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Matthew Williamson is always the highlight of London Fashion week for me.

I have always loved his work, ever since I saw his Electric Angels collection in 1997.

I was so desperate to own something from it that I printed out every look from the collection and started a Matthew Williamson sketchbook. I love his use of colour and his prints continue to inspire me everyday. I read recently that he is working on a book that will be out towards the end of the year, I’m glad my sketchbook can be updated to an actual book.

I’ll be honest, my working environment isn’t the best.

I live is central Manchester in a one bedroom flat. It was great when both the fiance and I went out of the house each day to work. When the fiance went freelance we set up a computer desk etc in the living room which was fine. Then I decided I was going to go freelance and now we have two desks, next to each other in the living room. I mean our living room is big, but its not that big. I have started daydreaming about my office when we finally move out of here. I want bright colours, lots of boxes (I love boxes), boards for inspiration and printed stuff everywhere. Oh one day my dream will come true.

London fashion week has reignited my passion for fashion week all over again.

After the lull of New York, London hits hard with some amazing collections. The one that I am totally in love with is Topshop Unique. I love every part of that show. The cable knit over the knee socks, the duffle-esque coats, the knits and the amazing head pieces designed by Emma Cook. I see a woodland themed print , this show has inspired me so much.

The best things to come out of new York fashion week….so far!!

Sorry for the lack of posts recently.

I have been suffering with a cold, I am hoping that this is the last one of the winter. I did a craft fair at the weekend. I had some rally good feedback and my stall looked really good. The sales were a bit poor but apparently that was to be expected in February . I have also started reading the Graphic Artists handbook to pricing and ethical guidelines which is really good. I encourage anyone who is starting out freelance to read this as it has been really helpful to me. Its hard going but worthwhile.

Ok, so New York Fashion week.

Credits:Style.com

Usually I am hooked on all the shows, watching each one is detail but not many have really caught my attention so far. My favorites have been  Marc Jacob’s, Charlotte Ronson and Rebecca Taylor (which I found it really hard to pick out my favorite looks for the blog). I cant see much print direction at the moment but I am sure that will pick up.