Man and his pen.

There are a range of things that I post about on this blog, but art hasn't really been one of them although it is something that I enjoy and am fascinated by. One of my close friends has always been an incredible drawer throughout the 7 years that I have known him, and now his simplistic style of pen drawing and mixed media is better than ever. 

Marcus Dobbs has always shown a love towards buildings and architecture. This is bought across in his drawings and artwork beautifully through the interpretation of iconic London landmarks with the use of pattern and repetition, enabling him to create these impressive pieces of artwork. 

St Paul's Cathedral (2011)

Olympic Orbit/Stadium Commissions

A recent graduate from Camberwell College of Arts in London studying BA(Hons) Drawing, Marcus creates works through the use of drawing, sculpture, video, painting and print. For more information and works from Marcus, visit his website at: http://marcusdobbs.com/

There is also an opportunity to purchase prints and tshirts through the online shop and further information on enquiries. 

Forest Tshirt - £25

Catch some of Marcus' graduate work at the Camberwell College of Art degree show starting on June 15th - June 22nd at Camberwell College of Art. Monday - Friday 10am - 8pm. More information at: http://newsevents.arts.ac.uk/event/34917/

PAPERCUT Magazine - Burning Amber Gentle Doe

This is another assisting shoot that I did in the summer of 2012, again assisting with Russell. As you can probably tell by the previous shoots I have posted, I prefer to work in menswear and style on menswear shoots, so this was a chance to gain some experience in womenswear. This shoot, named 'Burning Amber, Gentle Doe' was published in Papercut Magazine in October 2012.

Photography: Fran Petersson
Styling: Russell Philip Peek
Make-Up: Dannielle Kahlani (using Armani)
Fashion Assistant: Samantha Potter
Models: Laurence Beauvais @ Elite and Zara Young @ Nevs

GT - Kirk Norcross

This is a shoot that I assisted on in February 2012. It was a cover shoot for the June 2012 issue of Gay Times. I worked alongside stylist Russell Philip Peek on this shoot with Kirk Norcross from 'The Only Way Is Essex'. I have more images in the printed version, but this is all I could find online at the moment. This was my first published assisting job so I was pretty happy with everything! :)

Photography: Leigh Keily
Style Editor: Dennis Maloney
Styling: Russell Philip Peek
Grooming: Evan Huang (using YSL and NARS)
Assistants: Samantha Potter and Rebecca O'Sullivan

Despite not watching TOWIE, I couldn't resist getting a picture! And my little sister probably would have killed me if I hadn't (this was at the end of the shoot, do excuse me gross appearance!)

MERCY RULE - Good Right Hook.

Once again, apologies for the lack of posting recently. I've had quite a busy year of interning and styling shoots of my own, as well as assisting on a lot of shoots so I thought I'd give you all a look at some of the stuff I've been upto.
This first shoot is from a project I did at the end of my second year at uni. It was for a menswear style and sports magazine I produced and named 'Mercy Rule'.
This shoot took place in 'Islington Boxing Club' in North London and took more or less a whole day.

Location: Islington Boxing Club
Photography: Jeff Boudreau
Styling & Creative Director: Samantha Potter
Make-Up: Alice Whale
Model: Rory Watson @ M+P Models

Playboy or Oh Boy?

I apologize for not posting anything in the last few days. I feel like I have been away for so long!
So, I am huge fan of playboy magazine, Hugh Hefner and everything that he has done in his career. On the other hand I've always been a little dubious over Lindsay Lohan, although entertaining at times she can be a little bit irritating.
But when the two came together and the new January/February cover was leaked a few days ago, I was absolutely astonished! Lindsay is definitely channeling her inner blonde bombshell and absolutely rocking it at that! The shoot, which was inspired by photographer Tom Kelley's nude pictorial of Marilyn Monroe in 1949, channels true 50's Hollywood glamour, and so it should.
Although the cover is absolutely stunning, and the composition of the photograph is very well executed, there is still something a little awkward about the image. Lohan's face looks a little scared maybe? As though she's not entirely comfortable. Also, the way in which her right leg is sticking out, I think this could have had a better placement in the image too.



With the early leaking of these images, Hugh Hefner has released a statement suggesting that the issue may have an earlier release date than expected. Due to the high demand and interest in the issue it had been revealed that the magazine could be available from as early as next week!
Overall I say, well done Playboy! Not only have they produced another strong, talked about cover, but they have put Lindsay Lohan back in the books. Although, I'm not sure stripping naked in front of a camera will stop her antics it will definitely boost her popularity for a little while.



Oh La Lindsay! ;)

Signed me

Just a very quick post to tell you all that I have been given a weekly style piece on writing website Fight Apathy... or don't and my article on the House of Holland Pre-Spring 2012 film has been put up today! :)
It would be great if you could all go over and have a read and show some support. It's al pretty exciting!

Christmas Time!

It's that time of year again when the novelty christmas jumpers start appearing, and once something that was seen as an embarrassment is now a fashion statement that a lot of people are embracing! But gone are the days where you would only find these festive joys in vintage and thrift stores, or hidden at the back of a charity shop rail. As with everything now days, the high street has reproduced these yule tide designs and come december you can't get away from them.
I am personally a huge fan of the christmas jumper, and thought there was nothing better to write about coming up to xmas than a good old festive knit.
Here are a few that I found to get you started on your search for the perfect Christmas Jumper.


Knitted Reindeer Jumper £50 by Topshop.


Knitted Xmas Snowman Jumper £50 by Topshop.


Knitted Penguin Jumper £50 by Topshop.



Red Christmas Jumper £50 by Topshop.

As usual Topshop are pretty hot on the Christmas jumper trend, even having a 'novelty' section on their website dedicated to them. At £50 a piece they are a little pricey for what they are, but who wouldn't want a little penguin in a santa hat on the front of their jumper?! They're adorable!
The red jumper I like a lot, it's simple motif and classic old look is what should be in a traditional Christmas jumper.

I will leave you with some other Christmassy treats that'll leave you 'Rockin around the Christmas Tree' ;)


Christmas Jumper £35 by ASOS.


Reindeer Jumper £28 by River Island.


Macha Grey Marl £99 by Ted Baker