And they're off!

Why, yes, that is a giant horse on the front of my shirt. Thank you so much for asking! But actually thats not a shirt. Its a dress! A body con dress to be exact. You can see a better picture of it here (and by better I mean mobile phone better :P). Who knew I'd actually end up wearing this dress more than once? I'm fairly sure Anna didn't think I would. Actually, I think she was a bit horrified when I told her I bought a giant horse dress to begin with.

But you know what? I love it. I really, really do.

There's just really something fantastic about it. And y'know if you can't wear a giant horse on your outfit at the horse races, I don't know when else you should! Its a shame I didn't get chances to take photos of my outfit at the actual races. The problem with being the person with the camera is that you're more often behind it, than in front of it. Which isn't a bad thing! I love taking photos and what not, but unfortunately it didn't give me a chance to take advantage of the change in sceanery. So guys get stuck with boring backyard photos once again.

But no worries! BFs back from China which means I get to force him to be my photographer soon! w00t!

Oh yes, and if you haven't had a chance to enter in my giveaway for RIRE boutique yet, there's only a few days left! Don't miss out on your chance for some free clothes!!

Artwork/Illustration Spotlight - Belinda Chen

Belinda Chen is a 24 years old freelance illustrator, visual designer and print-maker who has graduated from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London. 

After having lived in Melbourne and Berlin for a while she now resides in Shanghai. Belinda creates amazing drawings and collages in mixed media style and she loves character design and narrative story telling.

 Flamingo Sands - my absolute favorite illustration by Belinda Chen

Here are some of my other favorite pieces form Belinda’s expanding portfolio:

I find Belinda has a very unique and imaginative style and I appreciate her confidence in trying different things when it comes to her art while also being true to herself! 

I absolutely love her play with outlines and the fantastic pops of color against white backgrounds. This technique makes her fashion illustrations look effortless, elegant and truly inspirational.

No wonder her work has been featured in numerous magazines such as Nylon, N*Style, Madison, SOKO and Gloss Creative.

I also found this interesting presentation/interview of Belinda’s on touchnote that I feel gives us a little more insight into her creative world:

I guess I enjoyed drawing a lot and I love seeing people enjoy my work.

Who's my favorite artist? Frida Kahlo, she is amazing! I love the colors, passion and story. I also love surrealist stuff involving space and dreams.

I am very much into Pop Art, such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol. I love the fun aspect of their work and the bright colors they use. I also like retro images and photos.

I love the detail and delicate lines in Wenzel Hablik crystal and geological inspired etchings. I find lines fascinating; lines in children’s drawings, lines in nature, lines created by fireworks, etc.

 Piccolo Degree Apartments - amazing lift lobby graphics

I hope you enjoy these as much as I do! How do you feel about her work?