Rebel with a Cause

The rock chick look is one of those permatrends than refuses to disappear but that doesn’t mean it’s any easier to get right.

The trick is to enjoy a sporadic smattering of rock-style (either a randomly placed accessory, pair of shoes or a nonchalantly added leather jacket) instead of doing the all out rock look – think more Agyness Dean and less Jon Bon Jovi.

A touch of rock rebellion can be contrasted with more feminine pieces to balance it out and give your outfit a more unique look. Try mixing florals or abstract prints with a leather jacket, biker style boots with mini dresses or subtle skull accessories with cute t-shirts.

If you’re more sweet girl than bad girl but want a little fix of the trend then forget slogan t-shirts and ripped jeans and choose a big leather shopper. Hardware is back on bags with a vengeance for autumn winter and exposed zips and pyramid studding is all you need to inject a little punk attitude.

With its strong biker influences, Mulberry’s Poppy is a fantastic example and a definite new season must-have.

Leather jackets are (of course) a key piece, are fairly easy to wear and will coordinate with pretty much anything so layer a black number over a printed t-shirt and team with super skinny jeans and boots to keep to the theme.

Now all you need is a dash of kohl eyeliner and some tattoos (perhaps temporary??) to give it that extra authenticity – decorative piercings optional.

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