Street trend: Laura Kinsella

Age: 31

What are you wearing?

I’m wearing a Laura Kinsella Millinery hat (€250), Danielle Romeril top (€600), Zara skirt (€39.99) and Topshop Premium boots (€200).

Describe your style in three words?

Dark, eclectic, urban.

How long does it take you to get dressed in the morning?

I’m usually frantically running somewhere so not very long!

Fashion or function — which word best describes your attitude to clothes and why?

Millinery is messy so what I wear to work really needs to be functional. On the other hand, I would say fashion as what you wear is an expression of who you are and how you feel.

What’s your biggest source of style inspiration?

I’m a visual person so I probably subconsciously take influence from catwalks and street style; music and movies also.

What do you think of Irish street style?

I think since the rise of bloggers and street style, Irish people have become more trend-savvy and conscious about what they wear.

Where do you like to shop?

Very mixed. I love vintage. Shutterbug/Folkster has been a favourite for a long time. I equally wear highstreet like COS, Zara and Topshop. I love Havana boutique in Donnybrook also.

Who or what is Ireland’s greatest undiscovered gem?

Ireland is a hub of creativity at the moment and there are lots of designers who are creating work on par to those on an international level. The first names that come to mind are Colin Horgan and Rebecca Marsden but there are lots more.

Why does your style/outfit work?

I like mixing textures, designer and highstreet pieces. I also like the balance between the shorter skirt and the long top.