Leather n’ Lace

Epitomised by Madonna, lashings of leather and lace are the predominant features of this strong and sexy look that is part girl, part rebel. Keep your jeans straight and slim-cut to show off curves and team with chunky, super-high heels to add punch.

A lace bustier dress is the perfect way to show off a feminine hourglass silhouette - simply team with innocent accessories and toughen up with a leather biker jacket.

Make like a bad girl and think contradictions in a monochrome colour palette to keep the look suitably sophisticated - but rough n’ ready none the less. Band-member boyfriend on arm is optional.

• Bardot Lace Bustier Dress
• Trade Me – Leather Biker Jacket – Starting bid $50.00
• Kagi – Theresa Cross Pendant $215, Cream Pearl Echo $115.00
• Witchery – 90 Denier Opaques $29.95
• Ezibuy – Ankle Boot $50.00
• Dotti – Large Open Rose Brooch or Clip $30.00

• Dotti – Sexy Lace Back Tank $50.00
• Blancoboutique – White Suede Sequin Jacket $385.00
• Bardot – Claudia Bleach Jean $159.95
• Scarpa – Zolo by Ixos Back zip Strappy Sandal $590.00
• Kagi – Excelsior Ring $170.00, Cream Florentine Pendant $205

Festival Chic

Brighten your gypsy eyes and be bold as love in this festival inspired look, championed by the free-spirited style of rock legend Jimi Hendrix.

Think patterned scarves, flowing printed blouses, high-waist denim, exotic vests and sumptuous accessories in velvet and sheepskin.

Don’t be afraid to clash your prints in the same outfit, or tie your scarves somewhere other than your neck! Tie bandanas around your arm or waist, and pile on loose layers in a care-free manner that looks anything but planned.

Finish off your look with funky retro heels, chunky medallions, or be suitably eccentric in a large floppy hat with feathers. Try mixing designer threads with cheaper finds for that ‘tossed together’ style and you’ll be one foxy lady!

• Moochi – Hot Scenes Denim Short $199.95
• Ezibuy – Emerge Platform Sandal $30.00
• Witchery – Tally Scarf $39.95, Pleat Back Vest $129.95
• Witchery Print Silk Blouse $139.95
• General Cucumber - Deadly Ponies – Mr Flower A $204.75

• Moochi – Sugar High Jeans $229.99
• Witchery – Grecian Rope detail Blouse $149.95, Large Silky Print Scarf $59.95,
• Scarpa – Maria by Audley Retro Sandal in Lush Black Suede $480.00
• General Cucumber - Deadly Ponies – Mr Catch Me $107.00, Zambesi Goat Herd Scarf - $233.00
• Dotti – Crochet Vest $49.95

Grunge

Pile on weathered plaids and denim in the chaotic manner of Kurt Cobain, characterised by many overlapping, often contradictory items.

Grungy female fashion during the '90s favoured feminine dresses, chunky knit accessories, and ripped tights matched with the iconic shoe of the decade; Doc Martens.

Raid your local thrift store for bargain grungy finds, or try menswear for a perfectly sloppy, oversized fit. No piece within your outfit should be too flashy or too exotic, and toss out your hair straightener if you’re working this look. But if you want the real guide to grunge fashion, wear whatever you like and don’t let anything hold you back!

• Freshnessmag - Converse Kurt Cobain Collection - Chuck Taylor All Star Signature Grunge Edition Style: 398922
• Kagi – Knot Afraid Chain $115.00
• Dotti – Cheeky Denim Short $60.00
• Bardot Dip Dye Gathered Singlet
• Barkers - Cotton Cardigan $39.95
• Mytights – Jonathan Aston Naja Hat and Socks

• Trade Me - Plaid Shirt – Starting Bid $5.00
• Witchery – Multi Print Dress $159.95
• Kagi – Infinity Links Bracelet $115.00
• Shoebuy – Dr.Martens Original Aztec Crazy Horse $99.45

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