ShART.

Or Shoe Art as I have cleverly combined.

I came across this amazingly creative shoes/sculptures/works of art by Kobi Levi. A freelance designer who specialises in footwear design.

'The combination of the image and footwear creates a new hybrid and the design/concept comes to life. The piece is a wearable sculpture. It is "alive" with/out the foot/body'.

'Chewing Gum' (leather 2009)

'Tulip' (man-made leather and textiles 2003)

Double Boot (leather, 2000)

Double Boot (leather, 2000)

Sport Elegant (man-made leather 2001)

Market trolley (textile and rubber, 1998)

Rocking Chair (leather and cork)

Blogging on a poorly day....

Ok so no work for me today. My tonsils are a chic shade of crimson with beautiful white speckled detailing.

BUT, I thought I'd show you a few of my latest additions to my wardrobe. They are way cute.

This necklace is one of my faves! I'm obsessed with charm necklaces at the moment and although I have LOADS, I couldn't help pick up this little beauty from Topshop, £12.

Got these funky pumps from Primarni for only £8! I really like the cute stud detailing. I have had lots of compliments on these. Forget heels - it's practically Winter.

Internal Affairs.

Sorry I havnt posted for a week or so, been very busy and smiley at my new internship at Kite Kids.

Kite Kids is a 'planet-friendly kit for kids' company launched in 2007. Since then the business has evolved from it's two creators Jo and Richard and now has a small team and two investors in the company. From initially selling locally at craft fetes and such like, Kite Kids have expanded into national trade shows and selling to independent childrens retailers around the UK.
The product, I am in love with. Comfy, bold and has a cute jack wills/fat face vibe with some real gems that would sit well with next and h&m. Kite have also branched from just 2-11 years to baby and toddler clothing.
And drumroll.... My job is to put together the new S/S 11 brochure along with some seriously worthwhile things. Will post more promise!
They have also decided to keep me for another 2 more months- with pay! I'm having a great time here.
















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Geek Hit London. End of.

Looking down at my 17 papercuts, I know I've done the right thing.
I have decided to leave my placement. And I will tell you why.

Internship in·tern·ship [in-turn-ship] any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession: an internship for management trainees.

My internship (which I will still not name) did not live up to my expectations. Please don't get me wrong, I am willing to be the bonniest filer in the land. I am willing to spend my own money, which I now have very little, running around London for you. I am willing to make your tea and photocopy your emails, file them straightly and neatly. I am willing to be treated as if I don't exist and have my personal space invaded on the tube every morning. I am even willing to run out of time to eat my lunch for you.
The only request I asked for was some training. An insight into the clothing supplying business. Some relevant information of the relationship between a buyer and a supplier. How they do business, that sort of thing.
My placement offered me none of this. From the get up, there was no structure, no understanding and no time to be invested in 'the work experience girl'.
When I heard that 'generally our interns help me in the office' I knew I had to find something else that can offer me some skills and CV gems. This is exactly what I did.
However I do owe them a 'thank-you'. Thankyou for teaching me that if you feel you are being undervalued, if you feel that you are not getting anything out of your work experience, ASK them. Ask everyone. Make a plan and present it to them. Remember some firms want to exploit their interns and treat them as robots. Still not naming any names.

The good news is I start my new internship with Kite Kids. An exciting local business with beautiful beautiful Eco friendly product.

So maybe I've lost a friend in fashion. Something tells me I'll be just fine.
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Geek Hits London: Day 6 of placement

Happy Tuesday. Today was a better day, despite being whacked in the chest with a giant metal rail being held by complete moron.
I went in, scared out of my knickers. I went along to my boss, plan of action in hand and with my tail between my legs, in such words, asked if I can have some dates in the diary for some buyers meetings, development meetings, anything-of-any-substance meetings etc.
However, I get the feeling I'm in for much of the same admin stuff, although she did tell me that I'd be involved in some more relevant stuff. I did ask the director (ooh) if I could come with him to a river island meeting. Yes! He seems v nice.
I feel so much better putting myself out there, I'm always better when I have a plan. I like things out in the open.
Speaking of which, guess who was FAR too out in the open? With normal civilians? THE Janice Dickinson. Speaking rather obnoxiously on her 'cell'. Just call me 'Herez Hilton'.




Here's a pic of the tres scary Arcadia Group HQ. The calls to that clapper thing.

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Geek Hits London: Day 5 of placement

Woke up this morning feeling positive and gradually went from bad to worse.
Sorry the post is later than usual, I'm proper stressed out at the mo.
My day was spent, yet again, filing, dropping off/picking up samples, sending UPS parcels etc. This is all fine. I just wish it was dispersed between experiences that I will take away with me. Real scenarios that I can learn from. Everyone is so busy, I feel like a bit of a nuisance and I'm y'know a little petrified of having a conversation with my boss about WHEN I'm going to be learning the cool stuff.
Boring as it is, I do think I'm going to have to assert myself in this workplace. I need to assure that they can facilitate me in order for me to do write my report based on tasks other than admin stuff. I didn't think I'd have to learn how to do this. It's guna be scary.
I'm going to rest my merry-go-round head now, hopefully tomorrow will look up :)

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Fashion Is Danger.

I'm home now and feeling silly. If you have never seen Flight of the Conchords, WTF.