Trend: Studs & Spikes

Hello there.

Today Ive collated some bits that I have seen much of in around Internet-shopping-land.

Studs and spikes are everywhere at the moment and being featured in a lot of next seasons releases. 

Here there are lots of different bits and bobs to inspire you in the studs and spikes department (oooo er!). I really like how you can take a really girly outfit and rock it up a little bit with some added metal.

1.Studded Mini Messenger Bag- Zara Link

2. Studded Shoulder Jumper- Topshop Link

3. Spike Ear Cuff- ASOS Link

4.Stud Detailing Black Holdall - Topshop Link 

5. Individual Brass Pyramid studs- Ebay Link

6. Studded Slippers Zara Link

7. Studded Grey Marle Vest- Glamourous Link 

8. Stud Slippers- Ebay Link

9. Gold Double Spike Bracelet- ASOS Link 

10. Stud And Spike Shoes- Ebay Link

As a big lover of embellishments its obvious that the amount of effort in producing such items is reflected in the price (their a bit fiddly you see). With that in mind I have included some pyramid brass studs so that if you ever felt like giving studding a go yourself who am I to stop you!

Saying that I must admit I have some Levis still hanging up waiting to be studded. I hope this collection of items shows that when it comes to spikes and studs it needn't be in your face scary and gothy, sometimes a subtle stud or spike can really accent an outfit or bring it up to trend.

Do you like the studs and spike trend?

Net A Porter Bag Alternatives

Hope your all well guys-

Its that dissertation deadline countdown right now so all my energy and limited bursts of concentration are unfortunately filtering into that for the moment but I hope to be back and up to my usual tricks on here soon.

Whilst dreaming on net a porter (wouldn't advise it, its dangerous!)

I couldn't help but look at this seasons bags and realise there are some uncanny replicas out there.

These look familiar?

This is probably THE blogger bag of the moment.

Both are versions of the Plaited Leather shopper from Zara

Ebay Version: £12.99 LEFT

Zara version: £79.99 RIGHT

Baring in mind if you could overcome the pleather smell its almost insane how smilar these these bags are!

Now this is an absolute beaut!

Ive not brought over the Ebay alternatives as the pictures are watermarked but Ive found a very similar bag by means of comparison.

Ebay Version: £20.49

Net a porter: £1,395

And Lastly the beloved widely lusted Mulberry Bayswater

Ebay Version: £18

Net A Porter: £795

It goes without saying bag alternatives can sometimes be seen as a very controversial subject- myself I have only ever owned one replica bag which I discarded many years ago. It goes without saying that with the bags available on net a porter your paying for a high level of quality but also for the privilege of being part of a brand not to mention the level of glee saving and consequently owning something worth a few bob must have its buzz.

I hope Ive managed to bring to attention how up to speed ebay is with trends and classics!

Hope to be up to speed with everything soon!