Meeting with Psyche- 20th September

At the meeting with Psyche, we got to discuss all of the ideas we had and how we would go about doing them. Before the meeting, I put together a little powerpoint just showing the visualizations of the windows and the different mannequin heads as well as the different kinds of trees that would work in the windows. All the members of Psyche seemed to be happy and quite enthusiastic about the final outcome, as were us students. We also got told that the windows would be entered into a competition which sounded very exciting as this would look really good on our CVs as well as feeling accomplished in being part of something.

Summary of meeting:-

  • The installation of the windows- 28th October (latest 4th November)
  • If we needed any electrical work doing, Psyche have their own indoor electrician
  • 5 trees are needed for the windows- 7 windows, however 2 small windows don’t need trees
  • Potentially putting lights in clear bottles on trees to make them look a little more christmassy
  • Three mannequins in each window (15 mannequin heads needed overall)
  • Old TVs are wanted for the mannequin heads
  • Repeat pattern for backgrounds of waste- black/dark (images bought from Shutter stock or we design and take photo ourselves
  • Flags need designing- just black with white Pysche logo on

This meeting was very insightful and it allowed us to come up with an action plan so we could progress and start constructing the different elements of the project.

Week commencing- 19th August

Mark and I had many points to think about, therefore I found it easier to make a list so I didn’t lose track of the things I needed to do. My list went as follows:

  • Think about chandelier (whether it will have bottles on it)
  • Add bottles to Christmas trees (Photoshop)
  • Different head pieces on mannequins (Add variety so Psyche have more to choose from)
  • Change sitting down ones (Psyche don’t have sitting down mannequins- they will be stood up)
  • Think about phrases/hashtags

This list was completed more or less straight away as they were simple tasks to do. Also, I wanted to make sure we were up to date and on track with everything.

Work Experience- Introduction to the Concept

Week commencing- 12th August

I was introduced to the Psyche Christmas window project, where I was given the position of Production Manager. I found out that the concept was based on “Buy less, Buy well” and this was to include a marketing campaign to comment on fast fashion and waste. From then on, I was given a list of things to complete as there had to be sufficient improvement from the week before. The first task for me to complete was to prepare visuals for the windows as we are due for a meeting in a couple of weeks’ time.

Lush Aubergine Bath Bomb Review!

So, while walking around town the other day I thought to myself, “I’m going to go and buy that bath bomb that everyone has been talking about from Lush.”

Me and my friend Siobhan walked into the shop and I love it because you get lots of different smells surrounding you and you just want to sniff them all out! I headed towards the back of the shop like usual to see their range of different bath bombs (I always find myself picking up the glittery ones so I end up having glitter all over my hand!) and I instantly picked up the aubergine and the peachy one as I knew I wanted to try them! I did the usual putting them into paper bags and then paying at the counter and away we go!

Fast forward to now, I’m currently sat in the bath writing this cause hey, why not! It’s a Sunday night and what better way to relax than having a hot bath to end a busy week! I ran my bath and put the aubergine in and oh my, I love it! I’ve always loved Lush bath bombs as I like watching the different colours swirl around in the water, it’s so mesmerising.

Back to the aubergine! I put it in the bath and instantly the colours starting frothing and moving around which then meant my bath water started changing colour, it has gone a really deep purple. It amazes me how how them different colours don’t merge together to make a horrible brown colour like they would if you mixed different paint together!

As well as the amazing colours, I also need to mention the smell.. it smells amazing. If anyone has ever had Parma violets then you’ll know that they smell so nice and sweet, well the aubergine bath bomb smells just the same! I highly recommend getting yourself one, I may even pop back and buy myself another before they leave! I just thought I’d share with you all my experience of it, it has definitely been a positive one!

Well, that’s all from me for now so keep checking back for other posts!

Hannah x

P.S. I’ve attached some photos of the aubergine bath bomb!

The girl behind the screen

Hey! I’m Hannah and I am studying Fashion Enterprise at Teesside University. I would say I’m your typical 20-year-old girl who loves socialising, make-up, clothes, shoes (I have a bit of an obsession with Vans at the moment), exploring and just generally having fun cause life is just too short isn’t it!

This blog will be used for all sorts of things really. I’m into fashion so I’ll be posting bits about that and I also enjoy photography, whether that be taking more professional photos on a decent camera or just taking a few snaps on my iPhone! I absolutely love walking too so I’m always out and about exploring different places, it’s very therapeutic actually.

Well that’s all I am going to say for now, so thanks for reading and keep checking back for regular updates.

Hannah x