Dino-Mite with Punky Pins

* Blog post contains gifted items.

I've been a huge fan of Punky Pins for as long as I can remember. Between their dino necklaces, Nasty Woman totes and sweary Christmas penguin pins, they are pretty much my dream brand. Even my tablet is covered in a mix of Hello Kitty stickers from them, and with each collaboration, I swear they have someone following me around because every launch, I feel like I NEED almost everything. So when completely out of the blue I had an email from them asking if I'd be interesting in getting a package from them, dear reader, let me tell you, my face was a picture! And obviously after trying to play it cool for about 60 seconds, I replied with a resounding OHMYGODYESILOVEYOU!!!11! (I might only be exaggerating slightly...)

Strawberry Fields Forever - Cute Prints with Modcloth, Collectif and Pearls & Swine

A few months ago, I spotted that the lovely Todaloo Katie was selling an absolute gem of a Modcloth dress. Based on their Floral Field Day dress by Bea & Dot, the strawberry print had me swooning and I couldn't pass it up as a birthday treat, especially as it meant not having to pay for shipping and import - the bane of any Modcloth UK lover!

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When it arrived, I audibly squeaked with happiness. The 50s shape of the buttoned up dress is perfect for an off-duty look, and the strawberry print is lovely. Whilst traditionally it maybe better suited for Summer, I am a big fan of wearing bright items when it's cold and grey so teamed it instead with lots of layers to stay warm.

Dress: Modcloth

Cardigan: Collectif

Flower: Pearls & Swine

Necklace: Punky Pins

Bracelets: Vintage

Art Deco Ring: Tatty Devine

Moon Stone Ring: Vintage

Leggings: F&F True

Heeled Shoes: Vintage

I feel a little bit like a "cool art teacher" in this outfit, which is no bad thing. It's definitely a more frivolous take on my usual 50s style, and I absolutely adore this dress. I think it really is the perfect in-between style for when I want to dress up without being dressy!

Have a great weekend!

Diana xx

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Fashion Loves Photos for MadeIn Magazine - an interview with London photographer and fashion blogger, Diana Thompson.

Recently I wrote about a preview piece which MadeIn Magazine had profiled me for, and I'm happy to say that the full ten page spread has now been released! I'm mostly talking about photography and fashion, and it's a very image heavy piece with lots of photos from my portfolio and fashion blog.

There are some snippets below relevant to the blog, but for anyone interested in my work, Whiskey Kittens and lots of silly other things, the whole interview can be found here.

Fresh As A Daisy - New Look Inspire Daisy Print V-Neck Skater Dress.

I absolutely love daisies. Whether they're in a park, on a necklace or in my hair, as soon as the first signs of Spring have hit, they make me happy whenever I see them. As soon as I saw this daisy print dress from the New Look Inspire collection, I just had to have it so was over the moon when I saw it appear in the sale on the ASOS website.

New Look Inspire Daisy Print V-Neck Skater Dress. (On sale for £12.50 here.)

The dress is perfect for sunshine fun, and is teamed easily with wardrobe staples such as ballet flats and leggings. I'm wearing it here with my favourite leggings from F&F True, flowers from Pearls and Swine and a Space Invader name necklace which Howard had made from Punky Pins.

I think my favourite thing about this dress (bar the print of course) is the v-neck. I'm so used to skater dressed having a round neck, and I found with a larger chest, it had an almost sweetheart style neckline.

I'm heading off to the countryside over Easter, so this will be my last post until I'm back. I hope you have a lovely bank holiday filled with lots of chocolate and bunnies, and will speak with you when I return.♥

Until next time,

Diana xx

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Birds Flying High, You Know How I Feel.

A few weeks ago, I found myself standing inside the Convent Garden branch of Collectif. Always one to be dazzled by a sale sign in my favourite shop, I couldn't resist peeking in where I was delighted to discover they now stocked jewellery by Punky Pins.

In addition to a few items of clothing from the sale, I came away with the beautiful Flying Swallows Necklace.

Flying Swallow Necklace from Punky Pins. Purchased from a Collectif concession.

The Punky Pins tag. Purchased from a Collectif concession.

I just couldn't resist it's lovely Spring colouring and the two layers of swallows can really take a simple outfit from ordinary to wow. It's one of those items which makes a subtle sartorial statement, managing to be both bold, classic and pretty in one single swoop.

I can't wait to style it with some outfits, and am sure it'll be something which will reappear in an #ootd post soon.

Until next time,

Diana xx

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Just Dance.

Since my NYE disaster, I had been dying to wear this dress again and give it a proper outing. It's a dress very much made for dancing, and feels very 80s despite it's bodycon style. The shoulder pads give it a strong shape, and I felt like a proper riot girl rebel upon slipping into it - part Ditto, part Joan Jett but with a whole lot of wiggle.

Dress: Yours Clothing.
Roses in hair: Handmade by Bink at Pearls & Swine.
Necklace: Custom made Whiskey Kittens necklace with lightening bolt from Punky Pins.

Art Deco Ring: Tatty Devine
Lighting Bolt Ring: David Bowie Is Exhibition at the V&A.

Tights: Simply Be.

Underbust Body Shaper: Simply Be.
Black heels: Yours Clothing.

I was genuinely surprised by how comfy the dress was - the sequins are on top of a soft, stretchy fabric which pulls in without being overly clingy. The wrap design brings cleavage and curve to the forefront, so is very much a dress which will get attention. 

Although it's not my usual style, it certainly brought out my inner diva. And although I'll always feel much more like myself in my circle dresses, it was nice to dress up in something a little bit different.

Until next time,

Diana xx

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