Mary Fellowes
Just a wee quick blog today to say that Mary Fellowes, the fantastic Fashion Editor at Turkish Vogue (http://www.vogue.com.tr/) has taken one of my hats to New York where it is to be used in a ’1960′s Toy Soldier’ shoot for the November issue. Can’t wait to see it!!!
Textiles Scotland
I’ve had a busy week schmoozing and networking, drinking the odd glass of champagne and eating a few canapes!
Textiles Scotland (http://www.textilescotland.com/) run a trend forecasting event twice a year. It’s a great day out and a good way to meet people involved in the world of fashion. Tuesday’s event was looking at Autumn Winter 2012/13. Expect to see lots of tweeds, knits and prints on the catwalk with strong colour and touches of Art Deco. We shall see if the predictions come true (they usually do!)
Farming
Today sees the start of the Royal Highland Show (http://www.royalhighlandshow.org/) in Edinburgh. Normally this show would bypass me as I am not involved in farming or livestock but this year a special event is taking place that I am very much a part of.
Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year
Well, it wasn’t my year to be crowned Accessory Designer of the Year, of course I’m a wee bit disappointed but I’m chuffed to bits to have been nominated in the first place! The level of talent in Scotland is amazing and to be included in the five nominees is good enough for me.
Press
What a big surprise to find a giant picture of myself in yesterday’s Paisley Daily Express (http://www.paisleydailyexpress.co.uk/), and it was an even bigger surprise to find that my name was in the same article as Hollywood heart throb Gerard Butler (http://www.gerardbutler.net/).
London
London living is not everyone’s cup of tea but I loved every minute of it when I stayed there. I especially love this week of the year when the Chelsea Flower Show (http://www.rhs.org.uk/) opens it’s doors and allows us mere mortals to wonder at the beauty of Mother Nature. Of course she has a wee helping hand from all the wonderful gardeners and every year the dispays become even more spectacular.
Scottish Fashion Awards
With just over 4 weeks left till the Scottish Fashion Awards (http://www.scottishfashionawards.com/), did I tell you I was nominated for Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year?!!!!!, my thoughts are turning to ‘WHAT WILL I WEAR’. Considering I have a wardrobe bursting with about 200 frocks I can’t seem to find anything suitable! Friends have offered to lend me items but seeing as this is a very special occasion I am going to treat myself to something fabulous! Now where does a fanatical vintage girl go in Glasgow to find a fabulous vintage dress? Luckily I know the answer!
Patrick Demarchelier
As per usual it’s been busy, busy, busy at Pea Cooper Millinery!
Russian Vogue (http://www.vogue.ru/) have borrowed more of my work for a shoot by legendary photographer Patrick Demarchelier (http://www.demarchelier.net/), how excited am I about that!!!!! Look forward to seeing the results.
William and Kate
Have spent today glued to the TV set watching the Royal Wedding! I thought the bride looked absolutely divine in her Alexander McQueen dress and her tiara and veil were the perfect accessories. The different array of hats was outstanding and I’ll be looking out for some pictures in the press in the next few days so I can get a closer look at who wore what!
Scottish Fashion Awards
I have just found out that I’ve been nominated for ‘Scottish Accessory Designer of the Year’ (http://www.scottishfashionawards.com/), I’m so excited I may explode!
