Clothes Encounter: Styling the 9 Crow St. Lookbook

I was really flattered to be asked by 9 Crow St to style their lookbook for the launch of their new website. The founding trio have created an online shop that is favoured by lovers of vintage, hipster kids, models and fashionistas alike. I  love Dean, Mel and Emma's personal styling as they are have their own evolved and distinctive edge. They combine to give an authenticity and injection of youth and style savvy into '9 Crow St'. It has become a household name in Ireland because it celebrates those who want unique, fashion - forward quirky items. They are shortly opening a store in Dublin. Details to follow. As many of you know my press styling borders on racy. It is playful, fun and sexy. I work a lot with Irelands top lingerie + fashion models and I love putting a street twist in my shoots - so for this shoot I was inspired by Miley on Jimmy Fallon, Lana Del Rey lolita americana, Clueless and the 90's, Gossip Girl, Miami street style, smart chic + 60's glamour. But most of all I was inspired by '9 Crow St' and all they have to offer. I particularly love the mohair cardi, tweed blazer and baseball jacket. Check out the looks..

Shop 9 Crow St here

Photographer: Alex Hutchinson

MUA: Aisling Kelly Make up

Stylist: Laura Mullett

 I hope you like the looks I put together. 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

Shop my style: tartan pleated skirt!

Yesterday was a really fun day. I had styling work to do and also I went to the Glossybox UK press event in the Dylan Hotel. It was a tea party! I went on a girly date with my friend Ciara from Wildchild Stories. We had a catch up over cocktails in the Hard Rock Cafe in Templebar. I wore the same outfit from day to night but I felt really confident in it - it suited both work and play.

I wore a grungy outfit - I am in lust with my new tartan skirt from No Polka.com! It is flannel, pleated and I feel great in it! Seeing as my school days are behind me it is kind of fun to construct an outfit that is a bit like a trendy school uniform. I wore it with a customised vintage cropped college sweatshirt, gold chains, tights and military boots with the laces messily left open to finish the look. I slicked on my YSL purple lipstick + was ready to go! The tartan skirt also looks cute with a boyfriend blazer, crisp white shirt and teamed with patent brogues also. It is an item that is not only bang on trend but versatile and easy to wear. The trick is layering. The skirt costs €24.

 Shop the tartan skirt here!

xo L

Shop my Style: Long drape cardi!

I got this gorgeous grey long drape cardi from No Polka.com! What I love about it is how well it transcends from day to night. It looks cute with a simple burgundy cotton shift dress like I am wearing in the snapshot below, or would look stylish with cigarette trousers, pumps and a tee. The cardi is simple, understated and comfy. It drapes and hugs the body in a flattering way. I have gotten so many compliments on it and people were shocked at what a steal it is - the cardi costs only €28 on No Polka.com! But snap it up quick because they are selling out fast.

You can click here to shop this cardi! 

xo L

Rihanna for River Island | The Final Chapter: Winter

The final 'Rihanna for River Island' collection is incoming and it is the best to date. This collaboration is different to the Spring Summer and Autumn 13 collections, Winter 13 is even more wearable and for Irish gals is very slick, fashion forward, flattering and in some cases even weather appropriate! You can be an Irish cailín and still rock looks that embrace the individual style and edginess of the Barbados beauty herself.

The 40-piece winter collection which goes on sale in stores and online on November 7th, consists of glamorous and sexy pieces with the entire collection just right for the party season. Oversized varsity jackets, matching tartan separates, embellished party dresses, longer lined tuxedo jackets and denim jumpsuits are the key pieces in the range. I wore a monochrome oversized spiked varsity jacket with white leather sleeves on my trip to London this week. I teamed it with a pair of studded leather gloves, round oversized sunnies, tartan mini and matching bag. I am loving the trends this A/W. It is so much fun dressing for colder weather. You can 'HYPE' my look on Lookbook.nu by clicking HERE

I am excited to check out Rihannas range in person. 

Rihanna has embraced AW trends with undertones of her personal style. There is an injection of street style in every garment and as separates many are cross over items that can be combined in different ways. Clashing tartan, faux furs, denim jumpsuits, velvet & turtlenecks are tailored and tapered to hug your frame in a feminine way that makes a pronounced statement. Rihannas tenacity and swagger is evident in her concluding line. I adore the gold shift and black over the knee boots below. Over the knee boots are a staple piece for your wardrobe this season.

The Limited Edition collection features black leather skinny trousers, black snakeskin embossed bra top, shorts and skirt, faux fur trucker and Cossack hats. With only 100 pieces of each item made and in line with all previous collections, they’re expected to fly off the shelves quickly. This is one of the most appealing things about the range.

Here are my two favourite items of the entire collection: 

The complete collection will be available for pre order at www.riverisland.com from the 31st of Oct.

‘With River Island, I mean it was brand new in the beginning; they let me do whatever I wanted to do. I was inspired by so many things for the spring collection and I really got to get my hands dirty.  For Autumn Winter, I really wanted to try and incorporate some of these ideas with different techniques.’ -Rihanna

 A recent press shoot I styled was heavily influenced by Rihanna, her personal style and her new Winter collection. 

Gold coin neckpiece from The VIP Room

Models Miss Irish Sun Sinead Duffy + Rachel Wallace Shot by Richie.ie

Rihanna has changed the game and been a heavy influence in creating the love behind 'ghetto glamour' favoured by many celebrities, models and socialites around the globe. Her fashion forward attitude and sass separates her from the crowd. In order to pull off the 'Rihanna for River Island' Winter collection, confidence is the ultimate accessory.

Vogue bag from The VIP Room

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

You can find 'Lipstick Gossip' on Facebook here

+ on twitter here + on instagram here

xo L

My latest news: U Magazine + Caris Closet + Great Lengths styling!

I have been super busy as of late. I recently styled the winner of the U Magazine 'Dream Debutante' competition. It was great to be labelled a 'top stylist' in one of Ireland's most popular glossies.

Me + competition winner Chelsey in Caris Closet Malahide

Young Dublin lady Chelsey Murray was the lucky recipient! She won an amazing package worth over €2500, I was delighted to be asked to be the fashion stylist for the competition. I helped Chelsey choose glamorous diamante earrings, nude suede heels and a beautiful one sleeved red gown with an embellished belt. The selection in Caris Closet, Malahide was brilliant. It was between the red dress and a beautiful blue lace detailed floor sweeper. 

Chelsey and her boyfriend Nathan looked like such a cute couple on the night! Chelsey's Great Lengths Hair Extensions look amazing! The volume really suits her.

Hair by Lorna - Great Lengths Hair Extensions Ireland 

Dress by Cari's Closet Dress Hire & Sales 

Make-up by Make-Up by Aimee 

Styling by Laura Mullett Lipstick Gossip

Picture by Richie | Photography 

I hope you liked the look! To check out my styling portfolio click here 

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

You can find 'Lipstick Gossip' on Facebook here
+ on twitter here + on instagram here

xo L

I featured in the November issue of Xposé Magazine!

I modelled A/W13 trends in the November issue of Xposé Magazine! It is exciting to feature in Ireland's hottest glossy. I love styling and fashion so it is so much fun to be part of the glitzy side of a shoot. Thanks to Emma + Mel in '9 Crow St' for taking the street style shots.

Tartan items are back in style but tailoring is important so you don’t lose your shape. This tartan fitted cropped tee and zip detail skater skirt are both from ‘Miss Selfridge’. The skater skirt skims above the knee and is a flattering versatile AW13 wardrobe addition. Whether you team it with a slouchy knit or tuck in a band tee this skirt hugs you in all the right places but is very feminine in its shaping. I finished the look with a rust coloured faux fur hat teamed with an embellished statement collar. I wore black opaque tights with black patent brogues from Schuh - A winter wardrobe staple to bring out your inner Blair Waldorf.

I hope you liked my look! To check out my styling portfolio click here 

I am a Fashion Stylist, Radio Reporter + Style Journalist.

 Email: mullett.laura@gmail.com

You can find 'Lipstick Gossip' on Facebook here

+ on twitter here + on instagram here

xo L