"Take Me to the Beach" with Fat Face UK

This Summer I will be jetting off to Barcelona as well as visiting a cottage in Northumberland and relaxing at a log cabin with a private hot tub in North Yorkshire. I'll also be taking a trip to London. So with a variety of holidays and breaks planned over the Summer, I was in desperate need of some versatile Summer pieces... Enter Fat Face and their new Summer '15 collection. 

Dungarees and broderie top, c/o Fat Face. Sandals, River Island.

I've been searching for the perfect pair of dungarees for a while and this pair from Fat Face are so lovely to wear. The denim is so soft and they fit great, considering I'm tall. This broderie blouse is so versatile, it can be worn both as a beach cover-up and a casual top. I'd wear this look on a casual Summer lunch with friends and I will definitely be packing it for my trips to Northumberland and North Yorkshire. I was going to re-shoot these photos but I just thought the light was too beautiful to throw them away.

Broderie top, as before. Sandals, ASOS. Shorts, Topshop.

This look is definitely coming with me to Barcelona! This blouse is so lightweight it will keep me cool while I'm exploring and it literally goes with everything. I've been obsessing over gladiator sandals for a while and this ASOS pair are just the start of my collection. There are so many great pieces in the Fat Fat holiday shop, check it out here.

I wish the weather would pick up here in Sheffield! But I can't wait to get away, starting with Northumberland next weekend. 

Items marked 'c/o' were gifted to me by Fat Face UK, all opinions are my own.

#IAmSIA Graduate Fashion Show, Sheffield Hallam University

On Friday 12th June I was lucky enough to attend the #IAmSIA Graduate Fashion Show at Sheffield Hallam University, which showcased the final collections of this year's Fashion Design BA and MDes Fashion Design students. 

The night was incredible and I really must thank Holly, who blogs at Tea and Blush, for inviting me. I also need to thank SHU for having us at the show and treating us so well, it was great to meet the staff behind the degree programme. As well as VIP seats at the show, I got to meet some lovely fellow Sheffield bloggers who I'm sure will become good friends. And we also got to chat to special guests Oliver Proudlock and Funda Onal, who picked the 'Best in Show' on the night. We also got to take a look backstage, chatting to the models and students about the show.  

I took so many photos and videos on the night but I managed to capture a little bit of each student's collection, and where possible I'll list their Instagram so you can check them out! 

Lucy Hewer, @rewehycul_91

Through the Garden Gate, inspired by the grounds of Chatsworth House

Alice Ward, @alicewardo
Fisherboy, combining casual pieces and soft tailoring to create a contemporary twist on the heritage of a fisherman

Lorna Myles
Aurora, taking inspiration from the lights of the Aurora Borealis and the rivers of ice that form the Antarctic

Heather Bamford
Beautiful Fool, a homage to the 1920s flappers

This was one of my favourite collections, I love the feathers!

Sarah Goodwin
Electric Vision, exploring sight and visual perception

Nicole Gallacher, @nicolejagallacher
Show of Hands, embodying the spirit of the Suffragettes

Roshni Vasudevan
Urban Caravan, inspired by the bold artwork of Indian trucks

Ellie Hoffman
White Distortion, avant garde meets Sports Luxe

Cathryn Swanborough
A gender neutral collection focusing on man's existence in the face of nature

Charlie Lambert
Ice Cream Sunday, inspired by childhood memories of weekend visits to the ice cream van

Adele Hansborough, @adelehansborough
Submerged, drawing inspiration from the beauty of coral reefs that are being destroyed by global warming

Amelia Beardshaw, @abeardshaw
No Beginning No End, celebrating the tradition of Polish paper cutting. Amelia was chosen as 'Best in Show' by Oliver and Funda. 

Jessica Eccleston, @jesskaarose
Lady Noir, influenced by the femme fatale of 1940s film noir and underwear as outerwear

This collection was oh so sexy and I could not get enough of it! Definitely my favourite from the entire evening. 

Rebecca Lowther
This collection is inspired by origami and Japanese craft techniques

Suzie Whall, @suzielouwho
Pollenology, inspired by pollen, bulbs and flora

I really loved the whole aesthetic of this collection, especially the floral baskets.

Emma Mortimer
Challenging the perceptions of tailoring in a modernised way. Emma was named as the night's runner up for 'Best in Show'.

Beth Lundberg, @bethlundberg
The Electro Collection, inspired by the cycle culture of the Netherlands

Sophie Cooper
The Ever-Changing Canvas, inspired by frenetic, contemporary, abstract artwork

I know this post is long but I just wanted to include every collection because they were all truly amazing and each student deserves recognition for all their hard work. What is even more unbelievable is that each of these collections is designed, made and styled entirely by the student, from start to finish. The talent and creativity showcased at #IAmSIA was phenomenal and I wish each and every student the best of luck with their careers in the future. 

I also managed to grab some quick selfies with Funda and Oliver...

And can we all just take a moment to appreciate Funda's gorgeous YSL accessories!

If you want to see more of the show and find out some more information, please take a look at the SIA website and Instagram @shufashioncollective.