Was looking for a punky type in Camden Town for the headline shot,found her in the end in touristville Piccadilly Circus of all places.

Punky Fashionista rockin Piercings, Dog Collar, Cats Eye Bag. Monochrome with bite. Piccadilly Circus/Shaftesbury Avenue

California Print Monochrome and Hat, Gt Marlborough St W1

A very quiet day at Camden Market with the August school holidays and the bank holiday a week or so away. Reasonably busy with tourists but a bit thin on the ground when it came to Fashionistas and Punky types. Managed to get just 2  which is unusual!

The West End is also VERY VERY quiet in fashionista terms out there at present. With the school holidays in full swing and the August Bank Holiday fast approaching combined with a distinct lack of sunshine for August, I think a lot are on holiday elsewhere. Loads of women on the streets but it’s obvious they are predominantly tourists which makes it a bit of a fashionista spotting challenge. I can normally find a dozen in a few hours in the West End, that’s pretty much guaranteed. Had to go back a second day just to find half that! That’s the August effect.

Oriental Monochrome Ripped, Beanie Hat Oxford St W1

Will probably be the same next week.

Results below all Canon DSLR with Wide angle zoom “street” lens and shot from the hip with one shot taken shot backwards whilst walking and looking  forward

The Russia at War Fashionista Monochrome and Yellow Bag Piccadilly Circus W1

Monochrome,Denim, Phonebox Top and matching Shades and Gladiator Sandals Marble Arch W1

Monochrome, Ripped, Shades and Hat Oxford St W1

Oriental, Pleated Skirt, Butterfly Brooch Camden Tube NW1

Cyber Shades Camden Market NW1

Multicoloured floral leggings and white Oxford St Selfridges W1

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These latest photos are from a quick visit to Camden Town whilst covering the areas of Camden High St, Camden Road, near Camden tube and of course the all important Camden market. About 4 hours in total with a 1 hour lunch break in Chalcot Sq NW1 in Primrose Hill in the private gardens in the middle of the square. A very nice part of the world!

Mirror Shades and Skyscraper Ankle Boots Camden Rd NW1. Canon DSLR

Headline girl for this shoot was the mirror shades and skyscraper heel ankle boots above chilling out on a cycle stand next to a recycle bin outside Sainbury’s on the Camden Rd. The sun was catching her hair real good. Couldn’t resist. She seemed up for being snapped as well. Result!

Set myself  a tough agenda for this day. Was on the look out for something a bit different to what you get down say Knightsbridge or Kings Road in Chelsea or Oxford St/Regent St. Fashionistas that are bit more Urban, Gritty, Punky and Grungy were the words leaping into my brain.

Turquoise and Pink Hair, Boots and Tartan Mini Dress Camden Lock NW1. Canon DSLR

The look required was more a sort of middle finger to the establishment and pushing those boundaries a bit with tattoos, piercings, strange hair colouring, big boots, grunge, unconventional hair styles, funky jewellery or just wearing ordinary gear but having that alternative swagger and attitude that Camden is renowned for. No Top Shop, Zara, Gap or Next here…….. with the greatest respect to those brands. I can get those shots down the West End any day of the week.

Brown Ruffle Dress, Shades and Massive boots Camden Tube NW1. Canon DSLR

Loads of attractive women at Camden market, could have taken 200 or so pictures of tourists with mid riffs aplenty, but something different was required from this visit instead of your bog standard shades, top, jeans or leggings and sneakers ensemble. In short I was looking for fashion guts, something that the vast majority would be terrified to try, would look ridiculous or maybe wouldn’t be able to walk in without hanging on railings for support. I was looking for that fashion beyond fashion that never goes out of fashion because it’s so out on the edge.

The results of this bar raising fashionista spotting excercise that can only be done in Camden is below. Only 10 caught my eye on the day and made the grade!

Oriental Mini Dress Camden Lock/Market NW1. Canon DSLR

Mid Riff alert. First of the year! Camden Lock/Market NW1. Canon DSLR

Green Hair and Tattoos Parkway, Camden NW1. Canon DSLR. Shot from the hip/knee

Pink and Blonde Hair and Shades. Camden Market NW1. Canon DSLR

The Grunge and Big Boots and Tattoos look. Camden Lock/Market NW1. Canon DSLR

Deep in thought? Shades of Grey and Black Leather Baseball Hat. Camden Market NW1. Canon DSLR

Green Hair and Shades and Tattoos. Camden Tube NW1. Canon DSLR

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All colours of the rainbow in this collection, a multitude of hairstyles, shoes of every type, funky boots, two fashionistas for the price of one, punky pierced hair and studs and not forgetting the orange fashionista with matching hair and of course a good helping of faux fur and even more.

Daylight only Canon DSLR shots featuring women that in my opinion rocked it on the day.

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Studs and Pierced Hair Fashionista LFW AW15 at Somerset House

Cookies Bakery Fashionista at LFW AW15 at Somerset House

Shades and No Shades Fashionistas at LFW AW 15 at Somerset House

Monochrome Tan and Green Fashionista LFW AW 15 at Somerset House

Bold Prime Colours Platform Boots Fashionista LFW AW15 Somerset House

Faux Fur Cape and Sandals Fashionista arriving for LFW AW15 on the Strand WC2

The Orange Fashionista at LFW AW15 at Somerset House

Faux Fur and Ripped Denim Fashionista LFW AW15 Somerset House

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Camden Market is a good place to get photos in general with a good mix of tourists and locals all ready to embrace the bohemian atmosphere that this part of the word is renowned for. You tend to see more characters here and women seem to let rip  and take a few more risks and maybe wear a hat when normally they would not than an area say such as Oxford Street/Regent Street which tends to be a bit more homegenised in the fashion stakes.  You can get away with it here as nobody cares!

Black Hat and Cream Shawl and Shades deep in thought  Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

The photo above for me grabs the headline out of this collection, she was miles away deep in thought and I managed to get this shot merely feet away with the sun shining so very brightly on her, it’s all about the hat and the mystery.

The photo below is a good close second. just stood in front of her pretending to take a picture of the street and market but I think she knew what I was doing, the sun was catching her hair so well just had to get the shot.  She never moved an inch and neither of us said a word!.

Red Head Faux Fur Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Further photos below with this shot coming a close third an interesting couple that very much fitted in with the Camden vibe.  Further 13 photos below.

All Black Short Skirt Brunette with funky jewelry and head band  Fashionista with boyfriend Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Black Faux Fur and DM Cheeky Fashionista Electric Ballroom Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Shades and Stone Coat and Leggings Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Blonde and White Jacket and Black Leggings  Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

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Ultra Close Up Black Faux Fur Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Bubble Jacket and Shades and Grey Uggs Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Black and Grey skulls  and Shades Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Amy Winehouse lookalike? Fashionista Camden Market NW1

Two Hoops Block Heels Boots and Denim  Fashionista Camden Market NW1

Close up Blonde and Brunette Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Black and White and Red Photog Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Red Hat and Angular Shades Fashionista with boyfriend Camden Market NW1

White and Black and Black Bag Fashionista Portrait Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

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Big Black Hat and  Black Bag Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

The shot above in my opinion grabs the headline. Unusual coming down the stairs shot, saw her 100 metres away, she clocked me straight away, plenty of eye contact, she was up for it, a good half smile, plenty of fashion going on, plenty going on full stop, good strong side lighting and all taken on my little Nokia mobile.

The shot below is a very close second, taken about 2 feet away with a big grin on my face, she was OK about it. Lovely natural shot. I’m not a huge fan of the posed cheesy grin sort of photo. The sun was incredibly bright today  but just went along with it or even shot straight into it with quite dramatic results. Amazing what a bit of sunshine does to people, it’s that spring is just around the corner feel in the air.

Blonde Black Hat and Checked Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

The result of my new found street photography skills put to the test below. All shots taken with my Nokia 635 mobile which does a good job when there is plenty of light in the mix. Doubt if my DSLR would have done much better! Took loads of shots so keep your eyes peeled for a Part 2 which should be around before LFW!!

Nok Nok Grey Beanie Hat Fashionistawith my shadow  Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Leather and Floral Print Fashionista in blazing direct sunlight Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Black Knitted Fashionista in blazing direct sunlight  Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Speed Blurred Black Leather Biker Jacket Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Blue Haired and Shades Punky Fashionista in direct sunlight Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 Mobile

Multi Coloured Jacket, Sneakers and Denim Fashionista Camden Market NW1  Nokia 635 MObile

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Brunette Black Short Skirt and Tights Fashionista Knightsbridge SW3 Nokia 635 Mobile

Headline grabber for me was this Brunette above spotted in Knightsbridge wearing something that was more in tune with spring time than the depths of winter it was freezing out there. She had something going on regardless though and she is here.

The area focus in this edition is Knightsbridge including Sloane Street and The Brompton Road plus South Kensington which also produces the posher fashionistas with a sprinkling of Tourists. Post Codes are the swanky SW3 and W8. These photos were taken a couple of days ago when the weather was colder.

Eyes Down Blonde, Faux Fur Cuff, Uggs and Denim Fashionista Sloane Street Knightsbridge SW3 Nokia 635 Mobile

You seen to get a different crowd down this area such as the lady above with the worlds leading designer brands in Sloane Street, the big high end Department Stores including Harvey Nicholls and Harrods proving magnets to the well healed and tourists with a bit more money to burn than most. In crowd terms the streets are nowhere near as busy as say Oxford or Regent Street but the proportion of wow factor women seems to be higher.

Laterst Fashion Patrol photos below all taken with my mobile so photo quality is AS IS!

Oriental Big Hair Fashionista Knightsbridge SW3  Nokia 635 Mobile

Leggy Blingy Shades Selfie Fashionistas front of Harrods Knightsbridge SW3  Nokia 635 Mobile

Deep Blue and White Striped Faux Fur Fashionista Knightsbridge SW3  Nokia 635 Mobile

Parka Boots, Ear Muffs and Shades Casual Fashionista Knightsbridge Sw3  Nokia 635 Mobile

Black Big Buckle Boots and Bleached Stain Denim Smoking Fashionista Knightsbridge SW3

High Speed Shades And Black Faux Fur? Speed Blurred Fashionista Harrods Knightsbridge SW3

Speed Blurred Faux Fur and Faux Fur Detailed Uggs Fashionista + Mother? Knightsbridge Sw3

Chunky Knit and Shades Fashionista South Kensington W8

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Brunette Ripped Leggings Mobile music Fashionista Oxford Street W1

Photo above for me was the best of the bunch, class, style, ultra cool with good looks and she had the walk. She really stood out and had her own individual street style!

In this Part 1 for February 2015, the DSLR was ditched, it’s fast but just too high profile, even shooting from the hip. The women definetly don’t look comfortable around it. Will still use a DSLR on occasion, but Siberian February will be mobile month . SO this gallery is a mess around with my Nokia 635 mobile to see what can be gleened off the London streets in fashion terms. Photo quality is highly variable as a result.

Inspiration to get into the thick of the action came from a certain street photographer by the name of Garry Winogrand. Saw a video, watching him in action on the streets. A revelation. I can do that I thought.

Selfridges Fashionistas Oxford Street W1

So the new learned “street photography” technique to get the shots above and below is basically what I call “in your face” get within 3 feet of a street stopping fashionista, stop dead for a nano second, smile, if they’re not looking hostile stick my mobile in their face, no messing, smile afterwards and walk off as if nothings happened, I’m just checking my Twitter updates in a rather bizarre manner. Objective to get some very close shots to make these women look as best as I can.

Shots taken within slapping distance, but haven’t been slapped yet . ……. but it’s coming. For some strange reason this technique seems to work? Facial expressions include eyes down, indifference, half smiles, he’s a nut job look, too much in a hurry to really care and of course once in a blue moon the daggers.

So what gave we got? Hats, scarves, boots, Selfridges, Michael Kors bags x2, leggings, faux fur, blondes, brunettes, Oxford Street, Soho, Hanover Square, Covent Garden + Piazza and more. General observation. Shiny leggings seem to be the thing at the mo!

The result of my latest fashionista spotting and photographic endeavours below. Please note these photos are of mobile quality only!

Blonde Michael Kors Bag Fashionista Covent Garden Piazza WC2

Big Scarf and Michael Kors Bag Fashionista Covent Garden Piazza WC2

Liberty Brown Faux Fur Buckle Shoes  Fashionista Oxford Street W1

Brunette Big Selfridges Bag Fashionista Oxford Street W1

Hat and Shiny Leggings Soft Focus Fashionista Soho W1

Lilac Faux Fur Gilet and Leather Fashionista Oxford Street W1

Brown Faux Fur and Chunky Heels Fashionista taking in some Siberian Sunshine Hyde Park W1

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Mobile and Big Bag Fashionistas on a shopping mission in Regent Street W1  Canon DSLR

London Fashion Patrol January 2015 Part 3. Bringing you the latest street and fashion styles from the streets of London. Normal everyday women that have something going on, have their own style, are attractive and stand out from the crowd for all the right reasons.

No posed shots, all taken on the fly in Central London by pounding the streets. Bringing you the more candid look. With casual, smart, grungy and urban fashion styles all making an appearance with full length or closer portrait shots but trying to capture as much of the London Street environment that they are in as much as possible. I call it Fasharazzi..

All Black Layered Fashionista Cambridge Circus WC2  Canon DSLR

All shots in Part 3 are from the Regent Street, Oxford Street and Covent Garden and Soho areas as usual. This seems to be the hot zone. With some decent light appearing over the last couple of days it’s been a case of literally “making hay while the sun shines”

Fashionistas that appear are tourists and others are locals. All taken with a Canon DSLR and shot from the hip “streetstyle”. I call it freestyle minds eye subconscious shooting with no constraints of viewfinder or LCD screen. Put simply it’s No big black box in the way. Others call it “spray and pray” but that technique doesn’t produce consistent results like this. Good old natural shots as if I wasn’t even there. Some of the more perceptive women do clock me though especially with the DSLR but if they are neutral or give me a half or warm smile then they are here. If it’s otherwise then they are not.

Purple Hair and Pierced Nose Fashionista Oxford Street W1  Canon DSLR

Pushing the creative boundaries with fashionistas running, closer shots, two or three in one shot, juxtapositions and some pre planned shots where the lighting is a bit more cutting edge giving the photos a bit more bite.

The results of my latest endeavours below.

White Faux Fur and Chanel Bag Mega Shades Fashionista Regent St W1  Canon DSLR

Top Shop Fashionista opposite Top Shop Oxford Circus W1  Canon DSLR

Grey and Denim Booted Fashionista Bryanstone Street W1  Canon DSLR

Mega Faux Fur Fashionista running in Hanover Square W1  Canon DSLR

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