This last Semester..

Since arriving in Nottingham I feel like I've really settled in and it's only been a really short space of time! After studying in UCA i felt ridiculously disheartened that possibly University wasn't for me. But Nottingham has proved this wrong, i honestly Love the location, and i feel the course is perfect for me!

Coming upto hand in of our first Visual Awareness module, i have realised i actually quite enjoying spending time in the library with friends and socialising but also being constructive with my time. This is defiantly something i need to reinforce into future modules. But lets face it, the first few weeks.. okay.. maybe months, was a case of settling in, finding my feet, and getting to know the route to Ocean on a Wednesday.. Now i feel confident with where I'm living have a lovely bunch of motivational people around me i need to be more constructive with my time. Reading. Sketchbook work. Attending seminars even if i am a little worse for wear or Hungover. But on that note, I'm pretty proud efforts on hangover days.

SLEEPING. I think i need to sort out my sleeping pattern. I was in a great routine when i arrived back home for christmas, but then as soon as i came back to Nottingham i have been staying up till ridiculous o'clock! But on that note, i know how i work when it comes to inspiration. I always seem to get inspired late at night, and start to do work. So if this is the case i must accept that i work better at night time and consider this. I know its so typical of Uni students but maybe power naps are for me?! But first things first.. I'm going to try with plan a) to sort my sleeping pattern out, and if all else fails ill go with plan b) carry on working at didic time until i cannot physically work anymore and accept that fact that i will be having a power nap the following day! 

Having coffee today with friends Tara & Mellie and reflecting on my time in Epsom then coming to Notts- I am so so happy things  happened when they did. Although things didn't turn out as initially planned, I know I am so much happier than I was back then and I'm so excited about my future in Notts! We have a house! I've met a wonderful bunch of people and my gosh this place is so much nicer and more inspiring than Epsom and the Boogie Lounge! Here's to the next semester, of disco dancing, creating and memory making! 

With Love, DOAFSDO, x

Colour Palette Reflection within Brands & Designers

Considering my colour palette after gathering various images based on my theme of metallics i have been looking at various Brands and Designers that i feel really fit within the tones of my colour palette. Wether this being the theme that runs throughout or that the colour pallet is reflection into one individual collection, from the brand or designer.

Manish Arora is a newly recent discovery of mine who i feel fits perfectly for my colours pallete; i was so ridiculously excited when i spotted a few pieces from his recent 2015 collection! Born and raised in India, Manish's pieces are inspired by Indian heritage and his key tones in his colour palettes are Pink and Gold, which is not something I'm going to steer away from! The embellishment on his garments are remarkable; 2015 collection jumpers with detailed Hindu Gods sticked into the cotton are to absolutely die for! 

So when will i grow up & stop decorating and loving everything pink then… ffs Chloe.

 DOAFSDO, x

Mary Mary quite Contemporary..

Just when you think Adidas have achieved a fair amount of successful collaborations for one decade they strike again. This time its print designer Mary Katrantzou who has made her mark. In March i posted about her tunics inspired by the Nike huarache Trainers, which makes me think maybe Addidas got a look of her pieces and thought something could be expanded and successful within their brand.

Either way, I'm a big fan of these oversized structured sport dresses with a version of her signature floral graphics imprinted all over; the trainers on the other hand I'm not sure id consider myself. But anything from a Mary Katranzou collection would be welcomed with open arms i suppose!

With Love, DOAFSDO, x

London Fashion Week Favourites

Two newly discovered designers after London Fashion Weeks posts were flying here, there and everywhere; Ashish & Daizy Shely. Both collections just as pink, fluffy and sparkly as one another! 

Ashish collection was magically made up of sequins and sparkle. Accessorised to the nines, with the models wearing coloured and glittered extensions in their hair. Strutted down a plain white runway the models were glistening! 

Structured dresses and coordinate pieces made up Daizy Shelys collection at Paris Fashion Details of finely stitched holographic sequins tied with feathered skirt detailing making the pieces sophisticated but still exciting for the braver glamorous ladies out there!

All so magical, i want a piece! With Love, DOAFSDO, x