5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #7, Patrick O' Donovan.

Last but not least in my "5 things I can't live without" series is my friend Patrick, who (though he may not be a blogger) can show us things from a male perspective- always a plus!  

Thanks to everyone who took part, I'm thinking of having a little giveaway soon, so watch this space! 

Patrick lets us in on the 5 things he can't live without at the moment.

Music- Hurts; If I had a band, this is what I hope we'd have sounded like. Cannot live without a daily dose!

Fashion- Dov's Hoody in Faded Navy, American Apparel; Comfortable yet stylish and the furthest thing from flashy. What more could a guy want?

Food- Onigiri (Japanese rice balls covered in nori); Japanese equivalent of the humble sandwich - homemade these are the ultimate comfort food.

Beauty (I'm taking this to mean product i can't live without)- Jean Paul Gaultier Le Male Terrible Eau de Toilette; The "evil twin" to accompany the original icon. Spicy and Citrusy in equal measure, perfection!

Random- Moleskine; Give me one of these and a pen and it'll keep me occupied for hours, I swear they're like a guilty pleasure!

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #6, Sophie Walsh.

Sophie of Also Known As Missy lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

Music- Ham Sandwich; Currently finding myself neglecting the rest of my music library in favour of my favourite Dublin based band. Can’t stop listening to ‘Click Click...BOOM!’   

Fashion- Fur trims! I just bought this incredibly cosy fur trim cardigan from Urban Outfitters and when my mom saw it she dug out three fur collars from her drawer, delighted that they were going to get another outing! Granted , on their own they look like dead squirrels but paired with a big cardie I love them!  

Food- I’m a sucker for old school sweets and the other day I found myself driving to 3 different shops in search of the marshmallow that puts the rest of them to shame- Princess ‘Pink and Whites’. They’re gooey and delicious and they sell them in Dunnes!

Beauty- ‘Um Um Uh’ Benefit lipstick. I got it as a freebie about 4 years ago but only started using it recently, and as far as I know they no longer sell that colour! A tragic loss..I’m now on the hunt for a near identical colour..

Random- This old Wine Bar Van that I was working in on Saturday night! With only 3 gears and a maximum speed of 100 m/ph I can’t imagine how she drives but that doesn’t make me love it any less!

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #5, Sian O' Carroll.

Sian of Avant Style lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

Music- The Marley Family; Bob and Damien 'Jr. Gong' are providing the soundtrack to my life at the moment. Perfect for the sunny weather we've been having recently. This is a particular favourite at the moment. 

Fashion- Shirts; buttoned up, left loose, sleeves rolled up, cuffed..any kind. I just love shirts; I think they add a touch of sophistication and can make any outfit look more pulled together. My current favourite is this bad boy I snapped up from ebay for a mere €12.

Food- Milkshakes; Homemade is still my favourite. Just blend a dessert spoon of hot chocolate powder, a dessert spoon of vanilla ice-cream and two thirds of a glass of milk. Delish. 

Beauty- Chanel No. 5; I can never, ever live without this. I love it from the moment you first spritz it on to your skin to the very last moments of powdery scent. It's a classic, and for me evokes memories of hot nights in Paris during the summer. 

Random- Tattoos; I've always been fascinated by skin art, and have been building up my own small collection since I was 16. I think attitudes towards tattoos are changing rapidly, as many people my age are more open and enthusiastic about tattoos than older generations might be - I think people these days really see it more as art. I'm currently planning my fourth. 

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #4, Retro Jules.

Julia of Retro Jules lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

Music- 80's Music!  Regular visitors to my blog will note how much I love my retro music; and I have a bit of a tendency to gravitate towards that decade.  When I'm not listening to MFR (a radio station in Scotland), I listen to Absolute Radio 80s, which is, urm, a 80s station!  Whilst I'm not a fan of modern music, I do like music from the 90s and the 70s, too.  Madness, The Human League, Michael Jackson, New Order, Madonna, Black Box (remember Ride on Time?!) and even Kylie -  I love them all!

Fashion- At the moment, I'm always wearing my velvet blazer that I got a few years' ago as a jacket - perfect for in-between seasons and for when I want to look smarter!!

Food- I can't live without the humble teacake.  the perfect pick-me-up after a long hard day at work.  And, as it's only 100 calories, I can afford to have my (tea) cake & eat it! :)

Beauty- I'm a lipgloss junkie; and, whilst I aim to maintain my fuller lips à la Andrea Corr, I always plump for Soap & Glory's MotherPucker lip gloss in Nude.  It actually works, plus it doesn't break the bank, too!

Random- My iPod.  I'm thinking about investing into an iPhone; and am currently testing my old iPod touch out (i.e. with the calendar and some apps) into seeing if it's a worthwhile investment.  Plus, I can't live without my music; and now I've got my iPod dock, I've got it on most of the day, even if I'm just playing music! 

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #3, Sinead Lally.

Sinead Lally of her style diaries lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

1.  My iPhone- its pretty much my best friend in a technology kind of way. I swore I would never get a touch screen but that all changed when  I got my hands on my iPhone (first addition)  It's amazing! I can preeetty much do everything I want on it. Even blog!

2.  Dermologica Products- I've tried lots of products over the years and nothing compares to these. My skin feels great after using them. I have a big collection and I mix them up every other day to get all the benefits from them.

3.  Nikon P100- without a doubt- my baby. I always have this in my bag. I used to own a bigger slr but downsized recently to a more moderate one that also fits nicely into my bag. I'm a pathological picture-taker for sure!

4.  Flowerbomb- a scent close to my heart. When i met my "boy" in Sicily (at our best friends wedding, he's not Italian!) in 2006 where we fell in love (I know, puke button) he bought me this while over there and every time I smell it it reminds me of that time and gives me great memories. I cannot and will not live without this. It's my smell memory. :)

5.  My Diary- Probably another thing that I cannot and will not live without. I rely on this everyday and it takes me through the year without fail and forsees that I get everything done on time and to the best of my abilities! yeah right! but it tries....

(all photos taken by Sinead herself)

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #2, Blau Von T.

Blau Von T of Blaubushka and The Hostess Handbook lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

Music- Red Hot Chilli Peppers...Well I was once pee-ed on well in a RHCP moshpit...they're part of my soul now

Fashion- Cream Cable cardi by Neal from UO...cosy college blanket.

Food- M&S Ultimate Mashed Potato...I can eat my own weight in creamy mash.

Beauty- MAC eyebrow pencil...to look like a lady with Hepburn inspired 'vintage brow.' 

Random- Harmonica...because a blues band lives in my head.

5 Things I Can't Live Without At The Moment; #1, Laura Whiston.

Laura Whiston of Whisty Blogs, Dublin lets us in on the 5 things she can't live without at the moment.

Music- The Small Faces - Mod music and fine threads.. What more inspiration do I need... Oh wait, beautiful lyrics too!

Fashion- A vintage Gypsy Rose Lea tasselled shawl. My mother gave it to me for Christmas and all I do is take it out of my wardrobe and look at it everyday...

Food- Marmite on hot buttery toast... I’m a full-on Marmite lover, I could never love a man who hated Marmite!

Beauty- Jo Malone tea blends perfume – Namely Early Grey and Cucumber, these fragrances are absolutely addictive; last summer I couldn't get enough of their English Pear and Freesia cologne, it just reminds me of summer. (Image via beaut.ie)

Random- Friends & Reunions - A very dear friend of mine is just back from her year in Oz and I've missed her heaps. It's so good having her back!