The Bigger Picture.

My latest project. The Bigger Picture (June 2012) was an Innovation and Creation module I based on photos I took of London Architecture and kitsch artworks such as 'Ballon Dogs' by Jeff Koons.

The photoshoot is the time when I feel my day dreaming and doodling has finally turned into the real thing. I love the playfulness of the pink silk satin popping out against the metallic silver leatherette, and the green trees in the back drop (Adam David, I can hear you saying "I told you so as I type this).

So I must say a big thank you to Adam David for his dedication to rolling around on the roads and in the middle of Market Square to snap me up some seriously sassy shots of my effortlessly stunning models Katy Rose Wells and Lianne Devonish. This day was nothing but FUN.

Ice Ice Baby.

(Own photo, taken at the Ice Bar in London. Amy Duffin. August 2012.)

So since i've made my first few initial posts I think it's time to attempt to explain my choice of Blog Title. I have two great loves in my life (well three, but my family and friends is a given i'd hope for any relatively normal human being). But the two great loves, leopard print and liquor. Generally I enjoy living life. Since I have officially become an adult, I have found myself more restless and developed an increasing lust to explore the world and in particular the shops I cannot afford, where I run to every leopard print item on display, and then those hidden, grungy, terrifying looking cafes/bars/restaurants that offer my lemonade wages the champagne tastes I just can't seem to get enough of. I think I have my priorities pretty well in check. But can't say I would refuse if someone was to offer me the chance of a bit of fine dining...

My First Studio Shoot.

Pretty self explanatory, but because I seem to be developing a very quick addiction to this business, here is a final portfolio page taken on my first studio shoot for my White Project. This time the photography was by a fellow fashion enthusiast Georgie Allard.

Ta-Daaaa

Laying in bed last night I didn't find myself planning tomorrows meals, or getting all sassed up on how Bet Lynch (Julie, currently on CBB) may have more leopard print than me which means I must find the means of purchasing more- and fast. Oh no, I was thinking what should I post next? How often do I post? Do I bombard you with all of my work up to this day all in a matter of days so that you may actually stay on this page and snoop? Or tease you, with little snippets here and there to keep you waiting in anticipation and continually coming back for more? I've gone for the latter. But mainly because I feel this is the most practical method, and may prolong my sanity a little longer, as I think I might just get obsessed with this blogging m'jiggy.

So this is my first post that is a little bit about me. I realise i'm rambling on already, so here it is; First Year, first project, at Nottingham Trent University for Fashion Design. (I'm just about to enter my third) The White Project. Focusing on silhouette and detailing I chose to research into Poverty. Inspired by the smiling faces of the struggling poor I have photographed on exciting expeditions, a combination of grit and glamour and designed for awareness of some horrifically important issues.

1. White Project Moodboard 2. Collection Illustration 3. and 4. Final Photoshoot, Designer/Manufacturer/Stylist: Amy Duffin Model: Libby Insch Photographer: Adam David. Nottingham City Centre, February 2011.

How to start a story?

Could there be a better way to begin my blogging journey? (Rhetorical question obvs.)

These little beauties are courtesy of Kurt Geiger, and you don't need to be no style-savvy shoe slut to know you need to get your backsides down to Selfridges, John Lewis, or Topshop, yes I have done the research for you, and get these bouncing babies on! 

Pure Perfection in my eyes, and maybe the reason I decided to get a wiggle on a start this blog. Now alls I need is someone to reward me for my research efforts and take me down to Topshop, with very full pockets. Any takers...!?

Hello Cyber World.

I've always been one of those incredibly annoying people who has a habit of talking too much. Talking too much and too fast. Often about everything and anything that no-one else seems to get quite so excitable about. And I really do get over excitable. I apologise in advance for my excessive use of the word "fun" when in one of my hysterically enthusiastic states, but I don't believe there could be a more perfect adjective of approval. Oh, and FYI, some things in our gorgeous world require no words, and in  these instances "Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaa" will more than suffice.

So, to begin, I must warn my hopefully future faithful followers that I am not the most clued up on computers (well, all technology if I'm perfectly honest), so please bare with me why I figure out this confusing business you pros call Bloggin'. Very soon I hope to be bombarding you with my personal fashion creations and love crushes discovered during my snooping of the streets, t'internet and beyond.

Watch this space.