Out and about....Carnaby Street

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Megan is from Liverpool and is in her last year of studying fashion journalism. Her style influence is Vogue. Megan's surprise was fun, she was Minnie Mouse in Disneyland Florida for a summer. Her favourite places in London are Covent Garden and Kensington/Knightsbridge. In Liverpool it is the Albert Docks. She is wearing a hat from H&M, Zara shirt and skirt from Warehouse. When I asked where her belt was from she said "Topshop, bag Topshop shoes Topshop" she then laughed and said "I used to work there."

Out and about....Oxford Circus

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Karolina is originally from Poland and has been living in the UK for 5 years now and is a store manager for The Sequal. She says her style influence is the streets "What I see on the street reflects what I wear. Oxford and Regent Street are the biggest catwalks in the world. It is sometimes even better than looking at magazines." Her favourite places in London are Greenwich Park in the summer and the pubs in the winter (that last bit was said tounge in cheek). And her surprise is that she says she can't cook. Karolina's scarf is from TKMaxx, cardy is from Benetton, shirt is Topshop, leggings are American Apparel, boots are All Saints and bag is Sisley.

Out and about...Regent St

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Jordan was running late for his next class but was great and gave me a few moment before he had to rush off. He is a 1st year womenswear designer at LCF. When I asked him about his own style he said he likes to wear anything dark, he doesn't like colour. He also likes his clothing to be comfy and relaxed.Originally from Newcastle his favourite place in London so far is Shoreditch and back home is South Shields. His surprise for us is that he likes Soul and Blues music. He is wearing a Topman scarf, a cardy from ASOS, his Aunty knit his sweater for him, trousers are from Camden Market and his boots are Vivienne Westwood.

Out and about....happy smile

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I think Francesca was bemused to be photographed. Her pink hat and those great boots just caught me and pulled me in. Francesca is a fashion designer for Twenty8Twelve. Her design influences are people, art, everything really. The Tate Modern is her favourite place in London for chilly days. Where she doesn't have to think about anything else. It is inspirational. Her surprise was that she goes to footblaa with her Dad. Not that she follows football really "it is just nice to be with my Dad". Everything Francesca is wearing is Acne, except her shirt which is American Apparel and her bag which is vintage Prada.

Out and about....the Dam and beyond

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Rachel is a student at the fashion institute in Amsterdam. She has just started her 6 month internship with SuperTrash. Her style influence is the 60's and 70's she likes to mix vintage with new. Rachel's favourite place in Amsterdam is the Vondel Park (in the summer). She likes to travel. Her favourite kind of travel is backpacking and is happy walking all day long. You can see it is raining in the shot. One of the amazing things about Amsterdam is the attitude to the weather. Although they have more or less the same weather as the UK when it starts raining they don't run for cover like us they just get on with it. Only if it is too windy will they leave their bikes behind and walk. Rachel is wearing an Acne jacket, SuperTrash jeans, Marc Jacobs shoes and is carrying a Stella McCartney bag.

Before I leave the Dam I would like to share some other sights from there and beyond with you.

Twe Kanefas Bale 1632 - This was the sign over the the door to our apartment. I don't think I have ever lived anywhere so old before. Twe Kanefas Bale means 2 canvas bales, this is about as much info as I have managed to find out about it.

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Beautiful morning light - the arches are lit only by the sun. Sometimes you are just given gifts.

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This is the same bridge from the other side.

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Beyond the Dam -
On our way home we stopped at the fairytale Kasteel de Haar. There has been an a castle on this site since the 1300's however this is not the original as the castle has been destroyed and re-built several times. This is almost how it has looked since the 1600's however it fell into disrepair and refurbishment started again at the end of the 1800's. This newest magnificent refurb was completed in 1912.

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Walking around the castle I noticed this not so graceful Swan. It checked out the water and then fell in head 1st. I couldn't stop laughing. It then redeemed itself with the beautiful display in the 3rd shot.

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Out and about....Miss Sunshine

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I am back in the UK. But before I show you what I have been up to since I have been back I have 2 posts from the Dam to share with you. Lucy became a treasured friend while I was in Amsterdam. Her enthusiasm is infectious. She is bubbly, creative and was so full of info about Amsterdam she made life so much easier for me. In fact just before I left I helped her set up her own blog called an extra pair of hands. She certainly was for me. Check her out and give her the extra encouragement we all need when we start out. Lucy loves vintage and does it very well she describes her style influence as mix and match but loves the ladies of the 1950's. Originally from Hextable in Kent, Lucy has lived in Amsterdam for the past 5 years. On her creative side she was a member of the Michael Clark Company with whom she toured Europe. She is also a qualified flower arranger. Show me a creative who doesn't have more than one string to their bow. At the moment she is working as a recruiter for an Ad agency. When I asked her, her favourite place in Amsterdam she said her new home with her boyfriend and their dog. Lucy's surprise was that she has had this hair colour for over 20 years. She was very young when she started colouring it. 
In the 1st image she is wearing a scarf and top from Waterlooplein Market, American Vintage cardy, 1947 limited edition 501 Levis which were a present from her boyfriend. Her boots were a present from her Grandad "I have had them them for a while..."and her bag is from Zara. In the 2nd shot/s she is wearing a coat she bought while I was there it is a beautiful vintage swing coat. Everything else she is wearing in this shot is vintage too. In the 3rd shot her dress is from ASOS, and shoes and bag are Zara scarf is vintage.

Out and about....festival garden

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Frances has a lovely blog called Happy-Because pop over and have a look. She is wearing a top from H&M, Skirt from Urban Outfitters, vintage hat and Zara bag.

Out and about....New Change

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Kate is a buyer for Opening Ceremony.

Out and about....Natalie Messenet

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Natalie - always stylish with a great smile.

Out and about....Laura Bailey

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Laura is a model and guest blogger for British Vogue.

Out and about....Sarah Harris

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In a sweater and jeans Sarah (who is a fashion features writer for British Vogue) still looks great. The right accessories make all the difference. And of course her amazing hair is her ultimate accessory.

Out and about....Bond Street

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Pelayo graduated from St Martins earlier this year after studying Fashion Design and Marketing. Whilst at Uni he interned for McQueen and Giles. He is now living back in Spain. Originally from Oviedo he is now in Madrid and working for Davidelfin (check out the link his work is amazing his new collection for Spring/Summer has me dreaming if warmer climes). Pelayo is also the author of the blog Kate Loves Me. He and Davidelfin were in London for a few days over the holidays. Pelayo's style influences are Art, the Movies and James Dean. When I asked what his surprise was he couldn't think of anything but his friends said he has amazing handwriting and is a good painter. His favourite place in London is Columbia Road and his favourite building is a yellow tower next to the Tate. He said he has always wanted to live there. Talking of yellow it was this amazing yellow sweater that caught my eye. The sweater, belt and trousers are all by Davidelfin. His wrist cuff is Hermes, boots are DM's and bag is Chanel.

Out and about....Gareth Pugh

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I love coats with strong zip details. Gareth's is very special.

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Similar location 2 looks for stylist Hayley. Both looks feel the same but subtly different. Can you see what I mean?

Out and about....Kings Road

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Home for the holidays it was wonderful. We had a great time. Of course I couldn't miss the opportunity to take the camera out for a spin.  Dasha is Russian and is studying fashion styling  at an Italian college in the UK called Marangoni. She told me she bases her style on different characters everyday, that she likes to play different roles. Her favourite place, "Chelsea, East London, actually all of London, it is all different". Dasha's surprise is that she used to be a rock chick but is now girly feminine. She couldn't remember where her beret was from, she had the coat specially tailored for her, dress is Zara, boots Russell Bromley, Chanel bag and glasses where bought in Manhattan.

Out and about...Happy 2012 smile

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Sofia looks perfect in her winter white with her wonderful smile.
Wishing all my wonderful followers a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2012.