MARC J&LOUIS V

DESIGNERS AS PEOPLE


We recently watched a documentary about the early career of Marc Jacobs and his association with Louis Vuitton.


I was probably the most looking forward to seeing this documentary, as coincidentally Marc Jacobs happens to be one of my favourite designers!

I was apprehensive at first as I didn't know what to expect of the documentary as I didn't want it to be an 'admiration/tribute' to Marc Jacobs. I was taken aback however, when I finished watching I found it to be more of an insight into a life of a true creative artist.
I found it fascinating by how we got to see the contrast (or sometimes similar) work between Marc's own brand and the designs at chez Louis Vuitton,

Probably my most remembered, is that right?, take from the documentary was the nail biting scene in which Marc's team raced against time, literally, to complete the most adventurous bag ever. The scene even made me become stressed for a few minutes! It gave an riveting insight into the skillful process the designers go through.

The documentary showed the NY and Paris fashion shows and what was stimulating was how different the environment and mood was for each fashion show. I found the perspectives for each show was different mainly of the city they took place in, Paris expressed a sense of 'effortlessness' whereas you felt the adrenaline and fast paced energy of New York. I've come to appreciate the work of Marc Jacobs and designers more, if it was possible, as this film concentrates on the process of a creation rather than completely the artist which in my view is rare.

JEAN 4 JEAN

#HERO/ZERO

In teams we were assigned a task to research a product and filter down to 2 brands we find are a HERO brand and a ZERO brand.

....And we got *DRUMROLL*......DENIM!

Yes, I too felt an acquired taste to the product. Denim can be hard to make on who is doing well as a brand and who is not.

As a team we felt 'Levis' was too common to decide as a 'HERO' brand. We jotted down and created a mind map of possibilities of, firstly, denim brands and planned to meet up later in the week to filter down and decide brands.

Watch this space for more updates!

I HOPE

STATEMENT

During one of our seminars we were asked to each write a statement of what we would hope to aspire by the end of our course and express what our strengths and weaknesses are.

I apologize for my lack of neatness in penmanship....I am only human.

Snapshot of my journal 

I hope I can aspire to accomplish what I have set myself and beyond (too Buzz Lightyear? ) 

Funnily enough, though I only wrote this a week ago I can see a few of my weaknesses decreasing, like: speaking clearly in front of a large group, during our seminars we had to present our task we had done in our teams, though I was still nervous, I was able to speak aloud and clearly with few stutters!

 

Happy Blogging!

X

NAILS CORP

PIN PROJECT

We were set a task in our seminar researching different beauty products: moisturiser, nail varnish, lipstick etc., in different markets.

Our team was given the product of...NAIL VARNISH.
We'd set off and managed to research, collect a wide range of images and even create a digital and half a physical mood board! Our time management even surpassed me and I struggle with timing as seen the age of 13 I self diagnosed myself with Procrastination, yes I know so sad.

Maybelline display

Essie display

I found this task quite interesting as it gave me insight into the difference of value of the same product and how there are a lot of similarities with the same markets, For instance: I found that the higher end brands, Chanel, Dior are more subtle and classic along with their colours and packaging. Whereas more value brands, Barry M, Rimmel display a lot more promotion and offer a wide range of colours etc.

I also found the presentation helpful, as I sometimes struggle speaking in front of a larger group, by gaining relevant information I gained confidence into presenting the task clearly.

This project also meant, yes, using Pinterest. I will have you know, I have found a way and the heaven's have opened! Though I am still trying to get used to the correct 'Pin Terms' guess who has (in my opinion) mastered the app of Pinterest!? We created our own group and uploaded a ton of our pictures throughout the day.

That's all from me, stay close for more posts! :)

PINTEREST...??

Am I pinning this right?

I used to glance and scroll over Pinterest a while ago often thinking it was a similar version to Instagram.

It wasn't until I had created an account recently that I realized I was totally lost and dazed in the Pinterest world! Since our recent lecture explaining Pinterest I began to explore pages of diiferent types of people to see if there is any comparison or contrast, like food bloggers fashion beauty etc., I slowly began to grasp the technique of what is Pinterest.

I began my own 'board' (I've even began to speak in the correct form) due to advisement of expressing your own dislikes and likes I created a board named 'Celeb wardrobes I want'. Though it is only just a start I find I am slowly finding my way around I am so glad to be have been introduced to this inspirational site!

But of course, my first Celebrity would be a homage to Olivia Palermo, I mean who wouldn't!?

Olivia Palermo nails it..everytime! sighs...

My page...so far! I'm still learning

Follow me on Pinterest! http://uk.pinterest.com/jaspreet1381/

Watch this space for (hopefully) regular feeds on Pinterest! :)

MMC & BC

MMC. Also known as Mademoiselle C. Mostly credited as Carine Roitfeld.
BC. Also more known as Bill Cunningham,
                                                           
Bill Cunningham

On Wednesday, we were taken to the Broadway Cinema to see the documentary of Bill Cunningham a New Yorker fashion photographer known for his candid and natural street style photographs.

I found the documentary about Cunningham to be inspiring and influential as it shows his honest dedication and appreciation of the fashion world and how he admires peoples different styles of fashion.

His rapid and fire cracking ability to take a photograph wherever, whenever expresses his tactful and creative eye. I too attempted to use this ability during the Street Style task and even after, if I had seen an outfit I liked or even found some persons style to be extraordinary I would begin to take rapid yet (some of the times) effective photography. (with their permission of course!)

Carine Roitfeld

On Tuesday, after our seminar we were shown possibly the most fashionable documentary.Carine Roitfeld, is on the table for one of the most influential women in fashion. I didn't know as much detail about Roitfeld, only that she was the editor-in-chief of Vogue Paris and had close connections to Givenchy and also was occasionally on Kim Kardashian's Instagram page...yes, I follow Kim K...but you have to agree her fashion is questionably chic..most times.

Whilst watching the documentary I admired the insight to her personal life and how she is so down to earth and a family woman and it moved away from this 'stone hearted' women of fashion. Although, at some parts it seemed to be shown as a true appreciation and a more of a 'isn't she a great woman' kind of vibe. Doesn't mean to say I dislike her as it's the complete 180 opposite! I just found at times it drifted away from a particular subject and became a more of a, as before, appreciation towards her.

But, can we just talk about the couture and fashion house insight! It was amazing to be able to invision how the fashion world works behind the runway and stores, a crazy, stressful yet extraordinary and beautiful type of world.

How about your thoughts? #fcp #mmc #billcunningham

BLOGGERS...WHO?

During the 'StreetStyle' Brief I was lost by how to present and photograph the people we see. I ventured out and began to research different street bloggers.

I came across Norwegian blogger 'Hanneli' www.hanneli.com a former fashion model and part time contributor at VOGUE who created her own blog to post her daily 'Street Style' images and fashion posts, funnily enough I found out about 'Hanneli' whilst reading VOGUE. I admired her photographic ability and how she captures the mood so well in her photos.
However, after browsing through her blog I found that her blog posts about her own street style are more relaxed and realistic, rather than her more stylised images. Although, I admire how her take on the classic 'girly' style does not revolve around the common pretty 'dress' or 'skirt' , I find she incorporates 'Parisian Chic' with a relaxed 'Geek Chic'.  

Prints on Prints 

Parisan Rose Chic

I also managed to find TWO other bloggers who share a passion as same as mine...that's right, Handbags. Its a match made in, well, leather.

One that caught my eye was a blogger called 'Maxce' www.maxcebycecilej.com who has a decorative and quirky bag collection  to gawk over.

Cecile J, or under her alias as 'Maxce' is a french casual fashion blogger, who blogs as a hobby. I came across Maxce as I was creating my own blog and seen suggestions under neath my tab, I admired the simplicity of her blog and how it was clean and organised but what I really was amazed from was I began to notice that most of what her street style was, was from discounted stores or the high street, yet she is channeling and holding these clothes and accessories in a way which perceives them to look expensive than they are. 

However, what drew me were her amazing and elaborate bags! Though some of her outfits she paired them with were busy enough, my focus directed straight towards the bag, I used this as inspiration during our 'StreetStyle' brief and tried to capture a person's bag to be the centre focus. 

Midnight Tones 

Textured at Sea

Whilst browsing through blogger suggestions I came to find Sara Piaseczynski www.thebagblog.com creator of 'The Bag Blog'. What I admired about 'TBB' is how its shown from a realistic perspective, by the style of the photography and the content of whats written for each post.

I also admired her imaginative and quirky photography, by how she places and uses different angles to shoot her bags. I used Piaseczynski's photograph style as influence through my street style task, as I found her angles are flattering and show detail to the image.

Don't blend in the background

Slung back

HOW DO I.....BLOG?

Since I started blogging for this course I always ask myself, is this right? Am I doing this right? The only social networks I regularly engage in are Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Vine so, why not continue on and express my current views into words like I do on my other networks. (That makes sense to me I hope you guys can incorporate that into your own meaning haha) And I am enjoying this experience so far! 

22/09/2014-26/09/2014

Induction week was challenging yet insightful. I appreciated the 'Treasure Hunt' idea as it was a great ice breaker to interact with the other people on the course and also a great way to see Nottingham as I fail at any sense of direction! However, what I found to be most insightful was the 'StreetStyle Task' not only was it nerve wracking walking up to strangers and asking their permission to take their photo, it also brought me out of my shell and boosted my confidence, so early on in the course and also made me appreciate a different view of fashion and how each individual has their own unique way of expressing themselves. 

I also found myself drawn to particular accessories of the strangers I asked to photograph....their bags! That is probably one of my favourite and (possibly) hoarded items in my wardrobe so I gasp and awe whenever I see anybody in a unique or staple piece of handbag-ary?! 

Below I've included some of my favourite snaps from 'StreetStyle'

Dash a mint to brighten your day

So cool they're blowing steam

HOWDY NTU

HEY!

First things first let's get tedious introductions out the way, I'm Jaspreet Sodhi, referenced mainly as Jaz, and I'd like to welcome you to my blog, I'm new to this whole blogging corp so it may take a few tries and posts to get this right...maybe..anyway here it goes! :) 

21/09/2014

This marks the day that I officially left the family nest (nest being Leicester, not a tree, unfortunately) and began life as a NTU student. To be truthful it was an array of mixed feelings, I only felt a little excitement the majority was a mixture of nerves, sadness and worry. I'd only been away from home a maximum of 10 days.

However, once I'd unpacked and began speaking to my flat mates and others living in the same accommodation, my hesitations and nerves disappeared and the excitement began to accumulate! Of course a little of the bonding was caused by unforgettable (literally!) nights out, but its safe to say I have already made some great friendships and hope to make more as I progress as an NTU student. :) 

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