Inside the castle was a prison that literally closed down a few years back and was still pretty much intact!
My little brother and I inside the dungeons where the 'Pendle Witches' were held during their trail for their 'allegedly' criminal offence of Witchcraft.
The hanging corner!
This is where all criminals were hung....Eakk
This was one of my trips to Lancaster Castle and I was fascinated about the witch trails that happened in the 1600's and this was where the Pendle Witches were held while waiting for their sentence.
I have presented a few of these images in my sketchbook and annotated about the architecture, texture and form etc...
I was going to start the title as 'Inspirations' but It sounded way to cliche for what I wanted to share on this post.
Over the summer we were given the task of completing a sketchbook full of what inspired us personally and create a concept from it for our second year fashion collection.
I find my inspiration mainly from books and musicians. As I love to read (bookworm much?) I feel I can understand the world around me a lot more and i discover quotes that stand out to me.
This is also simalar to my love of musicians of the past decades.
I honestly hate music these days, and why I do is because musicians in this era are under the control of music industries to look and sound like a certain persona. These musicians are not their true selves and they are like puppets on a string answering to a 'higher being' because this being can bring them money and fame. That is all certain musicians want these days.
But in the sixties till the mid nineties musicians found their true identity through music and style and created their own image by exploring the world and enviroment around them instead of trying to be like a certain artist or band from their previous decade etc...
So what I am trying to express is that I find 'inspiration' from people who were themselves and not trying to be a specific image and being told what to do. These are real artists and inspirations and one of those bands that show this are Nirvana.
Over the years they have been taken as a fashion symbol instead of music icons that they truly were. Kurt Cobain would of hated to see his face on a tshirt in H&M because that wasn't his message to the world. His message was through his music, all his pain and emotions were expressed through his lyrics and guitar.
As all kids do they follow and look up to other people like sheep in a way. But being 18 now and following my own sense of personality I realise what I love and what I hate. I have always been a rock lover at heart and that is partly because of my childhood and partly because I can relate to that style of music.
RANT OVER. You see I do like a good ol' fashioned rant about music...
Only a few images bit I shall post a lavely video...
Okay, so this is probably the millionth time I have mentioned Miista on my blog the past few weeks but I am seriously inspired by their moodboards and shoes!
Obviously, I will not be able to afford these beauties BUT I have already started my D.I.Ying on the gold effect boots seen in the image...
Although, I wear silver a lot more I am currently browsing Ebay for silver spray paint.
I also need to put images up of my D.I.Y lace skirt I made but my camera is acting up now!
If it is not my laptop it is my camera...
But I am gonna try to post these tommorow.
I first found out about this spectacular footwear brand when I was browsing through my company magazine awhile ago. As soon as I set my eyes upon the Batilda's. And Oh. My. God. That very moment is when I began my footwear frenzy. They are not just shoes, but the holy grail of fashion forward art. I simply had to have a pair and although they are rather pricey you would be getting a pair of high-quality and the next new blogger shoe that you will remember when you are 64 years old. They are not just shoes.
I haven't had the opportunity to purchase a pair yet as I missed the 'cheaper tweet' campaign they launched in January which when I found out I CRIED FOR DAYS. They were selling at the end of this campaign Miista shoes for as cheap as £1!!! And this was when I came back from my birthday holiday!! BOO.
But after seeing this A/W collection of Electric Witches I am now saving (collecting pennies as I type) for ALL of them. Yes, I maybe in debt after this but surely it will be worth it?
Men obviously do not understand the concept of shoes but us women know that a pair of shoes simply create an outfit and without them we would look like a cross between homeless hobo and if we can pull it off a bare-footed hippy. Which will clearly look wrong if you are out and about...
Anyway, enough of my gabbing I now present to you ELECTRIC WITCHES:
WARNING: Severe cases of shoe madness, may last for a couple of weeks until after purchase (Not guaranteed).
Words and actions cannot even begin to express how much I love how they styled this shoot!!
Its a impeccable combination of victorian gothic, 90's clueless, pagan and masculine elements, throw in boy george and his karma chameleon, add a sprinkle of bohemien hippy with a teaspoon of futuristic punk and you got yourself the electric witch collection.
I am so intrigued and get excited everytime my eyes fall upon this lookbook that I am going to have to hunt down the stylist and ask to work for them!
This outfit is paying contribution to the crazy yet beautifully poetic Jim Morrison.
After watching the movie with the very gorgeous Val Kilmer, I began to understand the true concept of his songs and the weird yet meaningful lyrics he composes.
I have also ordered the biography: No one gets out here alive which I am ridiculously looking forward to reading. I love to read books about icons and especially music legends.
So this outfit consists of my sticky leather pants and a DIY cropped striped shirt which I got from H&M the men's department awhile ago.
I also purchased this tattoo choker awhile ago off eBay and I have wanted to show you all on my blog for months!
I absolutely love this choker and I remember when I was younger going to vintage tractor and car rallies and buying these for a hell of a lot cheaper! I used to get the matching bracelet and ring but unfortunately couldn't find these anywhere so I settled for just the choker.
Also the boots I am wearing cost me £5 but the sole came off today when I was dancing in the kitchen (my bad).
So I am back for good (unless my naughty laptop wants to play games with me again) and will be posting more outfits but I want to inject a few other posts involving make-up, music and if course a couple DIY's!
I have recently just become a Body Shop consultant which I am absolutely loving! As well as having my own vintage business, doing this alongside (which brings in alot more money!) the vintage I am learning about make-up, skincare and fragrances and being a lot more sociable by taking booking for Body Shop parties and organising them!
Hey guys I am back!
FINALLY had the money to get my laptop fixed and will be here to stay of course!
I wanted to post a few things that I am loving at the moment and then I will do the outfit posts, D.I.Y's and lots of other new posts I am sure you guys will love!
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