Crazy About: Studs

This inaugural edition of 'Crazy About' is dedicated to my current obsession: pyramid studs! I simply can't get enough of these bad boys, and here, I'll show you some of the easiest studly pieces to incorporate into your wardrobe. 

1.  The fabulous Urban Renewal Studded Denim Vest: This former jean jacket is the perfect addition to add some punch to an otherwise simple outfit.  

$148.00 Urbanoutfitters.com

2. Pyramid Stud Earrings: At only 16 bucks, these babies will up your badass quotient, without putting a huge dent in your wallet.

 Urbanoutfitters.com

3. Free People Juno Stud Wedge: A studded leather wedge is the perfect, yet unexpected addition to your summer attire. $168.00 FreePeople.com 

4. Bona Drag Studded Ballet Slippers: The former ballerina in my nearly had a heart attack after setting my eyes on these. The perfect blend of girly fantasy, meets biker chic.

 $48.00 bonadrag.com

5. Urban Renewal Studded Short: Each pair of these vintage cut off shorts are different, yet they all have one thng in common: a pyramid stud trim. Each pair has been naturally distressed by their original owner, which gives the shorts some character. 

$58.00  Urbanoutfitters.com

Jonesing For Basassery

Perhaps it is the stories that my dad tells me, of his cross country trips on his bike, or my mom's fond memories of her favorite worn out jeans. Maybe it's even my way of rebelling, but however it came about, I am jonesing for some badassery. I find myself daydreaming of zippers, leather, distressed denim, and a cancerous cigarette behind my ear (not that I would smoke it). 

The whole distressed denim thing intrigues me. I was tentative at first to get on the distressed bandwagon, despite the fact that I love the look. My fear was that it would look abercrombie-esque and not sophisticated. The wave of distressed denim that is surfacing right now is more tame than those worn by Sienna in her prime. Brands such as Current/Elliott, Levis, and J brand are making great worn out jeans right now. Soon enough I will post pictures of my own adventures in distressing denim- until then, these pictures will just have to do!

photo credit: Shopbop, Urban Outfitters