LCF - Offers day!

London College of Fashion are such cuties! The other day I received a lovely email inviting me to an open day; for all the people who received offers to study there in September :) This was a really good chance to meet future class mates, meet the tutors and ask questions. I must admit, Cornwall isn't the nearest place to London and I wouldn't usually travel all the way there just for one day, but I didn't want to miss this opportunity to meet people before September. (£78 and a 10 hour round trip train journey later...)

During this open day we were set a small task to do in our course groups. Being on the footwear course; my group and I were asked to dress a foot last and then present it to all of the other groups...

Our slightly weapon-ous shoe creature...

After the open day, I took advantage of the spare two hours I had before catching my train and took a trip up Oxford Street. Selfridges had THE BEST shoe sale I had ever seen. I just stood there for an hour drooling over the half price Nicolas Kirwoods! If only I had a summer job!

A cute souvenir I bought for my sister from the Japanese stationery shop...

Cat pen!

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What i'm listening to...

Designer of the Week - Finsk

London based, Finnish born designer Julia Lundsten, has made her name in the footwear industry by launching her iconic label Finsk. Launched in 2004; Finsk has become known for its architectural, skyscraper heels and wedges. With an architect Father and an interior designer Mother, it is not hard too see where Lundsten's influences originally came from. Her shoes are said to be exceptionally wearable despite their towering height. I really admire the way that Julia Lundsten uses contrasting materials; such as wood and leather, to link her designs back to their natural and man made influences. Since launching her brand Lundsten has won many awards and is a regular at New York and London fashion week. Finsk shoes are also sold in shops all over the world.

Finsk project no. 4 are definitely my favourite...

They look like one of the easiest designs to walk in!

http://www.finsk.com

Images: Google and Finsk

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What i'm listening to...

Designer of the Week - Miista

Designed by London College of Fashion graduate Laura Villasenin; Miista shoes pack a punch for a fraction of high end footwear prices. The shoes are bold, exciting and include design features that would usually demand a much higher retail price. Based in Hackney, London; Laura Villasenin is inspired by the edgy street style and creativeness surrounding her. Her choice of prints and fabrics really catch your eyes and each pair of shoes is carefully handmade, with close attention to detail and design. You really are getting a whole 'lotta' shoe for your money.

These hit online shops on Friday!!! Tara - Neptune

I truly believe that these could actually be worn with most outfits, as the colours are quite subtle and not too bright!

 (This is coming from a person who wears Hawaiian shirts with tartan trousers, so don't take my word for it)...but out of all of the different styling options I have seen online, these shoes look bitchin' with anything...

Images- 

http://miista.com

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Miista/134064616642057?fref=ts

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What i'm listening to...

Designer of the Week - Sophia Webster

Sophia Webster studied footwear design at London college of Fashion and the Royal College of Art. After graduating she then went on to work for Nicholas Kirkwood as a design assistant.

Her recent collection for SS/13 takes inspiration from Marie Antoinette and Jackson Pollock.

Her signature style is feminine, playful with strong shapes and bold colours. When looking at her designs I am reminded of my childhood, back in the day when I used to play with Barbies: Especially her colour palette which is sharp yet girly and her use of bows and glitter. 

http://sophia-webster.com

Images from : https://www.facebook.com/sophiawebsterofficial?fref=ts

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Designer of the Week - Simone Rocha

I truly believe that Simone Rocha's footwear should be raved about so much more. The Simone Rocha fashion label is great and all, but her shoes are what makes the brand strive, in my opinion of course. Her PVC and acrylic brogues have become iconic to her brand and even when googling her brand, the shoes are what show up first. I love the contrast between the traditional brogues and the contemporary materials; a literal and metaphorical contrast.

Images from: http://simonerocha.com

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