Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Chop it all off!

Chop it all off!

I was getting really tired of my super long hair, and as much as I loved it when it was all done properly the maintenance that came with it was just too much. Plus with the recent heat wave here in the UK it was the last straw. So away went the length, I think I actually lost more hair than I have got now, and it was no wonder the hairdresser had to ask me several times if I was sure I wanted it all gone. 


Super happy with my new do!


(By the way that dress is also named Harriet from BooHoo for only £6.00)

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Monday, July 29, 2013

A real Trinity Treat

A real Trinity Treat

The other week Tom, Mat and I visited the Leeds Trinity shopping centre to see all the goodies and treat ourselves to a meal out. We decided to head to the Mexican restaurant Cielo Blanco. While the boys had a whole buffet of small tasty Mexican dishes I headed straight for the Enchiladas with pulled pork and jalapeños. Yum! I've been really enjoying Mexican food lately and Cielo Blanco is a place I would highly recommend. Not just tasty food the place also offers some super nice drinks too. I ended up having both a watermelon and pear cooler, and watermelon margaritas, and the guys fell in love with Michelada beer mixed with lemon juice and pepper. 


To top off the evening we headed downstairs to Joe Deluccis Gelato shop. 
A really tasty sweet to finish off a great night, A scoop each of chocolate and raspberry was my selection. 




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Friday, July 26, 2013

Design lately

Design lately

Just a couple of pieces I have been working on lately.
My blog took on a new look my header and buttons changed to the below foxy theme, I'm finally really happy with the look of my blog, I set out to change it a couple of months ago as the old look was quite tired and was ready for a refresh. I changed a couple of designs since then but was never really happy with the layout. 



The other piece is an acrylic painting I was originally creating for a competition brief but changed my mind and now it is for my personal work. I'll give you an update when it's finished.




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Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Sketching faces: Stylist Issue 181

Sketching faces: Stylist Issue 181

This weeks faces were taken from Stylist Issue 181.
The first is a more glamorous pose although the shading makes her face look a little dirty I am happy with the shading in the hair and under her chin. Maybe my sketches would benefit from a little smudging and blending.


On the second piece I am really happy with the face layout and eyes. 




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Monday, July 22, 2013

Nail art from Paperchase!

Nail art from Paperchase!

The other day I was browsing round the paperchase sale and found these floral nail art stickers.
For a mere £2 you can glam up your nails with really pretty floral patterns, and 24 stickers.




I have chosen to use mine sparingly and only sticker one finger at a time, mixing them with different shades of painted nails. Also as my nails are quite short at the moment I halved a sticker and used the same one for both nails creating a different pattern on each. 


I'm really impressed with these nail stickers. I have used them a couple of times already and they do last a long time, the last set I had them on for about a week and they were still perfect, no chips or scratches.
I love the designs as they are floral but they look drawn out and really sketchy. 

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Friday, July 19, 2013

Special delivery from Delilah Dust!

Special delivery from Delilah Dust!


The other night I treated myself to a few goodies at Delilah Dust.
This isn't the first time I've shopped at Delilah Dust, and I'm always happy with the service and products.
This time I ordered two short length necklaces.


My first is 'The Ivy Grey Druzy' stone necklace.
Tear drop in shape, the stone is silver with a hint of green and it sparkles like stardust.


The second is 'The Luna Purple Agate slab' stone necklace.
This slice of rock is beautiful, it shows loads of texture in the various sections of this piece.

I am really happy with my purchase, as I was looking for a purple stone necklace. I find stone necklaces really pretty since I have collected a few from Delilah Dust, I never really found the appeal before but now I find them so interesting to look at and everyone will be unique.


Thanks
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Sketching faces - Stylist magazine issue 180

Sketching faces - Stylist magazine issue 180

Below are my sketches from Stylist magazine issue 180. 


 


The last piece is my favourite as it looks more like a cartoon illustration than a real person.
I would like to create more pieces with a similar style. More sketches next week. 

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Monday, July 15, 2013

Sketchbook Project 2014 - I See No Ships Cover update

Sketchbook Project 2014 - I See No Ships Cover update

 My I See No Ships cover for the Sketchbook Project 2014 is coming along nicely.
It has gone from this; a quick sketch outline with only basic details.


To this; a colourful, detailed and hopefully eye catching piece of artwork. 



More sketchbook updates to follow...
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Saturday, July 13, 2013

Illustration Friday - Travel

Illustration Friday - Travel

My submission for this weeks Illustration Friday.
Topic: TRAVEL

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Friday, July 12, 2013

My Happy Feet

My Happy Feet


I recently splurged on the Schuh website, and picked up two great pairs of shoes.
The first pair being Irregular Choice 'Mutiny!', a pair with small heel, black and white spot pattern at the heel and toe and floral pattern middle part, with a large velvet black bow at the toe. 
Half the fun of Irregular Choice shoes are all the patterns used both within the shoes and on the packaging. 
Inside the floral pattern there are tiny panda faces and printed on the sole of the shoe are two peacocks intertwined. 



The second pair are Hush Puppies, a brand I have never tried before but will definitely try again as these are some of the comfiest shoes I own. Strappy brown gladiator style sandals with a floral cloth internal and small heel. 


I have some very happy feet after these purchases. 


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