Wednesday 8 February 2012

Out and about....Old Street

From Fashionistable
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There are many times I am walking along thinking 'wow that is a great location I wish there was someone here now to photograph in it.' I have thought it about this wall many times. And at last it all came together. I was right beside the wall when I looked up and saw Hope in the distance coming towards me so just waited for her to reach me. And, oh the joys of being a street style photographer my battery let me have 3 shots and stopped. Not because there was no battery power but because it was soooo cold and I had been out for 2 hours in it by this time it just went brrrr and stopped. Luckily Hope wasnt in a rush and understood my predicament so I had time to warm the battery up and shoot some more. Hope is a stylist and accessories designer. She has also shot street style in the past, hence her understanding. You can see her work on her blog - here and her website - here. Hope's own style influence is everything and anything. Her favourite place in London is her studio in Stretham. Although she is totally English her family name is Dutch she says from a very long way back. Her surprise for you all is that she is 6'3" and said about her height "I am a giant" - is that her Dutch ancestry I wonder? When we were out there my husband kept calling it the land of the giants. She also said that she loves strawberry milkshake. Hope is wearing a hat she made herself out an old scarf that belonged to her grandma. Her other actual scarfs are from Morocco, coat is from a charity shop and is aged for a 6 year old she said that is why it has 3/4 length sleeves, sweater is also from a charity shop - she then said "I never buy anything new" the socks were bought in Milan and her shoes are from Beyond Retro.

25 comments:

mispapelicos said...

Cosy, warm and colourful. Love the backdrop too very much.
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Natalia | Look-A-Porter said...

Love this. She is such a natural beauty and her style is totally unique and full of positive vibes. x

Mademoiselle Lala said...

My first thought was: what an amazing background! And then: so perfect with the colours that she's wearing and the sunshine. Love it! X

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fashion and frank said...

What a wonderful tale and such a great shot - wrap up - off to london today - hope it is not quite so chilly xx

http://fashionandfrank.blogspot.com/

Not Just A Pretty Dress said...

So glad that you managed to take these beautiful shots of another lady with such a unique personal style.

Plami said...

she's so gorgeous! I love the colors of her outfit and the cozy fur hat! THank you so much for the sweet comment on my blog! It really means so much to me!

XoXo
Plami

http://www.fashionthrill.com/

Barbara von Enger said...

She does know how to adorn the bodyx in winter. Adoe the colour on colour play here.xx

sajuki said...

great hat :D

Secondhand Stella said...

Ah, I love all the bright colors of her outfit! She looks warm and cheery.

NauticalWheeler said...

Loving the fur hat! You definitely look cozy!!

From Brooklyn with love,

Jen

Lauren@Styleseer said...

Another great fur hat! Love all the color, too.

The Foolish Aesthete said...

She is fabulous, from the topper to the wonderful Moroccan colors reflected in her outfit. And what a fantastic wall mural to have photographed her against. It's interesting you mention how she's a "giant". First thing I thought when I saw your photograph was how I envied her legginess! xxx

LINDA said...

Lovely post darling! ♥
xoxo

Linda from www.moonon.com

Matthew Spade said...

6'3" serious?! much talker than i am

Styleadvisor said...

Yes you're right about the backdrop, its a great canvas for a girl with a unique style.xx

SABINNA and DAVID said...

really in love with your hat!

xx, Sabinna and David

Broken Cookies

the nyanzi report said...

great layering.

styleeast said...

What a perfect location to shoot this look, it must've been fate (until the battery died!)

SabinePsynopsis said...

It totally all came together in this picture! I can so imagine your excitement (and the horror with the battery...). Hope looks lovely, and yes, the Dutch really are a very tall people (my favourite 'models' Angelica and Morgaine are both dutch, with immensely loooooooong legs :)

xxx

Unknown said...

Amazing hat! And I love the colourful socks peeping out!
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citizen rosebud said...

What a great shot. Your camera was so cold it stopped working? Now that's dedication on YOUR part!

Tanvi said...

Wrapped in layers of perfection! :)

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Jelena Zivanovic said...

Such a great layering, so cozy and playful!! Warm as well I might say!:)
kisses

Jelena
glamfabchameleon.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

Inspired background and a wonderful lady!

Hope Von Joel Fashion Stylist and Editor said...

thanks everyone!! I love this blog!! love Hope x

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