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Pippa McManus

Inspiration

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Pippa McManus

I’ve been feeling stuck in a rut with my own illustration style for a while now, I love working digitally, but I’ve come to realise that what I really miss is painting. I’ve been sketching a lot & experimenting with different techniques, to try & incorporate a more painterly method into my existing style, but I’ve also been looking to other illustrators & artists for inspiration too.

I came across Pippa McManus a few days ago on another late night binge on Pinterest & instantly fell in love with her graphic, yet very organic & traditional style. The bold block colours are such a great contrast against the smudgy charcoal lines & shading, giving the images a modern, graphic edge. I love when traditional mediums, such as charcoal, acrylic & pastels as she uses, are used in such a fresh way, the perfect mixture between old & new.

January Blues

Covet

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2nd Day Chunky Knit Cardigan / Julian Hakes ‘Mojito’ Shoes / Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Draped Metallic Dress / Twenty8Twelve Cropped Tux / 2nd Day Laser Cut Dress / T by Alexander Wang Wrap Skirt / Depeche Zip Clutch

I think January has to be my least favourite month of the year. Christmas, New Year & all of the festivities that go along with it are over, I’m always flat broke & the days are cold, dark & miserable. There is one tiny plus side to make up for all of that though, January sales! This year I’m trying to wait until final markdowns before I get anything, as I always end up kicking myself for being too eager & missing all the real steals.

Top of the list are these ‘Mojito’ heels created by architect Julian Hakes, so called because the single ribbon of leather that wraps around the foot resembles a twist of lime skin. Despite having no foot plate they offer all the support needed & this quirky detail paired with the flowing, organic lines & elegant wrapped shape make for such a unique looking pair. I so want to get my hands on some to try on & test out!

Another favourite is the draped laser cut dress by 2nd Day, I’ll always be a sucker for anything laser cut or draped & this dress has both of those in one! I’m also very tempted by the wrapped skirt from T by Alexander Wang & the cropped tux by Twenty8Twelve, both such staple pieces in my wardrobe & something I can never buy enough versions of, they’re currently at 50% off too & proving to be pretty hard to resist!

Disclaimer: This post is supported by Jules B

Stardust

Style

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Mary Jane Fashion Gold Sequin Biker Jacket * / ASOS Denim & Mesh Dress / Mango Draped Cardigan / Topshop Boutique Boots / Balenciaga City

One of my favourite things I got for Christmas was this sequined biker jacket that Mary Jane Fashion sent me all prettily wrapped up with a pink bow & a little Christmas message. I’m obsessed with nice packaging, so this little extra touch made it all the more special.

I admit, it’s not usually something I’d choose (with it not being black!) but as soon as I tried it on I was in love! The sequins are a lovely muted gold with a little black underlay showing through, and the biker style with the contrast black lapels & chunky zip give it more of a grungy feel, which means despite it being sequined I feel like I can just throw it on, even with more casual outfits. Here I kept it very simple, no jewellery & minimal black layers to keep it from looking fussy or over the top.

I’ve just brought my 3rd one of these draped cardigans from Mango, they’re such a great basic layering piece with their long asymmetric front & cropped back, the only downside is that they don’t last very long at all before they look a bit tatty which is such a shame! When I saw it in the sale on ASOS I knew I had to get a 3rd backup just incase I couldn’t find them again once my current one is knackered! Does anyone else buy ‘backups’ of their favourite pieces? It can’t just be me, surely?!