'While the boys are away...'

Come down to the first exhibition I have organised all by myself, 'While the boys are away...' It features myself and nine other fabulous artists (check here for more details) It promises to be brilliant! There will be a stall where you can grab a range of beautiful things, including jewellery, zines, cakes and prints! and word on the street is that Holly Hilden's garment on display is to die for! from the 7th-11th December, Bath Artist studios! PUT IT IN YOUR DIARY!

romance and silk...

I went to see 'Bright Star', written and directed by Jane Campion. The film tells of the romance between John Keats and Fanny Brawne, in a way that is both raw and beautiful- I loved it. But then I love a period drama.
There are quite a few references of Brawne's love of experimenting with clothing made by the other characters, so this has spurred me on the show this silk blouse, in honour of her. I know it is not actually in the style of the time of Keats and Brawne, but the draping fabric and romantic feel, really reminds me of the overall aesthetic of the film...

I bought it in Shaw Trust charity shop on Moorland Rd in Oldfield Park, Bath. It has been handmade, so I have no idea of the time period, but the silk front is a whole different section, and the buttons you can see on the arm cuffs go all the way down the back. Its amazing. It cost me £2... Oldfield park is a great place for charity shopping.

Theres a really beautiful website about Bright star. Have a look
And To donate to Shaw Trust click here

migraine inducing patterns...

I have recently taken the opinion that the more over-dressed/ over-patterned/ over- colourful, THE BETTER. My good friend Dom puts on a night called HONKY TONK, every Tuesday at the Porter cellar bar in Bath. An illustration of mine featured in a little exhibition about music superstars a few weeks ago. I wore this lurid jacket on the evening it opened, just to hurt the eyes of everyone there. I opted for a black dress underneath. Its from a charity shop in Bethnal Green, I am not sure of the name of...(sorry!) and cost me £2. I love the huge gold buttons, and mental patterns; there are dragons, and strange plants, and dancing people! WOW!

Check out Dom's work, here he's good dontcha know. The Jacket was a bit of a bitch to photograph, but I hope these two pics give an idea of it's subtle beauty...

That's just what we need, a cock, in a frock, on a rock...

I have rediscovered my LOVE for 'The adventures of Pricilla Queen of the desert.' I have severe wardrobe envy of Guy Pearce's character in this film. My aim over the Christmas holidays is to make a silver lame all in one like his in the film. Finding one in a charity shop may be a long shot! I'm also planning on illustrating a zine about drag queens. Fabulous, spangly plans....x