Tell me about it...STUD

                                             
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A trend that I am loving more and more is that of STUDS. And from what I can see, those shiny, spiky, pyramidal objects of metal are going to be around for a while.
My first indulgence was back in September or so when I purchased a pair of black suede studded loafers here and I still wear the heck out of them.
Without rocking out like a total 90s heavy metal kid, I like to keep my studs simple and minimal whereby adding texture and an edginess to my generally feminine sense of style.
The quirkiness is in the detail and the creativity inspired by studding is endless...believe it or not I am here studs in hand ready to embellish a trusty denim jacket that's needs revamping!
And yes, I am heavily considering DIYing my converse as demonstrated above!

How do you guys feel about studding? Yay or Nay?

The Lust List

It has been a while since I have compiled my latest Lust List, and it's not like it isn't healthily growing every single day!

Here is what I am swooning and pining for.
Let them be mine!

My newest clothing haven discovery - LF Stores

Wishful thinking....Michael Kors

The general awesomeness of all that is on NastyGal at the moment

This baby shall be mine after paying my deposit last weekend!

Pristine in Pastels

I am amidst preparations for a photo shoot tomorrow which I am very excited about!
It is quite an on-trend theme with a pastel colour palette taking precedence but I want to give it a little bit of a contemporary edge with accessories and varying textures and so on.
So I thought I would share just a few of my inspiration images with you simply because the colours are lovely and oh so appropriate for the beautiful summer day we are having here in Dublin.

Katie Rogers on Pinterest

Suzanne on Pinterest

Olivia on lookbook.nu

TJ Kinsey on Pinterest

Olivia on lookbook.nu

Hedvig on lookbook

I'm seana on Pinterest

Borghildur on Pinterest

Ashley Mosley on Pinterest

Looking forward to a good day of shooting tomorrow.
In the meantime check out my guest post for WhatWillIWearToday published here today. It's a tad controversial but let me know what you think!

My aul flower

via Nicoletta on lookbook.nu

via Perventina on lookbook.nu

via Alyssa on lookbook.nu

via Olivia on lookbook.nu

via Sinéad on Pinterest

via Sinead on Pinterest

via Sinéad on Pinterest

Anybody who knows me knows about my indulgent passion for all things floral. It started back many moons ago...well at least 5 years ago, maybe even before. I loved all patterns and colour schemes from ditsy print to graphic floral, ancient curtain-like fabrics and granny-like scarves. One of my friends (a guy) said to me one night, 'you should wear floral its all in!' His sarcastic tone was hilarious as he continued, 'What are you going to do when floral goes out of fashion?'

Luckily I haven't yet had to face that question given that seven seasons later floral is still very much prominent on the fashion radar. 

This season even moreso. I am loving how the girlish nature of the patterns have been toughened up with studs and leather, that clashing adds more drama, that pants are patterned and that the floral hippy happiness is rampant.

Let the floral abundance flow!

The Lust List: Inspiration post

I realise that its been a while since I have done an inspiration post, nonetheless I am very very excited with fashion right now. The monsoon showers in Dublin are really insisting that I dredge through the inter-web where I am indeed stumbling upon precious beauties!
Fueling my already 'I have a full wardrobe but nothing to wear' syndrome.

Brace yourselves...

Loving...actually...obsessing over the immaculate collection of jewel collars by Joanne Hynes right now. Yes they do cost a small fortune (ahem talking in the region of €500) but a girl can drool, right?

(via Bubbles on Pinterest)

I am loving studded jackets. I love the image above simply because the jacket is so wearable. There's no punk rock goth essence to it. Paired with coloured jeans its brilliant.

(via Blanaid.com)

I am indeed an avid wearer of denim cut-off shorts, particularly of the frayed vintage sort.

Above are the new, eagerly anticipated popping pink shorts from The Silver Factory. As modeled by Blanaid from Shutterbug, I cannot contain my excitement, for these shall be mine!

(via Song of Style)

I'm excited for this jacket to land at H&M for their line Fashion Against AIDS.

As modelled by my favourite blogger, Aimee Song, I want...

Now where to get me some moolah, hmmmmmm...

Wishful Thinking: Inspiration Post #2

It seems ironic that with all the flamboyant, vibrant colours adorning the new spring collections on th high street that the Irish weather has turned drastically cold!

Trawling through the shops on my lunch break I 'ohh' and 'ah' at the beautiful garments that I would love to wear, and the amazing sunny weather conjured in my idyllic daydreams is suddenly shattered by the stark reality of the grey bitter wilderness...not ideal!

How and ever I will still wistfully ponder about what trends I intend to embrace for the season ahead and share with you my pick and mix of dolly mix.

via Elleuk.com

As an avid, devoted lover of floral, this one is right up my street! In search of the perfect jumpsuit for spring time.

via blanaid.com on Pinterest

My ring obsession is steadily developing, as is the size of my collection. Eyeing up some beauties in Aldo at the moment, cannot wait to get my hands on them!

via Silver Factory

These t-shirts have been on my list for a while but alas I have purchased this one! Graphic tee to the rescue, (que excited giggle)

via Song of Style

Mint green jeans are a must for me, now in terms of finding the perfect pair, let the search commence.

Also adore the sorbet multi-coloured nails and the layering of the arm candy and just everything about it...

Just a glimpse of my growing lust list.

What's on your lust list for the coming season, do share please

x

Wishful thinking: Inspiration Post #1

Do you ever get to the stage of reading whats seems like millions of fashion blogs, magazines, viewing photo galleries, mood boards...the list goes on...and still you have NOTHING to blog about?

It seems strange being so immersed in the creative world of clothing yet so removed from updating you last blog post.
Writers block, you are a divil!

So instead of resigning myself from the blogging world, I have taken the initiative to do a bit of an inspiration post/lust list update.

Low and behold, my new found fancies:

I know I have posted this beauty before, but alas I would be homeless if I was to take the plunge and by it...rent comes first! (ASOS)

In love with all neck pieces, bejeweled and chunky. This one vintage Chanel...I can dream

Loving the new tribal inspired lines of the moment, toughened with black biker jacket yet a romantic touch with a rose cropped shirt (Nastygal)

Turquoise stones pop on a nude, minimalistic palette - I'm hooked (Nastygal)

Layering bracelets is so refreshing and with an array of colours as featured on Aimee Song's arm, brighten up any dark outfits

I actually have this pink jumper (Zara) and coincidently I wore it last week upon starting my new course with black disco pants, my hair in a top know, somewhat similar to Chiara Ferragni (lookbook.nu)

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I have just embarked upon a fashion styling course with LA Make Up Academy here in Dublin.

I am so excited about it and so far so good it is exceeding my expectations.

Watch this space for regular updates, photoshoots and styling.

Also, my main inspiration boards can be found here on Pinterest, follow me if you like what you see!

AND I have just set up a facebook page for littlemisspinki, click here to 'like'