It is strange announcing a departure but it seems only polite after blogging for so long. And after all it is only farewell to Make Do Style. I will continue to read your blogs and comment of course. I also think I might just post on my Fashion and Film blog but I will think more about this and confirm shortly.
I mentioned in passing that I'm a bit fed up of all the thrift and mend stuff now. This does not mean I don't think it is valid it's just I've been banging on about it for two years and so I'm over it! I'm want to go forward and explore new creative avenues. For example I have two TV scripts to sort out, refine and submit. I have a short film to finish scripting and then make. I've also got a novel I need to write but never seem to find the time to do the research required to make it happen!
My writing is my great love and passion and for years fashion has been my most creative outlet and now I've sort of lost that hwyl as we say in Welsh. I'm more concerned with developing a style for me rather than thinking about stuff for clients both commercial and private. I also think there are plenty of great fashion blogs to inspire and haven't got anything to add or do differently.
The most important thing about fashion is the fact it is a diverse and fantastic industry. I get quite hot under the collar when people try to deride it in any way. Two reasons - one it is a multi billion pound/dollar industry as valid as the next. The issue about fashion is that it is seen as feminine and therefore not valued as much. Hmm we won't go into a major discussion on this as I could write an essay about it ! The other issue is the importance of dress - whether you like it or not impressions are made by the mode of dress you wear - it creates rapport, communities and the adornment of the body is a historical aspect of mankind - we've done it for centuries.
I've just got to figure out my place in the industry or not after my MA.
My favourite thing to do would write lots of freelance articles on film costumes and insight on the fashion and film world - how they interlink etc. One can dream or I could get of my backside and submit a few pitches.
Anyway if it is goodbye from me then it is of course goodbye from him - petit garcon. He'll actually be glad of not having to say cheese on demand. Final part next week!
modelling Stella McCartney for Comic Relief
Sporting the red nose for Comic Relief
Life has been getting in the way of my blogging activities too lately, but I haven't got any good excuses like you do!
ReplyDeleteI'll miss you (and I hope you post on your other blog about the outcome of those SATC surveys), make sure you come and visit occasionally.
Best of luck with all your creative endeavours (and give the petit garcon a squeeze from me)!
Petit garcon looks so cute in his Comic Relief tee! I tried to get one - but I left it too late!
ReplyDeleteOnce again goodluck, and I look forward to hearing about your next projects :)
Hi there-petit garcon looks incredibly cute, I'll miss his lovely pictures! Oh and of course his mums posts! I do know what you mean about exploring new creative avenues, it keeps us fresh and motivated. Look forward to seeing you soon!
ReplyDeleteThe old chestnut; why can't we have and do everything?
ReplyDeleteBut then making people and looking after them does take a lot of creative energy and you can't spread yourself too thinly if you want other avenues.
I can't help but wonder if you are over thrifting because now everyone else has caught on? (and the pickings are slim!)
xx
Have only caught onto the whole farewell thing.... and all I can say is I can understand what you're saying but you will be sorely missed....I wish you the best of luck in your writing adventures....!
ReplyDeleteembarking on a new and exciting adventures? Your intelligence and wit has been great. you will be missed no doubt. As Hammie said, it's too bad that we can't have it all!
ReplyDeleteI will miss your marvelous writings and those lovely pictures of le petit garçon...
ReplyDeletexx
No! You can't go, you're one of my favourites. And petit garcon too? That's just too much.
ReplyDeleteWell I wish you luck outside of blogging etc. You will be missed.
And I think leggings are fine, but footless tights (especially ones with stirrup feet like Katie had) are a bit over.
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Gah, am just catching up on all my lovely bloggy friends this evening, and stumbled upon 'part 2' of your farewell.
ReplyDeleteI know it won't be farewell for ever as I'm sure I'll drag you out for a cuppa again, but I'll very much miss your Make Do posts.
Am going to Bulgaria on Thurs - let me know if you want me to follow up on you know what. xx
Ok, if you promise to continue blogging on Fashion & Film then I'll let you go... Would love to read your Sofia Coppola essay altho...didn't you think the Harper's interview a bit lacklustre? Maybe you should have written it! X
ReplyDeleteGoddamyou! Please write at your other blog then. It's good practice, right? Keep me posted on all developments. xo
ReplyDeletefashion and the film world, yes please!
ReplyDeletePlease stay in touch Kate!
ReplyDeleteHelene
Does this mean you'll have more time for cake?! Well, we'll all just have to follow you on Fashion & Film!
ReplyDeleteThe other avenues you are off to explore sound fabulous, I know you can do it. The next time we see your name it will be up in lights and we'll all say "oh I knew her when she was a blogger..."
ReplyDeleteJust make sure,you still keep on touch friend.;D
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
Awww...but it is so hard to say goodbye to you two :( Try to stay in touch though ok?
ReplyDeleteBest,
Grayburn
I take a week off from commenting only to come back to find you are leaving. Huh??? I will so miss your incredible voice, pov, and brilliance.I feel sure that I will read your books and articles in print very soon and I am still waiting for you to make my movie. I am sad for us but happy for you.
ReplyDeleteI love that you have a solid new direction. However, it's unfortunate for me that it's a direction that takes you away from blogging.
ReplyDeleteI'm still happy for you, and I think what you're involved in is so cool, how can I not be thrilled!?