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Welcome to Love to Love - a series of interviews with top women we love to love, about all the stuff they love to love.

Kicking off with Bluebell Wooi (yes that is her real name) - the model whose face you'll recognise off billboards all across the tube, Aston Martin's TV ad and that risque Rankin snogfest video.

What you may not know, is that Bluebell is a south London girl with heritage including south east Asian and Irish, and a quirky background that has born a confident young woman proud of her rebellious streak, passionate about Pussy Riot and with a cat named Truffles. Let's find out more...

How would you describe your style?

It's a totally mixed bag. I really like some street style stuff, but then also have lots of vintage - so all sorts really. I got that approach from my Mum because she dresses really crazy, in a good way! When I was a baby I had little leopard print DM boots. (*cool Mum alert*)

What’s your dream dinner party line up with just three chairs to fill?

Russell Brand definitely. Also Flight of the Concords - if I’m allowed to make them share a chair (*oh, go on then*). I’m then torn between inviting a hot a man with a Scottish accent (which would be Richard Madden if so - or Simon from Biffy Clyro... or all of Biffy Clyro) or another funny guy… But I think funny will always win for me, so I’ll choose Julian Barratt.

Where’s your favourite place to visit and why?

Malaysia - and Penang in particular. I have family there and have been going for years, so it just has really nice associations and memories. Check it out! (*going on the list, right now...*)

Where do you get your style inspo from?

Instagram. I follow quite a few weird feeds rather than just lots of fashion people. I love the crazy visual illusions on @popmyeyes and for more fashion stuff @lovers&drifters has really cool style.

What’s your go-to item of clothing to make you feel totally awesome?

I have a pair of Vagabond boots with a massive platform. They work with anything and make me stand tall and feel strong. 

And finally, tell us about the earrings you're wearing!

I love the colours and the retro feel of the pattern. Milk Tooth earrings are totally different to other stuff out there. That's why I like them. (*Nicely said Bluebell!!*)

Now, get your own pair, right here x

*Editor's notes

We are delighted to have joined forces with outstanding person and super talented illustrator, Maria-Ines Gul, to create an exceptional collection inspired by all things female.

After meeting Maria (who you may know from Rookie Magazine or commissions from the likes of Gucci and Farfetch) during celebrations for International National Women’s Day 2017, we bonded over our mutual appreciation for avant-garde fashion and design. Many chats and rounds of illustration evolutions later, the Milk Tooth LDN x M.I.G. collection is born.

For us, statement earrings are an empowering way to embrace the brilliance of womanhood, whilst Maria’s beautiful illustrations are themed with thoughtful and witty comments on feminism, so it was natural inspiration for the collection.

The result is a range featuring symbols like keys, shells and flowers, which combine to produce a strikingly fresh take on the delicacies and complexities of femininity. Accompanying the collection is a poem written by Maria to give further insight into our inspiration, which you can find along with our final illustrated designs below.

The limited edition collection features nine unique pairs of earrings, which each come in a bespoke box, also designed by Maria. The earrings are 24 carat gold-plated and super lightweight (you have to hold them to believe it!).

See for yourself, right here.

Presenting... The Ultimate Stud: a superb collection of gold-plated standout stud earrings, presented in a rather beautiful bespoke box. 

The perfect gift for anyone who loves good design, independent fashion brands, great value (only £79!) and of course, earrings. With only a limited run available, pre-order now for delivery by 8th December. 

Just think about it, all these beauties could be yours...  So if you're getting excited don't leave it to chance. Add us to your wish list and forward this article on to your trusted pressie buyers, stat! 

Or, if you're more in the generous mood, we deliver worldwide for those pals who are far away. Plus we would of course always encourage much self love if you want to reserve them for your own personal joy.

Simply email hello@milktoothldn.com to reserve yours now.

Or if danglies are more your thing, browse here.