Oh my goodness, leaves are falling, my knitwear has made it out of the wardrobe and my tipple of choice has moved from white to red wine. It is Autumn. Get. In.
 
Summer sailed by in a blur, so freaking busy! I have neglected my blog somewhat, and so much has happened I won't bore you all with my whole summer story, but I can definitely say it has been eventful: NYC, midnight forest hikes, campfires, beer on the beach, rainy Lake District, Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games, fine wine and dining in France, Proms in the Park, a Murder Mystery Party and a fair bit of Beat Generation research to boot!!
 
Here is a quick snap shot.....
 

 

 

 

Drinking en Provence style.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lithuanian fun!

 

 

 

 

 

 

And then last Saturday we had a Murder Mystery party, 1920s themed! My character: Lois Bong. Yep Bong.
 
 
 
Work wise I did bits and pieces of work experience over the summer, including being costume assistant on Klangkarussell's new music video 'All Eyes on You'.....
 
 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=iLTs2AezqWw

 

 

 

As well as working at a hotel for some much needed dollar!! I have however, obviously,found time to bake. These are two new creations: Damson jam, oat and vanilla slices and almond cupcakes with jam, butter icing and a syrup glaze.....

 

 

 

 

 

With a week or so left of my holiday I am cramming in some dissertation reading but also trying to spend some chilled time sketching before I get snowed under with work!!

 

A friend messaged me about a 'Halloweenzine' that is looking for pieces of art, costumes, cakes, well anything Halloween related so I had a go at some Halloween inspired sketches.....

 

 

 

These have got me even more excited for the coming month - even though just the thought of third year is terrifying me!!

This Saturday, in celebration of Kirsty's Birthday, I went to Chap Olympiad! Donned with victory rolls, red lipstick and pearls a day of Pimms drinking, umbrella jousting and volley-bowler ensued. I say, what a day!

Birthday breakfast before heading out.

Happy Birthday Kirsty!

Snow in her beautiful handmade skirt.

Cuties.

Points for co-ordination girls.

Fabulous.

Competitors.

He is loving life.

Fantastic effort made by all. Yes that woman has styled her hair into a moustache.

Umbrella Jousting, turned nasty.

Could you get anymore British?

Pimms o'clock.

It was a really fun day, and the rain stayed away, yeah!

Asides from relaxing with Pimms and friends, I am also working at Holland Park!

Me with my OHP pass after a day of sewing.

Beautiful gardens in Holland Park. Not a bad place to be working ey?

The main theatre, however the opera I am working as wardrobe assistant and dresser on is 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' which takes place outside, as a promenade performance in afternoons, really lovely to work on when the sun is shining like this.