End of My First Semester...

BEJESUS WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE?

Four Months? What a ridic figure! Has it really been that long since I have posted? What a crime! and in-fact I feel ashamed! Is it acceptable to blame my litch (literally) jam packed sched (schedule) and my lack on updates? From this day forward I am going to set a task to blog at least once a week, and shall take on such advice as I gained from some AMAZING fashionistas and shall set a set time and day to update. I'm thinking on a friday at 7pm, after all friday is the start of the weekend and what better more to set you guys up for a fab update on all things beautiful?

THE BREAK DOWN ON WHAT I HAVE NEGLECTED TO KEEP YOU INFORMED OF...

• My AMAZING work experience from LFW'end 

I worked along side other fashionistas, and got to experience (and sneaky peek,) behind the scenes of this glorious event! I absolutely LOVED my long weekend down in London, and as expected it only confirmed my want to work there!! 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEKEND:

    -seeing the lovely Henry Holland tucking into his lunch 

(I some how managed to fight the temptation to run over and ask for a photo)

    -nearly winning a gorge scarf by Mary Katrantzou

I litch missed about by an arm of snatching this prize, and yes I had to fight the tears

    -receiving invaluable tips from the industry insiders

huffington post, catwalk queen blogger, 

    -speaking to those in the know behind the brands or even fellow under grads who are that one step ahead and on the placement of there dreams

AND ofc..

    -Meeting some beautiful people! I came away from this weekend not only more in love with the industry, place and in's and out's of the fashion world, but also with a new found burst of energy and excitement to make it happen. I know I want to be apart of it and have a new found fight to make it to where I want to be!

• Volunteered at Liverpool Fashion Week 

My time volunteering here may have been short lived, after a few days I decided this was not an event I wanted to be associated with as it wasn't the most professional run/fashion inspired event. However, I did manage to work alongside an amazing company called 'PrettyLittleThing'. This is a sister brand to the well known boohoo online affordable fashion site. The stylist behind the brand was truly lovely! and definitely had an eye for putting together the hottest, now and future trends! I would definitely recommend you guys cheap out this brand!

• Mary and Millie 

If you have graced my blog before, you would have seen some of my posting about this label. Its ethos is to supple beautiful fashion at affordable prices! They hard work, sourcing all the hottest pieces of the season giving you unique yet on beat pieces. Since I last posted I have continued to do a little bit of modelling here and there, but also struct my stuff down a catwalk organised to raise money for a local charity. 

Check out M&M via

Facebook search Mary and Millie

Twitter @MaryandMillie

or source out their pieces on 

ASOS the marketplace go onto the marketplace and search 'Mary & Millie'

• University Showcases

Back at uni means jumping on board to as many events as possible! This has lead to being involved in photoshoots for fellow students (photography, styling, promotion..). I love love love love getting involved in as many things going on as possible, which is part of the reason as to why I find it hard to find a spare minute to communicate back to you guys.. however, this SHALL change in the New Year as I have missed you guys!

• The Secret Project

One of my most exciting bits of announcements has to be, working alongside a handful of other Uclan students, to design a new baby sling. Yes I know how random this must sound, but cutting a long story short the university were approached by an existing baby sling company, and asked to help generate new ideas to revamp the existing product. In the space of just over a month, all steam ahead, we managed to meet the brief and I am proud to say the product should be available on the shelves next year! Woo woo!!!! Keep your eyes peeled for more on this.. ;)

THE PHOTO DIARIES...

break down of my events in a few simple photographs

MARY AND MILLIE'S CUTE HEAD PIECE

A GROWN-UP SHOOT

PHOTOGRAPHY BY ALEXANDRA PAYNE

UCLAN FASHION SHOW

SHOWCASING THE AMAZING STYLING OF

THE 'PARADE' FASHION TEAM

MARY AND MILLIE SHOOT

FANTASY

FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY SHOOT

PHOTOGRAPHY: AMIE TOWLAND

MODELS: LEFT (ME HEHE)

RIGHT SCREWPS BLUE-JAYNE SHARPLES

MUA: LAURA HENDERSON

UCLAN FASHION SHOW

SHOWCASING THE AMAZING STYLING OF

THE 'PARADE' FASHION TEAM

HEAD SHOT OF A MOUSE

MARY AND MILLIE SHOOT

CLUTCH

SNOOD

VELVET DRESS

(ALL OF WHICH ARE ON MY CHRISTMAS LIST)

FROM THE PREVIOUS LONDON TRIP

ROCK AND ROLLA

I LIKE TO PLAY WTH MAKEUP.

MARY AND MILLIE SHOOT

In the space of one posting I have attempted to catch you back up with the in's and out's of 'The Life of Beccy' looks like I may have to out the film on hold for next year… suggestion of actresses ?

Muchos Smiles, 

bb, xoxo

Mary&Millie

Photoshoot for ASOS

Arriving back in Preston on Thursday 19th July at approx 10:30pm I made my way back to my new house for next year, and for those who read the 'Where's My Keys?' post do not be alarmed I certainly did not make the same mistake twice! Walking through the door and flicking the light I nearly jumped out of my skin as my phone buzzed... I may have been knackered however, I some what found the energy to run upstair fresh up and grab a pair of heels and a clutch and head on out for drinks and a catch up with me cherub.

Students may have returned home, leaving Preston somewhat a ghost town riddled with chavs and no-so-pretty-boys (especially comparing to my recent perves watching Magic Mike), I still did not regret my discussion. -cannot beat a little dance and a cocktail.

Fast Forward » about 10 hours and that decision was perhaps questionable.. knackered I crawled out of bed and attempted to shake off the effects of last night. This is a highly un-recomendable move as I managed to crick my neck in the process. Grabbing the comfiest jumper and a pair of old faithful jeans, I stumbled down the stairs and out the door. With 5 minutes to spare I sourced my only cure... COSTA.

THE SHOOT

With my beautiful savourer in one hand I found my way to the Train Station where I met today's team. Greeted with a bunch of cheery smiles we moved to today's location for the shoot. The day started off fairly blue skyed however, an hour or so into the shoot and it soon changed its tune. You can always count on Preston for a bit of rain #truebritishsummer

Mary & Millie was founded by Poppy Waters, a graduate from UCLAN with a fab eye for style, with a  vision to provide affordable fashion to women. I for one definitely give the brand my backing! 

The label hosts pop-up shops around the North which offering students a further 10% off their purchase, whilst also offering fabulous-fun-filled home parties! You could be the hostess with the mostest as you bag yourself 20% off your own purchases!

For more information on these events or if you want to book yourself a cheeky like house party do not hesitate to contact via the Facebook page.

I truly loved the day filled with all the gorge clothes (and the sneaky peaks of up and coming items for the brand). Guys I would definitely recommend this brand to you!

✔English Rose
✔Stylish Edge
✔Vintage Inspired
✔Classic Elegance
✔Affordable
-what more could a girl want? ❤

A FEW SNAPS FROM THE DAY
-and sneaky peaks

BE OH SO ELEGANT IN THIS DRESS £25.95
DETAILED CLOCK FACE NECKLACE COMING SOON
TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK CLICK ME

 GORGE EFFORTLESS WHITE PLEATED DRESS COMING SOON
PEACE JEWELLED RING COMING SOON

 (THIS WAS MY FAV!)

MYSELF AND THE BEAUTIFUL MILLIE 

MILLIE MODELLING: FLORAL DRESS £18.95

CLICK HERE FOR THIS STEAL!

AHOY THERE SAILOR COMING SOON
OWL NECKLACE COMING SOON
KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE SURPRISE HERE

THIS CUTESY PINK LITTLE NUMBER £19.95
TAKE ME TO THE CHECK OUT

SNEAKY FACT: MARY AND MILLIE IS NAMED AFTER POPPY'S WONDERFUL GRANDMAS, SHOWING HER LOVE BEHIND THE BRAND.

FIND MORE GREAT LINES ON ASOS MARKETPLACE AND THE FACEBOOK PAGE

(MAKE SURE YOU STAY PEALED AS THERE ARE REGULAR UPDATES)

PHOTOGRAPHER: SOPHIE LICKISS
MAKEUP ARTIST: 
OTHER MODEL: MILLIE 


FOLLOW THEM ON FACEBOOK
TWEET THEM ON TWITTER
CHECK THEM OUT ON THE ASOSMARKETPLACE

Roundup of the week...

This week has been a non-stop and action packed however, I am not complaining! I have absolutely loved every second but admittedly, I am feeling a little down hearted as to what next week holds; no photoshoots have yet to be pencilled in. BUT do not fear! I am going to focus all attention on getting my creative bug back on track, and hopefully bringing you some more inspiring/incentives to get down and crafty. So with my new mannequins waiting to be unwrapped, keep your eyes peeled as to what awaits my dearests.

Mucho Smiles,

bb, xoxo

Where Are My Keys?

Photoshoot ✔
Drama for the day..

Today was not only for the day of the photoshoot, but the day I would finally get to pick up the keys for my house next year. YAY. 

After a long, but amazing, day in Wigan it was time to head back to Preston, this is when Alarms began to ring. Everyone's phone were going straight to answer service. Oh Boy..


After about a life time of waiting outside my new home I finally got in touch with someone. The problem: A mix up, my house mates thought i'd been and gone, and so hadn't left me a key whilst they headed on out for training (not to finish until 2am). Next move... blanket text messages to my nearest and dearest from Uni. 10 minutes later still no reply.
Solution? 
A) A lonely Preston Park Bench
B) The 24/7 Library
C) .. well it was a Sunday so I was stuck for option


I opted for B) the Library. My lovely photographer, Amy Newton, dropped me off outside and aimed with a suitcase and a mobile (to carry out SOS messages to everyone I know in Preston or from Uni) I went to set up camp. Oddly the automatic doors would not open.. Strange I walked round the doors to notice a sign, "Summer Holiday Opening Hours 7:00am-7:00pm" Oh Boy, it was 6:59pm -just my luck. Thinking fast I decided to go get myself a hot chocolate from Wetherspoons, to calm my nerves and think of a new plan. 


Just as the local Park bench began to look like my only option, a friend pulled through. They were coming to pick me up. THANK GOODNESS! So I finally found a bed to borrow until 6am, when they left for work. As I finally crawled into my pjs my phone whistled, about zillion texts messages off worried friends offering a bed or words of wisdom. After a few hours of zzzz I then trooped, in Smurf pj bottoms, to the beautiful Kate's home to grab a few more hours of shut eye before my journey to Wakefield.

A FEW SNEAKY PEAKS FROM BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE PHOTOSHOOT IN WIGAN

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP                                                                
-IT CAN HELP PREVENT FROM TURNING INTO A HOMELESS PERSON.                                          

Mucho Smiles,

bb, xoxo

Black Swan Got Jazzled

I have wanted to dress-up as the Black Swan ever since it hit our screens, and so when I was contacted via ModelMayhem to take part in a shoot inspired by such a look, I jumped at the chance! Not sure what to expect I stumbled into the studio, this time not knowing a sole, and to break the awkward silence I swung my arms in the air and shouted "I'm Beccy," -it was one of those situations where after you do something you realise what a goof you just were. I was put straight into hair and make-up, where I watched uneasily as Lucy, the make-up artist, applied the black paint and gems to my face. After what felt like hours I was finally allowed to see my look, and ggggzz did it scare me. Looking back at myself I was oh so scary, definitely fierce to say the least!Once an one hour of shooting was done I was then released to hit the streets of Preston, of which I once again managed to scare the public, this time it was about 10pm and so I really was the thing of your nightmares!

Just before the defacing was about to begin

Muchos Loves,

bb, xoxo

MEMO TO SELF: 
Attempting to drink with gems on your lips is an art -must practise!




PHOTOGRAPHER:
ALISON OKEEFFE
MAKEUP ARTIST: 
LUCIE MUCA

Jeepers Creepers Someone call the Adam's family?

HE-BE-HE-BZZZZ

A facebook message later and I'm on a shoot inspired by the  theatrical director Tim Burton, he recently released 'Dark Shadows' which I'm sure your all aware of as the yummy Johnny Depp was the leading man. 

The shoot, as you can see, was on location in which the stylist, Danielle Smith, sourced a local church to add to the theme and overall build up the setting and desired feel #spooky spooky. 

I loved working as our little trio of Danielle, who just graduated from the University of Central Lancashire this year, and Jay Bailey, the photographer. Both were truly lovely and put me totally at ease -I'm still a complete newbee to these things and merely being asked was such a compliment!

We had so much fun including scaring the local public; the shoot was taken on a day of which Rainy-Preston actually had a heat wave! This meant I was dressed as a wannabe member of the Adam's family whilst everyone else was sporting the shorts and flipflop look -didn't look too cool (nor did I feel it -literally was roasting). Or trying to improvise and make ... wait for it 'Wind.' This may sound oh so easy but let me tell you flapping a piece of camera equipment at the right precise moment and angular is tricker than it looks.

Fab day and I hope you agree we produced some fab shoots!

Poster Shot of Dark Shadows

Thought I'd include this to set the mood

The Eccentric Tim Burton

I loved the swirly patterns the arches made especially paired with the colourful church windows -too pretty

We finally got the right angle on the wind

PHOTOGRAPHER: JAY BAILEY

STYLIST, HAIR AND MAKE-UP: DANIELLE SMITH

Keep Smiling Lovelies,

bb, xoxo