Architectural street

Sometimes amazing architecture brings something

to a street scape that elevates that streets aesthetic to

another level.

When the Eiffel Tower was built , not only did it do

this , but it created a whole new excitement in Paris and

changed the shape of architecture in general.

Frank Gehry's buildings have that effect also.

As have the sweeping Japanese influenced sweeping

roof of the Serpentine Cafe in Hyde park , London,

and the glass filled space station like Prada building

in Tokyo.

My favourite has to be the new Art Gallery in

Melbourne.

It has created such a buzz and has transformed this

pocket of the city into something really special;

an inner city , futuristic sanctuary.

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.

Coming to a Cinema near you..

Escaping to the world of cinema...these

tempters offer you a glimpse of what's

in store.

They are also often graphic and decorative

in there own right...

Getting Graphic

Black and white photographic prints on

tees are popping up everywhere in every

city I have been in lately.

Faces, bold type and old photos

are covering so many chests, it is proof

that graphic statement , monochromatic

T-shirts are street style staples!

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?

The Monochromatic Man

Black and White is always a snappy urban

option. Far from mundane , these fellas

have played with shape and contrast to

stop traffic...like a graphic street sign,

or one of those black and white gates

at a railway crossing.

Do not pass without admiring their sharp style.