start of final major project...sort of...actually sort of a book distraction

well after we received the really really long module guide in yesterdays very unpointless lecture (No sarcasm intended her, many of last years design lectures were very very pointless, having no focus on the fashion course at all, rather the lecturer just rambled about how much he liked animation) i've had another sit down chat with one of my tutors for final major project, and she's still quite happy with my entirely recycled/reclaimed/repurposed bridal wear concept yay!

so that being agreed, i've decided given the nature of my project i'm going to be wandering in and out of charity and thrift shop, as well as the obvious factory fabric warehouses for reclaimed fabrics, notions etc. It make sense to be constantly collecting things when they should appear, rather than wait until after I've finished all of the research section, prototyping sections etc only to discover i can't'

so on my charity shop wander today i found.....a book. erm....not even a really final major project or even a fashiony book..... its "life mask" by emma donaghue. i suppose a little bit project related as its based in the 18th century and talks about costume and masquerade, 18th century fashion being a bit of an influence in this project...but not really very related but it look good and i fancied reading it! i might be extra good and even blog a book review since its costume related when I'm finished, it will probably take me a while- i shouldn't really be reading new books when i'm supposed to be starting my research, but i need a bit of a distraction sometimes when i have a mental block! thats my excuse and I'm sticking to it!

much loves

final major project

yeyyyy!! both tutors approve of my final major project concept!!!

on that note i can now reveal it, i shall be doing a selection or pieces (possibly a small collection if i can get away with it) of entirely recycled/reused/reclaimed bridal wear! the only thing i'm aiming to use new would be thread, and only because i don't think i can really recycle thread while maintaining its strength. everything else, the fabrics, notions etc, unless i absolutely can't find it anywhere else!

and on another note, i am now the owner of a shiny new 13" macbook pro, after my last 17" macbook met an untimely end involving a bottle of beer.......needless to say no drink safe allowed anywhere new this one!

much loves xx