Great Gatsby

Forgive the delay in posting, it has been such a busy time in my personal life that its been hard to keep on top of blogging! However i have so much to post about, fear not.

Now going to the cinema is something i do pretty much only with my partner. However sometimes there are films that we dont always both want to see. I desperately wanted to see the Great Gatsby, having studied it at college, and it being one of the reasons i went from hating English at school, to adoring my literature classes. Obviously as a fashion student i was equally keen to see the film in order to check out the beautiful costumes (courtesy of Prada.)

Not surprisingly my partner did not share my enthusiasm. I did not particularly wish to see this film on my own, im not brave enough to go to a cinema on my own! Fortunately my mum accompanied me on this little trip, and after talking to a few friends it seems i was not alone, quite a few of my friends also took their mums to see the film.

I had mixed emotions about the film. When you study a text so intently, you only set yourself up for disappointment, you read all the lines in your head and imagine how it would all be portrayed, and if the actors interpret it differently, it just isnt the same. I have to say though, on the whole i really did enjoy the film. There were a few lines which i read differently, but generally i felt it was interpreted really well, it still held a 1920's theme but still seemed really modern, as if we were experiencing the 1920's for the first time too.

Im not a huge fan of Carey Mulligan, she kind of came out of nowhere and became a bit of a fad, but she had a hard role to play and i really think she did a great job. i never thought anyone would do Daisy justice but i enjoyed her interpretation of the role.

Everything about the film oozed glamour, the set the brilliant costumes and the way they portrayed Gatsbys famous parties.

Carey really suits the 20's look as seen here in Vogue.

"A knee-length dress in octane-coloured tulle, lined in matching silk cady and embellished with Swarovski crystals."

"A bustier dress, embroidered with pearls, stones and sequinned fringing, inspired by a modern take on the Twenties silhouette."

"An orange organza dress, covered with plastic, scale-like, sequin embroidery, inspired by Prada's autumn/winter 2011-12 show."

"A multi-striped sequinned dress embroidered with plastic, inspired by Prada's spring/summer 2011 collection"

What did everyone else think of the film, and the costumes? I would love to hear your opinions.

Kayla xxx

Cosmo Masterclass

So back in April i went to the Careers Masterclass held by Cosmo magazine in London. Tickets were around £30 i think and i can honestly say it was well worth it, i am going to keep an ear out for any future events they offer.

Once i arrived i was greeted with a free copy of Cosmo and a glass of champagne- very nice!

After a bit of mingling with other students, interns and professionals, we moved on into the main room. In front of us sat Pat McNulty- the digital editor for Cosmo, Cherry Healey who is a well known television presenter, Jazz Kaur- the head of PR for Benefit, Chloe Melish- another PR professional who has worked with celebrities such as Lady Gaga and Nicole Mowbray who works for the Daily Mail. The Editor of Cosmo Louise Court also took to the stage, and became our presenter for the evening.

I was very excited, i am a HUGE fan of Cherry Healey, i love the documentaries she does, and im also a huge fan of Benefit makeup.

The evening really helped me plan out how i was going to work towards getting the career i wanted.

Here are some pieces of advice i jotted down.

Chase up emails you have sent in regards to jobs/internships. But don't chase up too soon, instead of looking keen you will end up hassling people.

Once in an internship- make yourself indispensable. Do all you can for everyone and make sure people notice how much you are needed. This may make you more likely to receive a paid job.

Being keen and well-read is vital. If you land an interview, reference a wide range of media sites, magazines and TV news stations. A keenness and interest in the world around you is important too

Networking is key in the beauty industry – get to know people in your industry if you possibly can. My last three jobs were thanks to people I met through other people.  (Jazz)

If you find yourself stuck in a job or internship with nowhere to go, then don’t be afraid of looking elsewhere. 

Never underestimate the power of flattery 

If you don’t have a Twitter account, I’d wonder why you wanted to work in this industry

To top it off, we all received a HUGE goodie bag, including a full sized Benefit mascara  ( if you haven't used "They're Real" you should!). The mascara alone is worth around £20, let alone all the other goodies so it was worth the trip even just for that! I can also highly recommend the DHC facial cleanser. I never thought washing my face with oil would do my skin any good at all but it really does wonders. As well as all the other bits and bobs i also received a full sized Palmers body lotion and i have to say it is the best moisturiser i have ever used, it soaks in easily yet goes a long way, and it carries a very subtle sweet scent that my boyfriend cannot resist.

In May there was another masterclass, a blogging one that unfortunately i could not attend, did anyone go? Was that as useful? If anyone knows of anymore events let me know, i would love to go to more.

Kayla xxx

CHRISTIAN LACROIX to design for the house of Schiaparelli

"CHRISTIAN LACROIX will design a couture collection for the house of Schiaparelli. The famed designer will be collaborating with the storied label on a one-off 15-piece collection honouring the legacy of designer Elsa Schiaparelli."

(Vogue)

The collection will not be unveiled until next month- so expect a picture heavy post then! It is to be unveiled in Paris at the location of the brands original workshop, and the pieces are said to be updated interpretations of the brands most famous pieces.

Kayla xxx

Uberluv

Just a short one- a little promotion for a brand that is up and coming, and making big waves.

If you havent heard of Uberluv, check it out.

Its urban, its bold and its NOW.

http://uberluv.tumblr.com

Kayla xxx

Wow- Film Inspired Makeup

I saw these images online and had to share them with you all. 

A photographer turned make-up artist, named Eva Senin Pernas has created these looks in homage to popular films.

These "Lip Looks" certainly turn heads.

They combine lipsticks, liners, eyeliner and coloured pwders, embellished with gems and glitters.

Hunger Games

Harry Potter

The Lion King (Note the teeny tiny tree against the sunset)

Tim Burtons Night Before Christmas

Breakfast at Tiffanys

And as well as ones based on well known films, these two are also pretty cool

This shows a police tape and faint blood stained finger prints

And forget galaxy print nails, how about galaxy print lips?

Would you try any of these? I am not sure i am brave enough to try on a daily basis, but should a themed party occur or halloween i would definately try this out! It is one way to do fancy dress in a unique way.

What do you think?

Kayla xxx

Ted Baker

Hello!

Sorry, i have had a bit of a break from blogging while i take care of my university studies, my deadlines crept up on me and i found myself blogging to avoid doing work. Also as some of you know i have not been very well, but i am now getting treatment so im back to blogging and getting on with life.

One of my deadlines was for a Buying and Merchandising project which was for the brand Ted Baker.

For those who do not know the brand, Ted Baker is a british brand, its aimed at young professionals who want to look good and want to take what they wear from the office to the bar. Ted Baker take tailored well fitting clothes and adds a quirky spin on the products by making them bright and colourful, as well as introducing their bold prints that the brand is known for.

These are my picks from their recent collection:

Floral Scarf £85

Striped Dress £129

Crystal Studded Maxi Dress £229

Dog Print Tee £45

Mint Green Bow Bag £29

Monochrome Dress £179
White Envelope Bag £99

Starfish Cuff £85

I can recommend visiting Ted Bakers various websites. As well as Facebook and Twitter they have their own blog,  as well as lots of non transactional websites, such as one showing their accessories range.

Have a look, i dare you not to love the products.

Kayla xxx