World Party Day April the 3rd

Team Victoria have been very busy at Gift Wrap HQ getting ready for World Party Day  on April the 3rd. For our most recent shoot Gift Wrap HQ commissioned Kitty Farrow Press an expert bookbinder and box maker. Check us out on BIG THINGS for more info and put your party hats on!

Team Victoria

I have teamed up with  super cool Victoria Jane from Gift Wrap HQ we have decided to combine creative forces to form Team Victoria. Here is our new project - Project Inventory

Field Work Pop Up Shop

I spent this Saturday at the opening of Field Work, the Pop Up Shop co-curated by my housemate Caitlin Hinshelwood with fellow textile designer Rose de Borman. The shop is located in Shorditch on 54 Rivington Street London, and is open from the 10th - 18th December.  There is a special open evening on the 15th. 

My photos don't really do it justice, it is just the most beautiful shop I've ever seen. Showcasing an exciting selection of beautifully crafted products from independent British designers and artists, alongside folk art pieces, and stocking fillers from recent trips to Mexico and India.  The shop is filled with colourful treats for a delightful Christmas shopping experience. 

There is a large selection of printed textiles, (including some pretty amazing cushions) knitwear, stationary, antiques, original artwork and curiosities.  Some of my favorite things are the smallest, like the indian spinning tops and papier mache dolls. Rose's dog Tina is also helping out, making sure everyone has a cuddle and sniffing out any stray mince pies.

Visual Merchandising by Victoria Jane @ Giftwrap HQ

                

Renegrade Craft Fair Gift Wrap HQ

Last weekend I went to the awesome Renegade Craft Fair  to hang out with my housemate Victoria Jane on her stall Gift Wrap HQ Inspired by a recent trip to Japan, a love of stationary and gift giving.

Gift Wrap HQ was on hand to give attendees the opportunity to creatively wrap their purchases at the fair, and help give something back by donating all money raised to the British Red Cross Japan Tsunami Appeal. Victoria put a huge amount of effort into making the stall look fabulous as you can see from my snaps. A little birdie tells me there are more beautifully wrapped events coming soon so I will keep you posted! 

Underground Creepers shoes

I shot these red suede and leopard print Creepers today, I love them, they aren't really my style but I am tempted to get them and stomp about!

tba - to be adored shoot

I just wanted to share some images from last Saturday's shoot, using clothes from the current spring summer collection by the talented designer Binbin Mcnivens brand, tba - to be adored. It was such a fun day I had a great team working with me.

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Model: Irina @ leni's model management

Stylist: Nu Valado

Hair Stylist: Nicole Geary

MUA: Michelle Dacillo

Photographers Assistant: Aoife Flynn      

Gonsalves & Hall Spring Summer Collection

I'm busy retouching my recent shoot for Gonsalves & Hall's spring summer collection, it was a beautiful day in Hampstead Heath, the clothes are so lovely, a mix of retro style and prints, perfect for long summer days.

Model: Anna Edwards-McConway

Stylist: Aoife Flynn

Photographers Assistant and prop designer: Diana Stainton

Shoot for Asos Marketplace

Last week I went to Primrose Hill for a fun little shoot for Asos Marketplace, with clothes designed by the lovely Gonsalves and Hall, I will let you know when you can buy the clothes!

A day at Hampstead heath looking for Mallards

Shooting with the lovely stylist and prop designer Sally Davies

                                            

                              Go to Sally's blog and styling portfolio here