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january| february | issue 002
An inspirational magazine for the stylish and spirited
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Hello...
CHARLEDY BEAR
FANNI WILLIAMS
We were totally overwhelmed by the lovely response we had to our special first issue of Dashing. Thank you so much to those of you who filled out our reader survey, your answers were very illuminating! Surprisingly for this time of year we're feeling pretty rejuvenated, maybe because we're excited by all the features we've got for you in this issue from an exclusive interview with jewellery designers Paper & Chain to a wintry tulle shoot shot on a freeeezing December day. We're now working on the March/April and May/June issues so don't forget to get in touch if you've got something you want to share with Dashing JOSIE K C I readers, email us on info@dashingmag.com. HENDR And for more Dashing delights in between issues head on over to our blog. www.dashingmag.com/blog
illustration: gemma milly
Happy New Year!
with love...dashing xxx
this month:
josie hendrick
www.london-bride.com
www.savoirweddings.com
charley beard
Is wishing she lived in the 1950s thanks to Pan Am, and finally starting to plan her own wedding.
Is trying not to buy too many baby clothes ahead of the arrival of the first Dashing baby due in spring!
fanni williams Is looking forward to her upcoming birthday and signing up for some creative courses to do throughout the year.
www.fubumedia.co.uk www.fanniwilliams.com
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CONTEN CONTE 003 EDITOR’S LETTER
011 DASHING OUT
024 THE PERFECT CUPPA
006 CONTRIBUTORS
012 ANIMAL ANTICS
027 GET ORGANISED!
a warm welcome from the dashing collective
the talented folk involved in this issue
people stepping out in style to start their day
release your inner beast with this wild selection
008 014 THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE ETSY EXHIBIT enjoying life’s moments
dashing’s favourite finds
010 BLOG LOVIN’
016 THAT’S SO DASHING
the best of blog world this month
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we’re not just about expensive things!
never misunderstand tea again
make 2012 the year you become super efficient!
028 AHEAD OF THE REST
pretty up your head with a variety of headpieces
034 COLOUR AND COLLAGE
illustrations by peggy wolf
ENTS 040 WHERE THE PRETTY THINGS ARE tulle, jumpers and wintry woods shoot
052 STARRY NIGHT
photography by olof grind
058 ELEGANT 50s CHIC
simple make up tips every girl should know
060 PAPER AND CHAIN
edgy, elegant and affordable jewellery just for you
066 PRINT MATERIAL
interview with award winning textile designer emily bucknell
072 MAKE YOUR OWN CUSHIONS
brighten up your living room for the new year
078 DASHING BABES
JANUAR FEBRUA Y/ ISSUE 0RY 02
balancing life and baby
080 MAKE YOUR OWN FELT BROOCH this will only take a few minutes
082 DASHING DISCOVERS for the perfect wintry getaway
081 EAT DRINK DO
fab things you can see and do around the uk
084 DASHING SOUNDS
eclectic rhythms and beats plus our band of the issue
086 SUPPLIER FOCUS
the wedding reporter
074 FAVOURITE SHOP
087 WE LOVE HEARTS!
our readers discover london’s hidden gems
and not just ‘cos it’s valentine’s soon
077 DASHING REVIEWS
088 SUPPLIER FOCUS
books for a must read
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KATE
EMMA GEMMA
Our lovely
ELBIE
LISA
CONTRIBUTORS here are the talented and creative people who have helped contribute to this issue of dashing
gemma milly illustrator
kate griffin photographer
elbie van eeden hair and makeup
emma woodhouse writer
lisa brown photographer
Gemma Milly is a portrait artist, wedding stationery designer, and founder of Gemma Milly Illustration. After training as an illustrator at Kingston University, she set up her design studio in leafy Hampshire, and now spends her days drawing pretty illustrations for editorial, jewellery and greetings cards. She also creates bespoke wedding stationery for blushing brides-to-be!
Kate is a contemporary photographer who delights parents with emotive images of their children. Her portraits tell short stories that capture family love and connection. She also has an unhealthy relationship with books. Especially hardbacks. She dreams in plotlines and pictures, and hopes for a life filled with hot chocolates and home libraries.
Elbie is a make-up artist, hairstylist, colourist, headpiece maker, propmaker, and all-round head-in-the-clouds creative. She’s inspired by shiny things, contrasts in paintings, objects that aren’t used for their original purpose. Firm believer in everything happens for a reason, and never throw anything away (shoot-wise).
Emma Woodhouse is a freelance writer with a background in creative and theatrical writing. In 2011 she established The Wedding Reporter to create literary legacies of weddings for discerning couples throughout the UK. A wedding report acts as an extra layer of texture to the memories of a wedding day and literally produces a story of the day.
Lisa spends her days with a camera in one hand, and her husband’s hand in the other with an iPod between them. She loves capturing the world around her, whether its a secret smile, a warm embrace or a loving look. She also loves Lomo cameras, shopping for vinyl and warm apple cider on a winter’s day.
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Cover Photography: Fanni Williams Hair & Make Up: Carolanne Armstrong Model: Lyvia Aylward-Davies
dashing magazine is brought to you by:
LIV
co - editors Charley Beard charley@dashingmag.com Josie Hendrick josie@dashingmag.com
emma gibbs travel writer
liv lundelius makeup artist
jenny scott graphic designer
Emma is a travel writer and editor, and has contributed to number of books, including Make the Most of Your Time in Britain and The Rough Guide to Laos. She runs The Honeymoon Project, a website dedicated to honeymoon ideas and inspiration, and spends an inordinate amount of time daydreaming about far-flung places.
Liv Lundelius is a London based make up artist working in fashion, editorial & beauty as well as in holistic bridal make up. Liv has a strong fashion design background and is known for her creativity. She finds beauty in all and is passionate about helping women finding their strengths and making everyone feeling confident and beautiful.
Jenny moved to London to study graphic design at Camberwell College of Arts and now works in the design industry. She has a one year old called Sonny. Her pregnancy was the inspiration to create MOTHERSMEETING (Mothers Meeting is a stylish online networking site and inspirational blog for cool, creative mums).
creative director & photographer Fanni Williams fanni@dashingmag.com
submissions submissions@dashingmag.com DISCLAIMER: The views of the contributors are not necessarily shared by that of the publishers. Unsolicited manuscripts, submissions, artwork are accepted on the understanding that the publishers incur no liability for their storage or return. Unsolicited content submitted for use in dashing will be decided upon at the discretion of the publishers. The contents of this magazine are fully protected by copyright law and may not be reproduced without our permission. All prices listed are correct at time of publishing but are subject to change anytime at the discretion of the featured shop owners. DIY craft and downloadable projects are for guidance and personal usage only. The staff of dashing and it’s publishers will not be held responsible, for any disasters, due to individual reader’s own negligence when undertaking any of the projects published in dashing.
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Enjoying face masks and long bubble baths tha n to the pampering gifts ks from Christmas. Signing up The feeling of a new yea r and a fresh start.
Staying in to cook a special meal for our other halves on Valentines.
to a short course to learn a new skill.
Keeping up the Christmas lights because they just look so pretty! do you have a favourite thing you like to do that is free? let us know at submissions@ dashingmag.com
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blog lovin’
CRAFT GAWKER
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or most of us, the New Year brings with it a sense of excitement and new beginnings, so if this is the year you’ve finally decided to delve into the world of handmade crafts then click no further than the visually inspiring, Craftgawker. Designed as a photo gallery, this site allows you to browse all the coolest creative craft projects submitted by bloggers from around the world. Each entry links back to it’s original source and if you sign up for your own account, you can even save and favourite projects you want to tackle for later. So, what are you waiting for? Time to get your crafting on!
HAPPINESS IS
www.craftgawker.com
this month’s
BLOG LOVIN’
our top three picks of the loveliest blogs you should read this month
words fanni williams
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f you’re feeling a little down now that all the excitement of the festive season is over, then we’ve found the perfect blog to brighten up your long dark January days. The ‘Happiness Is’ blog belongs to Shannon Neileen, a Seattle based singer/ songwriter and creative who first started her blog as an online visual diary for herself. It has since grown to inspire the wider creative community on a global scale. ‘Happiness is” is a blog that does exactly what is says on the tin and we’re pretty sure it will bring a smile to your face too!
This blog is beautifully designed and filled to the brim with all things gorgeous and lovely. It has a long list of category posts covering everything from architecture, photography, music and film to lifestyle posts on love, food, travel and even yoga, so what’s not to love? We thoroughly recommend setting aside several hours with a good ol cuppa to browse through all the delectable posts this blog has to offer and lose yourself in the world that... ‘Happiness Is’.
www.shannoneileenblog.typepad.com
BRIGHT. BAZAAR
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h!! We do love a man with a sense of style and good taste here at Dashing HQ. So, when we came across Bright.Bazaar recently, we just had to share it with you too! This brilliant and colourful blog is owned by the ever so dashing Mr Bazaar... (a.k.a Will Taylor), whose charmingly written posts are filled with gorgeously photographed interiors and fashionable product finds from around the UK and beyond. So, if you’re on the look out for new ways to decorate your home, we suggest you head on over to Will’s blog pronto and start making notes!
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DASHING Out!
NATALIE CHUNG creative director london,uk
charley beard finds out how people are dashing out in style to start their day!
the app I’m pretty addicted to Instagram on my iPhone. I travel quite a bit so it’s great for documenting research on business trips.
the occasion I’m on my way to a client meeting to discuss a new packaging design project for a chocolate brand. We seem to work with a lot of food, drink and beauty brands so all in the name of research we have to learn about the products!
the book I’ve just finished it but I really enjoyed reading The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It’s set in Mississippi in the 1960s and it’s the story of a young white woman and two black maids who work for the families of her friends. A very compelling story.
the job I’m Creative Director at leading design agency, Pearlfisher. I started out as a Junior Designer here over ten years ago and I now head up a great design team, attend presentations, oversee projects and occasionally still get to design! I enjoy working with such a creative and inspiring team.
www.pearlfisher.com
are you a creative based in london and would like to feature in dashing out? write to us on info@dashingmag.com
the bags My mini Mulberry Alexa was a gift from my sister and I always carry a tote bag with me, which usually contains a bottle of water, my Moleskine notebook and a magazine.
the outfit I’m a big fan of Cos, and managed to pick up this dress in the sale. The blouse underneath is from Topshop, coat is by Sessun from Urban Outfitters and my boots are Russell and Bromley.
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dashing lookbook COTTONTAIL HARE NECKLACE
Eclectic Eccentricity £15.00 www.eclecticeccentricity.bigcartel.com
KI S PICD K!
FABRIC FOREST WALL STICKERS
Rose and Grey £55 www.roseandgrey.co.uk
Animal
HAND EMBROIDERED ANTLER CUSHION
jumpers to cushions, bunnies to foxes, there isn’t an animal featured print we’re not loving right now...
Magpie Miller £38.00 www.magpiemiller.co.uk
L ANIMAM GLA GOLD GLITTER MOUSE BALLET PUMP Marc by Marc Jacobs at My Wardrobe £220 www.my-wardrobe.com
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RESIN RABBIT LAMP
Rose and Grey £55 www.roseandgrey.co.uk
BADGER CUSHION
Available in Blue, Orange or Grey By Donna Wilson £70.00 www.donnawilson.com
FOX NECKLACE
Tatty Devine £24.00 www.tattydevine.com
Y COMF ER G BAD
ANTICS compiled by charley beard & josie hendrick
EASTE BUNNYR
FLOCK TEA DRESS
Sugarhill Boutique £30 www.sugarhillboutique.com
KISSING RABBITS WASHBAG Kissing Rabbits Medium Toiletry Bag £16.00 www.anorakonline.co.uk
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dashing finds
RUBY RHINO
this month’s
ETSY EXHIBIT
introducing you to delightful shops from around the world, all shipping to the uk
words josie hendrick
R
uby Rhino upcycled furniture makes us drool a little. They specialise in
giving new life to old furniture, though expert restoration, painting and finishing. And if you find a cheap piece of furniture you want to give some love to they can jazz that up for you too, not to mention the fact they can source and upcycle pieces to order as well.
Having a small stripe obsession, we are seriously lusting after the black and white striped chest (named Stella incidentally). All the bright and bold colours are making us eye up our own furniture with something akin to disappointment now. Click on the links below to find out more.
www.rubyrhino.co.uk www.etsy.com/shop/rubyrhino1
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KNOT &BOW
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ou remember that excited feeling you got when you were young and it was a new term at school meaning lots of brand new stationery? Well that’s the excited feeling we get when we look at the pretties from Knot and Bow. If you’re anything like us, you need lots of stationery goodness in your home (even if you don’t actually use them). Simple pieces done well, Knot and Bow has treasures like sweet engraved pencils, gold heart stickers and coloured gift tags. You might not need it all but you’ll certainly want it all.
www.etsy.com/shop/knotandbow
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hop owner Peggy Seymour describes her work as ‘a collection of creative ramblings from a land where everyone lives in castles and the seas are filled with magical creatures’. We love her pieces and of course the idea of castles and magical creatures. Inspired by birds, Alice in Wonderland, steampunk and fairytales - her necklaces, pendants and rings are a must see.
www.etsy.com/shop/adorapop
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That’s so DASHING our selection of this issue’s dashing finds
words charley beard, josie hendrick photography fanni williams
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healthy eating A range of tasty and delicious looking salad recipes from EatingWell. www.eatingwell.com
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mod chevron clutch purse These cute modern clutch bags are all handmade from thick cotton and varying coloured zips. Go on! We know you want one! www.shopredvelvet.com
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postal stripes Add some extra flair to your postal packages with these lovely bright and patterned padded envelopes. www.coleandgage.com
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lomography camera Get creative and experiment with your photography this year using these fantastic retro looking analogue cameras. www.lomography.com
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we heart it Fill your home with these gorgeous bowls all the way from Copenhagen. Don’t worry they have stores here in the UK too. www.tigerstores.co.uk
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noodoll monsters These soft Noodoll monsters make the perfect gift for your nice niece or naughty nephew! www.noodoll.com
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stylish slippers Choose from a selection of great designs and keep your tootsies warm this winter. www.next.com
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TEA IS A LOT E N LIKE WI
Perfect THE
CUPPA
kate palmer gives us her top ten tips on making our nation’s most favourite drink words charley beard illustrations gemma milly www.gemmamilly.com
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e all love a good cuppa. Whether it’s first thing in the morning to get you ready for the day, with afternoon tea and cakes or just before bed to help you drift away - you just can’t beat it. Surprisingly however, we know very little about tea and how best to drink it. We chat with Kate Palmer who is a Tea Buyer for Newby Teas. Kate tastes up to
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500 cups of tea a day (during peak buying season) so who better to teach us a little bit about how to enjoy and make the most of this versatile drink.
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The basic rules of a good quality tea are that it should produce a bright cup (that takes milk well if it is a black tea), and not look murky or dull. There should be a good aroma, characteristic flavour and a long aftertaste with no foul smell or taste and shouldn’t be lacking in flavour. Brew a few teas at the same time and you’ll start to see what
you prefer. You’ll soon stop reaching for whatever is on offer in the supermarket.
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All teas whether white, green or black come from the tea plant, camellia sinensis. It is how the leaves are processed that creates the type of tea. White tea is simply air-dried after picking for a delicate taste. Green tea is withered and rolled before steaming or heating in a wok to stop it oxidising, which gives it its green colour and grassy fresh taste. Black tea is allowed to fully oxidise after withering and rolling for a richer more developed flavour. Because of the more developed flavour black tea is the only one that takes milk well.
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Tea is a lot like wine. The processing is very important but so is the variety of tea bush and the area that it is grown – the terroir as it is known in French. The best teas tend to come from India, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan
and Africa due to the weather conditions and expertise that exists in these countries in processing tea. However tea is grown all over the world, there is even a small amount grown in Cornwall!
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Many people think that English Breakfast is a particular blend but every company’s blend is different and is usually a combination of teas from several countries. If you want to become an expert on teas get to know your teas from one place at a time. Try teas like Assam, Darjeeling, Ceylon, Nilgiri, Keemun etc. Then you’ll start to understand the characteristics of the teas from different countries and areas. If you buy loose leaf you can then try blending your favourites to make your own tea!
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Supermarket available green tea, especially in teabags tends to be poor quality and often has a nasty astringent aftertaste. Try some better quality loose leaf teas that are popular in China and Japan, for example Longjing, Bi Luo Chun, Sencha or Gyokuro. If you want a sweeter but naturally scented tea try some jasmine pearls, or if you want to try something different buy some Genmaicha which is Japanese green tea with rice, a delicious toasty tea, perfect for winter.
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Always use fresh water, never re-boil the kettle. It is the oxygen in the water that brings out the flavour. By reboiling you remove oxygen and get a flatter cup of tea. Green and white teas are more delicate, use water that is around 70 to 80 degrees, that is just before the kettle boils, otherwise you can scorch the leaves. For black tea always use just boiled water.
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The average person in the UK dunks their teabag for around 10 seconds. Good quality teabags actually need between one and three minutes to brew. If your tea is ready to drink after 10 seconds the teabag is probably full of dust and although your tea might be a good colour it won’t have much flavour or character.
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Loose leaf tea is far superior in taste and quality than most tea bags and it isn’t that difficult to brew. A basic rule is using a teapot add one teaspoon per person and one for the pot if you like it a little stronger. Brew for three to five minutes.
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Relax and enjoy, making a pot of tea can be a very good way to unwind from the stresses of the day or now you can buy very nice one cup infusers for the office.
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Keep your tea away from strong smells, ideally in a sealed container, as tea absorbs smells very easily and can also be damaged by strong light. This is why people traditionally kept their tea in the dining room in tea caddies away from the kitchen.
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Don’t drink a particular tea because it allegedly makes you lose weight or because apparently it has less caffeine, experiment and find teas you really enjoy. There are studies for both green and black teas that show their benefits and despite what some tea companies would have you believe there is not always less caffeine in white and green teas than black, it depends very much on the tea bush, the day it was picked and where. A lot of people will spend up to £3 a day on coffee but buy the cheapest tea. Treat yourself to some better quality tea and find a whole world of flavours.
Visit Newby Teas website for more information www.newbyteas.com or buy a selection available online www.cheztoi.co.uk
dashing lookbook
SCREEN PRINTED 2012 YEAR PLANNER
HAND DRAWN LOVELI NESS
by Crispin Finn CultureLabel and Soma £12 www.culturelabel.com
MUST HAVE
WE LOVE
WALL STICKER CALENDER
Ferm Living at Rose and Grey £69.95 www.roseandgrey.co.uk
GET Organised!
2012 FLORAL CALENDER
Print by Rifle Paper Co. Papermash £15 www.papermash.co.uk
you’ll never mi ss another appointment with these gorgeous calendars! compiled by charley beard & josie hendrick
COLOURFUL YEAR PLANNER
GIANT YELLOW POST-IT
2012 LARGE RETRO POSTER CALENDER
Yumalum at Etsy £21 www.etsy.com/shop/yumalum
Lollipop Designs £8 www.lollipopdesigns.co.uk
YELLOW WEEKLY ORGANISER Rose and Grey £8.75 www.roseandgrey.co.uk
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AHEAD of the REST be it feathered, floral, bold or sparkle – we’ve put together a few of our favourite hair accessories for you to stay ahead of the rest!
styling charley beard & josie hendrick photography/illustration fanni williams hair and make up carolanne armstrong www.carolannearmstrong.com
model lyvia aylward-davies www.starnow.com/lyviaaylward
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1. BLOOMING GORGEOUS Her Curious Nature at Topshop £28 www.hercurious nature.com 2. FULL BLOOM ROSE HAIR CROWN Midsummer £110 www.lovehair.co.uk 3. STRIPE SENSATION Freedom of Topshop £6.50 www.topshop.com 4. BOW PEEP GIANT LULA BOW by Lou Lou Loves You £60 www.louloulovesyou.com 5.BOHO BEAUTY Theseus £70 www.lovehair.co.uk
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6. GLISTENING GOLD Ester £214 www.janniebaltzer.com
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9 7. DELICATE FLORALS Daisy £60 DC Bouquets 2012 Hair Collection www.dcbouquets.co.uk 8. TULLE HEADBAND POA from Flo & Percy www.floandpercy.com 9. PEACHY PERFECT Alice £188 www.janniebaltzer.com
IC ECCENTRON I FASH TION A L IL USTR
COLLAGE and Colour
dashing catches up with illustrator peggy wolf for a quick chat about her work. www.peggywolf.com
www.etsy.com/shop/PeggyWolfDesign
eggy Wolf is a German illustrator based in London. Before she decided to devote all of her time to the world of illustration, she studied Fashion Design and worked as an Interior Designer, which has shaped and influenced her hand-drawn illustrations and digital collages enormously. She is mostly known for her striking illustrations of various female portraits, which are often described as quirky, colourful, enigmatic and sophisticated characters with an edge. Peggy is creating work for clients around the globe coming from different markets such as beauty, fashion, jewellery, interior design and magazines.
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I studied Fashion Design, which helped me shape my style and which obviously is a big part of my work now. But as for illustrating itself, since the age of 16 I have started to draw on my own, without a teacher or taking any classes. Studio or home office?
Home studio. Colour or black and white?
Colour! Summer or winter?
If it’s a choice between summer and winter I definitely prefer summer.
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cosy up in winters warmest jumpers and accessories and pair with soft tulle... photography fanni williams styling charley beard & josie hendrick hair and make up elbie van eeden www.elbievaneeden.com
model elle azami www.starnow.com/elleazami1
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Tousled t n a f f u o b hair
a hint of a nordic print
g n i r e y a l f r a c s t f o s
hide behind a chunky roll neck knit
striped ribbon on boots for a girly touch
JUMPERS Selection of Stylist’s Own • TULLE SKIRT Purchased from eBay www.ebay.co.uk • BOOTS Dr. Martins www.store.drmartens.co.uk • AMISH METAL STAR Magpie Miller £25 www.magpiemiller.co.uk • SPIRIT HOOD GREY WOLF Adhoc £98 www.adhoclondon.co.uk
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photograph by: emma case
ELBIE van Eeden hair and make up artist interview by charley beard We worked with eclectic hair and make up stylist Elbie Van Eeden for our Where The Pretty Things are shoot. Having moved from South Africa to London, Elbie tells us more about her avantgarde style and must-have items.
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HOW DID YOU GET INTO BEING A HAIR STYLIST AND MAKE UP ARTIST? I studied to become a hair stylist in South Africa with the dream of becoming an avant-garde hair and make-up artist. I then moved to London and started doing hair and make-up for photoshoots 4 years ago.
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WHAT ARE YOUR TOP THREE MUST HAVE PRODUCTS IN YOUR KIT? My ghds for straightening, curling, crimping and waving, I’d be lost without them! MAKE UP FOR EVER Flash Palette - a must have for shoots and MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Foundation for a flawless, but not cakey coverage.
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AS A CAREER, WOULD YOU ADVISE TRAINING OR IS IT POSSIBLE TO BE SELF-TAUGHT? I’m self-taught in make-up which forced me to learn from my own mistakes and it pushes me to be aware of changing
trends and new products. I also feel it made me develop my own style quicker, but I’d always say do whatever feels right for you.
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WHERE DO YOU FIND YOUR INSPIRATION? I’m an avid researcher and I’m always looking for the source of the story. I’m also a bit of a fairy-head so everything magical inspires me.
HOW DIFFERENT IS IT WORKING IN FASHION/ WHAT BRIEF HAS BEEN THE EDITORIAL AND BRIDAL? MOST FUN TO WORK TO? Very – especially the clients! I’m fortunate The whole Wonderland series, especially enough that I love doing both - whether it’s having a role in someones big day at a the ‘Cake Picture’ I loved using all those colours. wedding or going into the woods to touch up a model’s make-up in the snow. WHAT IS THE ONE PRODUCT WORTH INVESTING MONEY IN? WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST A good moisturiser for skin, but also a CHALLENGING BRIEF good treatment for your hair. YOU’VE HAD TO WORK TO? The Wonderland series with photographer Kirsty Mitchell, has been both the most WHAT KEY TRENDS ARE YOU challenging and the most rewarding. It’s SEEING FOR MAKE UP IN 2012? been a true labour of love which we’ve been It looks like 2012 will be a year of focusing working on for over 2 years in memory of on only one feature at a time - be it Kirsty’s mother. We’ve made all the props smokey eyes, fuller brows or sculpted and sets ourselves and everything has cheeks but above all, a flawless skin. come out of our own pockets! WHAT DO YOU FIND DO YOU HAVE A PARTICULAR MOST REWARDING ‘STYLE’ AND HOW DOES THIS ABOUT YOUR JOB? ADAPT TO DIFFERENT TYPES The fact that I could call what I’m doing, OF WORK? my job. Seeing how an image I helped My style is eclectic! I love both Victorian create could capture people’s and punk influences and although I love imaginations, and evoke an emotional big hair, it tends to be quite undone. response is amazing.
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Starry NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY: OLOF GRIND www.thecompletetruth.se www.olofgrind.se
y name is Olof and I’m a 19 year old Swedish photographer. The goal with my photography is just to capture feelings and memories. I want to be able to remember and relive beautiful places and moments of my life, and I accomplish this through my images.
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Summer or winter? There is nothing like long Swedish summer nights when the sun never really sets and the laughter seems to be a never ending source. Sunrise or sunset? Ever since I’ve been a child I’ve loved to just sit and stare and drift away in front of a beautiful sunset. But I discovered the magic of sunrises when I was travelling in India last autumn. I spent a week in Darjeeling, and there on the roof terrace of my guest house I spent every morning from 4 am to 8 am just watching as the first pink rays of sunlight hit the white mountains in the horizon. It was pure magic.
Elegant 50s CHIC! LUSCIOUS RED LIPS AND THE PERFECT FLICK
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f you’re looking for something that is a classic for any occasion. 50s inspired make up is a flattering style that suits everybody. www.livlundelius.com This is a simple and fresh but chic version, clean enough to wear during the day but you can of course experiment with different www.blushless.com/blog shades of red lipstick and find the one that suits you the best.
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Line around the eye in a natural taupe hue, making the line slightly thicker towards the far corner of the eye. Add lighter powder toward the centre of the eye to make the eyes pop. Sweep a neutral-hued shadow across the lid.
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Using a gel liner and fine pointed liner brush: Start before mascara or curling the lashes and make sure you go as close to the lash line as possible. Gently mark out the flick line and fill in any possible gaps. Open your eyes and check the shape and proceed to repeat the same on other eye. Step away from the mirror and look for symmetry. Correct if necessary. Curl lashes and apply Mascara.
STEP FOUR
Go easy on the blush and stick with a rosy, understated colour. And colour in the brows, without making them look too heavy.
STEP FIVE
Outline your lip with a sharpened lipliner, following your natural lip shape filling in your lipstick with a lip brush.
FOUNDATION/BASE Chantecaille Just Skin in “Glow” Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage #3 Laura Mercier Secret Concealer #1 Laura Mercier Finishing Powder “Universal” EYES Laura Mercier Eyecolor, Stellar and Bamboo Jemma Kidd Mascara Black Shu Uemura painting liner in black LIPS Nars Velvet matte Lip pencil in Red Square Mac Lipliner Red
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find it hard to discover affordable jewellery you’d actually wear? us too. which is why when we came across paper & chain and their simple but edgy pieces we knew we had to share... interview josie hendrick photography ismay ozga
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e caught up with Ismay and Naomi to pick their brains about how they work and what makes them happy...
HOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THE NAME?
Ismay: We really wanted to think of something that had meaning to us, so we had a lot of brain-storming sessions until finally we stumbled on Paper and Chain. Paper represents me and my work as an illustrator and Chain represents Naomi and her work as a jeweller.
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WHAT WAS THE MOTIVATION & INSPIRATION BEHIND STARTING PAPER AND CHAIN? Ismay: Starting something like this together has always been a dream of ours, we realised that we should bite the bullet
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and go for it. We were inspired by being unable to find the kind of jewellery we liked in a price range that we were able to afford. We found that what was out there was either cheap high street jewellery that doesn’t tend to last very long, or jewellery that is beautiful but way out of our budget. Naomi: Being a jeweller I often feel uninspired by the high street jewellery that is available and the pieces I really like are always far too expensive. Myself and Ismay have talked for years about running our own shop and the timing just felt right to go ahead and do it!
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WHAT IS YOUR STUDIO OR WORKSPACE LIKE AND WHERE DO YOU CREATE YOUR PIECES? Ismay: We’re a little bit all over the place at the moment! We do all our designing and discuss everything together at my house,
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I work on everything on my side of the company in my studio space at home, which is also where I work on my illustrations. Naomi: We have lovely days at Ismay’s house where we do our designing and general business things - all helped along with cups of tea and playing with her cats and then after that it’s back to the workshop! My workshop has had many homes, its current being a shed in the garden! Tucked away at the bottom of the garden is a little space full of tools, scraps of sandpaper, bits of metal, boxes full of chain and leather and wire and a lot of dust, fluff and mess! Jewellery making is not clean working environment - my hands are in constant disrepair! But after a good day in the workshop once all the pieces have been polished up and then cleaned despite having grubby black hands and a dirty face pretty shiny pieces of jewellery have emerged!
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SOUNDS FUN! WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES TO MAKE?
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AND IN 3 WORDS CAN YOU DESCRIBE THE STYLE AND AESTHETIC OF YOUR WORK? Ismay: Simple, elegant, edgy.
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FAVOURITE MATERIALS TO WORK WITH?
Naomi: Silver is my favourite material to work with, its very easy to work with as it’s quite a soft metal and I think it looks great in so many finishes, whether it’s a brushed satin finish or a super shiny mirror finish.
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HOW DID YOU LEARN HOW TO DO WHAT YOU DO, DID YOU TEACH YOURSELVES OR TRAIN? Naomi: I studied Jewellery Design and Silversmithing at the Birmingham School of Jewellery, so I learnt the basics there, but a lot of jewellery making ends up being self taught as you play around with different materials and teach yourself new techniques to get your desired results. Before Uni I did various courses such as 3D design and have always preferred making 3d models rather
than drawing; with jewellery I think it’s very important to test pieces out in model form so that you can appreciate scale, weight, aesthetics etc. Ismay: I studied Fine Art at Uni and I’m really into fashion, so whereas Naomi has the hands on skills I bring an interest in fashion and design to the partnership. I also did the design and photography for our website - we’re learning as we go and it’s a great experience.
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DO YOU BOTH DO ANYTHING ELSE ALONGSIDE PAPER AND CHAIN? Ismay: I work as an illustrator, I do commissions, and sell prints, originals and cards in my online shop. You can see my work online at www.ismayozga.com. Naomi: I have a full time job in a local independent jewellers – I work in the workshop doing day to day repairs, ring sizings and alterations as well as making bespoke pieces to customer requirements.
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IF YOU COULD CREATE A PIECE FOR ANYONE, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHY? Naomi: This is a tricky one but I’d probably choose somebody like Zooey Deschanel because I think she echoes our girly but edgy style. Most of all I’d like to see ‘normal’ people wearing our jewellery because that’s who we want to cater for, and I know they treasure their pieces. Ismay: Mine would be a model like Lara Stone, Daisy Lowe or of course the ever stylish Alexa Chung. They’re beautiful, they’ve got great style and I think our jewellery would look amazing on them!
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WHAT IS IT THAT MAKES YOU HAPPY?
Naomi: Creating things makes me happy, whether that’s making jewellery, baking a cake, wrapping a beautiful present or a handmade card. I’m also an absolute telly addict and love nothing more than curling up on the sofa with a cup of tea (I’m a huge tea addict too!) and settling down to a great TV show. I don’t have my own cat and am
hugely jealous of Ismay’s kittens as I know nothing would make me happier than a kitten to play with! Ismay: I think I’m happy when I’m working on something that really interests and excites me, when I’m with the people I love, and when I’m cuddling my cats!
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AND FINALLY, WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS FOR THE FUTURE? HOW DO YOU WANT TO DEVELOP PAPER AND CHAIN? Ismay: We’re happy to see where it takes us. We’re so pleased with all of the success and support we’ve experienced so far on our little journey, it’s really exciting. Who knows what will happen in the future? What is definite is that we are bringing out some new pieces very soon so keep an eye out! Naomi: Just to keep doing what we’re doing, creating new ranges, limited edition pieces and maybe even some bespoke one of a kind pieces.
www.paperandchain.com
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the dashing girl loves to be creative and isn’t afraid to get messy. this issue we’re introducing you to the art of screen printing thanks to up and coming textile designer, emily bucknell. words charley beard photography fanni williams
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lthough screen printing has been around for decades, it is rapidly increasing in popularity amongst young designers. Print designer Emily Bucknell enjoys the experimental nature and hands on process of this recently celebrated craft. Emily graduated in Fashion and Textiles with Business Studies from Brighton University in 2006. During studying she completed work placements with textile designers Clarissa Hulse in London and Aviva Stanoff in New York.
Since moving to London after finishing her degree, Emily has worked as a freelance textile designer, including within a home buying department for a major UK retailer, which allowed her to gain valuable business experience. Still working as a freelance designer, in 2010 Emily set up her own printed textiles business and she now produces a range of hand-printed home accessories including lampshades, cushions, greetings cards and limited edition prints. Emily has been commissioned to screen print fabrics for the Kylie Minogue tour and has recently been awarded ‘Best in Show’ for her exhibition at the East London Design Show.
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FOR THOSE THAT MAY NOT KNOW, CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT SCREEN PRINTING IS, AND THE PROCESS BEHIND IT? Screen printing is a process by which ink is passed through a stenciled woven mesh and a repeatable pattern or image is then produced on fabric, paper or other material. The particular method I use involves printing my design onto acetate and placing this over a silk screen that has been coated with photo emulsion. The acetate and the coated screen are then exposed to ultraviolet light, leaving a stencil of my design on the screen. Ink is then pushed through the silk screen with a squeegee onto the fabric, where the image is produced.
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IT LOOKS LIKE FUN! CAN ANYONE LEARN TO SCREEN PRINT? Yes! It is great fun and very rewarding, especially when you print your own original designs. You don’t need to be particularly artistic to enjoy screen printing as really it’s about learning a number of simple
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easily set up a space at home to start screen printing. A simple paper stencil can be used instead of the more complicated photoemulsion technique. Other basic equipment you need is a silk screen, a squeegee, ink and some fabric or paper. It can be quite messy!
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techniques and then experimenting with different colours, patterns and materials. I would recommend attending a suitable 1-2 day workshop, where you can learn these basic processes.
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DO YOU HAVE TO DO IT AT A WORKSHOP OR CAN YOU DO IT AT HOME? I currently rent a small studio space for around 15 hours per week, but you can
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WHAT IS YOUR SIGNATURE STYLE AND HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT? I always try to be original and I am not influenced by trends. I like to think that my designs are timeless. I’m in interested in creating a surface texture on the fabric rather than bold shapes. My recent “birds” design has evolved as my current signature style, but I have many more new designs in the pipeline.
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WHERE DO YOU FIND INSPIRATION FOR YOUR PIECES? My printed textiles are all produced from hand-drawn designs, based on intricate patterns found in nature which I have captured on film over the past few years.
marketing my products and handling my business finances. However… I love being my own boss and making all the decisions, it’s very rewarding!
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WHAT WILL WE SEE FROM YOU IN THE FUTURE? I would like to see my business grow, and in order to achieve this goal I am aiming to have my own studio and at some stage I hope to employ an assistant. My aim is to produce a greater range of designs and products that would be sold in boutique shops and department stores around the world. Somehow Emily we think that goal might just be achieved!
www.emilybucknell.bigcartel.com
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I only source fair trade fabrics and ecofriendly inks, and I like to think that nature is always subtly reflected in my designs.
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HOW LONG DOES AN ITEM LIKE A CUSHION TAKE FROM START TO FINISH? Excluding the time taken to design the original pattern, the turnaround time for a finished cushion is around one week. This includes printing the fabric, cutting it to size and sewing the cover, but excludes the time taken to source inks, fabrics, trimmings and inserts. I usually, produce cushions in batches of 10-15. Lampshades have a longer turnaround as the assembly process has to be undertaken by a specialist.
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WHEN YOU HAVE SPARE TIME, HOW DO YOU LIKE TO SPEND IT? Coming from a relatively small town in the north of England, I like to take advantage of all that London has to offer. I love to visit art galleries, museums and restaurants, and I enjoy cycling around the city and generally soaking-up the culture of the Capital.
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HOW DO YOU FIND RUNNING YOUR OWN SMALL BUSINESS? It is extremely challenging being a “one-man” band, as I have to deal with all aspects of running a business myself including sourcing my raw materials, designing and printing my fabrics,
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Emily’s SCREENPRINTING TIPS easy to follow steps to help you get started in making your first print
MIXING YOUR COLOUR
Mix your emulsion and any other paint colour together in a plastic pot with a lid to save your colours drying out if you wish to use it for another project.
STEP ONE
Measure out and cut your fabric to the size of your screen and pin down to avoid any movement.
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STEP THREE
Place your screen face down onto your fabric and secure it by placing a heavy object on the edges to make sure it doesnt move. Give your colour a quick stir.
Apply the mix to the long edge down the screen closest to you.
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STEP SIX
Carefully lift your screen and you have your finished print!
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Leave to dry in a flat place before using it to make your items.
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STEP TWO
Iron out any wrinkles in your fabric you may still have after pinning to get a smooth even print.
STEP FIVE
Use your squeegy and apply a fair bit of pressure and push the paint over the screen all the way to the opposite edge. Repeat by pulling it back towards you.
CLEAN UP
Scrape off any excess paint left on the screen and place back into your pot. Next, wash your screen and let dry, ready for next time.
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freshen up your home decor for 2012 and add a personal touch by sewing your own cushion covers words and photography fanni williams
dashing makes skill level requires the maker to know their way around a sewing machine
: ITEMS YOU WILL NEED STEP ONE
Sewing Machine, standard stitch foot and zipper foot Linen fabric Cushion inserts Standard zip Tape measure Pins Cotton thread Sharp fabric scissors Fabric size and zip length will vary according to your own requirements. Stripe cushions based on average cushion size 48x48cm with 1metre of fabric (covering 2 cushions), zip length of 41cm.
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Next, pin back a 1cm seam from only one side of each piece of fabric. Sew along from end to end about 10mm from the fold edge. Your sewing machine will have a marker on the stitch plate and will help as a guide to sew in a straight line. This strip will be where you pin your zip later. Iron the fold.
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Turn your cushion the right side out and pin the one edge of your zip to the 1cm fold you made at the start, make sure to centre the it by measuring from each end. Turn your fabric inside out again and sew together each end up to the start of the zip.
Work out the size of your cushion by using a measuring tape to measure across the length and breadth from seam to seam. Remember to add an additional 1cm around the 4 edges of the finished size to account for the seam allowance. This will be the measurements you’ll mark out.
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Pin both pieces back together and stitch along the 3 remaining sides, 10mm from the edge. When you get close to a corner, make a stitch and leave the needle in the fabric. Lift lever foot, spin the fabric towards you, lower lever foot and carry on sewing. This will give a continuous stitch through the whole piece.
STEP SEVEN
Turn your fabric the right side out again and continue to pin the zip to each side of the opening of the cover. It is easier if the zip is undone when pinning. Attach zipper foot to your machine and start sewing about 5cm down from one end.
STEP TWO
Fold fabric in half (with right sides facing). Mark out the measurements using a chalk marker. *Cut out the size you have marked up on your fabric. You will now have two of exact same pieces. Trim edges if needed. *Remember to always measure twice before cutting.
STEP FIVE
Iron the seams back on themselves to form a stronger bond and snip each corner at a diagonal without cutting into your stitch. This will give you a nice crisp corner to your cushions when you’re finished.
STEP EIGHT
When you get to the end use your hand to turn the wheel of the machine and slowly guide the needle around in a continuous stitch. Finish where you started and trim loose threads. Fold cushion right way out and fill with cushion inner. Voila! You’re done!
OGLED SLANCH
MY FAVOURITE shop
address 66 chalk farm road, camden town, london, NW1 8AN
name laura babb age 31 occupation photographer (mostly...) favourite word sasquatch
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Slanchogled (meaning ‘Sunflower’ in Bulgarian) is an unusual way to experience art and crafts. This is the first of the Bulgarian chain in the UK and as you enter the shop, you are welcomed into a bright and colourful world of creativity as you are encouraged to explore and play around with everything.
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They change the window displays regularly and it might be clouds made from cotton wool or hanging jars of dried flowers. It really is a visual treat!
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address 31 kings road, brighton, BN1 1NR
name sue kwiatkowska age 36 occupation wedding & portrait photographer favourite film a room with a view
Situated on Brighton’s infamous seafront, JB’s American diner is retro fifties heaven with its comfy and iconic red and white booths to sit and chat in. Order a thick shake and listen to the sounds of 50s rock and roll music for the perfect accompaniment to your burger.
The clothes, the music, the style, the dancing, it’s all fab! When I visit it always takes me back to when I was young as my Dad would play Buddy Holly songs at breakfast on a sunday morning.
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LIBERTY
address 210-220 regent street, london, W1B 5AH name ellie gillard age 27 occupation fashion buyer/ aspiring photographer favourite book orwell’s 1984
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Liberty is one of the last great emporiums for innovative and eclectic design. A charming and British department store situated in the heart of London since 1875, its rich heritage is combined with indulgence and the cutting edge with every visit being an inspiration and a voyage of discovery and excitement.
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I first discovered Liberty as a fashion student. The creaking stairs, the dark wood and carefully edited selection of goods - stepping inside is an oasis of calm and the perfect place to while away time.
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kate griffin reviews this issues must-read. www.kategriffinphotography.com
THERE BUT FOR THE
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li Smith’s brilliant latest novel, There but for the, struck an immediate chord with me, one of inept social interaction, of heartbreaking opportunities missed and laugh out loud moments of human connection. It is a story about how we weave in and out of each other’s lives, the traces we leave behind, the imprints we make, and the absences we become. Smith’s approach to narrative time is often playful, jumping around from flashback to future moments, so that the dinner party at the centre of the novel holds a sort of centrifugal force. Miles Garth (the present absence that pulses at the heart of the novel) is invited along by a casual acquaintance who was immediately struck by the wit, warmth and intelligence of his new, mysterious friend. They find themselves in a painfully awkward social situation, surrounded by people they don’t like who relish their
personal opinions and loudly indulge in them. It’s no accident that Smith’s most sympathetic characters are searching for a way to achieve greater sincerity in an insincere age, where celebrity is championed above authenticity. For reasons never fully explained, just before pudding is served, Miles disappears upstairs and locks himself away in the guest bedroom. He becomes the enigmatic guest who refuses to leave, upsetting the bourgeois society host who opts to call the press rather than a locksmith. Shadowy details of his life are recreated by the people who attempt to coax him out, whilst outside the gathering crowds invent an entirely different identity for him, filling his silent occupation with their own, self-serving noise. Language is privileged more than traditional plot by Smith and like the unfinished title of the book, you could find the whole lacking something because it refuses tidy completion. But just as Smith illustrates that an interesting life is so often full of gaps and the unknown, There but for the offers us a curiously affecting glimpse of the examined lives of others, however fleeting. When what we say all too often obscures what we mean, our lives truly connect when we occupy those quiet, quirky spaces in-between. Authors: Ali Smith Publisher: the Penguin Group
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o you’re eager to be your own boss and ready to transform your hobby into a thriving creative business. Well, look no further than Craft Inc. to help you get started on this new and exciting journey. From generating initial ideas, how to make your products unique and setting up your business through to the highs and lows you may encounter along the way, this book has it all covered. Whilst Craft Inc. may be directed at our lovely friends over the pond, we believe the advice, tips and case studies from successful designer makers is invaluable for anyone who wishes to make a fresh start in doing what they love.
Author: Meg Mateo Ilasco Publisher: Chronicle Books
www.mateoilasco.com
THE GEOMETRY OF PASTA review by charley beard
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his book isn’t just for carb queens, it’s much more - a fusion of food, mathematics and good design. You’ll learn the science and history behind the frills of fusilli, and the ridges of rigatoni and why certain sauces and recipes work best with each. The clever black and white illustrations not only look stylish, but they help to identify the plethora of pastas available. With over 100 spectacular recipes - from pesto to porcini you’ll be learning the secret formula behind Italy’s most impressive dishes. Authors: Caz Hildebrand & Jabob Kennedy Publisher: Boxtree
www.geometryofpasta.co.uk
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baby steps
DASHING babes dashing’s resident creative mama jenny scott shares her top 10 must-haves for those expecting their first bubba. www.mothers-meeting.com
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he last trimester of pregnancy can be a crazy time, rushing/ panicking and generally freaking out about what you need in order to be fully prepared for the arrival of your new bundle of joy. In the eyes of any baby brand/shop you are innocent prey with only their recommendations to go by and if you don’t have the most expensive nipple pads or finest quality muslin cloths you are made to feel as if you’re just not committed enough. Your naivety is a marketing dream allowing the corporate giants to cash in on your vulnerability. Don’t fall for it!! Rather than rushing out and spending all that hard earned cash, take a step back and think about what you are really going to use and need. Apart from the essential nappies, bottles, nappy rash creme and cuddly bears here is a list of the top ten pre baby practical ‘must haves’ I can highly recommend, and as this list is based on experience I can pretty much gurantee they wont go to waste.
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A good quality looking pram! Yep they are bloody expensive, but if you think about it this is something you are going to be
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pushing around for up to 4 years. That means it’s going to be your most visible fashion accessory. So you want something that is easy to fold up, runs smoothly, light weight and most of all looks good. If you decide to invest in an expensive model like a Bugaboo you will be happy to know they have great re-sale value. If you cannot afford one brand new they always have lots on eBay, the downside there is no guarantee.
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Warm cosy babygros
It is soo easy to get drawn into buying trendy little jeans and dresses, but when they are first born the only thing they really need is babygros. They tend to need at least 2/3 a day as they have the tendency to be messy little buggers. If you are having a winter baby the thick velvet feel cotton baby grows from John Lewis are very cosy and many come complete with a lil hat. These wash great! And dry very quickly.
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Brio blanket
We bought this cute yellow Brio blanket and have used it everyday since. The fabric is very soft and washable and the ears of the rabbit are long and floppy perfect to drag the blanket from one room to the other or just snuggling up to. We used it all the time to cover the cold plastic changing matt. It also has a bunny head with a hole for inserting your hand so that you can use it as a puppet.
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Baby foldable flexibath
This is something that you may consider pretty pricey, but if you are like me and have a small bathroom with minimal storage space this bath is essential which you will use for up to 2-3 years. Grandparents need not invest in a bath for their house as this is so portable, and very handy for taking on holiday as well - fits easily in luggage and also quite light.
www.flexibath.co.uk
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A cot that transforms into a bed
I wasted money on a moses basket which my baby hated, so in the end we invested in a cot that had drop down sides so we could put it up against our bed. This cot turns into a bed. So it is something that will last for years and saves you buying, selling and storing cots, cribs and baskets.
www.funktionalley.com
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Dummies
Everyone has their own opinions about dummies. Some mums frown upon them whilst others would not live without them, like most things in motherhood there is no right or wrong answer. They are a bit like Marmite, babies either love them or hate them, but rather than playing the guessing game have a couple in the cupboard just in case as they could turn out to be a life saver. Tommee Tippee pirate ones are Sonny’s fave.
www.tommeetippee.co.uk
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Grobag
Putting a baby to sleep can be one of the most worrying parts of the day. Worrying whether they are too hot, too cold or just going to slide under the blankets. With Grobag you don’t have to worry about anything. They come with adjustable poppers too which means you can use it for a long time!
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A bottle warmer
Whether you are intending to breast feed or not a bottle warmer is something that is really handy and I can pretty much guarantee you will use it everyday. Babies are fussy lil things and tend to like their milk nice and warm, fit for a king/queen. Getting up in the middle of the night boiling kettles and finding jugs to warm the bottle really is no fun!
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Longchamp bag
Baby changing bags can be super expensive and something you will consider essential, but do you really think you will need a separate compartment for everything? Unless you spend a lot of cash on a baby changing bag they can be pretty bulky and ugly. I have used a foldable Longchamp travel bag since day one of motherhood. They have sooo much room, look very stylish, lightweight and fold away.
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A lil TLC hamper for yourself
Ok so the first few months are very hands on to say the least, and if you are anything like me and most mums I have ever met - you will be spending more time in your pajamas than anything else. So it is worth investing in a few sleep wear items that look and feel nice, I’m not talking sassy satin suspenders. More like loose jersey bottoms, a loose T-shirt, cosy dressing gown and some nice socks (I love socks!). You will feel a lot fresher in a nice pair of pajamas rather than a skanky pair of tracksuit bottoms. Make sure you have some special bubble bath, candle and face cream to make those rare bath moments as special as possible.
www.asos.com If I was reading this before motherhood I would be thinking ‘how boring’ but honestly within 6 months of motherhood you will be passing on this exact advice!
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STEP ONE
You will need between 5–9 circles (depending on how full you want your brooch). Fold felt fabric in half to get two circles at a time. Pin together and trace around jar lid of your choice, then cut out.
MAKE YOUR OWN
Felt BROOCH
brighten up your winter wardrobe with this bold felt accessory. easy to make and great for a gift or the perfect pick me up for a lbd!
STEP TWO
Using one of the circular pieces, sew a brooch pin on the back. It doesnt matter if the stitches are visible on the other side.
STEP THREE
words charley beard photography fanni williams
: ITEMS YOU WILL NEED Fold the remaining 8 circles in half and in half again to form the petals of your brooch. Stitch the bottom corner to hold it’s shape.
STEP FOUR
Thick wool felt Embroidery thread Pins Embroidery needle Scissors Pencil Jar lid for circular template
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Sew each petal piece to the base with the brooch pin and layer all the remaining petal pieces making sure that the opening is opposite to the flush edge.
things to do
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tocking only the finest vintage and retro clothing for men and women along with jewellery, accessories and homeware, Pillbox Vintage Fairs are an essential diary date for vintage lovers. Much as we love all things modern and contemporary every girl needs a touch of the one of a kind in her life and vintage finds are such a good way for those on normal budgets to achieve that. Pillbox Vintage Fairs run regular and one off fairs in and around the Liverpool City Region. Regular Monthly Fairs, 11- 5pm Free Entry 65 - 67 Bold Street Liverpool L1 4EZ 0151 707 7747
LONDON
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your guide to everything and anything... shops to browse, bars to drink at, museums to get lost in...
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e like a secret here at Dashing so it’s no wonder we’re intrigued by the deliciously underground Secret Cinema. The audience is unknown as is the location and we can’t even tell you more than that because, well, it’s a secret. Launched in December 2007, when 400 people joined together under London
Bridge for Gus Van Sant’s “Paranoid Park”, Secret Cinema has pioneered and continued to push the boundaries of how audiences experience film and participate in a journey of narrative exploration and discovery. Exciting stuff eh. twitter.com/secretcinema
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or those who have never been to a ballet class before. Breathe deeply and dip your pointy toes into the bubble bath that is the world of the ballet.’ If Black Swan made you want to be a ballerina (without the crazy) then why not get yourself down to a beginners ballet class. They’ll be no 5 year olds upstaging you in their tutus and you can learn to be all graceful and elegant. Dance Base adult ballet class Fri 13 Jan – Fri 30 Mar 17.00 – 18.00 I £69.50 (£55.50)
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F EDINBURGH www.dancebase.co.uk
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rom 1945 to 1960 Parkinson was employed as a portrait and fashion photographer for Vogue and he shot some of the top models of the period such as Celia Hammond, Jean Shrimpton, Grace Coddington and Carmen Dell’Orefice. If you like vintage fashion and photography then this exhibition is for you! Coming soon at M Shed An Eye For Fashion: Norman Parkinson Photographs British Designers 1954-1964 Sat 21 January - Sun 15 April 2012
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DASHING DISCOVERS cosy places to stay this winter in the uk words emma gibbs
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he beginning of the year is one of my favourite times to holiday in the UK. Okay, so it may be miserable outside, but the pay off – lazy afternoons in the local pub, fireside dinners, and crisp, fresh air – is more than worth it. Here’s a few of my favourite choices for a few cosy days away.
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aikwood tower
This unusual tower sleeps up to ten people, and though it dates back to the sixteenth century is surprisingly luxurious inside. A fabulous choice for a group getaway, with opportunities for mountain biking, walking and kayaking right on your doorstep. From £2900 a week.
www.crabtreeandcrabtree.com
HAMPSHIR E the pig
One of the most talked about hotel openings of 2011, The Pig is perfect for foodies – think veg pulled from the kitchen garden, smoked fish fresh from the on-site smokehouse, and a comfy bar to retreat to when your bellies are full. From £120 a night.
www.mrandmrssmith.com
YORKSHIR E feversham arms
the ancient house
Houses don’t get much more picturesque than this fifteenth-century charmer, which is just the perfect size for two. Snuggle up in front of the fire and lose a long weekend reading books and playing board games. From £394 for three nights.
SUFFOLK
www.landmarktrust.org.uk
Situated on the edge of the brooding North York Moors, the Feversham Arms is undoubtedly one of the most elegant places to stay in Yorkshire. After a day tramping across the moors, you can reward yourselves with a soothing treatment in the wonderful Elemis spa. From £230 a night.
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BAND OF THE ISSUE...
ALPINE www.myspace.com/alpineband
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T his elect seriously underrated especially the 2007 album Dance Party In the Balkans. We urge you to check him out. Listen
DASHING sounds every issue we’ll be featuring an up and coming band we think you’ll love and what we’re currently listening to on the dashing jukebox.
WHAT THEY SAY
Fusing synths with honeyed harmonies, hypnotic rhythms and bright beats and likened to Phoenix, Lykke Li and The xx, since 2009 Alpine have been adding colour to Melbourne’s musical landscape.
Sounding more Scandinavian than Australian, Alpine are your perfect wintry soundscape for January. Quirky but not too quirky we’re in love with their single Hands.
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Olly Murs feat Rizzle Kicks - My Heart SkipsjustAsoBeadamnt catchy, It’s and summery and full of teenage promise. Makes us want to be 15 again. Listen
T he Black Keys You For lin’ How No matter how many times we listen to this, it never gets old. A classic. New album ‘El Camino’ worth checking out too. Listen
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to get you through these grim January days. Listen
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grunge days of black eyeliner and headbanging in our bedrooms. Listen
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really are no words to describe the love us Dashing girls feel for these boys. Listen
latest album that makes us feel all dream-like. Listen
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CO EDI WEDDINGTPORS AND & BLOGGER LANNERS AND JOSISE CHARLEY BRING YOU WHAT T H E Y THINK YOU’L KNOW ABLOUWANT TO WONDERFULT IN THE OF WEDDIN WORLD GS...
cake, music, photographer, guests, bride and groom - these are all expected at a wedding, but what about a reporter? a wedding reporter? words by josie hendrick and emma woodhouse
EMMA WOODHOUSE www.theweddingreporter.co.uk
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hat’s that, you ask? Well, aside from the memories, the only physical records of your wedding day are likely to be photographs, and maybe a video if you’ve decided to splash out. We like originality here at Dashing which is why the idea of an actual written record of your wedding day has our interest piqued.
Emma Woodhouse, the Wedding Reporter tells us more: The way it works is essentially, I’m a professional wedding guest. I’ll turn up with my trusty notebook at the allotted time and soak up the ambiance, the atmosphere and the details of the day in order to go away and transcribe it all into a literary creative non-fiction account of
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the day. I’ll mostly observe from the sidelines but also chat to other guests and build up a picture of the couple through the context of their friends and family. A wedding report is an extra layer of texture to the memories of the day. In the hurricane of chaos that is a wedding day there is so much emotion and adrenaline (not to mention a little booze!) involved that things you would expect to remember forever can pass you by in a flash. That’s where I come in to try and capture all of those moments and feelings in a literary legacy for the future. Interesting concept no? The Dashing girl loves words as much as pictures and we’d definitely consider the idea of a literary record for our big day.
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To give you more of an idea of what this is all about, here are a few real wedding excerpts from the literary lady: “The groom wore a linen suit with a floral shirt and flip-flops. The bride zinged against the dour backdrop in a bespoke blue polka dot tea dress with pretty lace trim around the neck, accessorised with a bow shaped headband, heart-shaped ring and patent shoes, all in a vibrant ruby red. Together they defied the weather gods to rain on their parade.” “The perimeter of the tent became laced with fairy lights and dotted with little lanterns. Bunting swung through the space in a mixture of pale colours, one special strand spelling out the names of the soon-to-beweds next to the dance floor.” “And then suddenly there she was. The crowd raised themselves up on to their knees; half-stood; leant over each other to catch a glimpse of the bride emerging from a retro silver Mercedes. Behind a bouquet bursting with summery blooms stood a bride in vintage lace, surrounded by bridesmaids in the sweetest floral print dresses. Coos and sighs whistled through the crowd as they reassembled on their blankets, content with their first glimpse.” “A knowing look passed between the bride and groom; a stolen kiss and an encouraging smile. Emily’s chest rose and fell rapidly with the emotion of the moment, Stef took her hand reassuringly, kissed it.”
dashing lookbook
GOLD HEART RING
WE LOVE
Catbird $88 www.catbirdnyc.com
CUTE AS A BUTTON JEWELLERY
RED HEART TOTE
SHEER HEART TIGHTS Pamela Mann £6.39 www.pamelamann.co.uk
We 3 HEARTS!
Alphabet Bags £12 www.alphabetbags.com
don’t be heartless this season! from gold to bold, here’s our pick of the queen of hearts.
TINY HEART STUDS
MUSTE HAV
Custom Made £10 www.custommade.bigcartel.com
compiled by charley beard & josie hendrick
YOU COMPLETE ME
HEART HOLE PUNCH
Suck UK at Urban Outfitters £10 www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk
HEART TEACUP AND SAUCER
Reiko Kaneko £22.95 www.reikokaneko.co.uk
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ou look around your flat that you share with your boyfriend of five years and you realise that the only photos of the two of you are the ones taken at a fancy dress party or at arms length from a holiday self-portrait. Neither of which are particularly flattering or romantic. Whilst wedding photography continues to move on leaps and bounds, there is another photography concept – the ‘beloved’ shoot which is rapidly gaining popularity here in the UK. The ‘beloved’ session was conceived by Canadian fine art photographer Jesh de Rox as he wanted to capture the natural happiness and essence of a couple in love. Now, talented photographers, including Marianne Taylor are offering ‘beloved’ sessions, so even if you aren’t yet married or have only been together for a year, these photo shoots are about getting happy and natural shots of you and your beau all loved up, and with Valentine’s Day around the corner it could be a really original gift! Check out this gorgeous couple Sarah & Will – we particularly love that they had some photographs taken in their home and of course, how cute is the picture of them both as children!
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