Street Style

Its now been 2 long weeks since I got the pleasure of attending my very first show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. As always it was an absolutely gorgeous event that saw some of Australia's top designers (both established and emerging) present their newest collections to a crowd full of fellow designers, celebrities and fashion industry icons. Everything that was presented on the runway absolutely blew my mind but it was the style from the attendees walking the streets that gave me my greatest source of inspiration. 

This year the 70's trend took charge on the streets with flares, flounces, corduroy and denim seen at every turn. Australian fashion icon Tash Sefton from They All Hate Us was the true 70's muse this fashion week, managing to incorporate light wash denim (mainly bell bottoms and maxi skirts) into her looks each and every day. We also saw the classic and sophisticated tailored/menswear trend make it's annual mark with a number of industry personalitites including bloggers Margaret Zhang and Brooke Testoni rocking well structured blazers, coats and collared button up shirts to get them through the indecisive autumn weather. On the flip femininity was another key trend with personality Carissa Walford and international super model (and my ultimate girl crush) Nicole Trunfio, nailling the white, romantic and feminine look. Other trends we saw glimpses of were 90's grunge (plaid, stripes, black on black), bohemian (fringe, prints) and electric (metallic fabrics and neon colours).

I've put together some of my favourite looks from the streets that express creativity, personality and ultimate style.

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summer trends

90's Grunge is by far, not only my favourite trend of the summer but it is my favourite trend/style of all time.

I'm a 90's baby who grew up listening to spice-girls, dressing in overalls and watching friends religiously so naturally I'm drawn to anything plaid, leather or adorned with studs and I was absolutely over-the-moon when I saw those tattoo chokers coming back into fashion late last year.

One of the reasons I love the 90's grunge trend so much is because you can collect pieces that will become wardrobe essentials and get you through the entire year while still exuding individuality and a rock-star edge.
A plaid shirt is a great piece to keep you warm with a pair of black skinnies during the cooler months and the perfect accessory to tie around your waist in the summer to give you that instant cool-kid look.

It is the perfect trend to rock at night-time events, summer festivals and  on a day-to-day basis to keep you looking stylish whilst running the errands - simply add on your favourite ripped acid-wash jeans, a plain white tee and a leather jacket and you're good to go.

My go-to inspiration and style icon for the 90's grunge trend is European blogger Luanna from le-happy- who, in my opinion, is the queen of grunge! She manages to pull off so many different looks but still visually creates the definition of grunge on a daily basis and I love how she can so effortlessly combine all the elements of this trend without making it look cluttered or over-bearing.

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  However if you are looking for a more high-profile celebrity to seek inspiration from (that you have easier access to stalk) Kylie Jenner is a perfect example and another icon who captures the 90's grunge trend impeccably.

www.mirror.co.uk ; www.fan2.f ; dedewearsfashion.blogspot.com.au

I also enjoy checking out street-style pages and blogs and looking at photo's from high-fashion music festivals and events to source ongoing inspiration and discover new grunge icons.

Just like rock 'n' roll 90's grunge will never die and I will continue to obsess over fringe, leather and fishnet tights.

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www.wgsn.com ; thefashiontag.com ; stylestories.ebay.com