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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Brunette Hat and Shades corner Hawley Crescent NW1

 
Some classic full length photos taken from the hip (more like knee level) and a few different candid shots of Fashionistas rolling a rolly, backs of heads, tourist and band and market traders playing with their hair and others to add a bit of variety and zing to the mix. Women looking at their mobiles has been kept to a minimum but it’s surprising how common it is.

All Black and Shades Camden Stables NW1

 
All photos taken Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July. About 1 1/4 hours on Thursday and exactly an hour on Friday.

The patrol route was Camden Tube, Camden Market, Camden Lock, Camden Stables and back plus Parkway, Camden High St and around the Sainsbury’s area of Camden Road. It really was a manic blitzing session as had limited time this week due to other engagements. Results considering the limited time are incredibly good.

All shots taken with Canon DSLR with wide angle zoom I call my Close Up lens but is being redubbed my “Street” lens to capture not only the fashionista but as much of the London street vibe as possible.

Brunette and Turquoise and Monochrome Market Stall Assistant Camden Stables NW1

Tattoos, Piercings and Shades Camden Lock, Camden Market NW1 making up a Rolly. Choose Life!

Miss Oriental Funky Shades Camden Tube NW1

All Black and DM Shoes Hawley Crescent Camden NW1

Mega Green Sack Bag, Cross and monochrome, shades and denim. Camden Market NW1

Rear View Funky Punky Barnets Camden Lock NW1

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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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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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