I absolutely love making inspiration boards! They are so much fun. Here are some of my older ones - maybe they will inspire you!
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
I'm currently enrolled in Costume History III: 1920-Present, and I have to do a project on a designer from this period! I was extremely excited to choose Mary Quant. We have to do a biography on the designer, research their fashions, and curate a faux exhibit showcasing clothing that highlights her as a designer.
Here's some information on her, if you don't know her story:
Here's some information on her, if you don't know her story:
Mary Quant was born in London in 1934.
While attending art school at Goldsmith’s College, she met her soon-to-be
husband, Alexander Plunket Green. Upon
graduation, they opened a small boutique called Bazaar in the Chelsea neighborhood of London. Though Quant was in charge of buying for the
store, she also created her own looks, which were wildly popular. Bazaar
used enticing store windows and lower prices to gain the youth audience. She also had many parties to show off the
latest garments, using chic models.
In1962, she gained a contract with J. C. Penney for mass production in the United States and began to receive worldwide fame. By 1963, Bazaar opened at a second location in Knightsbridge. Quant also founded The Ginger Group, which was a lower-priced line that broadened her reach.
Quant’s clothing brought in traditional ideas, such as checkered prints and school uniforms, and made them fresh and unique. She liked using simple designs with bold colors and prints, inspired by the youth culture that she was seeing. She was first to use PVC and brightly colored tights to match an outfit. Quant is most well known for creating and popularizing the mini skirt in 1966.
She felt that fashion was a full lifestyle. Under her brand, she also created lines of cosmetics, furniture, and housewares. Quant remained a popular British designer through the 1980s. Her brand then focused mainly on makeup, its main moneymaker. There are over 200 store locations currently in Japan and London. Currently, Quant is 80 years old and resides in London.
In1962, she gained a contract with J. C. Penney for mass production in the United States and began to receive worldwide fame. By 1963, Bazaar opened at a second location in Knightsbridge. Quant also founded The Ginger Group, which was a lower-priced line that broadened her reach.
Quant’s clothing brought in traditional ideas, such as checkered prints and school uniforms, and made them fresh and unique. She liked using simple designs with bold colors and prints, inspired by the youth culture that she was seeing. She was first to use PVC and brightly colored tights to match an outfit. Quant is most well known for creating and popularizing the mini skirt in 1966.
She felt that fashion was a full lifestyle. Under her brand, she also created lines of cosmetics, furniture, and housewares. Quant remained a popular British designer through the 1980s. Her brand then focused mainly on makeup, its main moneymaker. There are over 200 store locations currently in Japan and London. Currently, Quant is 80 years old and resides in London.
Monday, April 28, 2014
So sorry for the long wait between posts! I've been busy with school and many other things due to the fact that it is spring time now!
Here's a brief update on some of the cool things that I've been reading, purchasing, and viewing!
Movies:
Jamie and I have been switching off on movies - he picks one and then I pick one. Lately, we have gotten through Inglorious Basterds, The World's End, This Is The End, Pink Flamingos, and Midnight in Paris. Overall, they've been pretty good. We are looking forward to tackling more in the future, as well as more documentaries!
Books:
It's so nice to actually have some time for reading! I've just conquered Caricature and Ice Haven by the super talented Daniel Clowes, as well as The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. I really enjoy reading graphic novels lately, because I feel accomplished when I finish a book quickly! I especially loved Persepolis - it's such an inspiring and informational story.
My friends are avid readers and have also lent me the Scott Pilgrim series, Right Ho, Jeeves by Wodehouse, and the Tim Kinsella novel, The Karaoke Singer's Guide to Self Defense. I will post about them in the future once I get through them!
Beauty and Nails:
I just recently bought two fabulous colors (on sale!) from Julep, my favorite brand of nail polish. These both are vibrant and fresh for spring - what do you think?
Here's a brief update on some of the cool things that I've been reading, purchasing, and viewing!
Movies:
Jamie and I have been switching off on movies - he picks one and then I pick one. Lately, we have gotten through Inglorious Basterds, The World's End, This Is The End, Pink Flamingos, and Midnight in Paris. Overall, they've been pretty good. We are looking forward to tackling more in the future, as well as more documentaries!
Books:
It's so nice to actually have some time for reading! I've just conquered Caricature and Ice Haven by the super talented Daniel Clowes, as well as The Complete Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi. I really enjoy reading graphic novels lately, because I feel accomplished when I finish a book quickly! I especially loved Persepolis - it's such an inspiring and informational story.
My friends are avid readers and have also lent me the Scott Pilgrim series, Right Ho, Jeeves by Wodehouse, and the Tim Kinsella novel, The Karaoke Singer's Guide to Self Defense. I will post about them in the future once I get through them!
Beauty and Nails:
I just recently bought two fabulous colors (on sale!) from Julep, my favorite brand of nail polish. These both are vibrant and fresh for spring - what do you think?
I also tried polka dotting for the first time (with toothpicks haha). I think that overall, it came out okay and it wasn't too stressful! Do you have any easy nail art tips for me?
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Since I had a lovely week off, I've gotten some reading accomplished! Now that I'm just a part-time student, it's also nice to be able to catch up on some reading I've been wanting to tackle.
I just finished up two Bryan Lee O'Malley books, Lost at Sea and the first installment of the Scott Pilgrim series, Precious Little Life. I also finished up Wish You Were Here, a great book profiling different music scenes in America.
Right now, I'm working on Please Kill Me, an oral history of punk music. I'm also itching to start on The Complete Persepolis, which I borrowed from a friend. Graphic novels are such easy and fun reads - I think they're slowly becoming a new favorite of mine! Any recommendations for good reads?
I just finished up two Bryan Lee O'Malley books, Lost at Sea and the first installment of the Scott Pilgrim series, Precious Little Life. I also finished up Wish You Were Here, a great book profiling different music scenes in America.
Right now, I'm working on Please Kill Me, an oral history of punk music. I'm also itching to start on The Complete Persepolis, which I borrowed from a friend. Graphic novels are such easy and fun reads - I think they're slowly becoming a new favorite of mine! Any recommendations for good reads?
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