a first

I wanted to share with you all my first print byline for Phoenix magazine issue 7! At 18! I'm ecstatic!

They're profiles on two up and coming fashion designers one, of which I already adored - Rory Longdon! 

My names also in the masthead (under fashion & editorial interns)!

David Gandy is on the cover also so go get it now, what are you waiting for! I've read Phoenix since issue one so it was amazing to work for and within it! 

Its been such a weird year. I really feel like I've come full circle in finding myself entering the dreaded realm of adult-hood (I'M BARELY 18!!!!!). I've got a long way before I 'grow up' but I've definitely become more independent and relaxed, I used to hate doing things on my own and always had to know every single detail in advance. But studying at an art school, EVERYTHING is open to change, which is something I had to adapt to and ride with. It makes you be on top of your work but also not feel guilty for social time as NO ONES life is work work work. The best creative people work hard and play even harder - in a none cringey way. For the past 2 years I've been a social mute. Yeah I was 'social' but no where near as much as I used to be, not having a job cuts you back a bit but I just wasn't even wanting to spend quality time with my friends as I was so tired from staying up all night (ALL NIGHT) working and going to college on no sleep or not going in at all, just ruined me. 

This year has definitely taught me to balance. In the photo above was at the end of my first term at university, it was a presentation infront of both the fashion journalism students in my class and the PR's. Although we were all friendly, it was such a daunting and sucky term as they throw as much work at you so you experience HIGHER EDUCATION STANDARDS, it was horrible, I hated it, but I did it and I just remember dreading that presentation (I'm the tiny, shot away, smurf like one). Even during, I messed up my words as I was reading from a script, I was mortified, until I overcome it by being myself, ignoring the script and in the end made the crowd laugh. University really teaches you to use your own judgement because no one is going to tell me how do things, it's up to me to work that out for me and it's up to me to enjoy it/life along the way. Otherwise, that'll make anyone crazy. Although I'm still not as social-able as I would like (such as referring to friday as FRIDAYYYY!!) it's the summer and I'm also working this summer so I won't feel guilty about spending my monies as they'll be my monies! I wish I got paid for breathing. But, it's not about the money. It's about good life choices. I've kicked the habit this term of staying up all night working, procrastinating (as much), junk food overloading and neglecting exercise, which honestly perks up my day. Roll on the fun times!

University Life Year 1: Passed!

I have survived my first year at university! (And passed!) It has has gone so fast. I have learnt a lot, grown as a person, experienced life and met some amazing people.

Warm weather walks in Tufnell Park.

Tonje's birthday Starbucks!

My nickname in Marylebone. It's not their fault they can't understand my Northern ways (I said 'Sam' = Sime).

My amazing new mug, which I bought before they changed them with the new logo!

As much as Shepherds Bush was a mission to get to, they did have very creative billboards. Check out the real flowers for the Cribs!

My favourite pub, the Hawley Arms in Camden.

3 months interning at Phoenix magazine, two written pieces in print issue 7! Mr Gandy's face looks over our shared kitchen.

Japanese magazines sent over by my Japanese pen-pal, Nami! They really helped with the influence of Plum magazine.

Clearing out my flat for my return back home, I found the welcome pack I was given when I arrived at halls. Felt surreal and rewarding throwing it away!

The post card that was given to me on the LCF test and interview day. I remember when I got it I placed it in front my my empty sheet before the test for motivation! It works and I still have it. I also found in my room in student halls, my library card for Manchester library which has been shut for 3 years for a re-vamp. My friend Hollie and I used to just go and chill out in there after college, even though it was half an hour away. It was such a Harry Potter like place to be, I loved it, I also owe them 48p. I hope they haven't made it modern, it's such an amazing building.

George doesn't drink!

So many film nights in our kitchen.

How I chilled at the end of term 3!

Graduate Fashion Week nails!

My usual.

The amazing Covent Garden Snog ceiling!

On my last day in London, George and I went to our favourite Snog in Covent Garden (and no not just because only male models work there) we then went to Cyber Candy and spent a stupid amount on American candy.

 Pop-tarts!

Then the day I left, I woke up to a collection of quotes from George made up from pivotal moments at LCF. So many funny times, most of them mad, it has been a fun year and during the hard times, all you have to do is laugh!

My little sister greets me back home with Starbucks!

It has been a long yet quick year at university and I can't wait to start enjoying the summertime!

Term 3 project: Plum magazine!

Here is the end product of a very long and very fun project of term 3 at London College of Fashion, first year BA Fashion Journalism.

Open publication

I was in a group of 7 whom of which we all put our hearts into this project so I hope you enjoy it.

Alice our model, who is fabby, click to view here facebook page!

Plum's audience is aged 15-21, female and interested in fashion, culture and music. Our first issue is to be themed the Britanese issue. Britanese is what we have named our tribe, inspired by the tag Wapanese (person of non-Japanese decent who is obsessed with Japanese culture). 

Our tribe is a group of girls within our target audience who hang around at Chinatown Market on Newport Court Road, London at the weekends. The issue is centred around Purikura sticker booth machine which are the main attraction at the Chinatown Market.

Purikura booths at Chinatown Market, London!

Group shot with Diana, Alice, Barney Frost (our photographer), myself, Daisy, Tonje and Qin!

Within our content we shall be profiling the girls in our tribe, popular fashion designers among them, interviewing Japanese pop-star Beckii Cruel who is very popular in Japan and visits Chinatown Market often, a feature on Purikura, the best food, shopping and music, Chinatown's history and an insightful comparison between British Chinatown to real China. Not to mention fun how-to beauty guides and fashion trends so our readers can adopt the Britanese aesthetic. 

With on location shoots featuring the girls and an editorial of the strongest looks of our trend, Plum magazine is fruitful with visual images ranging from film photography to hand rendered illustrations.

Overall we have 68 pages (no ads!) of enriching content for all you need to know on the Britanese!

A special thank you to these lovely girlies who gave up their own time to let us profile, interview, photograph and film them! You're amazing!

And another special thank you to Beckii Cruel who let me interview her for the first issue of Plum magazine!

Blue Monday, todays Tuesday

Feel like hovelling up again into my cell aka student halls. Want to sleep forever but I mustn't there's work to be done as per. I like being busy but I really like my room too, probably a bit too much.

waaaah, watching too many JH movies.

Finished term 2!

Term 2 is now over, all the assignments are handed in and I've one day to enjoy with zero work before Thursdays briefing of next terms assignments. I plan to make the most of this day. 

Home on Friday and I can't wait to see my friends! 

P.s I'm going to Leeds festival again this year! Can't wait to dance around in a field to the Cure! Big hair!

I don't really have anything to say except from enjoy yourselves.