POW!

Guns on the street? The only type I like are

the ones in these Dirty Harry inspired

graphics or those 60's posters during the hippy

movement when guns shot out flowers.

There is a great add on Australian TV at

the moment. It is about the 'show-off'

hoons.. male, huge egos, screeching down

the road in their bad-ass cars; you know

the type.

Any way, as they drive past people,

almost running them over in the process,

thinking they are all that, these pedestrians

hold up a little finger and look at each

other with a knowing glance.

I think the same concept could be used for an

add about guns and knives on the street.

School of Rock

Nothing says rebellious youth like a

rock tee. Preferably faded and a bit

destroyed over years of mosh pits .

Whether worn with irony, or just with

pride, your Iron Maiden badge of honour

will ensure you skip the cue and get front

row at the gig.

Summer Beanies

As the temperature drops below zero

it is a common thing to see knitted hats

everywhere.

However the summer beanie is a relatively

new phenomenon.

Boys are working the look even when their

ears don't need warming, and why not,

it adds a bit of street to any outfit.

Just don't try this at the beach!

Little Black Strides

Bridgitte Bardot, Little Richard,

Olivia Newton John and Axel Rose,

what style choice do they all have in

common?

Black, sleek, fitted, body-hugging...not

since Paris was black and black was Paris

and the age of the St Germain all black

uniform, have black pants been so

ubiquitous.

Everyone has there own take on them though.

The rock edge of black jeans or leather (girls

only unless you are doing fancy dress or

really are a Rock God!) And then there is

sexy shiny Lycra leggings, or the tailored

and flattering variety.

I love the look with contrasting tops and

black shoes.. see how they are worn here

and you can't go wrong.

Uniformity

I hope this shows that uniforms don't

always have to be dull.

A rollerblading policewoman in Paris,

a celebratory march in Cuba , a dashing

guard in Beijing, and a Sailor girl at the

Sydney gay and lesbian Mardi Gras.

Oh, and a brigadier type chap..is that

Lord Nelson?

Comic ..

Streets festooned with bright cartoon style.

Animated.

Larger than life .

I keep expecting Betty Boop to wander past.

However a girl in a romper suit ,

cute as a button,

on a milk crate will do.

Drink brillante beverages from a street stall.

Bring on the day-glo dreamscapes.

Escape to streets straight from a Disney film.

Dance like Paula Abdul with a Tom Cat...

am I getting a bit carried away?

Eccentric and Loving it!

Some folks just march to the beat of their

own drum.
In a time when really anything goes,

it is harder and harder to be truly original...

unless you think multi coloured gumboots,

giant batwings and eye masks for daywear!