Never the Bride.

Vintage, Grunge, Eclectic, Style.

These four words to me are the creation of two people: Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love.

Courtney Love has finally shared her tweets of her new line Never the Bride.

Having had pieces from the 80's, she has recreated clothes which I actually like.

The style is very romantic with feathers, headdresses & gowns with of course Grunge thrown in.

Think Galliano.

Model - Chole Norgaard

I genuinely want some pieces.

Kudos to Courtney Love.

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Grungy Inspiration.

This week I am really feeling Grunge.....again.

I think this will always be an obsession of mine.

Here are collections of photography and styles which I love....

What will be next week's inspiration.......?

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Nok Nok Who's There?

The title just had to be done!

Anyway.....this brand Nok Nok I have only just discovered...and I love it.

London based company but the denim is washed and dyed in Japan.

The influence for these clothes are very much taken from past eras...Mods, Punks, Grunge and Indie rolled into one.

Nok Nok specializes mainly with Jeans but they also have t-shirts and shorts.

Taken from this seasons Lookbook.

You can buy items or browse the Nok Nok site Here

The blog is simply brilliant.

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Kaya Scodelario.

I have mentioned how much I admire the grungy edgy style of Kaya's alter ego of Effy Stonem & more recently as Kathy from Wuthering Heights. Here are some random photos of a once underground style icon to an emerging British icon.

LOVE.

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1990's Grunge.

It is the style that is the bane of every mother's life. But it is a style that has been nurtured by music and experimentation. Grunge.
        With the release of Converse S/S 2012, their limited 2012 editions & Topshop campaigns, it feels right to mention Grunge. Taking a leaf from 70's and 80's punk, Grunge has definitely emerged as one of the leading fashion phases. Wear the obligatory flannel checked shirt, t-shirt under it, ripped jeans teamed with Dr Martens or Converse and there you have it. 
        Kurt Cobain is seen to be the ultimate Grunge icon whereas icons today for me also include Kate Moss and Effy Stonem (played by Kaya Scodelario) in the hit UK series of Skins (series 1-4). Being a teenage cult, Grunge will always be around, especially when designers use it such as McQueen, Marc Jacobs and of course Vivienne Westwood who still mixes Punk and Grunge.

Converse S/S 2012 Collection

Converse Limited Edition 2012

King of Grunge: Kurt Cobain.

Girl's  90's Grunge.

Kate Moss 2002.

Girls 90's Grunge.

Simone Rocha S/S 2012.

Topshop S/S 2012 90's Grunge Campaign.

Effy Stonem from Skins.

Grunge it may be......but it is still beautiful.

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