Since then I've co-designed my own range of crafty pins with artist Claire Spake (she's nuts, and has since become a bit of a bestie, but that's another story), participated in various swaps with other designers, and am following more pin artists than I care to mention on social media! There's something about pins that's hooked me, and I can't see this current obsession ending any time soon!
Maybe it's because they're essentially grown-up 'pocket money toys' - an inexpensive way to update an outfit and add a bit of individuality to your style (cheaper and less permanent than a tattoo as well!). There are cutesy pins, dark pins, feminist pins, niche pins - seriously, something for everyone!
My main issue though is how to wear them... I don't wear a denim
jacket because I usually wear jeans and am not young or cool enough to pull off
double denim. Although I'd love to get away with dungarees (with patch pocket
perfect for sporting a pin or 7), I'm not sure my boobs would let me. I do pop
them on my handbag occasionally, but have lost 2 treasured pins this way, so am
now a bit nervy.
How do you wear yours please???????????