Happy 101 Award!

I am honored to have been awarded the Happy 101 Award. The Happy 101 Award is passed from blogger to blogger to show support, and simply give a shout out to those fabulous bloggers out there. It has been passed to me (some time ago, sorry for the delay in getting this post up!), by the wonderful Sarah-Leigh. The talented Sarah gives us a round up in all things style, celebrity and travel in her must-read: Sarah-Leigh's Style Files.

Now I have been given the award, I am to:

- List 10 things that make me happy
- Try to do at least one a day
- Award 10 bloggers that brighten my day with the award
- Link back to the blogger that awarded me

So I've linked back to Sarah, now for the rest...

10 things that make me happy:

- Relaxing: Working, blogging, freelancing and partying in London tend to push this one to the back of my mind.
- Seeing friends: Nothing better than a good old catch up and giggle.
- Adventure into the unknown: Whether it's a holiday abroad, an area of the city I've never been to or just a knew club, I love exploring the new.
- Work: No, I'm not mental!! I, like everyone have days where I wish I was a millionaire on a yacht but I love being pushed to my absolute limit and that I am creative in my job.
- The Boy: Pass the bucket! Sorry for being slushy but it's true.
- Vintage shopping: Whether it's clothing markets, bric-a-brac stores or old furniture stalls I love the idea that these pieces are a) cheap b) one of a kind and c) have a story to tell.
- Blogging: Nothing better than losing myself in my blog. Finding new ideas, new networking platforms and just self teaching on how to do things- just love it.
- Music: Downloading, listening to, talking about, singing along to and dancing to.
- Taking pictures: Of my outfits, friends, adventure or the down right inspirational.
- Good food: 'Nuff said.

So there we go, must note this down and ensure to do at least one a day.

10 blogs that make me happy:

- Fashion By He

- The Flamingo Diary

- The Man Repeller
- Wet Behind The Ears

- Never Love You More

- Calum Harvey

- B*C*N Scrawls

- Street Style London

- Same Old Delights

- Stylistique

So there we have Coco's top 10 bloggers who are receiving the Happy 101 Award. Check them out.

5 Minutes with designer Calum Harvey...One to watch!

During London Fashion Week I met up-and-coming menswear designer Calum Harvey. Uber talented with the world at his feet, I had to get into the mind and soul of this young inspiration...

Calum is 21, originally from Laxey, Isle of Man, currently residing in Brixton, London. He started his creative path by studying Art & Design, then he went on to get his degree in Fashion Design at Ravensbourne and is now studying for his Master's in Menswear at Royal College of Art.

What made you decide you decide you wanted to get into the industry and when?

My Mother and Grandma were both extremely creative. Both knitted and their creations sold. My Grandma had her own boutique that sold her designs and offered a dress making service during the 60s. I was always surrounded by the creative attitude, I remember being interested in fashion from an early age, deciding I wanted to be a 'Fashion Designer' at infant school!

Where do you get your inspiration from?

EVERYWHERE! I remain receptive to lots of different things; architecture, nature, the news, litter. I find inspiration from non-fashion related sources. I think it keeps designs fresh and new and encourages collaborative work.

Calum's Graduate Fashion Week Show

Favourite designers?

Christopher Raeburn, Martin Margiela, Dries Van Noten, Burberry and Dior. I always look forward to seeing what they unveil each season.

Who is your style icon?

I used to look to Timmy Mallet for style guidance but now it's more the guy who sells The Big Issue outside Brixton's Sainsbury's! He's really stylish; fake fur, skinny black denims and a military bag.

Highlights of your career so far?

Meeting Nick Roberts, Head of Marketing at Mulberry and Kate Greenyer, Creative Director at Red or Dead, they are passionate about what they do. Travelling to Pearl Academy, Delhi, India on a fashion exchange trip. Showing at Graduate Fashion Week and winning the Textiles Award. I really appreciate being able to do what I want to do, I'm very lucky.

What's on your iPod right now?

Matronomy, Friendly Fires, Kylie, The Strokes, Kitsune Maison, Beyonce.

What are you guilty pleasures?

Where to begin! There has been a void in my life since The London Paper folded, slipping into comfortable habits like wearing plaid shirts and jeans everyday, Alexandre Burke, Eastenders...I'm going to stop now before it's too embarrassing!

Some of Calum's sketches

What are your personal goals for the future:

To continue to learn about ethical issues within design and implement changes within the industry. I would like to work on my own unisex fashion label. I would like to gain experience at a high end menswear label like Van Noten or Marni! They are just some dreams...

Calum is definitely one to watch, I can't wait to see where his career and talent takes him...whichever way it goes it's sure to be paved with gold!

Check out his designs and follow his blog here.