Past Few Weeks Have Been Like...AHHHH!

Wow, so a lot has happened in the past few weeks. The 8th of January was the Devonport Cup which was an amazing day; no rain, although it was still a bit chilly for me it was bearable. The day was spent with a good friend while running into and catching up with others. The cup was actually a great send off for me as on the following Saturday I left for Melbourne, my new home.

I have been in Melbourne for a week now and am loving it. I cannot wait to start studying for my Degree in Fashion Design and have already had opportunities for work experience arise. With a whole month and before school resumes I am a bit lost for what to do and hope many work experience opportunities arise. It is certainly time for a new start.

Jayde X

Oh My Goodness!

Judging by the title you can probably guess I have been a bit naughty and have slightly neglected my blog. Not to worry though, I have just completed school for the year which means free time!

A lot has happened since my last post which was preparation makeup for the spring racing carnivals. I ended up attending the Melbourne Cup which was just amazing! My dress and headpiece were designed and made by myself. I even made it to Yahoo! Sports and New York Magazine's column The Cut, OK so they are both online, but hey my gold turban got an honorable mention in The Cut's write up.

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Jayde X

Millinery by Jayde Hayes Designs

For as long as I can remember I have always known I wanted to be a fashion designer, sure there were other things I were interested in doing but only as a form of income. I want to have a job that could be considered a hobby; a job I love. 

Only earlier this year have I really thought about what direction I want to take in the fashion industry, I have always wanted to do women's wear but have never put much thought into the area of I want to focus. I have often found myself designing every-day wear and cocktail/evening-wear and feel I will always design in these areas. I also discovered I have a fascination with blurring the lines between every-day wear and cocktail wear to create perhaps what was known as a 'Sunday's Best' look; remember when people used to dress up for Church or to go shopping for groceries? I'm talking gloves, hats, jewellery, handbag, heels and a beautiful dress or suit; all things one can associate with race-wear. 

After entering into the Devonport, Hobart, Launceston, and Burnie Cup Fashions on the Field events with my own designs I feel I have found my calling in the fashion industry. As a designer I want to specialise in custom made and standard sized race wear, modern but classic race wear.

I want to design/style the whole outfit! The garment/s, gloves, bag, jewellery, shoes and of course the hat! 

Jayde X