Without music life would be a mistake - Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche

I have loved music since I was really young and for the past nine years I have played the alto saxophone and then later I began to play the keyboard and piano. Like textiles, I find music another way to express myself as so much can be said through a piece of music. I enjoy playing new and old pieces and I like playing different genres varying from jazz to romantic.

This is one of my favourite jazz saxophone pieces, the Maple Leaf Rag by Scott Joplin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DXlPL7aSrU

I also really like listening to modern pop music and my favourite songs at the moment are:

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfqEisOIMJc
The A Team by Ed Sheeran: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAWcs5H-qgQ
I need a dollar by Aloe Blacc: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iR6oYX1D-0w
Someone like you by Adele: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njwvIPJlPN0

Just to name a few!

Passion for Fashion

Two of my favourite designers at the moment are Stella McCartney and Paul Smith.

I really like the oversized coats by Stella McCartney as I think that they are a modern twist on the 1930's classic elegant coat and this makes them striking and elegant at the same time. In her Autumn Collection I also like the blue, green and cream colour scheme that she has used as they all compliment each other well. She has also used very geometrical patterns similar to those which were used in the 1960's and I feel these add interest to the pieces and make them very appealing to the eye.

I think Paul Smith's Autumn Collection is brilliant! The style is very masculine yet all the items are beautifully tailored to a women's figure which makes the collection look very stylish and polished but also quirky and fun. The colours used are all very autumnal as he uses browns, greys, mustards, reds and oranges this makes the collection very seasonal. He also uses a large variety of textures which creates interest to each outfit.

Keep on swimming, keep on swimming :D

At the weekends I keep myself busy by working as a Swimming Teacher, which I absolutely love. I enjoy working with the children as they are fun and are always sure to put a smile on your face! It is also such a rewarding job as you get to see the children become more and more confident and their abilities improving week by week. I also do babysitting which again I enjoy... and all the children I look after are lovely which makes the job a pretty easy one!

Marmite - You either love it or hate it

So my likes and dislikes...

Well lets start with food ... because I just love food in general! My favourite foods are chocolate, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, Angel Delight, cheese, Marmite and my absolute favourite is SAUSAGES! There are very few dislikes when it comes to food but a few are macaroni cheese, milk and stew!

TV likes and dislikes would be...


I love Michael Mcintyre, Gavin and Stacy, Glee and the Inbetweeners. Or anything that makes me laugh! I also like the Apprentice, Britain's got Talent, Torchwood, Wild at Heart and some Murder Mysteries! I hate watching Big Brother on the tele... I really don't understand the fascination of watching people sitting around in a house! But everyone to their own I guess! 


When it comes to music I like acoustic music, most of the top 40 kind of music and jazz. I don't like heavy metal and rapping!


I love happy people who make me laugh and smile and who are up for having a good time, trying new things and being adventurous :D 


Another big like of mine is textiles. I love it because you can be creative and expressive through different fabrics, textures, techniques, shapes, styles and so much more. It is also so rewarding when you design something, go and choose the fabrics and components and then spend a lot of time making it and then finally seeing the final product ... it's a brilliant feeling :D I also love playing around with different colours and patterns and putting mad things together and every now and then you discover something crazy that actually looks good!

I love ... vintage clothes and accessories, quirky clothes, navy, knitwear, dramatic constructions with minimalist decoration and tailored clothing (this has become a bit of an obsession since I spent a week at a Savile Row tailor doing work experience!) . A few fashion dislikes of mine would be socks and sandals, ugg boots, elasticated trousers and Superdry!