Corinne Day : The Face

Last weekend I caught the Corinne Day exhibition at the Gimpel Fils Gallery for a friends birthday. Corrine Day, who died last year, is remembered for transforming fashion with her photographs of Kate Moss for the Face. I couldn't believe how young and fresh faced Kate looked in some of these photos from the start of her career in the 90's. I really love how Day's photos capture the hedonism of this era, celebrating the ordinary (Kate with no make up and lank hair) in contrast from the glossy aspiration of the 80's.

Sony World Photography Awards

Last week I had the opportunity to visit Somerset House for the Sony World Photography awards exhibition. There was a really impressive variety on display, taken by both amateur and professional photographers all over the world. Some images were very thought provoking and others were more light hearted, but all had a meaningful story. My personal favourites were for the London portrait and documentary project taken on the day of the royal wedding, perhaps because it was a day that most of us can reflect on and smile!

(Images: world photo)

N E O N

This months Elle editorial has put me in a right summery mood! Model: Victoria's Secret Angel Erin Heatherto, captured by Mexican fashion photographer Enrique Badulescu.

(Elle UK June 2011)

Monsoon Rebrand

As this week is my last of working PT at Monsoon Accessorize I felt it was quite apt to post about Monsoon's new rebrand. Founded in 1973 by Peter Simon, Monsoon began as a market stall on Portabello Road. With a focus of selling clothes from an ethnic origin made with unusual and colourful fabrics from far away places, Monsoon has always had a hippy vibe!

Now with this refreshed identity, the brand has finally been brought into the 21st Century. The old logo had felt dated for quite a while, this new logo works beautifully as it feels contemporary, feminine and still remains true to its roots with ornate curves to the M and N. The use of colour also feels much fresher and up to date with a peachy pink used with golds and creams - beautiful! The new Spring 2011 campaign, pictured above, stars Lily Donaldson and was photographed by Camilla Akran, resulting in some gorgeous imagery. You can pick up one of these lovely, large look books in store now.

Harper's Bazaar

Harper's Bazaar is not my usual choice of glossy, but after a quick flick through I couldn't resist it's totally beautiful editorial spreads.

I really love the expressive use of typography throughout, particularly within the title pages of a number of the features, for example 'The Firth Factor' (which reminds me I MUST watch A Single Man). I think the experimental mixture of upper and lower case with italic and roman type is very interesting, it gives the pages a real style and edge whilst maintaining a sophisticated look.

I was also drawn to the S/S Collection pages which uses the most stunning location and vibrant colours, making me hungry for some sunshine! (photography by Norbert Schoerner)

In the bottom image I have picked out some pages which demonstrate the lovely use of a graphic device, which is like a signature to the magazine. Used for framing titles, bits of information or simply as a decorative interest. It is used both in full and in part, and in blocks of colour, or multiplied over an image. An unusual shape, and really lovely touch.

(Source: Harper's Bazzar Feb 2011)

Merry Christmas

(Photography: Richard Ellis, Location: Bourne Woods)

Southend on Sea

Ted's Picnic

This sunny weekend i have been helping out a friend with her Ted Baker window project, she is playing on the theme of a typical british summer with photo booths etc, I can't wait to see the end results!

Knitted Cupcakes and Tea

For 'Loop' the contemporary knitting magazine I am working on for a university project. Taken in Walk, Nottingham where they sell speciality tea served in beautiful miss-matched china.