Desk of the Day - Geometric Origami

There's only two weeks until the end of this uni term for me, so I've been spending the last couple of weeks working like crazy for my deadlines.

Today I'm working on a geometric origami based pattern for my project, here's a sneak peak:

Etsy Love - Geometric

For my latest project I've been working on some geometric shoe designs, so I decided to search Etsy for some geometric beauties.

Here are my favs:

1. BOOWAH / 2. Emotypo / 3. Bottz Studios / 4. Tiny Kiwi Prints / 5. By Samantha / 6. Sevenstone / 

7. ACKEE Costume / 8. Cake Print Shop / 9. Dana Decals

Desk of the Day - 27/02/2014

I feel like I've been so absent from blogging lately! My uni schedule is a little be crazy due to deadlines next week. So I thought I'd share with you a little something I'm working on today.

This pattern is going to be printed onto some leather for the inside of my final shoe this term. I've gone for a rock/geometric theme for the shoe so I wanted the theme to continue on the inside.

Remake & Remodel - finally a catch up!

Hey guys, long time no speak! I'm sorry last week was a little empty on the blog. This term at uni is whizzing past and I feel like I haven't even shared any of it with you yet! I'm hoping to organize my time a little better this next couple of weeks so I can share some more work and London life with you.

This term I have two big projects, one named "Remake - Remodel". I'm not going to go into any crazy detail with it yet as I've been sat at a computer for 12 hours today! So here's some dodecahedron patterns that I made for the project. Hopefully I'll get to explain the project to you some more in some future posts, but for now I'm off home to sunny Preston! I can't wait to finally get some fat cat and crazy doggy cuddles! Can you believe I've been away from them almost 2 months now?

Etsy Shop Feature: Chilli Peppa

While browsing through etsy shops, Chilli Peppa seemed to just jump right at me. The bright and bold african printed fabric make this shop really stand out.

Chilli Peppa is based in Milton Keynes in the UK and specialises in supplying wax printed african fabric. I want ALL of these fabrics to make pretty dresses out of! I'm certainly going to keep this place in mind for my new line of dresses.

 Chilli Peppa also has a twitter and a facebook.

What would you make out of these beautiful fabrics? I think I'd love to make some harem pants from the pink, green and blue batik fabric.

Fashion Favs Friday - 17/08/12

1. Coumon - Really nice knotted and braided scarves. They have a really good selection of materials and colours too.

2. Romawinkel - Super cute clutch bags and other fun hand made goodies. This shop will make you smile.

3. Coriumi - Awesome screen printed bags. Really unique and affordably priced. Definitely worth investing in one of these!

4. Karolin Felix Dream - Happy and friendly jewellery that will bring out your inner child. Very creative designs!!

5. Elenushka - This shop has some really cool DIY kits so you can make your own one of a kind bag. This would make a great present!

Etsy Shop Feature: Double Fox Studio

Double Fox Studio certainly stands out from the crowd on etsy. It's combination of creepy, creative and quirky is bound to make you want to see more.

Double Fox Studio is the creations of two artists: Ildiko Muresan and Flavia Marele. They have been creating art together since 2003. Their shop includes: creepy dolls, unusual jewellery and original art. All of which has an almost childlike charm to it.

Ildiko and Flavia also have a blog where you can check out their newest work.

Three little pretties

I just had to share this photo of the three pairs of shoes I was finishing yesterday. They're just waiting for their matching laces to arrive before I photograph them properly.

The first set are a unicorn themed custom order, I loved doing these! I spent so much time on the sunset clouds behind them.

The second set is a Zelda themed custom order, the Zelda cartoons were so cute to draw. I'm really happy with how they turned out.

The third set are for the shop, I just loved these colours. I think i'll save them for my pastelly photo shoot before I put them up for sale.

Etsy Shop Feature: Retro Menagerie

Retro Menagerie is based in California and was founded in 2011 by Jaymee Srp. At first glance it's obvious why her work has been so popular.
The compositions are beautifully thought out, the colours complimentary and soothing. Her prints and fabrics would suit almost any home.

Jaymee also has a beautiful design blog, full of fantastic interior design ideas and certainly worth checking out!

Fashion Favs Friday - 22/06/12

This is probably my all time favourite combination of colours; bright pink, turquoise and a hint of bright orange. Here are my etsy fashion favs for this friday.

1. Blackbird And The Owl - A shop full of adorable and affordable purses. These hand crafted leather bags would make a beautiful gift for someone.
2. Love Sexton - Bright and bold feather earrings are really trendy this summer, and I just can't get enough of the ones in this shop.
3. Dream Nation - This shop is an absolute feast for the eyes. All of the clothes are organic and eco friendly. I LOVE LOVE LOVE their fun prints and comfy looking leggings.
4. Shirley Jonkers - Very unique clothes with a wow factor. You would certainly turn heads wearing these awesome clothes!
5. Blue Bird Lab - These geometric necklaces are bold and beautiful. They have an attention to detail that sets them apart from the rest.

Etsy Shop Feature: Mengsel Design

This shop more than satisfies my craving for pattern and colour. Mengsel sells the work of Luzelle van der Westhuizen, who started off as a jewellery designer in Cape Town before moving to London to sell her colourful prints. The word "Mengsel" actually means mixture in Afrikaans and Dutch.

If you want to see more of Luzelle's work, check out the Mengsel website and blog.

Fashion Favourites Friday 4-5-12

Here are my top 5 etsy fashion shops of the week. I went for a fun and bright scheme this week as I'm off for a fun long weekend in Cumbria today. I hope the skies are as bright and sunny as these picks.

1. Boo and Boo Factory - Leather Geometric shaped jewellery - so original and so beautiful to look at!

2. Bang Bang Crash - These have been on my favourites list since I first joined etsy. They make absolutely awesome fancy dress costumes, and also do really cool every day clothes too.

3. Zhovak - I have only just discovered this shop, and I have to say I'm in love with almost every item!

4. the Triangle of Bears - This shop is full of jewellery that will make you smile. I want to own all of it.

5. Em and Sprout - super cute clothes and super super cute shoes.

Rachel Loves Bob

While I was procrastinating on etsy today I came across Rachel Loves Bob. I'm completely in love with these collaged cat illustrations. I want them all on my wall now!!

We all need to get a little UPTIGHT

My legging and tight obsession certainly hasn't been helped by the discovery of the shop UpTights. They have so many wonderful colours and patterns! I couldn't choose just 1 pair!! They are really reasonably priced too

What's even more exciting is they are having and Holiday SALE at the moment (which ends 17th November so get buying before it ends)! All you have to do is enter the code HOLIDAYSPECIAL when you purchase their item and you get 20% off.

Tabitha Bianca Brown

I was browsing though some etsy treasuries today and came across this adorable artwork. It's by the illustrator Tabitha Bianca Brown. Check out her etsy shop and her blog.

I think what I love most about her work is the combination of the modern geometric shapes and colours with the wooden textures she uses. 

I would be so so happy if I could get a t-shirt with one of her designs on!!

Sarah Schor Tees!!!

I have just treated myself to this gorgeous t-shirt designed by the oh-so-talented Sarah Schor, one of my fav tattooists/artists. It's from Shirt & Destroy. I want it to come NOW!!

Alba Prat

I found this article on the designer Alba Prat. Beautiful and simple, yet intricate work.

Autumn Colour Blocking

Check out these beautiful, colourful items to brighten up your dingy autumn/winter wardrobe. I'm pretty sure I'm going to have a panic attack if I have to go without the gorgeous monster hat for much longer.

1. Furry Monster Hoodie from Happy Hoodie Friends

2. Mermaid Leggings from Carousel Ink

3. Tiger on a Bike Tee from Dark Cycle Clothing

4. Teal Boots from Kokorokoko

5. Latex Skirt from HMS Latex

6. Teal Party Dress from Pony Chops Shop

7. The Lioness Dress from BangBangCrash

8. Geometric Sweater from Pony Chops Shop