown in her direction.
1. Kate Moss
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Sienna Miller
4. Gwen Stefani
5. Nicole Kidman
6. Angelina Jolie
7. Kirsten Dunst
8. Jennifer Aniston
9. Keira Knightley
10. Victoria Beckham
AND ohhhhh the shame of being on the Worst Dressed list...
1. Britney Spears
2. Mary-Kate Olsen
3. Jessica Simpson
4. Eva Longoria
5. Mariah Carey
6. Paris Hilton
7. Anna Nicole Smith
8. Shakira
9. Lindsay Lohan
10. Renee Zellweger
Well. Most of the Best Dressed I do agree with. Though I would have like to have seen Sarah Jessica Parker grace at least the top 7. Victoria Beckham could do with being a little further up (most of you will disagree with this I know, but she has all her connections in the right places... D&G, Roberto Cavalli... it's all good).
Moving swiftly onto the Worst... Britney definitely deserves to be no.1. Having a baby is no excuse for some of the things she has been darkening the streets wearing. And as for some of the rest (no.2 Mary-Kate??? logical? Ok so she's not a great dresser, but surely there are worse?), I can think of a few people worse. Whoever came up with this list must not have seen the trash that Jordan wears! Hmmm. I might be biased cuz I reckon she rocks, but NO WAY does Paris deserve to be shamed on the fashion list.
Well thats a couple of my opinions... now how about yours! Anyone you thing deserves to be on either list? Let me know!!
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January 12
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Yay!!! (I love this table!!!!)
Ok... another blog to say that the tables are ready to go!! woo hoo! (Just wanted the excuse to use this table! lol) I've started by uploading the Playboy ones first and am just about to start doing the rest...
If you have any requests please follow the link in the previous blog!
Lor xxx
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| January 10
Yay!! I've finally cracked how to make a half decent table!! Starting off with a Playboy one, as requested by Cara. Annnnyway, I can do requests for personalized ones or whatever you want really...
Just follow the link below!!
January 09
"Project Catwalk is an exciting new prime-time series for Sky One hosted by Elizabeth Hurley. The show gives twelve talented and hungry fashion designers the opportunity of a lifetime - a chance to have their collection shown at London Fashion Week. In addition one winner will be given a cash prize courtesy of £20,000 courtesy of Tecni.art styling products, a mentorship with the Top Shop design team and a spread in Elle Magazine.
Across the series the designers competed in a series of challenges that tested a broad range of skills. These have determined if they have what it takes to cut it in the highly competitive fashion industry. At the end of each challenge a designer was eliminated, ultimately leaving three to show at London Fashion Week. Of those three, one will win the top prize and claim their place in fashion's spotlight.
Twelve up-and-coming models joined the designers on their journey. Like the designers, the models faced weekly eliminations. Of the three remaining models one will emerge from the pack and grace the pages of Elle magazine in the winning designer’s clothes. Our models come from top agencies including Select, ICM, Premier and Models 1.
Project Catwalk is a hip and entertaining series that will break fashion's next big name."
www.skyone.co.uk
I am so excited about this show!!!!! It's been a long time since Channel 4's Fashion House (which I absoluuutely adored!). Anyway, I'll do a proper post on this after the pilot!!
Catch Project Catwalk on Sky One Thursday 12th January 8pm!!
January 04
OK, I've had a few requests for banners which have been all over the place an it was starting to confuse me! lol. So if you would like to make a request please do so by following the link above!! Thankyou!!
December 30
Another mention for the gorgeous ELEVEN lads! I got their demo for Christmas!!
(THANKU SOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH EM!!!!! IT ROCKS!!!!)
Sooo I've uploaded a clip from my fave song of theirs "And Then Some"
Tell me what you think of them!
December 29 *** UPDATE ***
New tables added
Sorry about the lack of informative updates over christmas! I promise I'll do a fashion post in the next week or so!
December 23 *** UPDATE ***
New tables added
December 22
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Just a post to say I hope everyone has a wicked christmas!! I really hope it snows again!
and yay!! I've FINALLY figured how to make tables!! lol. And it's a tinkerbell one!! Ok so hopefully I'll get around to making some more, and if anyone does happen to decide they'd like to use it please feel free. All I ask is for a comment in my guestbook in return or a link on to me on your space! Thankyou!! I'ma also open to requests for tables, customized guestbook images etc. Whatever you want, just ask and I'll see what I can do to help!
| December 19
OK, Ive added a new photo album
- ☆Fashion Illustrations☆ -
showing a few of my different digital illustrations (for which I used the GENIUS PhotoshopCS9). Please let me know what you think!!
Oh, and a few people have asked me how to customize spaces with things like colours, media player etc. so... Check out this site cuz it is bloody awesome!
December 17
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YAYYYYYY!!! SHAYNE!!!!!!! |
| Just sat down to watch the X-Factor final!!!
SHAYNE TO WIN!!!!
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