Rising Sirens #1

Hi everyone! Sorry it’s been so long but I’m back with a brand new post!

As you all know, a few weeks back I was at the first Rising Sirens event that took place at the Reeds on London Road, I was one of the many artists selling their work and running workshops!

Here’s what I wore for the event!

1. Sunglasses – H&M
2. Earrings – Forever 21
3. Leotard (worn as a shirt) – Primark
4. Vintage Levi’s demin jacket – Quiggins/Grand Central
5. Skirt – COW
6. Tights – Primark
7. Wellies – from a gift shop back in 2009 lol

My denim jacket also had lots of badges and pins on from various places and events. I was going to sketch these but I thought it would make a lot more sense to put a photo of them up in their full glory!

I’m going to be quite honest, I didn’t manage to get many photos or videos of the event because I was busy helping with running the event smoothly and then I got very drunk afterwards! Your pal has gotta let their hair down! However all of the bands were absolutely fantastic and at the end, lots of money was raised for the chosen charities which were RASA Merseyside and the Homeless Period Liverpool!

To anyone from the event reading this, I just want to say thank you all for inviting me to take part in such a wonderful event and I’m very much looking forward to Rising Sirens #2!

Lois

xxxxx

 

Exciting Announcement!

Alright pals!

I’ve been AWOL for a few days because 1) my phone was getting fixed, 2) work has been absolutely chocker and – this is the exciting announcement! – 3) I’ve been helping my friend Alicia organise her charity event, which is on this Monday!

The event is called Rising Sirens #1, and it’s held at The Reeds from 3pm-late! There will be loads going on – an exhibition, stalls, workshops and live music from a wide range of women/women-identifying artists! I will be hosting a LGBT+ placard making workshop at 4pm so I best see you’s there! Tickets are £4 advance and £6 on the door, and all proceeds go towards two charities which are close to my heart – RASA Merseyside and The Homeless Period Liverpool!

If you would like to find out more info about the event, click on the link here! Also, if you would like to keep updated on what Rising Sirens are doing, you can check out their Facebook page here!

Also, on Friday 9th March I also have work featured at another amazing event!

Nasty Women Exhibition Launch and Gig will be on at Constellations from 6pm – 1am and features artwork from many women artists alongside myself! So come down and say hi while contributing towards a good cause! Tickets are £5 advance and £6 on the door and all proceeds go towards Wirral Women and Children’s Aid, which is another charity close to my heart!

If you would like to find out more about the event, then click the link to their Facebook event here! Also, if you would like to keep updated then you can like the Nasty Women Liverpool’s Facebook page here!

I am going to do blog posts for each event so stay tuned! Looks like I’m in for a busy week, but I’m excited! 🙂 ❤

Lois xxxx

‘Thresholds: The Adjacent Possible’ exhibition summary + Street Style!

On Friday night, me and my friends Becky and Laura had the pleasure of visiting the opening night of ‘Thresholds: The Adjacent Possible’, which is held at The Tapestry and run by Not Just Collective! I was already excited because our mate, the fabulous illustrator Sasha Spyrou (@anotherrrealm on Instagram), had her photography exhibited at the show alongside many other talented artists!

Now I can guess what you’re wondering… “Why the hell is Lo And Behold talking about a bloody art show when she’s meant to be a fashion blog?” Well, hold your horses! I’ll tell you why now! Well, basically not only was there cool artwork, I managed to spot a few people who were sporting some STRONG looks! I mean, fashion inspiration comes from everywhere doesn’t it, not just the catwalk!

Becky (left) was a little bit later than me and Laura, but honest to god when she arrived I thought bloody hell girl you’re serving 80’s witchy realness right there 😀 Her Instagram is @rebeccagladams, which features her incredible illustrations and strong make up looks! 🙂

Nikki (right), who was running the exhibition, looked cool as well! As I said in my previous post, if I was an animal then I would be a parrot because I live for colour! Her Instagram is @spells_against_civilisation, which features her brilliant and thought-provoking artwork as well as updates about the current exhibition!

Seeing as I’m talking about an art exhibition, I might as well put up some photies of some of my personal favourites from the show! (Word of warning though, I’m not a photographer so the quality of some of these pics might be a bit shocking, I apologise in advance!) :’)

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As you can see from the slideshow, there is a wide variety of artworks on show and what I photographed was only a small selection as the exhibition was HUGE!

‘Thresholds: The Adjacent Possible’ is currently on at The Tapestry (12-14 Gildart St, Liverpool, L3 8ET) and is open 11am-6pm every day until Sunday 18th February.