Meeting

16.00pm

Group meeting - Harriet, Jade, Francesca and Nicola.

Discussing the miscommunication problems within the group, exchanging further ideas and developing the blog. Miscommunication problems include : misunderstanding over internet discussions, harriet having technical problems with her phone, generally sorted out any problems with individual tasks.

Spoke about extra items of clothing and jewellery to add to the shoot.

Amnesiac

Harriet and Nicola.

When discussing group ideas, we contemplated the use of a mirror to portray the split personality that Roberta has. We came across this photo of Brigitte Bardot holding up a large frame and felt that it was a perfect example to portray our ideas. Its very simple but can be really effective if the editing techniques are applied correctly.

Editorial Examples

Today, Nicola and I (Harriet) had a meeting to discuss previous editorials in several different female based magazines. We found the characters from Desperately Seeking Susan on the covers of Playboy and Rolling Stones but felt that they weren't appropriate for the editorial style we are aiming for. Whilst browsing several blogs, we came across the above photographs which were an attempt to recreate the 1985 Madonna classic. Use of props, styling (and even a Madonna lookalike) created distinctive connotations which instantly relate to the film.

WHAT were the 80s?

The 80’s were a great time. At that time MTV was created and revolutionized fashion, the music industry and even how we watched TV. BUT it was also thought as a period of  bad hair, horrible clothing and music that often had more to do with machines than talent. 

 

They didn't accessorize - they "excessorized" and LOVED it.

The clothes worn in the 80s depicted people who were trying to find themselves a nother word for that is SOUL SEARCHING. They looked for ways to express their creativity and individuality. Men wore heavy make up and grew long hair. Women wore short hair and layers of clothing.Both sexes were looking for an identity. 

NOW  1980s clothing styles are back on the shelves. 

So enjoy and go crazy on the layers, the ballistic hair and go do some SOUL SEARCHING and give it all a 2011/2012 twist.

DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS THAT YOU WANT TO SHARE. THEN GO AHEAD AND COMMENT COMMENT COMMENT.

FRANCESCA