all about layers

You know, I really wouldn't mind (as much) trekking out in the fierce winds round Manchester today, if I wasn't so board of my threads. I can imagine layer upon layer of mixed fabrics: capes, jackets and jumpers all combined in one with flashes of bright colours. This long coat is from TenOverSix, a vintage store in Los Angeles. 

ikea food styling: Hembakat är Bäst

Whilst treating myself to some interesting images I came across these on Trendland. Once again, Ikea's sheer brilliance, have created their own cookbook and have roped in the help of Evelina Bratell to style it and Carl Kleiner to shoot it. I'm not sure if I'd get full off it, but it's so pretty and colourful.

designer profile: Ashish Gupta

[all images via Ashish UK]

Ashish Gupta's fusion of Western and Eastern cultures results in eccentric and unique collections with a mix of sportswear and high octane glamour, what breathtaking craftsmanship. He has a great eye for colour and fabric proportions, teaming comfy knits with sparkle and bold pattern. The beautiful, handcrafted pieces are all manufactured in-house at his factory in India; I'm sad to hear this. Ashish has also collaborated with my favourite high-street fashion store, on a 'Ashish for Topshop' casual range.

le ballon rouge

[see film here]

A short film by Albert Lamorisse. I am smitten over this film, based in 1950's Paris. It is the most charming little film- the architecture, the old cars, the Parisian children in their vintage school clothes and the adorable French boy with his trousers hiked up and shirt tucked in. It brings a smile to my face.


"Le Ballon Rouge tells a simple tale of childhood innocence, completely untainted by false sentimentality. It is a short film, which manages to avoid dialogue mostly, and it has a surprisingly great deal to say about human nature, showing both the best and worst of humanity in a modern parable that speaks to everyone, whether five or ninety-five."

James Travers, 2001

just a dash of yellow

It's been a while since any mention of yellow. So to celebrate another rainy day in Manchester, here's some yellow to brighten up my day and colour your home...

[via the hunt Beautiful]

[via design*sponge]

[via Live.Like.You]

[Graham & Brown wallpaper via good with style]

pop-up colour board...

[Kate Spade's pop-up shop via my daily]

As my tutor Rachel Kelly mentioned,'it is vital to talk the industries language.' Think colour boards, fashion and textile trends. In review of that here's some inspiration, pop-up style...

This Kate Spade's pop-up store in London, mixes a great colour palette with busy salon hung paintings in bright pops of colour with clean furniture.

splash & dash of yellow

[via obsession mia]

Yellow makes everything better