The Royal Windsor Horse Show 2012

Well weekend just past had been an enjoyable one, sunshine and 17C. A nice change compared to during the week of pouring rain and grey skies, I just think, it’s good for the plants to get the water.

 Wendy invited my to join her to the Royal Windsor Horse Show for the Sunday event, as Daks were sponsors to the event and supported the Pony Club. I thought why not! Free ticket to be a bit of a VIP for the day (usally the ticket cost £50!) free food and drink, and doing something quite highbrow and different – I needed to plough into my wardrobe to find a decent dress for the occasion; luckily we don’t need to wear hats!

This year's event was a bit more special as it was also Celebrating the Queens Diamond Jubilee

Fortunately the weather was great, so the grounds were not too muddy and saturated, but I stuck to flats anyway. Journey to Windsor from Waterloo was an easy train ride, was definitely not in London anymore, the place was so green, the air was cleaner and there was a great view of Windsor Castle from the Showground, very lovely.

The food inside the Pony Club was actually not too bad, a buffet of picnic foods like scotch eggs, sausages, salads, skewers, though the bosses at Daks were not use to this type of pallet of food, and eating from paper plates, will admit I was skeptical about the food as I heard last time they only served bland cucumber sandwiches, (I even brought some sushi for me & Wendy to have, but the food didn’t go to waste!)

The competitions within the show were national so many clubs within the UK competed, some events quite interesting to watch Dressage competitions and show jumping, was quite a nice day out and saw a little tiny pony that was adorable!! <3 was interesting to see how there horses were to perform, was pretty nice to see one of the Olympic contenders taking part in the jumping time trials with no faults.

The Royal family usually attend this event, but I think they didn't make an appearance until 5pm where the singing performances kicked in, but that time we left as both of us were tired

Definitely a lovely day out for a Sunday, definitely need to make effort with more day trips out of the M25 bubble

Shifting into gear with the Fashion Career

So this year career wise it had been quite grey and full of uncertainty. Fortunately when it came to February, fashion week was round the corner and good timing, Wendy managed to get me in at Daks to be an assistant for 2 weeks helping out press and the design team. Sure some of it involved mundane tedious jobs but at least it kept me busy and I was getting a bit of income from it.

Fortunately after my 2-week stint, my recruitment agency managed to find me a temp tech job over in Camden with a supplier so at least it’s something related to my specialism, keeping my foot in there whilst finding the permanent job.

Few months later, still temping with the Supplier in Camden few rejections after interviews and no call backs from excessively flinging my CV to the vacancies it got frustrating. There were jobs that really caught my eye however I was still Junior or lacked experience in the Retail environment to work for a brand. The supplier where I had been temping at offered me a job; however there was another job I had my passionate eye on – All Saints.

I was so so determined to land this Job, sure the pay wouldn’t have been as much as the Supplier, but I was sick and fed up with working for a Supplier environment and wanted to get my foot into working for a brand, but how could I if nobody would employ me?!

When I told my mum about the dilemma, she was saying take the job with the higher pay – The Supplier. But I really didn’t want a permanent role with the company; I knew there would be no progression and the product is very dull for me – mature womens jerseywear

Where as working with a brand, I am working as the customer, and get to work with a collection and can see the process of the collection grow and develop. Whereas with a Supplier, it’s just an order of the type of style the Retail Buyers have placed an order on, sure they may change the colourway and print, but you don’t see a proper collection.

Fortunately there was light at the end of the Tunnel, I finally been offered a job at a company I feel I’ll be passionate towards, sure, it’s only contract but at least it’ll be good experience and a step into the retailer environment! ^.^ 

Something that doesn't stop me smiling

I am usually quite an optimistic person, but because of the recent events of weather and new responsibilities of owning a flat(will get round to doing a little post of it) I really need to breathe! 


As the saying goes, "Keep calm and carry on" need to do it But there's always something that cheers me up - The Minions from Despicable Me and theyre Banana clip! 


 Always puts a smile on my face and I'm never tired of watching it! ^.^