Sunday 22 September 2013

Clothes Encounter: Portfolio shoot with Assets model Laura O' Shea!

I styled Assets model Laura O' Shea for a portfolio shoot shot by Richie | Photography. MUA + Hair by Make up by Aimee. The swimwear looks were eighties inspired and I pulled them from Shotsy Vintage.
I adore the below swimsuit. Everything from the panelling to the shape ensures that this kind of beachwear would flatter a wide variety of body sizes. The necklace is from Cotton Face Vintage.
Check out this plush tartan A/W 2013 look I styled. The jacket + tartan shorts are from River Island. The cool cowgirl neckpiece is from Cotton Face Vintage. Laura really works this look.
The next look is from high end Enniscorthy boutique Cloze and Shooz. I teamed a French Connection jumper with light blue denim jeans for a simple daytime look.
The final look is also from Cloze and Shooz. An elegant black jacket with gold button detail teamed with a black bodycon dress makes a ladylike statement and showcases a feminine silhouette.

I hope you liked the looks. To check out the rest of my styling portfolio click here 

I am a Fashion Stylist, Radio Reporter + Style Journalist.
 Email: mullett.laura@gmail.com

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xo L



Tuesday 17 September 2013

Clothes Encounter: 9 Crow St + Dublin Ink Press shoot for the Irish Daily Star

I styled two models Faye + Rachel from Assets for a cool street style urban press photoshoot shot by Evan Doherty Photography recently that featured in 'The Irish Daily Star'. The amazing temporary tattoos were drawn on by the talented crew at 'Dublin Ink'.  I pulled the clothing from 9 Crow St. 
I am a huge fan of the Dublin online store. They stock a variety of unique sports luxe attire, vintage sweatshirts, accessories, beanies, neon bracelets, retro dresses and blouses, distressed denim levis shorts and much more in their showroom.
9 Crow St showroom
9 Crow Street has now become a household name favoured by college students, fashion bloggers and style conscious vintage fans + streetwear fiends. You can shop online here  to check out the best quality, unique handpicked vintage clothing and this seasons must have accessories. Or alternatively you can shop in person...
9 Crow St showroom
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9 Crow St showroom
All the footwear I pulled for the shoot are from Buffalo Dublin located on Exchequer Street. They "scour the globe to bring you the best brands and prices for the most fashion savvy customer!" Their shoes are colourful, fun, sporty and stylish. The runners I selected compliment so many outfits and are not only comfortable and great quality but make a style statement. You can check out their new stock on facebook by clicking here. My inspiration for the shoot was sexy street style with a 90's twist. I wanted to showcase the models in a provocative but funky way.
Footwear: 'Buffalo Dublin' - Accessories - '9 Crow St'.
Check out some of my candid 'behind the scenes' snaps: 

You can check out the 'behind the scenes' video filmed by in demand press videographer Alan Farrell below: 


©Evan Doherty Photography
©Evan Doherty Photography
Check out the press cutting from the Irish Daily Star:
After the shoot I went to the Marker Hotel Rooftop Bar for a my best friend Saras Birthday. We also stayed over and had a brilliant weekend.The view from 'The Marker' is magical at night! It had been a hectic but great day shooting with Evan, Alan and the models. I love the finished shots. 
There is nothing yummier and relaxing than breakfast in bed with a paper! It is always a delight to see shoots I have styled in print. 
I would like to say a huge thank you to 'Buffalo Dublin' and '9 Crow St' for providing such great attire and footwear. I am styling a really cool '9 Crow St' shoot this week photographed by Alex Hutchinson Photography on Thursday. I am really excited for it. It will be really edgy and quirky - All in '9 Crow St' HQ are very creative and imaginative so collectively coming up with concepts for the shoot is very inspiring - stay tuned! Last Friday I pulled a variety of '9 Crow St' stock for a male shoot in Dublin's city centre. The models were Ricky Mangala + Adam Gaffey and the grunge shoot was photographed by Ralph Mc Keon. Here is a sneak peek...


Until next time...
xo L

I am a Fashion Stylist, Radio Reporter + Style Journalist.
 Email: mullett.laura@gmail.com

You can find 'Lipstick Gossip' on Facebook here
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Monday 16 September 2013

Clothes Encounter: Holly Keating

©Alex Hutchinson Photography
There are some shoots that are really interesting to style. I loved styling Assets model Holly Keating for a shoot with top fashion photographer Alex Hutchinson in his studio in Dublin. The look was ethereally beautiful, vulnerable and minimalist. I teamed simple attire such as a black cotton tank, navy silk navy babydoll dress, floaty dreamy tunic and for another shot the model sported an opened sequinned vintage blazer. I have worked with Holly on different press shoots as of late but I feel this shoot showcased a whole different side to the Dublin model. 


Aimee Connolly did the make up and hair for our shoot. Me and Aimee have worked on so many shoots and projects together - she is a gifted make up artist. We had some fun with my new 'Selfie' iPhone cover I had been posted as a gift from the lovely folks at New Look PR. I don't think we should quit the day job...
But we had to sneakily include everyone in our 'selfies' against their will or not - even Alex who just isn't the selfie type!
Sitting on the sidelines of the shoot means pulling and tapering the clothing so they hug the model's body in a picturesque way. It takes a while to adjust all the little things as the model varies her posing. I adore the way the items fell on Holly's petite frame. They looked effortlessly chic because she oozes confidence. These shots are very feminine and dreamy.
©Alex Hutchinson Photography

©Alex Hutchinson Photography
©Alex Hutchinson Photography
©Alex Hutchinson Photography
©Alex Hutchinson Photography - Dress from H&M
©Alex Hutchinson Photography - Bracelet from Cotton Face Vintage
©Alex Hutchinson Photography
©Alex Hutchinson Photography Diamante head jewellery: Fresh Temple Bar
©Alex Hutchinson Photography
Model:  Holly Keating | MUA: Make up by Aimee  | Photographer: Alex Hutchinson  | Stylist: Laura Mullett | 
To watch a brief 'behind the scenes' video on my instagram click here 

xo L