A LESSON TO BE LEARNED

 

I must admit the whole photo-taking business is not a walk in the park for me, not least for my lack of knowledge of lighting, composition, or camera know-how. So, as I set up camera down on my tripod but eventually dragging my mum into the street to aid my photo-taking spectacle, I couldn't help but feel like my efforts would be a little far-fetched. All I can really do is laugh when the intention to make the imagery appear somewhat rugged but professional with an added street effect (how poignant, I know), quickly turned into 'lets just capture the outfit and forget the rest'.

Having deliberately not made much of an exhibition of myself in all my school career, it was a strange feeling to pose right in the eye of the public even if it was just standing in front of a garage door. I am just not used to all this attention! I must say however that it was liberating; a few weird looks here and a few giggles there from passers-by didn't phase me as I do feel that I've grown up from caring about what others think. And neither will the average person. Sure, they'll find amusement for point one percent of their day, but by the end, they won't have even the slightest recollection.

This was the ensemble I worked for a day out in London; leather as a barrier to the rain and baggy sweatpants as, not gonna lie, a substitute to pyjama bottoms because all I wanted to do was cocoon myself in my duvet. Since my friend was turning eighteen, we decided it would be a bright idea to visit a bar-slash-club on a Thursday night, can you believe. And yes, yes, although I know it is a conformity to pound the alcohol when one turns a milestone age, I was not exactly suitably dressed, especially when men in business suits rocked up. Speaking of being stared at, this was one perfect scenario. Whilst I did look like I belonged more to an airfield in the leather jacket than the London metropolitan scene, I was pretty much in my duvet the entire time - so all's well that ends well I guess!

A tip for London nightlife: be early for everything!

Vintage Leather Jacket // Warehouse Checked Shirt // Miss Selfridge Satin Trousers // River Island Sandals // Zara Textured Bag // Canon EOS 10QD Film Camera