When the clock strikes

2011-12-04T23:19:00.001Z

A little favourite of mine...Louvre, Paris

2011-12-03T16:40:00.001Z

On the Street...Paris

2011-11-12T14:57:00.002Z

Market Day...Brick Lane, Chatsworth Road, Broadway Market

2011-10-16T19:51:00.001+01:00

A quick look back...San Francisco, USA
If fashion keeps repeating itself, have we stopped using our imaginations? Have we stopped looking for raw inspiration? Or are we emotionally drawn to our past and our relatives who connect us with it, making the expression meaningful and deliberate.

2011-07-28T18:19:00.000+01:00

That unexpectedly hot weather...Hackney Wicked, London

2011-07-17T17:52:00.000+01:00

Shhhhhhh...Kimberley, Wymondham

2011-07-12T16:23:00.000+01:00

On the Move...Valencia, Spain

2011-07-04T15:57:00.006+01:00

Festival attire...Going Nowhere, Monegros, Spain

2011-05-02T15:01:00.000+01:00

Practising with light...London Fields and Broadway Market, London

2011-04-30T22:19:00.004+01:00

Peaceful Protesting...Marine Parade, the South Lanes, North Street, Pavillion Gardens and the North Lanes, Brighton
On the morning of the protest, all tweets and blogs spread messages of peace from both the protestors and the Sussex police.

When the protest reached Ship Street, however, the police forceably moved the march toward North Street. This seemed strange to me since North Street is a main road through Brighton and moving it in this direction would probably cause a lot of disruption. The protestors tried to continue on their planned route along Ship Street but were met with a vast number of police officers and four mounted officers stopping them from moving anywhere. As protesters pushed and shoved under the pressure from the police and mounted police, some officers began to push back twice as hard.

The police finally let some protestors pass to North Street and enabling them to separate the march. Their voice and the message was weakening. At this point, there were only about, I would guess, 20 protestors in the kettled area on Ship Street.

Many locals from Brighton commented that the police presence far outwieghed the number protestors and were appalled with their conduct - refusing residents entry down certain roads that were not close to the protesters.

The most terrifying sight I saw during the day involved a young man who had been protesting. In the Pavillion Gardens, which were bustling full of families and their children, a policeman twice his size threw his arms around the man's waist and took him to the ground while some nearby officers launched themselves in the same direction. I did not see what the young man had done preceeding this but he had a slight frame and had been drinking and clearly did not require that amount of force to restrain him. A mother had to grab her baby from the ground moments before the officers boots were scrambling around in the very same spot.

There were still some who were good humoured throughout the day. Like the three friends dressed as clowns who mimed when the officers yelled "Hold the line!" whenever they were commanded to protect what was usually Boots, Tesco or Sainsbury. It's unfortunate they could not protect the residents and visitors in the Pavillion Gardens in the same way.

2011-04-30T21:42:00.001+01:00

Reflections...Marine Parade, Brighton
Sunglasses, check, head scarves, check, jean jacket/waistcoat, check, cute dress, check, hand bag, check, flip flops, check. Ready to go!

2011-04-21T15:02:00.010+01:00

Dapper Gents...Bari, Puglia, Italy
Watching smartly dressed men (men and women of all ages for that matter) on morning strolls around the Old Town makes me feel sad to think how rare it is to be dressed up smart back home. Wouldn't it be lovely if we spent more time in our "Sunday best"? Maybe I should start taking my own advice.

2011-04-13T14:47:00.000+01:00

Men in Shorts...Oxford Street and Argyll Street
I would have said April was too early for shorts generally - I was very surprised to see the boys setting the trend first.

2011-04-12T14:03:00.000+01:00

Baggage...Soho, London

Practical yet personal. Men and women alike aren't afraid of buying large functional bags to store all of their key possessions and all are unique to the individual.

2011-04-11T13:14:00.000+01:00

Being Creative...Soho, London
With the warmer temperatures comes more opportunity for us to be creative, especially with our hair. No risk of hair rain, torrential down pours or snow and more chance of experimenting with hair styles and accessories.

2011-04-08T10:15:00.001+01:00

Transitions...St. John's Church Gardens, Hackney and Oxford Street
There are certain accessories that are key for the transition between Winter and Spring. The grey tights that these ladies are wearing are good examples an both are wearing them with very different outfits.

2011-04-07T12:43:00.001+01:00

April Showers...Soho, London

2011-04-03T22:11:00.002+01:00

Mother...Second Avenue, Manor Park
Happy Mothers' Day

2011-04-01T11:22:00.001+01:00

Lady in Red...Beyond Retro, Soho, London
This charming young lady has an array of great clothes at her finger tips while working in Beyond Retro. Her thick dark brown locks mean she can carry off the red very well - on somebody else it would be too over powering. The hat is my favourite part.

2011-03-27T09:46:00.002+01:00

Playing among the Fairies...Victoria Park, London

2011-03-26T23:49:00.025Z

Protesting...The Aftermath, London
A political break from style.

2011-03-12T19:35:00.003Z

Watching the World...Broadway Market

2011-03-05T17:00:00.010Z

Contemplation... Electric Lane, Brixton
This free spirit entered the new barbers covered in my last post, walked to the end of the room where my friend was being tattooed, turned and exited the shop very slowly, very calmly and with a purpose. I was drawn to him. He told me that he had blessed the barbers. It transpires that he has lived in Brixton for many years and blesses new businesses that come to his part of the world. I don't exactly know what his blessing will mean to the shop but to have such a cool dude in support is certainly a blessing in disguise.

2011-03-05T15:05:00.011Z

Barbers, Tattoo and Piercing Parlour...Market Row, Brixton
My friend, Ami Volkert, preparing for her interview with a journalist. She is the in-house piercer in this fresh new establishment (and owner of Clash Dolly - the vintage stall covered in my blog a few weeks ago). Well worth checking out, if not for a trim/tattoo/piercing, for the ice creams and sweets served in the neighbouring shop, which is also owned by the same brothers. They are so friendly and give all who visit a very warm welcome. I'm looking forward to my next piercing, I mean visit.

2011-03-02T23:04:00.009Z

On the Road...Poland Street, Soho
I'm really pleased with this shot. His leather jacket looks so warm. Cold weather doesn't mean you have to cover up with the warmest clothes you own. You can be practical without losing your imagination. Key pieces (shoes, jacket, bag, etc) are essential.

2011-02-26T21:51:00.018Z

The Tourists...Bath, UK
Oversized or tight?

2011-02-25T21:21:00.006Z

Flying High...Paddington Train Station, London

2011-02-19T19:05:00.006Z

Clash Dolly & Ruby Stone, Brick Lane Vintage Market

Great use of fabrics.

2011-02-11T22:53:00.006Z

Late Shift Extra: Snapped, National Portrait Gallery

2011-02-05T12:43:00.024Z

Passing the Time...Passing Clouds, Dalston

Nice lashes.

2011-01-29T21:05:00.016Z

At the Bar...The Alibi, Kingsland Road
Check the detail on this man's stretch.

2011-01-22T21:56:00.009Z

Toi Toi...The Red Gallery, Shoreditch

Who says you can't rave and remain feminine?

2011-01-21T21:11:00.011Z

A Cold Winter's Day...Kingsland Road, Dalston

A good use of layering on a very cold January night.

2011-01-19T10:58:00.006Z

Taking a Step Back...Manor Park, London

To fully appreciate the present, I think it's important that we know what has happened in the past. Let's begin with a brief glimpse at history - my parents and godparents in my grandparents' lounge before a gig. My father looks very comfortable wearing his blazer and moody expression.