Was going to take the weekend off but Friday was a good day so decided to try again on Saturday to see if the lucky run would continue. I’ve gone with Laura from Russia below for the headline shot.  The Queen of the crop with Roses as a crown. She’s got it “going on” and I like her style. Her friend is just as good and is further below.

Laura from Russia. Black and shiny silver and red and lace. Golden Sq W1

Used the LFW HQ known as the BFC Show Space as the patrol base with The Brewer Street Car Park and Golden Sq with all streets surrounding and in between which seemed to be producing the goods yesterday.

On Saturday names such as Julien Macdonald, Sibling, Holly Fulton and Gareth Pugh were being showcased at the Brewer St Car Park LFW central area. Certainly enough names there to pull in the fashionistas. Could have easily photographed 50 in the 3 or  so hours I was there but in my opinion these 10 were the cream of the crop and something I wouldn’t see everyday whilst walking around the streets of London. Gone with quality rather than quantity, don’t see the point otherwise considering what I do week in week out!

Extreme Monochrome and Leather and Monochrome and Red. Brewer St Car Park W1

Criteria as usual was eye catching or something different with hair,bags and shoes along with colour usage being the predominant things being looked for. Of course beauty edges into the mix as well and sometimes can knock an average look into the stratosphere

Jamie  O’Hare of ISSA was asked “What does great style mean to you?”. The answer was

Great style is about confidence. I can see a T Shirt and jeans as being stylish as an evening dress if it is worn with conviction. I think people who understand and embrace what suits them best tend to convey the best style

Courtesy London Fashion Weekend Mag.

My interpretation of who was “stylish” on Saturday below. Some shots included are general shots whilst away from the LFW area and are the normal “from the hip” style.

Day off on Sunday, back at LFW on Monday and Tuesday

Fii of Sheffield. Monochrome and Lace and Clutch. Lexington St W1

Eva of London. Monochrome and Cream and Flats. Brewer St W1

Shiny Monochrome and Hat Soho W1. Shot from the hip

Sophie of London. Monochrome, Faux Fur and Yellow Mega Flares. Lexington St W1

Denicia from Romania. All white and Faux Fur with adash of pink. Brewer St W1

Pauline from Russia. Black and shiny silver and shades. Golden Sq W1

Monochrome and Shades of Brown. Piccadilly Circus W1. Shot from the hip

Andini of London. Lime Green Dip Dye Hair Tan and Colour. Brewer St W1

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What are the upmarket fashionistas wearing, what’s in, what’s happening and who is turning heads and got “something going on” but in a classy manner.

Just 5 photos from the Knightsbridge area with the emphasis on quality and class rather than quantity.  A bonus extra shot featured below taken today whilst passing Harrods who is being called The blue Michael Kors bag fashionista taken on my DSLR from the hip. Instant headline grabber for this edition,

Blue Michael Kors Bag Fashionista Knightsbridge

Second Headline grabber for me was the Yellow coat and shades fashionista spotted on the Brompton Rd not a million miles from Harrods. She outshined the others on the day.

Yellow Coat Shades and Trainers Fashionista Knightsbridge

A further 3 fashionistas below that caught the eye demonstrating some sophistication in a Knightsbridge Style

Big Faux Fur Collar Fashionista Knightsbridge

All Black and Brown Fashionista Knightsbridge

Grey Floppy Hat Fashionista Knightsbridge

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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.

White and Silver Fashionista LFW AW15 Somerset House[/caption]

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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What’s in, what’s funky, colours, fabrics, accessories, textures, line, angle, cut and form. All the women photographed here were either models or visitors like me. How I chose the ones to be photographed is the same as the ones I photograph on the streets of London and it’s “Have they got something going on?”

Part 2 of the results of my patrol at London Fashion Week below.

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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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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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As predicted there was a lot of interest in the first all new Fashion Patrol as in Part 1 so here’s the latest updates with more fashionista spotting whilst pounding the streets of Central London. Anybody can do this……. but getting decent shots that’s the incredibly hard bit. It really is hard work!

White Faux Fur Fashionista Soho W1  Fuji Bridge Camera Low Res

All Fasharazzi shots are done Street Photography style as in candid and no posing as in street portraits. Never said a word to any of these women. Basically took shots of women if they looked interesting, were attractive, were wearing something eye catching, had something going on or a combination of all these things. The golden rule is if I can see you in a crowd 200 metres away and you’ve got confidence to rock your look then you are here. If I was clocked and given the look that can kill then I got the message and obviously you are not.

Grey Faux Fur and Hat Fashionista followed by Grey Leggings Fashinoista Oxford Street W1  Canon DSLR Low Res

Street purists argue that black and white with it’s emphasis on light and shade, form and tone is the only way to go. For fashion I think colour is the only way. May try some B&W in the future for monochrome fashionistas though.

Some shots taken with a Fuji Bridge camera and some more recent ones taken with my Canon DSLR which I use for celebrity work. Mobile shots are marked accordingly. All shots from the hip, again street purists don’t shoot this way. I’m not a street purist and say the different view point gives the photos an edgy look. All shots taken on the move just wandering through the London crowds.

White Faux Fur and Sneakers Fashionista Oxford Street W1  Canon DSLR Low Res

Locations are mainly Oxford Street, Regent Street, Soho and Covent Garden at present. Very difficult to get these shots but when everything comes together the result is quite something. Different areas of London are being looked at in the future that have a bit more urban grit and harder fashion styles. Capturing the fashionista but also the some of the urban environment that she is in which is also interesting in it’s own right. Not everybody lives in London.

So What’s the fashion trend on the streets of London in January 2015?

General Observations:

With the cold weather and generally grey skies this is deepest darkest winter and the colour palette is distinctly monochrome at the moment in reflection of this with the locals with splashes of colour with bags, scarves and other add ons. Really struggled to find any colour.

Big Faux Fur and Shades Fashionista on Oxford Street W1 Fuji Bridge Camera Low Res

What’s in? Leopard skin print coats seem to be in along with big faux fur for the more adventurous with faux fur gilets seeming to be right on. Parkas’ with the big furry hoods are the norm rather than the exception along with bubble jackets again with fur. Fur is there somewhere!

If you’re looking for colour the Chinese/Japanese tourists consistently seem to be bolder than most with reds, yellows, pinks and greens and sky blues with bubble jackets being popular.

Pink flares Fashionista Hanover Square W1  Canon DSLR Low Res

Hats of all types are in with Trilby and Fedora making their presence known along with Faux Fir/Leather trapper hats. Boots of all types but sneakers such as the ubiquitous Converse are still common out on the London streets this winter. Uggs not as common as they used to be but still have devotee’s and have become cult classics like the Doctor Martins so are still making an appearance.

Denim as always in and leggings are popular, plain, multi coloured and shiny black seeming to be popular. Jeans with shiny leggings over the top halfway was spotted on Portobello Road. Too quick for me didn’t get the shot.

All of the above based on my observations whilst. walking around Central London

As always If you appear in this article or others and you would rather not, get in touch to get the photo removed no questions asked

Fashion Patrol Part 2 January 2015 results below.

Leopard Print Faux Fur Fashionista on Portobello Road W11  Canon DSLR

USA Flag Jumper Fashionista Leicester Square Canon DSLR Low Res

Black Bubble Jacket with Fur Fashionista Leicester Square Canon DSLR

Leopard Faux Fur and Big Adidas Bag Fashionista Oxford Street Fuji Bridge Camera Low Res

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