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It's been two months now since I am a student of International Costume and Fashion Design School. I am learning how to draw, how to cut fabrics, sew them and most of all how to design fashion and clothes. Although I have to manage work and studying at once, I am trying my best to do both good. Still, work is more important, so even though I've got millions of  ideas what to design or sew - I don't have enough time to make them real. I am already thinking about my own online shop and creating a real collection, but I guess it's a little bit too soon for that. Anyways... have a look at my homeworks:

Task 1. - create a garment of one piece of material without cutting it.



This is an evening dress for a sexy, independent woman. Inspiration were: warrior suits, cocoons, Milla Jovovich's red dress from Resident Evil and Angelina Jolie's black dress from Mr and Mrs Smith.

Task 2. - create an outfit from head to toe, prêt-à-porter



My idea is to create whole collection combining lace, studs and leather - wait for that! :)

Task 3. - create at least 5 outfits inspired by a fabric





These are mostly inspired by this season 50's style, I have added some modern touch.



This one's inspired by military uniforms and color is nude - my favorite one!



And the last one is more eccentric, seems dramatic to me.

Task 4. - choose one clothing company, analyze its AW 10-11 collection and create at least 5 outfits completing it.







I have chosen ZARA. You can see here autumn lookbooks and compare my designs to their style. I am aware that this company is copying some of famous fashion designers, but still I love it for giving us so many choices and luxurious looking clothes in affordable prices.

So, I hope you liked my scribbles :) I know, I know, those feet look a little bit distorted :D I just wanted to show how do shoes look ;)

I wish I was a talented drawer, but I can only dream of being as good as Sofia... Take a look at her wonderful work!

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Also... I bought my own sewing machine ^__^ I'm so excited, I have already made some clothes! It's pink and feminine, my little girl ^_^



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I am ought to have and show the lecturers my inspiration, what motivated me to design this or that. That's why I am going to publish here some pictures, music or videos. Hope you'll find them inspiring too! :)

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Please check out my facebook page! Soon I will put there more and more exclusive info and photos :)

It's the first day of November. It's getting colder, darker, grayer with every day (I gotta admit though, this year's Autumn is beautiful!). I guess it's time to wave goodbye to Summer and give a warm welcome to Autumn and Winter. I know it's late and that I have left you for so long, but I am trying to keep up, so...
I'd like to sum up this year's inspiring, sunny, hot days. Here is my summer in a nutshell :)

I have a new fragrance. It's called she WOOD by DSQUARED2. My previous one was green DELICIOUS by DKNY for few years, but this year I was looking for something more sexy, yet innocent. Check it out!



I have clarified and changed my style from dark one into bright and more contrasted. I have bought many clothes in my new favorite colors - shades of light pink, beige, nude. It looks totally different comparing to my black closet from a year ago.



The greatest discovery (in August!) is this light-pink, mellow, long sweater from Amisu. Buying a sweater is a very hard decision for me - it must be good looking but also practical (warm and going with colors and forms of the other clothing). This one's perfect! (Check out also a new flower scarf :)



I fell in love with camel color and befriended with blue (only denim!). I love this mix!



It's funny, because I saw those pants on Mango's blog and left this comment. I knew I had to have them and although they weren't available in the nearest store, I have made a reservation and waited (very impatiently, calling almost everyday to check the status ;)! Now, when I've got them, I feel my closet is really complete :)

I love 50's inspired style! I had to have this skirt!



I have also bought 3 pairs of shoes for Autumn and Winter and silk-like blouses. Oh, and I have also found my new favorite skinny jeans! ^_^




The boots remind me of this photo (it was my great inspiration for bondage design at school):



While rummaging through old secondhand and material resources I have found this black elastic skirt. It's simple, but has this abstract texture (sorry, I can't show it on photo :() that makes it more unique than any other pencil skirt available in stores. This my 80's interpretation :)



PS. All brands you can find on my Lookbook account.
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And personally... I finally have some time for myself, but since I've got my own sewing machine... I can't stop thinking about giving a new life to some of my pieces instead of writing an article on this blog ;) I am preparing for you a presentation of my very first fashion designs, so please stay with me. I promise, I'll be back soon (sooner than last time ;) with some news :)

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Natalie's fashion workshop is almost a year old! I am also turning 21 soon... What do you think I should do, to celebrate? :> Maybe a contest for readers? What do you say, huh? :)