Watching… A little romance is therapy for the heart.

Le Mal by Jean Paul Gautier. 

This little beauty was a rediscovery in my final eve of procrastination for revision but now I am finallyyyy free of a life in the library and can chill out again. Its been a long time coming and I'm pleased to say that I never have to do revision for exams or essays over Christmas again. 3rd year finals are done and now its just on with the 2 dissertations. Oh Sussex, you do know how to spoil us!

I'm heading home for just over a week and I literally cannot wait! Chill out time, good food and evenings of wine with mummy is going to be combined with some job searching, socialising and possibly a little bit of sale shopping. The perfect was to end one term and begin another. 

If you haven't seen the advert, which was aired originally a few years ago, give it a watch. I promise you won't be disappointed!! <3

Models & Mothers

Morwenna Lytton Cobbold and The Gilbert Scott Present Models & Mothers: An Exhibition In Aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

Burberry Model Morwenna Lytton Cobbold offers an exclusive insight into the lives of top models and their mothers in a free photography exhibition at The Gilbert Scott Bar and Restaurant throughout October.

This October, in honour of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, model and photographer Morwenna Lytton Cobbold will be displaying her series of Models and Mothers photography portraits in an exclusive free exhibition at The Gilbert Scott.

Offering an intimate insight into the lives of top models Natalia Vodianova, Portia Freeman, Leomie Anderson, Olivia Inge, Zoe Zimmer, Greta Bellamacina and Amber Atherton, Models & Mothers looks into notions of identity, memory, relationships and families in a series of portraits of models with their mothers, photographed in their own homes.

I came across the exhibition via Vogue and it looks fascinating. The modelling and fashion industries are tough and family and external relationships play such a huge role in keeping those involved sane in my experience! This exhibition epitomises the importance of this and the display context - a bar and restaurant - is down to earth and familiar. All of the images are for sale and I've selected a few to share below... I for one am definitely planning to visit next month! 

Photos taken from:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2013/09/27/morwenna-lytton-cobbold-models-and-mothers-photography-exhibition

Backstage: Saima Majid SS2013 Lifestyle Shoot

On Wednesday I popped down to Brighton for a photoshoot with the Saima Majid SS collection. I wanted to showcase the collection to demonstrate the versatility of the products. The shoot was based on epitomising the models' individual personalities, with styling focused on their own wardrobes: a LBD, a typically summer outfit and an outfit that would be worn on a country walk! The collection can be worn in so many ways and my aim for the day was to focus on this - the shots look incredible and I'm now eagerly anticipating the final edit! Hair and make up were kept simple and I had an incredible team that really ensured the day went without a hitch, despite the hail storm that rained down on us mid hair and make up and made a mad run to a very welcoming local pub completely essential!!

 

I thought I'd share a few backstage shots with you of what really was a fantastic shoot, with what I hope will be fabulous results! The models made my job all the easier and worked fantastically to showcase the brand. Final shots to follow!

 

 

Credits:

Scarves - www.saimamajid.co.uk
Producer and Stylist - Ali Moss-Thomas
Shoot Assistant - Liviy Gordon 
Clothes - Model and Stylists Own
Photographer - Pavan Wilder
Hair - Chloe King
Make Up - Conor Reading
Location - Southover Grange, Lewes
Models - Lizzie Griffiths, Emily Bunclark, Sara Soroya Ali, Jade Barker