Writing

Raw talent needed. Must have drive, ambition and the desire to work long hours.

By |April 27th, 2011|

Long time no blog eh’ – I’ve no excuse really apart from the fact that work and book have been ever-present on the ‘to do’ list and the blog had to take a breather.

So, I was debating whether to make a comment about the below article because it will label […]

1am check-in, 4am check-out, production lines and flight delays, all in the name of research

By |April 1st, 2011|

T’was an exciting week in the land of Colab and the ongoing book research.

A much-needed brush up on production procedures and methods was essential for chapter 8 of the book, so with a specific vendor in mind, the flights were booked and hotels reserved.

Now, I’m not going to go on […]

The Blue Peter method of planning and writing a fashion bestseller.

By |March 23rd, 2011|

Please don’t laugh, I know there are computer programs for this and I know I’m taking the hard route in planning the next stage of the book, but maybe it’s because i was born in the 60’s that I’m stuck, and actually quite happy, with my Blue Peter method of […]

70’s is not retro…. I repeat, it’s NOT retro.

By |February 15th, 2011|

So It may seem that this week I have taken to poking fun at my industry, an industry that has kept me fed and watered for many many years. This is not the case ( the poking fun rather than the feeding and watering)

It’s merely that I have seen a […]

Mad Men

By |February 14th, 2011|

It’s Monday and it’s true I’ve had a few days away from the computer, (I would like to pretend I was on a top-secret fashion mission but in fact I was entertaining friends and having birthday treats ) as a result my viewing figures, of which I have been obsessed, […]

My Paris Hilton pose is almost perfect.

By |February 8th, 2011|

I was sincerely spoilt last September when I was privy to not just one, but two fashion shows at New York Fashion week.

Whilst it’s not true that i stormed the stage with my superb Paris Hilton impression, it is true that I was overcome with emotion.

23 years I’ve worked in […]

All business and no bulls**t

By |February 6th, 2011|

So you all know that I’m in the throes of writing a book, right?

Ok – so the current stage is that it’s in its first draft stage and I’m in the process of writing the book proposal.

Having never written one of these before, or rather, successfully written one, I am […]

10 ways to make a change?

By |February 6th, 2011|

So we all know that world is imploding. We know it because whenever we turn on the radio, internet or open a newspaper ( remember them) we are faced with the grim reality that the banks are crooks, the hospitals are dirty and that the forests are being sold off.

So […]

From New York to Austin to Central America in 3 weeks

By |February 6th, 2011|

Over the past 6 months my career has taken a slight tangent. Quiting a full-time position on a Runway line, shown at NY fashion week, I started to write a book and decided to take a consulting role in development or production projects. Still with the intention of working in […]

What, Why, How..

By |January 20th, 2011|

Simply put – this is a space for general observations on fashion, the creative industry and any miscellaneous articles that catch my eye.

There is no logic to the order nor the content – it’ll be general musings.