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...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.
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28th January 2010

Hat – Gmarket, Sweater coat & jeans – Zara, Striped top & bag – Topshop, Grey cardigan – Uniqlo, Boots – Dr Martens | Thanks to Emily for taking shots of me!

Congratulations you made it down all the way here, have a Gatorade for your fingers.

I had a fantastic Saturday with new friends I met through the blog, Jackie and Emily, thanks you guys for coming out on a cold day! We ploughed through the market as a trio of cheapasses, gasping and gurgling at £60 necklaces and poking at £30 porcelain finger dolls, photographing like it pooped currency. This one seller actually muttered stupid photographer behind my back so I whipped around with violence and thanked her for calling me a photographer, PEOPLE THINK I’M A PHOTOGRAPHER woohoo! No, I didn’t thank the rude woman, we moved on to get £0.50 bag of Haribos for lunch.

Next time you’re in Portobello be sure to check out the Burrito stand near Portobello Green, donkey-licious! (burrito…obviously does not contain donkey meat)

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75 Comments

  1. Helen
    January 28, 2010 at 10:27 pm

    these are such inspirational fantastic photos!! great stuff!!

    helen x

  2. sabella
    January 28, 2010 at 10:51 pm

    that cheese looks delicious!

    xo
    bravegrrl.blogspot.com

  3. Adri
    January 28, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    You are not only stylish but such an amazing photographer…your able to express so much in these photos and you pick up on the essence of what your displaying.

  4. Ganymede Girl
    January 28, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    These photos make me wish I lived in London though those prices are a bit steep for me. I love the metal fox, not sure what it is?

  5. Lola
    January 28, 2010 at 11:13 pm

    I love the dolls house furniture :)

  6. The Minx
    January 28, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    ahh I’m obsessed with the photo of the woman with dreads! I need to go back to London, I miss its markets and interesting people.

  7. Lidia Luna
    January 28, 2010 at 11:21 pm

    Wow, your photos are spectacular! How cute is that hat paw thingy…lol!

  8. saray habura
    January 28, 2010 at 11:47 pm

    stunning photos!!

    check out the giveaway in my blgo
    http://myideaoffashion.blogspot.com/

    xo

  9. MW
    January 29, 2010 at 12:02 am

    i love the design of that first picture: the colors, the focus, the text. do you know the name of the font? just wanted to say that i absolutely love everything about this blog and think you are so beautiful and inspired/inspiring. :)

  10. Shini
    January 29, 2010 at 12:19 am

    Thank you so much, really means a lot to me.
    The font I used is ParmaPetit for the big and Garamond Premiere Pro for the dates ;)!

  11. Lucy
    January 29, 2010 at 12:11 am

    woah I know Emily! what a small world! and I looooove your hat. and all those little miniature figures, even though I don’t like pets much heh.

  12. Ditaa
    January 29, 2010 at 1:14 am

    Love the photography as usual, u’ve got a great eye.

  13. geisharock
    January 29, 2010 at 1:17 am

    Love ze pictures, that crepe looks good mmmm. I shall check said burritos out next time I’m in the area. Still haven’t seen you walking around Chiswick :)

    I love the pin heads… how did you get so close without rousing suspicions? xxx

  14. Phyllis
    January 29, 2010 at 1:28 am

    amazing photos =) and i love the scarf! haha

  15. superumi
    January 29, 2010 at 1:37 am

    these photos are wonderful. the place looks fun :)

    -superumi
    http://popsicle-dress.blogspot.com

  16. koko
    January 29, 2010 at 2:06 am

    amazing photographs! i loved the market (i’ve only been once) but i did find the prices quite steep as well – especially with the weak dollar.

    love your blog and your blog layout too actually.

  17. Crystal
    January 29, 2010 at 2:22 am

    You are a photographer! Love your hat/gloves. Reminds me of this http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kw2faahafR1qzg1xu.jpg. The dolls really freak me out! I think it’s just me though. And traumatizing childhood memories of Are You Afraid of the Dark

  18. Susie
    January 29, 2010 at 2:23 am

    you ARE a photographer! i love the photo of the row of necklaces. so well done. you make this place look magical.

  19. megan
    January 29, 2010 at 2:44 am

    Prices aside, that look like a pretty interesting place! Your pictures are very nice, so I would say that you are indeed a photographer. :)

  20. Charlene
    January 29, 2010 at 3:46 am

    I’m in awe at all of these pictures– the details are so minute! the little toy dogs, the bright military jacket… I especially love the beautiful little push pins (is that what they are?).

    And you go girl (cliche, woops)! You tell her. I bet she was intimidated by those bear paws, too. xD

  21. Laura
    January 29, 2010 at 4:16 am

    Oh my. These photos made me truly smile. I spent 6 months in London and Portobello was absolutely one of my favorite places in the whole city..this really brought me back! Thanks so much for posting.

    acquireddistinctiveness.blogspot.com

  22. Colorlynn
    January 29, 2010 at 6:11 am

    Very interesting market. I am planning to go to London in May. Definitely, I will go to Portobello~Thank you for the photoes, they are good to me:)

  23. Robine
    January 29, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Amazing shots!!
    Fantastic
    xxx Robine

  24. Mie
    January 29, 2010 at 8:21 am

    oooh! I also want to spend a day at Portobello! It’s been too long since I were there last… TOO COOL scarf/hat :D

  25. Wrecked Stellar
    January 29, 2010 at 8:56 am

    These are terrific shots-felt like I was right there with you! I love the distressed brown leather bag! xo, mel

  26. Mary
    January 29, 2010 at 9:57 am

    I miss London…. :-(

  27. Sarah
    January 29, 2010 at 10:09 am

    So lovely photos! I miss portobello road. Reminds me of that song from bedknobs and broomsticks. :D

    love your docs by the way. hehe

  28. eLLy*ClickClock
    January 29, 2010 at 10:11 am

    oh so fun! Love your use of basic colours for this post, Shini! Cool & calming! My favourite is actually the top picture – the title. =) And of course your cute outfit.

  29. Joyce
    January 29, 2010 at 11:57 am

    You look so cute with that hat/scarf/paw-gloves combo!
    And that rude seller should be grateful, without ‘stupid photographers’ like you, she wouldn’t be able to jack her prices up to £30 for a tiny doll and then sell it to gullible tourists! :)

  30. The Fancier
    January 29, 2010 at 1:10 pm

    Absolutely fascinating shopping finds! I particularly love the leather satchel and the straw boaters.

  31. strachajło
    January 29, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Wow! provided here that: D hahah .. doing some great shots, just like a booth with some bullshit, and its charm has pictures:)

  32. mAdi
    January 29, 2010 at 2:49 pm

    LOVEEEEEE the hat pins and straw hats. :] Glad youre having fun!

  33. kurarin
    January 29, 2010 at 3:26 pm

    but you are a photographer! (: also, you look adorable.

    that hat and suitcase need to be in my life now!

  34. Ljubica
    January 29, 2010 at 3:39 pm

    simply beautiful photos!
    this is such an amazing post..you are so talented, you have such a great eye!
    xo

  35. meg // morningmidnight.com
    January 29, 2010 at 4:28 pm

    ooh LOVE these photos. i shot at least two rolls at a similar market (flohmarkt) in berlin a few months… didn’t make it to portobello when I was in London but loved the sunday up market as well.

  36. luxirare
    January 29, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    Seriously!!!! This post was amazing, did you shoot all the market pictures! They are incredible! I’m so inspired by the band jacket and the crocheted outfit…Thank you for this post the pictures made me feel like I’m there.

  37. dana
    January 29, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    love these photos lovee and miss this market. went once this past summer and oh, it was magical.

  38. Isabelle
    January 29, 2010 at 5:28 pm

    Oh so much stuff! It looked like so much fun!

  39. Hiroko
    January 29, 2010 at 5:59 pm

    I always find good new places to check out on your blog, thanks!

  40. RK Hall
    January 29, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Gorgeous pictures! Just stunning.

    studioswag.blogspot.com

  41. Mei
    January 29, 2010 at 7:23 pm

    oh the teapots! i would love to get my hands on one (all) of them!! and sausages (at least that’s what i know them as)! yum! i love steaming them when I make rice.

    i love your blog because they’re always full of neat treats.

  42. Winnie
    January 30, 2010 at 1:34 am

    Your photos are brilliant and makes me wonder why on earth I haven’t been to Portobello market yet! I love your scarfy-hat! It’s actually genius!

  43. Kate
    January 30, 2010 at 7:36 am

    Goshhhh I love London soo much! Missing the cool market and fashion scene because of these images! Beautiful…can’t wait to come back! xx

  44. Naly
    January 30, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Wishing I was in London! Keep up the great work! I’ve been scoping your blog for weeks now and finally decided to join the fashion blog world. Thanks for the inspiration! =]

  45. Jackie
    January 30, 2010 at 11:34 am

    Hello! I feel like I’m re-experiencing the market by looking at your pictures. I showed my brother your blog and he was very impressed by (aka jealous of) your photography skills haha. See you soon :)

  46. Lottie
    January 30, 2010 at 12:28 pm

    omg, it looks so great! jealous.

  47. melissa
    January 30, 2010 at 12:56 pm

    I’ve just discovered your blog and I love it! You’ve a great style!

    If you want check out my blog and leave a comment! Thanks a lot!

    http://www.abitoffashion.com

  48. Laura
    January 30, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    great photos it all looks so colourful and pretty!

    love the outfit it looks really warm!

    http://aforteforfashion.blogspot.com

  49. Eva Internazionale
    January 30, 2010 at 7:04 pm

    This post (and blog) is full of awesome. A dimension of London I have yet to discover. Subscribing to you. :)

  50. Dominika
    January 30, 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Absolutely beautiful pictures. Make me want to be there!

  51. whatdialike
    January 30, 2010 at 9:09 pm

    whaouuuuuuuu it’s an amazing place!!
    wonderful.
    http://www.whatdialike.com

  52. Next-Trend
    January 30, 2010 at 10:19 pm

    fantastic pictures <3

  53. sheffie
    January 31, 2010 at 12:10 am

    such amazing photography shini! what camera and lenses did you use for these? and were they edited in photoshop or just raw pictures?

  54. fashion tidbits
    January 31, 2010 at 5:54 am

    i absolutely ADORE markets!!!! so much to see, buy and eat!!!! :) want to go to london sooooooooo badly

  55. pawi
    January 31, 2010 at 12:52 pm

    iLOVED all those antique things♥ specially the teapot! i want one like that!

  56. Arushi Khosla
    January 31, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    I love the smell of vintage items. I especially loved the picture of the hats, tassels and the typewriter. Absolutely inspired photography. Love it.

  57. Emma
    January 31, 2010 at 4:23 pm

    love that market. been there ones, so many amazing stuff :)

  58. tommy
    January 31, 2010 at 10:29 pm

    Happy to see the yellow Dr. Martens feature in your photos (I made them).

  59. fashionismyhusband
    January 31, 2010 at 10:45 pm

    now i must go there!!

  60. the style crusader
    January 31, 2010 at 11:05 pm

    good tip on the burrito place! that is hilarious that someone called you a ‘stupid photographer.’ good reaction though!

    i love portobello road. your photos captured the vibe really well. did you get a cupcake from the hummingbird bakery? ah, that is my favourite!
    xx

  61. Sue
    January 31, 2010 at 11:29 pm

    Bo Peep Bo Peep!!!

    Not sure if that’s the concept you were going for but that was the first thing I was reminded of when I saw the hat/scarf.

    I love your photography skillz. I am learning to get there. :)

  62. Emily
    February 1, 2010 at 2:47 am

    sooo Fierce shin! loove it :)

  63. le pearl
    February 1, 2010 at 6:29 am

    What a fun experience!

    Great photos x

  64. FlashFash
    February 1, 2010 at 7:07 am

    cute hoodie!

  65. denise
    February 1, 2010 at 7:38 am

    WANT BURRITOS NOW. so many cute little trinkets! my favourites are definitely the little marching people, the straw hats, the typewriter, the awesome swimming illustrations and that cute little fat lady in the OG swimming suit! love them!

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    February 1, 2010 at 9:35 am

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  67. Joanna M
    February 1, 2010 at 5:15 pm

    I really miss London!
    Thank you for posting these! The photos look great!

    bisous
    j

  68. Queen of Mayhem
    February 1, 2010 at 5:53 pm

    The fox and the typewriter are awesome. I also love your hat.

    queenofmayhem.blogspot.com

  69. M H
    February 1, 2010 at 8:08 pm

    I love how you’ve captured the magic of the market, so pretty :)

  70. Libai
    February 2, 2010 at 2:57 am

    Wonderful photo “mishmash”.. i say it in a positive sense.. colors, close ups, focus, construction.. in tagalog i’d say super galingggggg!! (wickedly great!!)

  71. Sputnik Sweetheart
    February 2, 2010 at 5:54 am

    can you beeeeee anymore adorable? i think i just died looking at your furry paw.
    and these photos are amazing!

  72. rachel kara
    February 2, 2010 at 8:01 am

    the extensive finger scroll was so worth it and the electrolytes were much appreciated!
    i dunno what exactly that is in the picture that requires the jar of nutella but i do know that i want it.
    your pictures are like a beautiful old eclectic treasure chest where i never want to reach the bottom (hows that for a simile?). nice work :)

    x

  73. Lynette/Kokokoreano
    February 6, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    I ALWAYS WANTED TO VISIT PORTOBELLO MARKET!
    keke!
    The photographs of the little details are gorgeous~
    Bring me there! :D

  74. Miluska
    February 11, 2010 at 11:45 am

    I miss it! What I’d give for Startrek transporter.

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