My family were recently invited to a rather lovely event; a tea party to celebrate the marriage of some  family friends. 

Due to my love of fancy outfits, I had to snap some pics of us and the guests.

Enjoy.

Emma 

Evening,

I just feel as though I need to share my recent love for dubstep. This is somewhat strange for me as usually I am partial to genres such as jazz and soft rock.
There is just something about dubstep that I really seem to like though; there is something amazing and thrilling about it which usually motivates me greatly with whatever I am doing (whether it be working out or working at school). Don't get me wrong, I still love my Frank Sinatra, I'm just having a temporary love affair with a more upbeat genre.

Here are a few tunes I have been loving (I am aware that not all of them are technically dub step.. but they're there or there a bouts):



Satisfy
NERO

Raise Your Hands - original mix
UMMET OZCAN

Parachute - Radio Edit
OTTO KNOWS

Faith - Radio Edit
BLASTERJAXX

Bad (feat. Vassy) - Radio Edit
DAVID GUETTA

Turn Down for What
DJ SNAKE

This Is Dirty
DVBBS

Wizard & Animals
MARTIN GARRIX

Latch
DISCLOSURE

Puppy
NETSKY

Cinema - Skrillex Remix
BENNY BENASSI

Bonfire (Love this one !!)
KNIFE PARTY

Make It Bun Dem & All Is Fair In Love And Brostep & Scary Monsters And Nice Sprites
SKRILLEX

Holding On - Skrillex & Nero Mix
MONSTA


Dr. Who
TUJAMO


These are just a few of the exhaustive list, i'm just loving it.

Good afternoon,

DISCLAIMER: none of these images do not belong to me.

Broadhead’s women 2014 – Maisie Maud Broadhead. Oxford Photography exhibition 2014

   Broadhead studied numerous mediums of art including ceramics, metal, wood, plastics and silverwork. She went on to make objects such as jewellery and glass cushions. With this vast experience behind her, she started taking photos of her work and thereafter developing a unique style of photography. Her exhibition ‘Broadhead’s women 2014’ is inspired by photographs by the works of 17th Century Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer.

 Broadhead’s photographs capture women lost in quiet, tender moments whilst they are surrounded by domestic scenery. They have a very individual quality, reminiscent of genuine paintings, achieving this by spraying mist into the room when taking the photos. Each scene has been set up very specifically, with interesting contrasts between the modern and old fashioned styles and utilities. This photograph on the right (Women with Laundry) captures an obviously modern scene, with a laptop resting (somewhat precariously) on top of a pile of clothes and books. Regardless of this up to date setting, the woman looks somewhat longingly out of the window. There is a distinctly forlorn look on her face as she turns her head towards the light window. This perhaps is showing the parallels between the modern era and times in history whereby women have been significantly suppressed and made to remain inside with a domestic role. It is interesting how we view ourselves to be in a more liberal and equal society in the 21^st century; Broadhead is potentially showing that situations may not have changed as much as we hoped they had.

 We see these links again with the photograph on the left (Woman taking a break). Again, we see the subject look with pensiveness out of the brightly lit window. It leads the audience to wonder what she is looking at and the thoughts she is thinking. It is notable that Broadhead has chosen to have an old fashioned Bakelite phone directly next to the iPhone being clutched in the woman’s hand (which has been forgotten as she indulges in momentary daydream). We also see this contrast in the clothing she wears; an obviously modern, new uniform with a somewhat scruffy scarf draped over her shoulders in an almost goddess like manner.

This last photograph (top right) was inspired by Vermeer’s painting ‘Woman with a Pearl Necklace’ (bottom right). There is certainly evidence of careful planning behind this replica. Firstly, the colours which have been sensitively been picked out and highlighted in Broadhead’s version. However, more importantly in my opinion, is how the beautiful light coming through the window has been copied. This could represent the freedom of the outside world and the darkness inside which has to be lit up. It is also stunning how the light falls on the objects of the pieces, revealing only what is necessary and - in Vermeer’s painting especially - there is a mysterious element due to the lack of light in the  foreground.    

Bonjour,

I suppose we could say that I have been away for a long time.

I recently said to myself that perhaps starting up this blog again would be a good idea.

I feel like it would be invigorating to have a space where I can be creative and enjoy a small place in the internet ether that I can have to share my thoughts.

I think I have somewhat changed my thoughts and opinions since the last time I actually wrote a blog post. I feel like my taste for music, clothing and colours have changed quite a lot. I've been through quite a lot in the past year an a half and I guess thats enough to change a person a bit.

I suppose I really think that writing a blog just like this is somewhat self obsessed, constantly mentioning myself like this... I think I may just use this as a base for my personal interests to be shared and with any luck, achieve some public interest in my projects. 

Any feedback would be much appreciated (although positive is always best, we do friendly over here folks)

Here's to new beginnings.