Good News Story - At Central..

Although I did not post anything about this on Street Fashion Sydney, and I probably should have.. I did put up the shot below on my Instagram and Facebook pages. A couple of weeks ago walking through the Devonshire Street (Sydney Rail Pedestrain (Train)) tunnel at Central which normally has a few buskers doing their thing; I found these notices instead!

Begging, Busking; Blah Blah Blah.. Not permitted.. By order Sydney Trains...

Well that was a real WTF moment for me. Like them or not they certainly add something to your walk down this long pedestrian tunnel and I for one think it's something good; even if I don't like the songs or pieces they are playing; I am glad they are there.

However a Good News Story I promised and a Good News Story you shall have. Tonight on my way to a show at X88 gallery by train and a short walk through the 'tunnel' while seeing no buskers I saw none of the (no) Begging Busking signs, they were ALL gone! I did however see this post-it note which I don't think I would have seen if I was not looking for the nasty no-no signs. #CHOOSEHOPESYDNEY

And then after seeing POSTAL by Stuart Silcox at X88. On my way back through the 'Tunnel' I saw this dude, Marc White playing guitar in the tunnel! All I can say is I was very pleased. And after a small contribution I was able to get this shot. Closer to Devonshire Street exit there was a flautist playing classical pieces. Perfect!

http://www.marc-white.com/

Awesome! #ChooseHopeSydney #GoodNewStory :-)
Lets keep the music!

Bling it on - Mardi Gras Ready Shorts that Sparkle!

Well while these shorts may not be 'Just for Mardi Gras' as they were spotted yesterday over in Chippendale Sydney; I do love this outfit, perfect summer shorts (perfect tan) with a clubbing bling sparkle to them in a great green with flower motif, white halter-neck top and a denim jacket just in case the weather turns. Love those oversize sunnies too. Ready or nor? Definitely Mardi Gras ready!

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Cycling in Inner West Style, Riding Boots, Jeans, Black Bag and Jacket..

Cowboys and Cowgirls; Bikers or Cyclers? I spotted Tam rolling up on her funky green Lekker as I was unlocking my old clunker at Sydenham Station this morning. Not only did her lime green Lekker bike catch my eye, that fabulous, belted chained and tooled, strapped-black-bag slung on her waist with tie-down! Well I don't even know what to call it but that bag was just one HUGE Street Fashion Sydney picture magnet. Love Tam's eclectic style with the boots and jacket, great short trip cycling, lovely to see people riding with their personal fashion and sense of style.

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Backpacks back in style for Hands Free Happiness.

Love them or loath them backpacks, knapsack, or haversacks, whatever you like to call them are a pretty handy way to carry things around and if like me you tend to lug a LOT around with you; a backpack is both convenient and reasonably comfortable. But as these three pictures show a backpack can also be a very stylish fashion bag too; you don't want it bulging and groaning like a doubled-over high-school-students bag, what's that about anyway.. but you can have style and room to get some bits and bobs stowed away all the while keeping your arms available to deliver free hugs or just keep your hands free for other important tasks. These three very different and stylish backpacks spotted at Roslyn Oxley Gallery last Thursday night.

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Hot and Humid Sydney - Houndstooth Check!

Well why not if you have the always fabulous Houndstooth check in Summer weight cloth as opposed too; no, no I cant think tweed in this weather! Looks like there has been a little shopping at Top Shop too. Thanks Michelle Chen for letting me grab these shots of your Summer Houndstooth outfit.

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Telling Stories in Pictures all over..

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Will Coles 'casts' Death Wish 2013 at Brenda May Gallery..

If you have not come across Will Coles cast artworks before his new show at Brenda May Gallery in Danks Street is certainly a good one  in which to make Mr Coles acquaintance. of course if you live in the Inner West then you may have seen his cast concrete TVs, Remote Controls, Washing Machines, Gloves, Mobile Phones or Suitcases; often embosed with a though provoking WORD -  in all sorts of places; and wondered where they came from.. well wonder no more! And I like Will's description on his website here, "Sculptor, Street Artist & Freelance European". All served with a heavy dose of irony.. mouse over images for details.

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Will Coles - "Sculptor, Street Artist & Freelance European"

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Men's Dressing & Personal Style - Vintage Inspired..

It's always great to see truly unique style and when I spotted this gentleman walking down York Street a couple of days ago I had two thoughts almost simultaneously. Firstly I thought OMG that could be James! And secondly of course; I love that style!!! Or was it all visa versa - doesn't matter. The hair, the pants the umbrella even the stride reminded me of my great friend James who has always been a very stylish dresser and whom I would often see promenading along George Street Sydney.. and who passed on to me a quote that I have never forgotten, "accessories make the Man." So true. Anyway I finally caught up to my new friend and grabbed a few hurried frames in the drizzle; love the large black umbrella, leather satchel and the round heavy spectacle frames. And I love the baggy grey flannels and the red button on the back pocket!

And because I try to keep a reasonably tidy archive of my work I was able to dig out some frames from a shoot I did with James at his painting studio in Leichhardt, back-in-the-day. Great vest and I love that Stetson hat James, and rest assured that there is at least one man of Sydney continuing in the art of distinctive and personal men's fashion style!

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James photographed on film with a vintage 6x9 Ensign camera.

Gothic-Pirate Fashion-Style Clown - Court House Hotel Newtown..

Gothic-Pirate Fashion-Style Clown, is it Pirates of the Inner West?  I don't really know all I know is I like it - the Skull print 'pantaloons' white Doc Martins, braces with feathers, sheer stretch lace top with black bra, a bone on red string necklace; something to lure unwary sailors into a new and different world - even for Newtown; fashion creativity at its peak!

And of course I love that bowler hat and the fabulous make-up too. Seen met and photographed at the Court House Hotel, Newtown Sydney.

Street Fashion Sydney - shot with the Fujifilm X-Pro1