The Freedom to Fly.

Well, the end of my long and arduous Final Major Project has come to an end! As stressful and hectic as the end weeks were, it was all very fun - my favourite part of the process being of course the photoshoot! Here are some photos of me and my beautiful friend Soufia Belacel wearing my final samples! Enjoy!

Myself (Melissa Afonso)

And the GORGEOUS Soufia Belacel (also hair and make up artist- THANK YOU!!)

Photography

Birds Of A Feather Flock Together

As the saying goes 'Birds of a feather flock together' and my friends have done just that! As part of my FMP I need to have feedback on my work from 'outside' people! I created a group in order to get people to get thinking about 'Birds' and 'Freedom of Flight' and post anything relevant to what they think it might entail!

Well, lots of people contributed and have truly given me some amazing ideas and I cannot wait to start using them in my FMP!

These few are particularly breathtaking!

Lara Jade Photography

and this video of 

Extreme Base Jumping In Windsuits

Thanks to everyone who is helping, it is truly appreciated!

Wardrobe Overhaul!

Well, it is safe to say that when the bar in your wardrobe starts to bend quite considerably, it is time to get rid of some clothes! As I am a faithful eBayer, I will of course be selling them there. My page is http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/xchunoex if you would like to look at the stuff and maybe have a bid!

Anyway, I found that whilst clearing out my wardrobe I have quite a selection of LBD's!

As an homage to the great Coco Chanel herself, LBD's, you are here to stay!

A Single Rose Can Be My Garden...

Well, as at the moment it is Spring and the fair few sunny days we get are amazing! This weekend,whilst back at home, I was living in one of those stunning Spring days and while talking to a good friend of mine about how amazing the day was, he told me that in his garden a rose bush had grown!
One of the wonders of Spring, of course, is the blossoming of flowers! Here are some of the amazing photos that he sent me (copyrighted James Stephenson) :)

Definitely had me feeling sunny!

Birds Birds Birds.

Well, thinking about everything 'bird' related for my FMP, I decided to look at exotic birds, as although I may not be able to gain primary reference of them, they would inspire an amazing colour palette!
Here are some wonders that i've found

All Things Lavender!

Well Spring is here again, and this means that it will soon be summer! But as life is best lived in the present, I am going to revel in the fact that along with Spring means lots of lavender, which is what Spring always reminds me of, amongst blossoming flowers and other such things!

This also reminds me of not only the pastel colour palette that is recurrent in the high street at the moment but Barry M's new spring nail collection! At the moment I am definitely lusting over all of the pastel shades but in particular the 'Berry Ice Cream' which is the purple shade! I already have the pink and blue one, so will be adding to my pastel collection!

Fashion wise...

Christopher Bailey for Burberry SS10

Lavender Mac worn by Emma Watson

Pastel-coloured lavender eyes are also a feature for this year