Faded Spring

    Elie Beautmont: A Review

    Unwritten Lovers  'Helpless love nestled in soft luxury, as lovers sit side by side,Powerless couples caught in a sticky web of allure and promise, Soft romance buried under contempt, knife sharp words, Haunted sunrises pregnant with unwritten potential,Silky silences lead into darkness, poisoned by human emotion, Bitter smiles are hard to keep up, the devil whispers in one ear,Acidic light pouring over unbelievers, awake at last, Negativity roasts on the fire of life, eternal damnation indeed' Inspired by the quintessential Englishwoman Elie Beaumont has curated a watch collection that is timeless, elegant and multi-faceted. Drawing on elements of signature British style and ... read more

    Is Fashion Inclusive Of Disability?

    Gone 'Lurking in corners the tormenters await feasting upon vunerable flesh, Vultures circle the remains beaks turned up in contempt, sick to their stomachs at the sight, Haunting, disconcerting melodies drown out their cries for help, a pregnant silence their last sound,One by one they are plucked off like maggots in a rotting heap, Their lives flash before their eyes, the spark is gone, All is left is a severed sliver of hair' Inclusitivity in the fashion industry has always been highly contested with critics claiming that its subjective, eurocentric attitudes created a barrier between 'them' and the 'social other'. Their explicit rejection of those who did not fit the social ... read more

    Friday’s Lookbook

    Monday Outfit Vibes Flared jumpsuits were a staple of the seventies rejecting the mini-skirt and thigh high boots of the 60's mod phenomon. The untapered wide leg cut was a new phenomenon; jumpsuits were no longer recreational but curated for aesthetic pleasure. With its liberating yet controversial cut the flared jumpsuit was loved by women but loathed in equal measure by men who branded them as 'unfeminine' and undeniably 'butch'. The unisex appeal of the jumpsuit meant that for the first time women could wear baggy, untailored clothing and it be deemed 'fashionable' by the critics who overseed catwalk curations. The popularity of the flared jumpsuit stems from its nochlant 'undone' ... read more

    History of Fashion: The 90’s

    The 90's has often been immortalized as an era of  minimalist fashion that rejected the psychedillic creations of the 80's. Unlike the 80's which embraced the 'colourful' exaggeration of silhouettes and 'disco-trash esque' materials such as lurex, the 90's was defined by Calvin Klein and alternative culture which helped streamline the 90's image as one that supported alternative culture and/or began cultivating luxurious yet simple looks that could be worn in both boudoir and night-time ocassion wear. But at the beginning the 90's still borrowed trends that were popular in the 80's and it wasn't until the mid 1990's that minimalism and grunge culture came into popularity. In the early ... read more

    How To Create Picture Perfect Posts On Instagram

    Innocent No More  'Fantasy creations flitting into the real word, eretheal nymphs sipping on the vitality of youth, Half-open eyes closed like a crescent moon, half-light camoflaging the scent of reality, Psychedellic swirls drifting in and out of consciousness, golden highlights framing faces in the dark, Soft girlish hands clutching at rotting roses, a paradox between innocence and death, Salted tears in the face of manmade destuction, tribute walls boasting rebellion and justice, Abstract paintings lined with blood, the advocates line up to take their inevitable beatings, A small child kneeling at the symbol of death, sunken gravestone fading into obscurity' In ... read more

    My New Years Resolutions:2016

    It is a new year and a brand new me; welcome to the new and improved Faded Spring who is determined to make an impact on the blogging industry and challenge the social norm. Last year ( as you read in my post 'A Year In Review' ) I tackled social issues, redefined blogging and most of all bared my soul to all my readers who supported me through my wonderful six month journey as a blogger. In 2016 I want to continue to challenge the social agenda and prove that blogging is not a 'frivolous' and 'meaningless' occupation as many forms of media represent it as but a serious, thought-provoking platform for self-discovery. Blogging is academic, humorous, educational and entertaining but most of ... read more

    An Interview With Amonaie.Designs

    'The Angels' 'Acending plumes of angels descending onto the throne of life, With a deck of cards they place their bets and cast our fortunes into the fire, The smell of incense burning fills the air with smoked spices, With a forefinger we are lulled to sleep, under the watchful eye of our guardian angel, As the sunrise fades into dusk, the bitter sweet sentiment of day is gone, As the angels watch over us asleep no more' Meet Amira Battle Creator of Amonaie.Designs Amira Battle is a handmade jewellery crafter who personalizes her self-penned label to accomodate the personal preferences of each clients desires. Whether that be colour, shape or pattern Amira wants ... read more

    Is Online Shopping Killing The High Street?

    Forgotten 'In the crypt of forgotten shops lies remnants of childhoods past, Pic and Mix rotting with age, dismembered dolls sleep with one eye open, Scratched windows in murky shadows, sold to the highest bidder, Isolated toys in a timeless wasteland of disoppurtunity, Caught souls resting in the plastic cartoon faces, Sleeping children frozen in the timewarp, Blinds shut close, no mention of sunlight' Like social media the growth of e-commerce shopping has burst into popularity following the increase of mobile and computer based purchases between 2014-2015. Online shopping turns over a profit of 91 million a year with 75% of consumers completing their purchases online and has ... read more

    How To Find A Photographer

    Finding a photographer can be stressful but a neccesity that most people will have to hire at some point in their lives, yet find it difficult to find a photographer that fits their niche or needs. Not any more; let Faded Spring show you how to find a photographer and share photographic tips, niches plus a comprehensive list of photographers from every county in the UK. Research  The key to finding a photographer that fits your aesthetic is through extensive research. 1. Google really is your best friend here. Think up a few different search terms and try them in both a web and image search to get a full set of results i.e. “Fashion and Lifestyle Photographer in ... read more

    My Year In Review

    Life Is Not Fair If You Are A Grown Up 'Smiling faces pressed against steaming windows, Gurgling children in a euphoric trance, Children playing, adults crying, Life is not fair when you are a grown up, Endless payments on empty stomachs, Starving families lost in a hunger induced bubble, Children squealing, adults groaning, Life is not fair when you are a grown up' It has been an amazing five months and I cannot thank my loyal 'Lil Springbots' enough. Thank you for supporting me through this incredible journey and showing me the best version of myself that I could be. It took me many years to become a blogger but I have been following blogs since I was sixteen, admiring their ... read more