Careers

It finally struck me today that this is it! Im handing in A-Level choices tomorrow and taking GCSEs in no time at all. I suppose its time to get down to work! But from a fashion point of view it has been an exciting sort of week. Aside from still having no work experience for the summer, I have decided to take a course at London College of Fashion in Fashion Journalism for a bit in the summer holidays. I am crazily excited, I mean really really excited- all I need is some work experience and Im in for a pretty awesome summer! Also, today was my school careers evening and after making a concious decision to go in with an open mind, went and spoke to a visual merchandiser at the fabulous Mulberry and a fashion/ interior designer called Roland Klein who actually worked in Paris at Dior and spent 6 years as assistant to Karl Lagerfeld. Im just going to pause for impact so that you can let that sink in. Karl. Lagerfeld.
After resisting the urge to fall to my knees and grovel for work experience, I simply accepted that as he said in a heavily french accent, "You must be experienced for my experience." So basically, I need work experience just to get his work experience! Even so, I left with his business card so when I am satisfactorily experienced I can get in there! Looking back I'm not sure that he answered any of the keen, prepared questions I asked but I suppose people who hang out with royalty (Yes im still banging on about Karl) can get away with talking about whatever they want.
I also payed an Art consulatant, another art business man (I switched off a little bit- I dont think Art Buying is for me) and a very...enthusiastic journalist who's only knowledge of Fashion Journalism seemed to have stemmed from The Devil Wears Prada, which he assured me is all true. But as I thought to myself, 'If Miranda Priestly is what it takes then so be it'. Even so Im not sure he knew a whole lot more about it than I did- in fact probably less!
So yeah! Definatly food for thought!
Another highlight of the evening was another purchase, and yes I know im meant to be saving but I simply had to have it!
The sleeves of this Oasis shirt are sheer chiffon and under the ruffles (which I love because they are so sweet and girly) the fabric is opaque.


LB xx