Millie Richardson

By on January 31, 2012

This post is making us reminisce, reminisce about our uni days and making sketchbooks. Oh how we miss our sketchbooks, and all they are doing now is catching dust in our parents loft. How sad. BUT ladies and gentlemen here today we have Millie Richardson’s inspirations to her work and oh, how we love how she thinks. At the moment, she hasn’t got a live website for her own work (we can assure you its just as awesome as her inspiration shots) but as soon as she does we will be right here waiting with another post for her.

Jennivi Jordan

By on January 30, 2012

You’ve seen where our heart lies recently. Thats right, right up there with the rainbows, plastic fantastic and more colour than you can shake your paint brush at. So presenting Jennivi Jordan, who is our perfect CANDYPOP! person. Sit back and be prepared to be wowed to the styling beauty that Jennivi is, her psychadelic allure is right up our sweet lined streets.

Ballad HQ makeover moments…

Here at Ballad HQ we love pretty things, pretty dresses, pretty shoes and of course pretty things for around the house. You may or may not know that Ballad HQ is actually Lindsey and Claires little granny flat, filled with Chintz, vintage tea cups and many many charity shops buys. Ashtrays and gin (or vodka) decanters a’plenty and we wouldn’t change it for the world.

But the day has come where we have to get (gasp) NEW THINGS!! we’re in desperate need for a few key items, bed side tables, a rug, new bedding, cushions, and a few new sofas to put those cushions on. The search is officially ON.

A few Ballad ‘I Loves’ with a few cheeky green bits and bobs for Claire. (She loves green dontcha know?)

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Gorgeous, a bit french and super summery for the ever looming spring time. (we can’t wait for summer!!!) Waking up in this bed (seperately, of course) would definitely set us up for a perfect day.

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Cute little bed side tables, big enough to hold a night time read and a packet of paracetomals for our hangover mornings. PERFECT.

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The all important green piece, Claire is head over heels with this.

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A rocking chair…because every girl should own a rocking chair, right?

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And well…what can we say, we would just adore our front room to look JUST LIKE THIS!

We are completely in love with all of these things so I guess its time to start saving the pennies. Easier said than done ey?

DESIGNERS….we have exciting news!! want to dress RHIANNA??

If your a budding designer then SKY LIVING need you! read on for a an excellent opportunity people!

Rihanna is set to join the Sky Living family. In her first ever television project, she’ll be executive-producing and appearing in an original and hugely ambitious new fashion series exclusively for Sky Living HD.

Synonymous with cutting-edge style, Rihanna is searching Britain for the next generation of raw, undiscovered designer talent and has hand-picked Girls Aloud star Nicola Roberts to head up the challenge for her.

The show will celebrate the extraordinary talent and creativity in the British fashion scene. With Rihanna, a fashion icon herself, and Nicola, who created her own Dainty Doll make-up range, at the helm, the show will recognise the increasing influence popstars have on mainstream trends.

With her world-class reputation and passion for style, Rihanna is perfectly placed to find an aspiring designer worthy of the chance to break into the hugely competitive world of fashion. Tasking Nicola with fronting the search, Rihanna will be heavily responsible for casting and will be involved in editing post-production.

Rihanna – who has sold 20 million albums – will also be hands-on as the programme showcases Britain’s most promising fashion designers. Over ten weeks the unknown designers will be challenged by Rihanna and Nicola to create outfits for a string of musicians and celebrities.

The final challenge and ultimate task for the winner will be to design a unique stage outfit for Rihanna’s Wireless performance in Hyde Park in July 2012. The chance to dress one of the world’s most famous women for an event that will attract worldwide coverage is the perfect springboard for the aspiring designer’s future fashion career.

Executive producer, Rihanna said:

“I’ve always had a great love of fashion. It’s a constant source of inspiration in my life, and is a big reason why I’ve grown into the person and artist I am today. I have been very fortunate to work with some truly amazing designers and stylists throughout my career, and they have been instrumental in making sure my creative vision reaches the stage. I am excited to follow the journey of our aspiring contestants and see how their individuality influences their efforts during the course of the show.”

Nicola added: “I was so flattered when Rihanna asked me to work with her on this show. I’m so excited for us to get started on finding a new up and coming British designer who just needs a chance, a little bit of help in getting their skills noticed. There are talented people, undiscovered because they don’t have the means, or their circumstances are too far away from the fashion world. This show is here to discover those people and give them a shot. I’m looking for someone who can think outside the box, and who isn’t going to give up at the first hurdle. Ultimately, someone who can’t go ‘undiscovered’ anymore. I love both Rihanna’s music and her style. I love that she isn’t afraid to try new things. Her style is personal and that’s something I’m a fan of. You can see a genuine love for fashion in her. She is definitely one of my style icons.”

The series will come exclusively to Sky Living HD in summer 2012.Here’s how you can be a part of it.

Lauren Withrow

By on January 29, 2012

Everyone, you need to prepare yourself for what you are about to see. That’s it…take a deep breath and enjoy. Lauren Withrow has seriously impressed us, and we’re sure that the amount of photos we are featuring relfects that. Like, seriously, we can’t get over it, the beauty of her photographs have left a lasting mark in our minds and she is officially a new favorite for us. And do you know what the best thing about her and her talent is? She’s only 18 years old!!!!! Amaze.

Told you she is amazing didn’t we?

Perfect CANDY POP! outfit?

By on January 28, 2012

Possibly the best CANDYPOP! outfit since yesterdays Nicki Minaj inspiration post haha. Shiny pink, lots of frills and green hair. Perfecto.

Javier Lopez

By on January 27, 2012

Bright colours and quirky little cute madness is taking over our world at the moment, our new CANDYPOP! theme is on our minds 24/7 so we couldn’t help but show you lucky lot the extremely talented Javier Lopez from Suero Studio. From the squidgy pink bears to the green rabbit featured in Javier’s work, he has definitely put a spring in our CANDYPOP! step.

Claire & Fraggle Rock

CANDY POP! wallpaper, this time…Fraggle Rock. YEAH CANDYPOP! We can’t wait to see your submissions folk.

Petra Doe Bracelet and CANDY POP nails. We’re never off duty!

By on January 26, 2012

We’ve got our beady eyes on Ellis’ new Petra Doe-esque bracelet, and just been and bought some delicious CANDY POP nail varnish, M-MMM!

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Nicki Minaj

Now…we’re not saying we love Nicki Minaj, but what we are saying is…she probably has the best CANDYPOP! style out there. Theres no argument, it’s like shes stole Barbie’s wardrobe AND WE LOVE IT!! Can we see some of this in your submissions peeps? WE ARE LOVING TRASHTASTIC!!

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