On campus, Bournemouth University

Chloe is a final-year BAMMJ and head of the Bournemouth Students' Feminist Society. 
She wears New Look shoes, skirt from Primark, top from ASOS, watch from a Chinese
market, and the bag is her mother's. Her flowing hair is so beautiful in the sunshine.

Spitfire babet sunglasses

I couldn't help myself. In preparation for summer, I treated myself to a second pair of Spitfire shades from ASOS. It's a risk buying sunglasses online, since I can't tell properly if they would suit me, but having tried on all sorts of sunglasses in high street stores, I'm beginning to figure out which shapes and designs work with my visage.

The decision to purchase this design in particular was influenced by Italian personal style blogger Filippo Fiora, who owns a pair himself. I thought they were pretty cool, especially the blue-purple tinting of the lenses.

Sneak peek: Talbot Wood photo shoot

Below is a preview of yesterday's photo shoot in Talbot Wood. Provocative yet tasteful, the shoot was an experience for both myself and my model, so I would love to hear your views upon publication in the coming week. Keep a lookout here and on Twitter.

Occupy photo for BBC News

A pleasant discovery today... My photo of Occupy Bournemouth demonstrator Levi (previously seen here) has been used for publication on the BBC News website - with a small byline too! Perhaps I should get stuck into more newsworthy events as a freelance press photographer or photojournalist.

(Click the screenshot above to view the BBC News webpage.)

Profile photos: Maddy

I've found I quite enjoy photographing profiles. There's more focus on smaller facial details one wouldn't notice so much from a distance, such as dimples, slight smiles, freckles, and also the colour of a subject's eyes.

Yesterday evening, I exploited the late afternoon sun to take a few photos of Maddy, one of my best friends at university. Most photographs tend to reflect her energetic and fun side, therefore it was lovely to capture her in more serene poses.

On campus, Arts University College Bournemouth

Federica is studying for her foundation degree in fashion studies at AUCB. She wears 
H&M shoes, Ray Ban sunglasses, Zara skirt, vintage coat, and bag she made herself.

On campus, Bournemouth University

Guy Larsen is a final-year journalism student and station manager for Nerve* Radio, 
which commenced its FM fortnight today. He wears Next shoes, Topman blazer and
trousers, vintage tie and waistcoat, and Tommy Hilfiger shirt.

(Nerve* Radio is available on 87.7 FM throughout Bournemouth and Poole,
or you can listen online at www.nervemedia.org.uk)

Self-portrait

I tend not to take photos of myself. Even on my Facebook profile, my photos albums are mostly of other people, with the rare image of me taken by a friend to whom I am always reluctant to hand over the camera. I simply prefer to be behind the lens than in front of it.

But with nothing much to do today, I thought I'd have a play with my camera around the side of the house. I reckon I do need a new profile picture anyway.

In this photo, I am wearing a trench coat from Zara and chambray shirt from H&M.

Cupcake Camp Bournemouth 2012

Just after noon today, my Twitter feed was filled with Tweets about a "Cupcake Camp"
at Bournemouth Pavilion. As a lover of cakes and sugary treats, it was an opportunity I could not ignore. Having tried my Grandad's macro lens for the first time, here are a few photos from the cupcake extravaganza. Nom nom nom.

On campus, Bournemouth University

Sophie is from Sweden and studies communication and media. Her style is influenced by 
retro fashions, particularly the 1960s/1970s. She wears shoes from Sweden, Primark 
tights and sunglasses, Debenhams coat, Gina Tricot top, and New Yorker bag.

On campus, Bournemouth University

Hannah is a final year business studies student, and from her smartly arranged red and 
navy palette, she certainly looks like she means business. She wears New Look shoes, 
Primark chinos and blazer, H&M blouse, and bag from the Boscombe market - "throw 
away fashion" she called it, but when you look this chic, does the price really matter?

On the street, Bournemouth

Anastasia is from Russia. She wears a Stradivarius bag, plimsolls from Primark, shirt 
from Russia, and her skirt she made herself. Her accessories are also homemade.

The adventures of Brooksy

This is Brooksy, a ginger cat I spotted chasing pigeons and squirrels in Bournemouth's Lower Gardens. Having four cats of my own, I was naturally curious to follow Brooksy through his urban environment. You too can follow the critter's travels from Westover Road to the Parish Church of St Peter in my photos below.

(P.S. I know this post isn't about fashion, but I tend to point my camera at anything I find remarkable, which happens to include cats. If you adore them as much as I do, make sure you visit The Dainty Squid style blog by Kaylah.)

& Magazine

I thought I would share with you a small something I produced for my recent features assignment at university. The aim was to pitch a new magazine and create a potential front cover for its first issue. The final result was '& Magazine'.

Regardless of what grade I receive (although hopefully a 2:1 at least), I had a lot of fun putting it together on Adobe InDesign, skills for which I have picked up whilst working for Nerve* Magazine. The background image is my own, taken at Ashley Isham during London Fashion Week.

If anyone wants to offer a constructive comment or two, it would be very welcome. I am actually considering creating an e-zine of sorts, an offshoot publication of this blog, and my features assignment is naturally a good foundation upon which to start.

Occupy/Anonymous, Bournemouth University

Since its feature in 'V for Vendetta' (2006), the Guy Fawkes mask has become more 
than simply a costume prop. Instead, it is a frequent symbol in political protests, in 
particular the 'Occupy' movement, who have presently set up camp at Bournemouth 
University. Thus rather than snapping stylish students on Friday, I photographed 
Occupy member 'Levi', whose full identity remains a mystery beyond his first name. 
The masks, I suppose, add a touch of glory to the idea of revolution, encouraged
greatly by 'V for Vendetta', but has there become too much of a stigma?

Journalism coursemate Charlotte Foot interviewing Levi for The Bournemouth Rock.

Oliver Spencer A/W 12

My final Fashion Week catwalk was Oliver Spencer's menswear show. A mixture of both tailored and smart-casual was present on the runway; the strongest colours red and navy.
I was impressed by the diversity of both young and older models in the showcase, establishing that Oliver Spencer designs are for men of all ages, not only the young.

Ashley Isham A/W 12

Sleek, sheen, metallic dresses, glittery prints, and finished with speckled gold make-up. Ashley Isham's A/W 12 showcase was a beautiful affair. From a photographic view, however, I am especially happy with how these images came out. They make the collection seem more mysterious, perhaps more exclusive, don't you reckon?

LFW Street Style ~ Somerset House, London

My final Fashion Week street style photos are of Nicosia, who is currently studying
fashion at Nottingham Trent University. She is originally from Macao, China.
In this outfit, all clothes are by Korean brands. Her camera is a Leica.

LFW Street Style ~ Dereham Place, London

Ben and Max work at OWH Creative, based inside the White Rabbit venue. Ben (left) 
wears Topman shoes and jumper, plus Primark jeans. Max (right) wears Jones shoes, 
Levi's denim jacket and 501 jeans, plus UniQlo coat.

The Welsh Collective A/W 12

The Welsh Collective is a showcase of aspiring Welsh fashion designers. The recent collections were previewed at White Rabbit, a small venue tucked away in Shoreditch.

The catwalk was by far the most surprising of A/W 12, when the first models walked out onto the showspace fully naked, bar a hat. The ploy was ingenious, since it meant the millinery was the main focus. Models for subsequent collections were clothed.

ROBYN COLES

LFW Street Style ~ Somerset House, London

Olivia is a blogger from Indonesia, who was attending LFW for the first time. I love all
the different badges she had pinned onto her leather jacket. She wears shoes from
ASOS, trousers and jacket from Zara, shirt from Muji, and Onto headphones.

Prose A/W 12

The autumn/winter collection from Prose focused heavily on shredded fabric, from fringing to colourful material almost seaweed-like in appearance. With the wet-look
hair styles, the theme of the collection may well have been influenced by the coast.

LFW Street Style ~ Victoria Embankment, London

Ben and Claire were on their way to Somerset House when I spotted them. Ben is a
programme planning co-ordinator for the Disney Channel, and Claire is an accounts
co-ordinator. Ben wears brogues from Office, chinos from Topman, UniQlo cardigan,
Barbour shirt, and prescription Tommy Hilfiger glasses. Claire wears brogues from
ASOS, Gap trousers bought from a charity shop then later dyed, Primark blouse,
a bowtie cleverly made from an Accessorize hairband, and Ben's Topman coat.

Ubuntu International Project A/W 12

Ubuntu International Project promotes and develops up-and-coming South African fashion talent. Their A/W 12 showcase, held at Vauxhall Fashion Scout, presented collections from various designers, including jewellery by Frankli Wild and smoking
hats by Ayo Van Elma.

CLINTON LOTTER

Photographed again at Fashion Week

Another picture of me at London Fashion Week, this time taken on the Monday by street style photographer Karuna Gurung. Not only must I thank her for taking my photograph, but also for tipping me off about the presence of one Kanye West, who I then managed to snap later on as he left Mark Fast. (Click the link in red to see my photo)

In these photos, I am wearing shoes, trousers and coat from Topman, shirt from 
New Look, bow tie from Pokesdown vintage shop 'Clobber', and Spitfire sunglasses.

LFW Street Style ~ Somerset House, London

Lucinda is a freelance journalist. The day I took this photo was her first at London
Fashion Week. She wears a dress from Primark, hat from Monsoon, Miss Selfridge 
jacket, Debenhams bag, and scarf from an Indian market.