Rip It Up

Distressed denim; not exactly revolutionary on the fashion front but there does seem to be a fine art to getting those rips just right. Two tears right across the knees looks en point and gives an instant update to a pair of skinnies.

I tried on a couple of pairs in Topshop such as the Black Rip Jamie Jeans but the rips sat too high on my legs and were nowhere near rustic looking enough for my tastes.  I think the key to the perfect pair lies in some careful DIYing and gentle distressing by hand to achieve the perfect 'worn in' look and a pair Kurt would be proud of.

 images via Tumblr, Fanny Lyckmann, The Haute Pursuit

All about the Boy

The styling in this denim 2012 collection from Insight is the epitome of how I want to dress right now; like a complete tomboy! I love the 80's/90's touches here with the baseball cap, cropped tops and oversize tshirts it has a 'Lords of Dogtown' feel to it.

I've been living in t shirts and denim cut offs and high tops of late and was toying with the idea of a baseball cap when I came across one in H&M a few weeks ago and after seeing these images I'm pretty much sold. I'm also lusting after those pretty perfect looking shredded boyfriend jeans...

images via Knight Cat

Studded Sunday

images via various Tumblrs

Loving studded everything at the moment but I'm especially taken with the idea of these conical shaped spike studs on the shoulders of a jacket- stegosaurus style. Worn oversize and acid washed it adds a tough edge to an otherwise simple or pretty outfit.

The Ragged Priest have an amazing selection of all things studded but I feel like this would be a fun DIY to do yourself.  Let the eBay hunt begin!

G.I Jane

 

Is it just me or is camo print looking really good right now? This is one trend I wouldn't really have seen myself resurrecting from my school days but like a lot of other 90's grunge inspired trends it seems to be making a comeback.  My favourite way to wear it is in the form of oversized, 'stolen from your boyfriend' style jackets- I just can't get enough.

And even better, they're surprisingly versatile and pretty perfect for the rather unpredictable weather of our British 'summertime'; looking just as great with your trusty denim cutoffs and vintage band tee as they do thrown over a 'barely there' mini worn with bare legs and sleeves rolled up to reveal stacks of arm swag.

images via In Search Of Little Sadie, From LA's blog, Tommy Ton, Stockholm Street Style, Tumblr

Mad Love

Natassia Lindes in 'Mad Love' for Wasteland 

photographed by Jason Lee Perry

images via Oracle Fox

Oh My Love

Oh My Love Cut Out Maxi Dress - £45

I'm a little bit enamoured with this 90's inspired maxi dress from British label Oh My Love. The combination of the minimalist shape, covetable cut out sides and the grungey button down maxi design make it surprisingly versatile too.

It looks great with a whole stack of bangles and layered ethnic style charm necklaces to for the evening as pictured above . Or team it with a lumberjack shirt, round Lennon sunglasses and a pair of beat up Converse as a more casual daytime alternative.

image via Yayer.com

Rock Royalty

Frances Bean Cobain

photographed by Hedi Slimane

images via Hedi Slimane.com