Fashion Monitor: Fashion Monitor is the leading provider of contacts, news and events within the fashion and beauty industry. Established in 1989 Fashion Monitor is heavily relied upon by professionals needing the most up to the minute and accurate information available. In short, everything a Fashion & Beauty professional needs to know!

Mintel: Independant provider of leading market intellegence that delivers information, analysis and critical recommendations to help people stay ahead of the market.

Companies House: The main functions of Companies House are to incorporate and dissolve limited companies. Examine and store company information delivered under the Companies Act and related legislation; and make this information available to the public.


Fashion Index: online guide to fabric, trims, services, contractors, manufacturers, fashion, apparel and home furnishings industry sources.started in 1992 by a fashion designer who had arranged her Rolodex into types of fabrics and trims, instead of from A to Z. When she noticed that everyone where she worked was using her Rolodex when they needed to do their research and sourcing needs, she saw there was a need for a similar product. Fashiondex was formed, that “Rolodex” was reproduced in book form, and several months later the first “Fashiondex” was produced.


Drapers Record: It is a Magazine and website that offers access to the UK fashion market. Read by everyone from Philip Green to a small footwear independent in your local high street, Drapers is undisputedly the voice of the UK fashion industry, having been first published 120 years ago in 1887. It include news, trends, top fashion jobs, catwalks, exclusive sales data and discussions. I find it the most useful and it helps me keep up to date with what is going on in the fashion industry.

1st Toile Review

Had my first toile review and it went a lot better than i thought it would. I was worried because i didnt have four complete outfits but from what i had it was easy to explain what to expect. They were happy with what i had produced so far and only said to make minor changes, such as taking darts out and making things longer because i have a tendency to go just a bit too short. Because my collection is only going to made out of two fabrics i have to get them right. The main feature on my collection is the lace so i have to make sure its the best i can find, and afford, otherwise it could end up looking cheap and tacky.
Next step: fabric source, change patterns, re-make toiles.

Dita von Teese

I Love her and she also inspired the Gothic Glamour theme for my Professional project.

3rd year decision

After a tutorial with Sarah i have decided to return and do my 3rd year at AUCB. Originally i wanted to do my third year in London and commute from home, but if i did that i would have to start again in my 2nd year and do an extra 2 years. The other option was to do an internship but i would like to get my BA degree as well as my FDA.