Designer Catwalks S/S 16

Pantone Colours Of The Year 2016

Currently my time is being spent working on my development module on my creative enterprise course, where I plan to create a local magazine for the north east. 'Sponsored' (hypothetically) by Topshop/Topman it will feature fashion editorials, trends, street style, music, food, any local events, graduates from the Newcastle area and a lot more.

The above board is one of my mood boards I created when researching spring/summer 16 trends, trend forecasting, designer collections for the season, etc.

These two colours are Rose Quartz 13-1520 and Serenity 15-3919, Pantone's two chosen colours of the year, and I absolutely love them. Having incorporated a pastel pink trench coat into my wardrobe already this year I definitely plan to make some baby blue purchases and style the two together. Fashion is all about fun and for me that means the more happy, cute colours the better!

April Wishlist

So this month has been a busy one so far, already almost half way through, I've been juggling uni work along with my job and squeezing in a couple of fun days and nights with friends to take the edge off the looming deadlines! Just as well I've been skint really otherwise shopping would definitely have distracted me from all the work I need to get done and I probably would have stress-shopped and spent far too much!

Just under a week til my student loan and I've got my eye on the following items, actually can't wait. I am mega excited about the 70s vibes at Topshop right now and am definitely on board with the flared jeans. In love!! Bring on the fringing, culottes and fingers crossed the sunny weather. 

Black Suede Patch Crochet Vest - Topshop - £48 Shop Here

Black Satin Back Crepe Culottes - Topshop - £40 Shop Here

Khaki Plunge V Neck Top - Topshop - £16 Shop Here

Moto Jamie Flared Jeans - Topshop - £40 Shop Here

Dino iPhone Case - Skinny Dip London - £12 Shop Here

Invader Sunglasses - Quay Australia - around £30 Shop Here

Norah Black Ankle Boots - Vagabond - around £100 Shop Here

Thanks for reading!
Laura Olivia xoxo

Colour Scheme Designers

I've recently learned that a way to find a colour palette of complimentary colours I can use a tool such as the Adobe Kuler. In my practice of work I have always used colour boards and the eyedropper tool to select colours from an image and choose them by how I think they look. I do enjoy making colour boards but now I will be able to select colours that I know work well together.

This is an example of a contemporary colour scheme where all the shades compliment each other. This could be used for anything from a web layout to a clothing range colour scheme.

Another tool is Paletton, which looks like this

Laura Olivia

NCI 510: Developing A Negotiated Brief. Market Research Survey

As part of my initial research for this module I've created a survey for females about clothing shopping habits, so that I can establish what people want from the market. It is in 2 parts as survey monkey only lets you have 10 questions per survey as a free member. Please take a couple of minutes to complete my survey if you are a lady! Thank you millions in advance

Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey , the world's leading questionnaire tool.

Thank you again!
Laura Olivia xx

My February Wishlist

Every month I'd like to share with you the things I'm eyeing up to be in my life. This month I've selected a few random things I'd love to pick up. I did *try* to make it not just Topshop! But with working there on top of the obsession I have already it's hard to steer away to other shops! Here are my picks:

1. MA1 Parka Coat Topshop £50 (reduced from £75)

2. Silver and 14k gold dragonfly charm Pandora around £150

3. Beville Blend Active Very.co.uk £25

4. Grey sleeveless jacket Topshop £42

5. Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 Jessops £69.99

6. Pleated PU skater dress Topshop £10!! (reduced from £50!)

7. Sleeveless white jacket with D ring details Topshop £48

8. Textured knit tube skirt New Look £17.99

9. Metallic pink sandals Topshop £46

Thanks for stopping by

Laura Olivia xx