Saturday, 18 August 2012

MeetMyMunchies

I gain inspiration from everything around.
Life inspires me.
That is why I like to enjoy everything in life.

How do you like your eggs in the morning?

Soft Boiled Egg with Peppered Beans, Fresh Spinach & Crispy Rice-cakes 

Fried Egg on top of a wilted bed of Spinach & Herb Tomatoes
with a Cauliflower Cheese Rosti

Food is a life necessity. But it is also a pleasure.

I enjoy making food & eating it. The creation is much like creating anything else…a painting, jewellery & even clothes. I like experimenting with new ingredients, recipes & techniques, so I comprised these breakfast egg recipes from my own imagination…and what was in my cupboard! I felt like I was on Ready. Steady, Cook...but at least I had a scrummy breakfast to get the day started!

Thursday, 16 August 2012

MeetMyExclusive

‘Anya Sarre is one of Hollywood’s most influential trendsetters. A nationally recognized celebrity stylist, Sarre is known for her impeccable eye and ability to tie any look together with the perfect accessory.’

Anya is a top stylist for ShoeDazzle, a Los Angeles-based online personalized styling & retail service that features reality tv show star & model Kim Kardashian! ShoeDazzle styles & sells women's shoes, handbags and jewellery personally selected by their fashion experts, with every item being just $39.95 each [plus free shipping]

Anya recently contacted me by email, complimenting my MeetYourMaker blog & it is such a pleasure for her to be my first guest post on MeetYourMaker…

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Feel and Look Great in Your Summer Clothes

How you dress makes a big impact on how you feel.  The clothes and shoes you pick express your unique personality and show the world who you are.  Wearing an outfit that is perfectly "you" can make a bad day better and be the cherry on top of a great one.  



An important part of choosing an outfit is being true to yourself.  Trying to look like someone else is never as natural and effortless as accepting yourself and loving your own style.  When you feel comfortable in what you're wearing (and in your own skin) it shows - and it makes your clothes look even better!

Summer clothes are fun and flirty, and there are many popular options to choose from.  Patterned shorts, peasant tops, maxi dresses, wedge shoes, brightly colored bags, etc. - the sky is the limit.  The goal is to combine these different elements into an outfit that fits your personal style.  


Beige Camilla Maxi-Dress

If you're not too into trendy pieces, try choosing just one or two to highlight in an outfit.  Patterned shorts and peasant tops are a fun combination, and they look great on anyone, especially when paired with wedges - they'll make your legs look long and lean.


There are a lot of beautiful summer shoes available.  Brightly colored flat sandals are a great way to add color to any outfit, and wedges add a little bit of flirtiness.  Strappy sandals are always a good choice too, especially for sundresses.  If you're feeling adventurous, pair your shoes with a contrasting and colorful handbag. 



'Evelyn' Style Wedge, From ShoeDazzle

Once you've found the perfect outfit and shoes, it's time to accessorize!  This is where you can complete your outfit and make it unique.  Long necklaces, statement necklaces, bangle bracelets, and big earrings are all popular.  However, it's best not to add too many competing pieces to an outfit.  Pick a couple of your favorites and make sure the styles are similar to avoid a busy look.

When you're picking an outfit, shoes, and accessories, don't be afraid to take a few chances.  Try what you love and wear it with confidence.  Who knows - you just might start a new trend!


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Anya’s online sites are currently undergoing a major design, but keep your eye on MeetYourMaker, shoedazzle.com & her amazing style site for more updates...

Tuesday, 14 August 2012

MeetMyExcitement

Coming up this week, I have secured an exclusive for MeetYourMaker, in the form of a special guest post.

Please keep you eyes on my page & updates, it will be worth the wait!

One little clue to keep your interest up...
It follows my recent focus...Accessories!

Monday, 13 August 2012

MeetMyReflections

As avid followers of MeetYourMaker may know, I also contribute to a new fashion magazine blog called Fashion For Thought, in which I write an article about Womenswear & a piece about my own designs each week…

This week I focused on a sub-culture of fashion…accessories. They are often dismissed, but they can make or break an outfit. Check out this week’s article in issue number 4, by following the link in My Favorites to the right >>>

To supplement this article & its image, I took some snaps of today’s accessories to help people placing together their look…



Taken by my necklace cascade, I complimented my pastel canary vest with a pastel blue & pink scarf, tied in a bow around my hair, picking up on the floral white lace embellishing the v-curve. In contrast to my monochrome sixties look yesterday, featured in Fashion For Thought, I focused on pastels, tying them together with a subtle pale pink lipstick, 'Pink Blush' by Rimmel.



Thursday, 9 August 2012

MeetMyInspiration

Seeing as I have just finished my afternoon shift at work, I thought now would be a prime time to update you on my previous post. Working in the 'Factory Girl' trend of Topshop today, where yesterday's outfit was inspired by, a few garments relevant to my featured outfit caught my eye...

I've kept my selections quite monochrome, to achieve that sixties sophistication, but I have also demonstrated in my last post that colour can easily be used!


Premium Double Tweed Parka [£195]

Knitted Tape Mix Jacket [£36]

Knitted Necklace Jumper [£45]

Animal Jacquard Cigarette Trousers
Bound Jacquard Shorts [£30]

Houndstooth Snaffle Loafers [£32]


Topshop suggests mixing loose monochrome knits with patterned skinny trousers to achieve an androgynous mod look, or show your feminine side with their twin boucle sets. The overall look is topped off by either big boyish duffle coats or box cropped jackets, with of course a final swish of eyeliner...


Wednesday, 8 August 2012

MeetMyMane

Occasion: Haircut at Vidal Sassoon!




Today’s Outfit Recipe [let's take it from the top]...
  • Pink & grey tweed box jacket
  • Pinky purple crop top *hand cropped myself*
  • Black high-waisted leggings [Zara]
  • Black patent loafers


A Sprinkle Of Accessories...
  • Black Ray-Ban sunglasses *I must admit these are the boyfriend’s*
  • Silver flying eagle pendant
  • A new haircut!


With An Essence Of...
  • Hairdresser’s Hairspray darling!


Sipping on…
  • Frothy coffee at the hairdressers!


Inspired by the factory girls of the swinging sixties, currently one of the four trends at Topshop, box shapes & block colours were key in today’s outfit recipe. Because I was going for a haircut, I decided to keep each garment pretty simple to ensure there was no fuss with extra hair trimmings! I wanted my look to reflect my haircut, quite sleek & geometric, so I kept the colours complementary up top, picking out a tone of pink from the jacket & reflecting it in my crop top. I opted for the crop top to add extra proportions to the look & ensure the overall finish wasn’t too square. Dig out your old jersey tee & carefully cut the bottom off, just above the belly button line to achieve this look on a student budget!
I decided to keep the lower look darker to add a sophisticated edge and to reflect Manchester’s regular temperamental mood. Matched accessories, like Ray-Bans’ instantly recognisable shape, help finish off that 60s side!

Tuesday, 7 August 2012

MeetMyLinks

There is a new fashion blog in the style of a magazine on the scene!
Fashion For Thought is the creation of Sean Taylorson, a student at Manchester Metropolitan University, and as avid followers of my blog might already know, the man in my life…

He had a vision of an online magazine, but in the style of a blog, that contains a wide variety of the fashion world in one wonderful bundle. Womenswear, menswear, fashion photography, fashion in the news, fashion philosophy & even a special section dedication to my creations is included…Our Own Designer Annie Oakes. 
Sean brought together our creative bundle of friends & is gradually building up this fashion revolution. With issue 3, a Fashion Vs. Music special, just being published on blogspot, viewers can subscribe on the blog by email to receive regular updates.

My recent article focused on a ‘transitional top’ I designed & created recently that can be worn in up to 4-ways!






Check out Fashion For Thought for the full article & fashion exclusives…