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Tag Archives: Fashion

Wearing a genderless face

June 28, 2017by harrietbottom 4 Comments

I’ve long been an admirer of artists’ line drawings. The minimalism has such an elegance to it. Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse are known for the abstract approach, Picasso used to practise […]

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Aesthetics, Art, Artist Interviews, Fashion, Interviews, Thoughts

Summer whites and millennial pinks

June 16, 2017by harrietbottom 2 Comments

Three new purchases. One pink, two white. The trio is a colour match with the pastel floral displays I walk past on my way home from work, along Pimlico Road.   I […]

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Aesthetics, Creations, Fashion, Styling

Hackney Wick Clothes Switch

April 22, 2017by harrietbottom Leave a comment

Vintage fashion contest or amiable exchange? My tips for a successful clothes switch. Stories Behind Things February, Hackney Wick A converted brewery in Hackney Wick sprinkled in bright Sunday morning sunlight. A Gottwood style […]

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Fashion, Thoughts

Beautifully Unique, Pressed Flower Phone Cases

August 30, 2016by harrietbottom Leave a comment

As our phones have grown attached to our palms and synchronised to our thumbprints, it’s inevitable that they should become an extension of their owner’s individuality too. No one’s boobs, knees, […]

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The loyal cozzie

August 7, 2016by harrietbottom Leave a comment

I’ve always preferred the aesthetic of a one-piece to a bikini. For me, an 80s high cut leg and scoop back is so much sexier than having my hips & […]

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Aesthetics, Fashion, Styling

How to make a temporary floral tattoo that looks real

June 24, 2016by harrietbottom 7 Comments

Here’s my guide to making a real pressed flower tattoo- inspired by ‘oh comely’ magazine. What you’ll need: STAGE 1: drying and pressing the flowers: (1 week) selection of flowers scissors […]

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Aesthetics, Art, Crafts, Creations, Flower Tattoos, Styling

The PANDA collection

May 3, 2016by harrietbottom 1 Comment

A piece of fashion editorial, featuring the navy and charcoal jackets from my PANDA collection.   Photography: BC Styling: Plum Ayloff & Phoebe Jordan Models: Zara Huband, Elle Illingworth, Amalia […]

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Investigating the ‘vintage look’

April 3, 2016by harrietbottom 1 Comment

I launched an Epigram survey to discover what motivates Bristol students to wear second hand and vintage clothing. It revealed that most Bristol students buy their second hand clothing from […]

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Creations, Fashion, Interviews, Styling, Thoughts

Weekend Guide- Budapest

August 18, 2015by harrietbottom Leave a comment

Notes on Budapest from my visit in July and an interview with owner of SCHATZI boutique Budapest. Swim- Széchenyi Thermal Bath Széchenyi is the largest, natural thermal bath in Europe. The sunny yellow, […]

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Designer Interviews, Fashion, Interviews, Thoughts, Travel

How to make a lavender garland in 4 easy steps

August 14, 2015by harrietbottom 1 Comment

What you’ll need. approximately 30 picked lavender stems cut to 20cm. 10 smaller, thinner lavender stems cut to 15cm. a pair of scissors. a ball of string. Approximate time to make, […]

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Aesthetics, Art, Crafts, Creations, Fashion, Thoughts

Lily Cole, the gift economy & fashion for good

August 11, 2015by harrietbottom Leave a comment

A model and actress with the right attitude. There’s no doubt that Lily Cole is an iconic beauty, a red-headed tribute to the Pre-Raphaelite era. I could write an article […]

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Artist Interviews, Fashion, Philosophy, Thoughts, Writer Interviews

The Hybrid Flower-Girls

January 27, 2014by harrietbottom 1 Comment

Christian Dior Haute Couture, fall 2010 collection. John Galliano studied a parrot tulip flower for hours on end to examine how the light moved across the petals. This transpires to […]

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Aesthetics, Art, Fashion, Thoughts

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