Graduation

Ok, so this post may be long overdue (by about 4 weeks to be precise..) but I'm finally posting a few photos from my graduation day. Unfortunately I didn't actually get a photo of my outfit before the cap and gown went on, but this is the dress I bought from asos. I didn't really want to splash out on a posh frock that I wouldn't wear again, so I chose this cute skater dress which I'm certain I will get lots more use out of.

Aside from graduation, September was an incredibly busy and exciting month for me, hence the lack of blogging! I started my new job at Superdry, moved into a new flat with my boyfriend and went on holiday to the Lake District to celebrate our 5th anniversary! Since moving house I've had limited internet access but having returned from my holiday today to find the internet up and running, I can finally get back to blogging :) I have lots to post in the coming week and look forward to sharing home/ lifestyle posts as I settle into my new flat. Exciting!

Amy x

Runway Shots

I just got hold of these photographs from the runway shoot of my graduate collection, and I'm so pleased with them! Check out my website www.amylouisejones.co.uk to see more :)

On our last day in London..

My final day in London last week was spent with Lucy, her Mum and her Grandma. We visited Covent Garden for delicious food and then had a wander around Camden. I have since moved out of my flat in Newport and I'm now spending my days at home, applying for jobs and playing the waiting game..

London and Lucy, I miss you.

Graduate Fashion Week Day 4

Winner of the George Gold Award for best collection

I can't believe Graduate Fashion Week is over so soon.. It has been a truly amazing week and I'm so proud to be graduating from the University of South Wales, NEWPORT. Here are a few photos of some of the impressive collections that appeared in the Gala & Awards Show. Unfortunately I didn't capture any good quality photos of the Newport collections that were featured but it was fantastic to see the work by Lucy Flint, Stacey Clement and Melissa Hancocks opening the show! Being part of the catwalk is a first for Newport and I'm really chuffed at what we have achieved and the recognition we have gained this year :)

I'm sad to be leaving London tomorrow but proud and excited for myself and all the Newport graduates. Well done and good luck everyone! Just the final farewell on Friday night to come now..

Graduate Fashion Week Day 3

Two of our George finalists!

De Montfort show

Winner, Lucy Flint! :)

Today has been a hugely successful day for the University of South Wales, Newport. The winner for the George childrenswear competition was finally announced and went to my buddy Lucy Flint! So proud of her for winning, she absolutely deserved it! Congratulations to Stacey Clement who was runner up and also well done Carrie Jones for your amazing print design. You all deserved a place as finalists :)

Newport also came second place in the award for Best Stand Design which we are all super proud of. Many thanks to Rachel Williams, our creative director, who came up with the design!

Other than all the excitement surrounding the awards, I watched the catwalk shows for De Montfort and Salford which were both very impressive. The Rimmel stand were also giving free make overs and manicures so some of us enjoyed having our nails painted. 

Tomorrow is the final day of GFW and ends with the Gala show to celebrate all the highlights and winners of the week and I'm lucky enough to go as Lucy's guest. I'm sure it will be an amazing end to the week. Pictures to follow :)

Graduate Fashion Week Day 2

International Show

Winner of the international award

Day two of Graduate Fashion Week was much more eventful than the first. I watched the International Show and the Liverpool Show (apologies for the lack of photos, it was difficult to get good quality images on my phone). Our stand had some interest from Abercrombie & Fitch, who I now have an interview with on Wednesday! The winner of the George traveller competition was announced and Melissa Hancocks, a second year Newport student, was runner up and will therefore be showing her collection in the gala show on the final night. Today the winner of the George childrenswear competition will be announced, four of the six finalists being from Newport! Good luck guys! :)