Inspiration...
I'm a regular user of websites such as Pinterest and SocialBliss which I use to collect images that inspire me in some way. I find it a lot easier to have everything in one place where I can organise photos into groups and also find new images. I've got loads and loads stored up and these are just a few of them (hopefully they'll inspire you too!).
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What do you think of these photos?
Dans La Vie
Ever heard of Dans La Vie? No, neither had I until today. It's a London based brand who have showcased off-schedule at London Fashion Week. I really like the idea of highlighting some lesser known (and newer) designers in my posts so that you can form opinions over whether you like them or not. There's some great talent out there, but many people don't get to see it (we only ever hear about the big names) so starting off with Dans La Vie. First of all: you'll probably love some of their designs but hate others. I'ts definitely one of those designer brands you can't quite make your mind up about, but give it a go...
Spring/Summer 12
shape and texture girl) but these are really captivating. It honestly just makes me want to go to an exotic island and eat loads of fruit! I also like the style the first two dresses have. I love the pleats and how they give the skirts lots of volume.
Autumn/ Winter 12
Not my favourite collection (the best is still to come!) but still quite exciting! Again, the prints really stand out as the main feature in these designs. I would absolutely love to have some leggings like the ones in the 5th design. It's also interesting the way that the designer has layered up the garments - putting the jackets over the skirts, dresses over trousers etc. It's almost like they were thinking in a different way to everyone else.
Spring/Summer 13
This is a really exciting collection - there's loads going on! All of the designs have something unique to them. With my obsession of dresses with good structure, I love all of these designs, plus they're really detailed and well made. The first three in particular are brilliant and I love the choice of fabrics. Also, did you notice the heels!?
So what do you think of Dans La Vie's collections? Will you be watching out for them next season?
Snapshot
I was just looking through some of my photos I took while experimenting with my new camera and thought these were pretty cool...
These three I took with a really slow shutterspeed. I was in the car at the time (on the way to the cinema to see In Time - which is actually a really good film by the way) and focused the camera onto the lights on the road and on the cars surrounding. It was
dark so it created a really interesting effect with the lights.
dark so it created a really interesting effect with the lights.
A really simple photo but still as effetive. The black and white looks much better than in colour.
Another one experimenting with shutter speed. If you look at the image larger you can see that it almost looks like the feet are moving and I liked the way that a still photo could capture a sense of movement.
In this one I was just experimenting with lighting and changing the aperture and light intensity. I like the way that the white light covers most of the face so that it is highlighted and contrasts with the clothes.
In this one I set the camera on timer, the shutterspeed on a slow setting and twisted round. I really like how this turned out and the shapes it created.
This one is taken of the lights inside the car. I really love the colours in this.
One of my favourite photos here. Mainly because the orange lights just highlight the whole theme of technology and the future. It just makes the whole photo so much more interesting.
