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.

Hello everyone!

 I am aware that my blog has come to a dreadful standstill and this is due to the vast amount of exams i have had over the past few months. However, we must move past this as now i can say that i am on holiday without a care in the world (apart from the large amount of summer work i have, ugh). 

So, a few weeks ago, my best friend and i went to IMATS in London. If you don't know what this is, it is the International Makeup Artist Trade Show. Basically a lot of very talented artists and discounted makeup. 

Here is my not very large haul of what i bought, enjoy!

So the first thing i bought was this double pallet from Inglot. It fit two of these eyeshadows and the whole thing came to about 8 or 9 quid. There are so many to chose from but i decided to go with these two which go really well together. I actually wore these two colours for my prom makeup.

The First colour is number 11 and it has a shimmery finish, not glittery. It looks fairly pink in this picture and also when you look at it, however once swatched or applied, it does come out much more golden. I have been wearing this all over the lid with the other colour in the crease or another matt brown (MAC charcoal brown, omega etc).

Ok, so this second colour is number 409. It is a warm brown with a tiny bit of golden shimmer. It also has a slight hint of copper in it. This colour works so well with this other one and it is really beautiful.

 Brush No.3; Large pointed fluffy brush. Good for crease contouring and blending.

 Brush No.4; Small pointed crease brush. This fits perfectly into the crease to add just enough colour.

 So now the haul is over, here are some pictures of the creative and prosthetic makeup. It was all seriously amazing.

Eyebrows:

>Charcoal brown from MAC 

Eyes:

>Woodwinked from MAC on the outer corner 

>Nylon from MAC on the rest of the lid

Lashes:

>Fanomenal lashes from No7

Lips:

>L'oreal Glamshine stain splash in 'Bonnie'

Face:

>Rimmel stay matte powder

>Coralista blush from Benefit

>Nars laguna bronzer

This look is really simple and quite orangy/goldy. Woodwinked is honestly the most gorgeous eyeshadow colour ever, so next time you are near a MAC store, please go and swatch it and understand the beauty. You can't really see the colours on my cheeks because the picture is rather over exposed and i am washed out a little bit. A tip for applying the L'oreal glamshine stains is to apply a lip balm before hand to make sure it doesn't dry out your lips.

Love, Emma xo

Goodmorning! 

I thought i would do an 'outfit of the day' post to help me procrastinate from doing my art coursework! It snowed over night here in England so i am also stuck inside which is so fantastic (sarcasm intended).  So here goes:

OUTFIT

 So for makeup i have gone for a pretty, bright eyes and fairly neutral lips. 

Eyes:

>Bare study paint pot from MAC 

>Naked Lunch eyeshadow from MAC all over the lid

>Star Violet eyeshadow from MAC in the outer half, blended with a MAC 217 blending brush

>Nylon eyeshadow from MAC in the very inner corner and blended slighly 

>A thin wing of Rimmel fine line eyeliner

>No7 Fanomenal lashes mascara

>Charcoal brown eyeshadow from Mac on my brows

Cheeks:

>Tinted moisturiser

>Rimmel Stay Matte Powder

>Nars Laguna bronzer

>Sleek Blush in sunrise

Lips:

>Rimmel 180 'vintage pink' lipstick dabbed onto my lips

That's all for now folks! I hope you enjoyed this, leave a comment telling me what kinda thing you like wearing on horrible days like today!

Love from Emma xoxo

Goodevening!

I just wanted to reccomend something i have been enjoying SO much recently; The Harry Potter series. I know these are meant to be children's books but i think i was either too young to read them when they came out or they just didn't interest me. Either way, i had a deprived childhood. I think there is/was a lot of hype over the Harry Potter books and most certainly the films (i mean who hasn't seen the films?!), however i never really got drawn in and to be quite honest, when i was younger i genuinely found the films really scary :'). 

But anyway, i have a really good friend at school who is always giving me really good book recommendations and she insisted i read Harry Potter. She is the biggest ever fan and has all the merchandise  So, i gave in and picked up the book one day when i was staying with my grandparents. I then actually fell ill for about a week so these books became my best friends. I read the first three within about a week and now i'm on the fourth one which is much longer.

The plot: As most of you probably already know, Harry Potter is set at Hogwarts and follows the life of Harry and all the adventures he gets up to when he finds out he is a wizard. If you happen to be an advanced reader and often are into complex plots and sophisticated language, this probably isn't for you, but if you want something light and a great 'page turner'-This would be great.

Before i finish, i just wanted to say how much it annoys me when people say 'why read the book when you can watch the film?'. Literature is there for you to read, and so many people wouldn't love reading if it wasn't worth it! Trust me, just try reading - maybe even start with Harry Potter! You will most definitely not regret it! Reading can also be something to do when you wind down, instead of watching loud tv or texting. 

Overall, i just wanted to share with you my opinions of this amazing series, and it certainly lives up to the hype!

Keep reading, Emma xoxo