Inslee Sketches

Every so often, I come across a website or blog that really inspires me, and I spend hours and hours looking through the archives, taking it all in.
I recently came across Inslee Sketches, via Pinterest, who does some of the most beautiful sketches ever and absolutely fell in love with her site.

The very talented artist has loved drawing for as long as she can remember, and the website is filled with some stunning designs. I'm as inspired by them as I have been with street style recently, maybe even more. Inslee draws what she's inspired by, be it new collections, celebrity style, street style and even her friends.

Here are a few of my favourites (not going to lie, it was really hard to narrow it down to just 5!!!):

This is the picture that I first discovered Inslee with. I love how well it's drawn and how cute the outfit is. The wreath braid in the drawing was inspired by the Olsens.

This look was inspired by one of the looks at the Kate Spade SS12 Collection. I love how nice and summery the colours are and how floaty the dress is.

This one, entitled November, is definitely one of my favourites. Inspired by an Olivia Palmero look, I love how well it captures late Autumn. The colours are perfect for that time of year and the look is definitely something that I've been known to wear in November.

Another favourite of mine. This was sketched after she saw these two girls out and about. They've been drawn so well and it is street style at it's best. Also, how adorable is the little dog?

Another one inspired by Kate Spade, this time the shoes. I love how beautiful they are, and I love how classic the rest of the look is. The girl herself is so pretty.

I decided to email and get in touch with Inslee, to find a bit more about her and share it with you.

How did you get started?
I got started designing cards for friends and family while I was a college student, and then my fashion illustration business grew out of the note card designs. I have been sketching and studying art all my life.

What inspired you to make you want to sketch something?
I am most inspired by real life moments of fashion I see on the street, or captured by photographers on my favourite blogs and websites. I love classic, feminine looks.

What has been your favourite sketch that you've done?
My favourite changes daily. That is the best thing about my job: I get to create new favourites all the time.

You can also buy prints, cards or even a calendar from the website as well. I'm definitely going to get in early for the 2013 calendar!!

What do you think?

Sherin

Simply Yours and Very

I had another couple of really cool events this week, and couldn't wait to share them with you guys.

First up, I went to the launch of Gok Wan's new shapewear collection, for Simply Yours.

The collection was really pretty. It comes in all sizes and has 6 key pieces, including the multi-way bra, which you can wear a whole range of ways. There really is something for everyone, no matter your size or shape. Alongside the practicability, the collection looked really stylish as well. The greys and salmons looked gorgeous, and the fitting on the pieces looked like they'd be perfect, as well as being really comfortable.

I also got to meet the man himself, and he was really lovely. He seemed really passionate about the collection, which is always a good sign, and it looks like the shapewear collection will really work.

I also headed over to the Very showrooms to check out their new collection. (Also, on a completely unrelated note: we bumped into Paolo Nutini on our way over. How cool is that? He looked good.)

Alongside manicures and delicious food, we got to check out the collection, which looked amazing. The collection was filled with some gorgeous pieces, in lovely and bright colours. The colour block wedges were my favourites to look at, and there were also some really gorgeous embellished pieces. I'm really excited to be wearing all these pretty colours this coming summer. Love Label from Very is fast becoming one of my favourite places to shop as the pieces are so pretty and really good value for money. 

Check out more pictures on my Facebook Page.

Sherin xx

Inspirations: 27/01/2012

As I didn't have the best day in the world yesterday (Thursday), I thought it was the perfect opportunity to make a little inspirational board to cheer myself up and feel a bit better. Here's what's been inspiring me lately.

1) I'm one of those people who will have a new favourite song or band every week. Music is a huge part of me, and a good song can put me in a good mood for ages. I've recently gotten into Tribes and their début album is amazing. Definitely one of the best albums I've heard in a while, as it's pure rock, and they sound amazing.

2) Still on the topic of music, a guilty pleasure of mine: We Are The In Crowd. It's a bit on the 'pop' side compared to what I have on my playlists, but I'm hooked. Between the catchy songs which are a lot of fun to sing aloud to, and vocalist Taylor Jardine's stunning voice, their album is one that I've had on repeat for months, and still aren't bored of. And Jardine is also super cute with great style.

3) For me, nothing is as relaxing as reading a good book, which is exactly what I need to do after a long day like today. I love being immersed in a completely different world and living life through someone else's eyes.

4/10) I don't know why, but I've been itching to be constantly outdoors these days. I know it's cold, but I'm loving walking around, getting some fresh air and just enjoying the world. I also really want to be that girl, sitting in the sun, with her super cool Vans.

5) I have been slightly hooked on FreePeople's latest lookbook. It's so well shot and has some beautiful pictures. This dress just seems so perfect and I love how they styled it as well. Free People has some really gorgeous pieces in the January catalogue and I've been lusting over them all.

6) I want it to be really hot again, so that I can wear pretty dresses, and spend my days in the park, where the days are nice and long. I'm so bored of the short and dreary days we're currently experiencing in London.

7) I recently discovered a new brand: For Love And Lemons. Since I stumbled upon the website, I've been back many times to admire their SS12 Collection. The collection is so perfectly Summery, and I want it ALL! And the beautiful photos of the collection just makes me want everything more.

8) I'm a massive ice skating fan, and I've been a lot these last few months. These ice skates are absolutely amazing, especially for me, who loves a good heel. I'm not sure how practical they'd be, but no denying you'll look so stylish on the ice. I think I may have to try heeled skates now.

9) Louboutins: The perfect shoe. That's all I need to say.

11) I hated pink in my teens, but it's been growing on me lately. This whole outfit is so bright and I'd love to be able to pull off such bright colours like that.

12) I'm long overdue a haircut. I've booked myself in for one next week, but have no idea what I want to do. I definitely want to keep it long, but as to whether or not I want to keep the fringe is another question. Thoughts?

What's been inspiring you this week?

Sherin xx