MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Seasons Greetings from Miffy the Cat!! 

Wished for a white christmas - didn't get a white christmas. 

I Know it's not very conventional to sit at the computer on christmas day but hey-ho we live in the 21st century. I thought I might take the time to say to everyone who's read or helped me along the way to making this blog what it is! I suppose in England we use christmas as a sort of thanksgiving - and I really mean it - thankyou so much. Merry Christmas! B. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

'People in the street inspire me...'

                                     

shoes - hand-me-down from brother  - fiftyfifty
legwarmers,leggings,skirt,scarf & hoodie - H&M
shirt - salvation army charity shop
belt - mothers - topshop
glasses - bvlgari
watch - heathrow airport 

16yr old GCSE student Jemima Homer, has a style that makes an empty room look like an Hawaiian paradise. Her adamant attitude to your regular LBD is inspiring, when I asked her what encouraged her to dress in such a way - she replied - "Definitely art, certain shops, fashion and generally people in the street, if I ever see anyone wearing something I like, I'll always tell them". It seems to me this outlook on life - always searching for colours and patterns - insures constant happiness. Proven by psychologists colour can effect the mood and I suppose staying away from dull shades such as grey and black  enlightens the world around you.
Whilst discussing her outfit she explained to me that she felt compelled to wear her pink shirt as it was new and then thought it was plain so she added the rest. I guess this style of dressing is a sign of confidence and not caring about what other people have to say, giving her the ability to clash of colours and patterns with elegance and poise. When I'm with Jemima - I feel like having fun. Like a lemon pencil skirt does to a white shirt Jemima adds a burst of colour to our mundane world. Absolutely exquisite!

CHARLOTTE TAYLOR

As most of you have probably imagined, I don't pay too much attention to designers/labels but when I was introduced to this particular designer (through another renowned blogger) I suddenly became besotted with her quirky styles and vintage themes. In her third year Charlotte Taylor is becoming rather well known in the fashion industry, with various pieces being seen on celebrities & known fashionistas. 

Inspired by Fishing, Bee keeping, Japanese art and culture, her new collection gives you the urge to be outdoors basking in the sun. One of the most interesting things about this collection is it's insight on her own love for vintage & eccentric boutiques filled with fashion and various other artefacts.

The input that her family has on her fashion company is some what beautiful, when I asked her 'What has been the best thing to happen to you now that you've become a designer?' she replied 'When the business had grown enough to enable my brother to come on board and look after the business side. It was a dream'. Her attitude seems very optimistic & very kind (from the few emails we have exchanged), this mental stance definitely comes out in her designs, making them lift your moods, rather than having a bit of chocolate when you're a bit down you would only have to put on one of her many dresses and feel uplifted. I really love her designs and believe she'll be everywhere in the near future so watch out. 9/10. B.x 

P.S Charlotte - Thank you so much for co-operating with me, it's been lovely.