Fashion trend alert! Studs, studs and more studs.

I've got a confession to make... shh you can't tell anyone... when I was about 14, I was a complete emo kid. Thats right, I was THAT person. My hair was black and backcombed,, my eye make up dark, my jeans ridiculously skinny, my bright accessories ironic, and my belts? my belts were studded. 
That look was my own 'teenage rebellion', but while I still listen to rock music and my style still has an edge, I'm glad to say my emo days are far behind. Mostly because I discovered I can express myself through an actual real fashion sense. But maybe, just maybe we were on to something? Because studs, in case you haven't noticed, are back in a big way. Ok so I wont be digging out my neon pink double rowed studded belt which I bought from my local alternative shop 'Tiger Lily' any time soon, but studs on dresses, shirts, handbags and shoes are everywhere, as part of a major decoration or just to give a little edge. I think it's great. Studs give a dramatic rock'n'roll edge to any outfit. But be warned previous emos, these studs ARE more 'rock chic' than 'rock chick'. 
I think the look started making a come back a while ago to be honest. I got this gorgeous bag from Marc B about 2 years ago. I always take it on nights out, it's one of those bags I can fit all my essentials (and then some!) in to without having to compromise, but can still look dainty enough for a night out. 

However more recently i've been getting some more gorgeous studded pieces, like the dress below, which is also perfect for nights out. (Excuse the photo of me, I'd just finished an exam so I'm not looking my best!)

Dress, £30, River Island.

These shoes are a definate favourite of mine. They look like JC Litas, but I couldn't afford the real thing!! At almost £50 these weren't cheap either! I haven't worn them yet because they are so hard to walk in! But they are still one of the best purchases I've made.

Studded Heels, £49.99, missguided.co.uk

Lastly, I got this awesome phone case from Etsy a couple of weeks ago!! I love it. 

Phone Case, around £12 including delivery, Etsy.

[in case anyone was wondering about the nails, I'm wearing Barry M Lilac Foil with Barry M Silver Cascade over the top on the feature nail]

Below I've put some of my other favourite studded items which are around at the moment!!

Clockwise from top left: Studded Collar Dress, £27.99, missguided.co.uk; tie-dye shorts, £40, Ragged Priest; studded shoulder grey jumper, £34, Topshop; red shorts, £35, River Island; Shoes, £35, River Island; Mint Shoes, £28, Topshop; Louboutins, £945, net-a-porter.com (ok I know no one in the real world can afford the Louboutins but I just couldn't resist putting them in here!!)


The great thing about this trend is, if you're quite creative and arty, (unlike me) you can do a DIY job of it. Buy studs from somewhere like ebay put them in collars of blouses, shoulders of t-shirts, or the pockets of shorts, and get your own customised look!!