Okay, okay. I do realise that this is probably the most cliched, overused title in the history of photos or films set in London, but that's the beauty of it! Also, I am a genuine Clash fan and love the album 'London Calling' itself.
But while we're on the subject of that, is it just me or does nearly every non UK film that makes reference to this capital city feel an incessant need to feature the same song as my title?
So no surprises for guessing what the location of this shoot is!
When we were in London for a brief visit a while back, my dad decided that he wanted to pull out the camera at every opportune moment, including on the tube and various very busy streets.
As you can tell, my dad's a bit obssessed with taking photos in black and white at the moment- which makes great shots but isn't so good for showing off outfits! So I've included a colour one at the end to show what it actually looks like.
The blue minidress is a vintage handmade one from the sixties I found on ebay- I just love the detail around the neckline. The crocheted cream vintage cardigan was given to me by my Czech grandma, it was hand made in Shanghai. The grey blazer is Jaeger, seen in a previous post... The leather belt was found for 30p in a charity shop and the boots are my mum's. The green twiggy bag is from good old Marks and Spencers and the book is my modeling portfolio.
Regents Park is somewhere that I suggest everyone puts on one of those list of 'ten places to visit before you die'. Even thought this list concept makes me feel a bit queasy, in this instance it deserves its place! I'd love to do a full moon illuminated shoot there one night- preferably with me behind the camera.
So tell me what you think. What are your favourite/ most picturesque parts of London or any other major worldwide city?
Hello to all you lovely people.
I think another huge thanks is in order to all the nice people who commented on my latest drawings- it was great to hear all your opinions!
I know I already ranted about this in the last post, but the British weather system shows no sign of letting up on the miserable rain. So the shoots have had to be moved inside momentarily. Which in this case is a good thing as I have been meaning to do some images with this chair ever since we got it.
I have a long held fascination with the sixties (both interior design and clothing wise) so I pretty much love this chair. Obviously its not an original, but as modern ones go it's pretty good!
I knew there had to be a whole sixties theme to this particular shoot, so it was out with the minidress and false eyelashes...
The kaleidoscopic print dress was another vintage purchase in Edinburgh over the summer. This particular piece was found in a specialist vintage charity shop in Grassmarket- my favourite kind! The crocheted cardigan used to be my mum's. I have a feeling it was probably a charity shop buy too. The shoes were spotted by me in a charity shop. I love the fact that they combine the pattern of brogues with a typical 'granny shoe' shape. The white necklace is a vintage family piece. (surprise surprise!)
I know my hair is straightened here, which is pretty unusual as I'm more of a 'brush-hair-and-go' kind of person, but change is good!
Talking of the sixties, I watched 'My Fair Lady' this week. I know it's not set in the sixties, but that is when it was made. I think all the costumes designed by Cecil Beaton are supremely stunning. There is one scene at Ascot where they are about 300 people in black and white outfits- extraordinary! I always love Audrey Hepburn's films.
So this got me thinking. What are your favourite classic films? Is it Audrey Hepburn? Marylin Monroe? Or maybe Grace Kelly? I would love to hear your thoughts- especially as I am trying to widen my knowledge of classic films at the moment!
It's once again Sunday night and the week ahead is looming. So I bid you all adieu and good night. COLLECTION OF WORLD'S BEST WALLPAPERS
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