Too much excitement!

Hey folks! I must apologise as it's been a while, but as you know i'm in my third year at University and there's a lot to handle! On this note, i've recently handed my notice in at work so i can concentrate more on my studies. Hashtag GEEK. ;-)

A little of what i've been up to? My brother previously got married and i have the best sister-in-law i can ask for. No really, she's ace! We all had a lovely day, surrounded by family and friends. It was really nice and i cried a lot... my sister-in-law looked absolutely stunning, especially when she walked in wearing the most beautiful dress. Her and my brother are just adorable, he twirled her around as they did a little dance down the isle! I cried throughout the whole thing... I'd like to think i'll get married one day and be that cute with someone. My brother reckons it'll be to someone Irish... (Some of my close friends here at Uni are Irish) while i just think i'll turn out to be some sort of crazy cat lady! Hm...

Anyway, It's coming to the end of the academic year (way too fast for my liking) and there's a lot to be cracking on with and this is where i start to panic... pretty sure it isn't just me!? right? There's quite a lot of exciting thing's going at the minute. As some of you know, i've been working on my 'Final Major Project' designing and making a collection and it's going very well.

Last night, i threw some quick drawings together of my Collection, these are not the final drawings... i was just curious to what they would look like together.

I've always had a big interest in the 1960's and the Shift dress, so i can used that shape in two of my collections, then inspired by designer Kate Spade with the colours and patterns. Followed by two playsuits. 

Here are three of them, almost finished. I just have to put the zips in and sew hemlines with one more design in progress, starting off with a toile of course.

And the last one in working progress...

It's such a good feeling to know that i'm nearly finished. Not only that, one of my best friends is currently working on a new look for my brand and logo 'Ivyana' 

EXCITING!!!!!

Follow me on Instagram for more work and designs.

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https://instagram.com/missdarylivyana/

Took advantage of the sale at Boohoo

Hello Readers!

So, It was christmas time and my wonderful Aunt bought me a £30 American Express gift card, She's quite possibly the best Aunt you could ever ask for! :-)

At this piont, i had no idea to what i was going to spend it on... I'm a bugger for saving! I had to spend it straight away and i couldn't think of anything super important to spend it on until i came across the Sale on the Boohoo website! I've never seen so many pretty clothes for such a good price! and being a fashion student, clothes are pretty important.... right? Right :-)

Here at some of my purchases! Thought it was the perfect opportunity to use my pretty turquoise 'Selfie Stick!' (I had to join the club)

Above, are my first two purchases! 

Kerry Tassle Cardigan £6.00 Boohoo

Nicola Check Turtle Neck Shift Dress £15.00 Boohoo

Megan Floral Print Woven Shift Dress £8.00 Boohoo

Love a bit of colour and it went perfect with the new bag i got for christmas! 

Abby Oversized Pleated Back Sleevless Shirt £6.00 NOW £5.00!! Bargain! ;-)

If i was rich, i was would buy so many of these shirts! I have quite a few already but i love them! They're so comfortable and they look good with quite a lot, both summer and winter styles! 

I especially like styling mine up with my black boots and black bowler hat! :-)

So these are just some of my recent purchases! 

BUT there's more to come, so keep checking!!

Have a lovely day!

Dee xox

Denim Jumpsuit

Cheeky purchase from Primark! I was curious to whether I could pull it off. What do you think?

It's so comfortable to wear! A lot of people say it something my mum would have worn when she was my age! :-) I like that fashion goes in circles! 

My work, My style, What I love, What I don't and What inspires me! Can you help me?

So, not only do i have my blog site, but i have my Facebook page where i have albums full of work, designs and art - good and bad! as im practicing hoping to get better at painting and illustrating in general.

I almost have 200 likes on my page... So so close!! I've figured, i need more connections with Artists and Designers, maybe someone who can look at my work and give me some advice or help me in any way possible!

So by writing this, im really hoping people will like my page Ivyana and possibly share it, to hopefully achieve more likes along with more support!!

Pretty please with sugar on top? :-)

Feeling 'Hippy' Inspired

My Story...

I've always been a vain creature! I don't know why, because on most days i look in the mirror and i think 'sweet  Jesus' -  i suppose we all think that though, right? While other's... they might think you look great!  Don't get me wrong, we all have our good and bad days!

I've always been told that i'm very photogenic! Ever since i was young, I've helped my sister and other  friends with their projects by modelling! I've always helped out when it's come to stuff like that. I've helped out at the College fashion shows by agreeing to do some catwalk modelling... next to professional models too! I have to admit, the pressure was unreal. I can't imagine what it's like at a real professional  fashion show!!

 

 This is me modelling for my collection - Punk and Disorderly!

Bits and bobs from walking the catwalk!

 

Being a model, was what i always wanted to be when i was growing up! My mum bought me and my sister one of those photo-shoot  packages! I LOVE IT! I feel very vain saying this, but the photographers said i had the face for it!

 

 Since then, i was sure that's what i wanted to do, my mum supported me all the way! I got accepted by a modelling agency... i received a letter  through the post with details and got very excited until i saw that we had to pay so much to build a portfolio! But mum was willing to pay! she wanted this more than me i think! My cousin, being a professional model, said i shouldn't pay any agency! After this,  i didn't know what to do. I eventually got really busy with college and work, that i gave up!

Unfortunately, i lost my mum just over a year ago, My aunt (Mums sister & my cousins mum) is always saying i should get into commercial modelling... and i know my mum always wanted me too because deep now she knew i did too! My dad never shuts up about it either!

My Cousin is a big inspiration to me!  She does all sorts of modelling! she's out there and  She's amazing!

People say, if you want something, you can do it! You just have to go the right way about it and think positive!

But I'm not sure where to start!

If you think you can help me or give me any advice, please get in touch!

darylivyana@outlook.com
 

Mastering your closet!

Im one of those typical females, I have a wardrobe full of clothes and I never know what to wear and forever complaining that I need to go shopping! I always have the problem of not having enough space for my clothes though! You walk into my room, there will be a pile of clothes folded up on the chair, and some in the corner! Half of them i don't even wear. I'm one of those who wear's a dress once or twice and will never wear again!

I once got a book for Christmas 'Lauren Conrad - Style' I love it! It's really helpful, some time's if i didn't know what to wear, I'd go get my book to see if i could come up with something! Although we all have our own style, it's important to have the 'essentials' in your wardrobe! Safe to say, i probably have most of the essentials that Lauren Conrad suggests! 'must haves'!

So I'm going to share with you what i think are the 'must haves'! I have created some images, all clothing from H&M (One of my favourite shops!)

Simple basics. MUST HAVES!

•  Black Heels
• Dolly Shoes
• Trainers/Pumps
• Leggings

 

 

 

A little black dress! It's perfect when you don't know what to wear. You can style a dress up with pretty much anything! Style it up with a denim jacket, and some wedges for a casual look? Glam it up with some beautiful heels? Wear with a simple cardigan and some cute dolly shoes, for that formal, but not over the top look! perfect for the office!



 

                       

 

Skinny Jeans and Leggings! I don't know one person who doesn't own a pair of jeans or leggings! I only own 2 pairs of jeans myself, but im more of a leggings type of girl, i have loads! Jeans and leggings go with everything!! You can keep it casual,  with some trainers and a t-shirt or make it look cute with dolly shoes and a pretty top! Wear them with some heels and a fancy top! I like to roll mine up at the bottoms!

 

 

 

 

A blazer! It can pull any outfit together!

 

 

Vest Tops!  They go with everything! and are definitely a must have! i don't know how i could live without them! There's so many way's to wear them!

 

 

 

 

 

So when im not out and about, i like to be comfortable, if im not wearing leggings, vests tops, it has to be a joggers, shorts, a hoody or oversized jumper!

 

 

A pair of  Denim Shorts!

 

 

Maxi Dress - Sometimes, i like to make my maxi dress look casual by wearing a thin vest top over the top! I've even started wearing mine with sneakers!

 

 

So this is some of the stuff I can't live without! Next up, I'll be doing a blog on some must have styles!