Hi Guys,
Another apology needed for the lack of blogging lately, it has been a mad few weeks.
After hoping for the possibility of a job coming out of Instinct PR, but then being told that actually they were not in the situation to hire me, I was left devastated and back at square one! Back to applying for more internships and jobs.
I managed to get an interview with Tobie @ Office Press, as he had been told by Robyn @ InStyle that I was a hard worker and organised, which led to my latest placement.
I am filling an intern/press assistant role, and am hoping that with even more experience under my belt, after 3 months I will be suitable for a paid role somewhere.
I am based in the Office Press Showroom in Covent Garden, and I absolutely love the atmosphere there. Neal's Yard is my favorite hideaway for a little salad and sunning when the weather is as nice as it has been!
At Office I have been busy organizing shoes to go to different publications, as well as ensuring they all come back and are logged into the system correctly. I tidy the showroom and ensure all is looking it's best, as well as keeping on top of the shoes that get returned to the press cupboard.
This cupboard is my home from home for the next few months, from her I email, call and organise the samples to be sent and returned. I love my little cubby hole.
I have to say so far so good but it's only the first week, lets hope it stays as fun and that I keep smiling!
Don't forget to share your smile!
Have fun and enjoy
xx
So it turns out there is no job placement to fill. :( (feels sorry for self)
But not to worry, keep smiling!
I have been asked to stay on for one more week, and already have an interview scheduled next week, so the next part of my fashion career begins to unravel in front of me...
This interview will hopefully lead to another internship, from which I can gain even more PR experience and ultimately help me develop my knowledge so I can aim for a job!
It's all part and parcel of being a fashion graduate I suppose! Hopefully it will all fall in to place and I will work my butt off until I get a job.
Until then...
Smile.
xx
So it is coming to the end of my 2 week scheduled internship with Instinct PR. I have been doing the day - to day jobs of a Press assistant/officer, and have really enjoyed my time here.
I will be sitting down with the team tomorrow and discussing the future, which could lead to a number of things:
*Staying on as an intern for a bit longer
*Looking elsewhere for other intern/job opportunities
*OR (the one I am most hoping for) getting offered a permanent placement on the team.
Fingers crossed for me please!
I really like the people I work with here, and love the mixture of responsibility, hard work and fun.
The more time I have spent here, the more I have adapted to the way they work and I feel like I am now in sync with the team, knowing what to do when I am left to my own devises.
Let's hope it all works out for the best.
Don't forget to share a smile and keep checking in for the news, whatever it may be!
Smiles
xx
Sooo I managed to get another internship with Instinct PR, which I am very happy about!
I started today, and so far so good, the people I work with are lovely, and it is completely different to being in the fashion cupboard! I'm not surrounded by clothes this time, but instead dealing in public relations with clients, lookbooks and research.
Updating the facebook page and twitter, as well as keeping up to date on all the press coverage for the clients!
I LOVE IT!
Check it out on facebook, and twitter!!! :D
Smile
xx
So my lack of blogging recently has been mainly down to the fact that I have been working my butt of trying to get internships and hopefully eventually a job!
My month has involved a fabulous but manic 1 month internship with InStyle magazine, which has been incredible!!!
I worked mainly in the fashion cupboard, doing the usual intern jobs, such as keeping it tidy and organised and returning all the clothes once they have been shot, or edited out.
It was beyond amazing being surrounded by gorgeous clothes, shoes, bags and other accessories all day!!! The girls I worked with were amazing, and the fashion assistants i worked under were incredible too!!
I even got to go on a shoot with Robyn Kotze and Amanda Bellan, but what happened on the shoot stays on the shoot I'm afraid! All I can say was it was amazing, and what an experience!!!
I really enjoyed my time with InStyle and learnt soooo much, it was a shame I had to leave, but I must get more experience and fingers crossed an internship that will lead me to a job in the fashion industry that I am going to Love Love Love doing!
Smile
xx
So at the beginning of January I emailed Jewellery by Vanya, in the hope that I would be able to get some work experience with the company.
And it's official... I have a placement!!! Yay!!
Vanya's jewellery is handmade, vintage inspired fashion jewellery, and she designs it all herself. Take a peek: Jewellery By Vanya.
I love this gorgeous Garden Party Ring:
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Jewellery By Vanya.
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Another of my favorite pieces is this Flutter Necklace:
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| Jewellery By Vanya |
But aside from the gorgeous jewellery, the pretty photographs that display the jewellery on the site are really beautiful. Everything looks so dainty and scrumptious... I can see myself getting really carried away :D
I am really hoping i'll be able to incorporate the brand with my final major project... but that's a story for another time! :D
Jade xx
