Fashion – Grunge
Grunge does not exactly have the most pleasant connotations in the world. When coupled with the word ‘nineties’, it is easy to dismiss even the thought of dressing as though black is the only colour in existence and adopting a more than dodgy haircut. Yet this may just be the perfect antidote to the pretty pastels and whimsical florals that have been bombarding us since the fashion world uttered the words Spring/Summer 2012. Embracing this season’s darker side is the perfect balance to the clichéd, obvious and sometimes sickly-sweet shades that we are drowned in every time we walk into a high-street shop. At the high-end of things, a grungy aesthetic could be noted in a number of collections of Spring/Summer 2012. The iconic skull image of Alexander Mc Queen from seasons past is the perfect accompaniment to your outfit, and you will find it emblazoned on anything from scarves to t-shirts – just avoid wearing too much at once! The trick is subtlety – a few keys pieces mean that you can embrace this trend without looking like you are going to a Halloween party. A leather jacket, androgynous boots, metallic accessories – take your pick. Keep in mind the dishevelled hair and smoky eyes of the nineties grunge look, the best part being that there is almost zero effort required.
However despite her unflattering haircut, the actress appeared happy as she made the most of a trip to New York, where she is hosting Saturday Night Live. It's no wonder the star looks so pleased to be in the Big Apple after she was granted the request
When coupled with the word 'nineties', it is easy to dismiss even the thought of dressing as though black is the only colour in existence and adopting a more than dodgy haircut. Yet this may just be the perfect antidote to the pretty pastels and
Then I take in her fashionable haircut, short with a jagged fringe. Her hair is dyed dark auburn, edged with little tufts of smoky grey. Next I register her Mandarin-collared qipao in leopard-skin print, slit to the thigh. I know it is a qipao because