Hate Pastels? Perhaps Try Dressing Like A Pagan This Summer…

I’m sure I’ve mentioned this before but i really do struggle with dressing for spring/summer. Just as it starts to get hot and I reprogramme my brain to shed the layers and swathes, it then begins to pour with rain again leaving me stood staring at my cupboard waiting for it to give me answers.

That’s why I quite like this mini Pagan trend that’s been around for a while and I hope doesn’t run away too soon. Head-to-toe black in summer and a smattering of religious iconography? Yes please.

Crown – optional. Gold stars on feet? Compulsory

Meadham Kirchoff AW11/12

Lily Donaldson for Vogue Paris – I think shot by Mario Sorrenti?

Has anyone else noticed that Abbey-Lee makes it in to nearly all my trend reports? She doesn’t miss a trick!

via Because I’m Addicted

Angela Lindvall for Numero Japan

shot by Harper Smith

The Row AW11 – the Olsens really blew my mind with this collection…

the perfect Pagan Hat…

moon cat!

Guy Bourdin (?)

Winona Ryder – the ultimate broody teenager?

don’t forget the crown and a brooding look…

iD Magazine

only Anja Rubik could get away with pencil thin eyebrows and purple hair…

still from Romeo and Juliet

shot by Harper Smith

Marios Schwab SS11

one of my ultimate style icons – Stevie Nicks

The Craft!

Abbey again – iD Magazine

by now, it would seem that having some kind of cat is imperative to the trend…

Freya in US Vogue

Cindy Sherman’s Cinderella

“angels stars”

Riccardo Tisci 2005/06

images via: Layers&Swathes scans, Jannike Viveka, Mt Quits,  You Kids Are So Strange, Sighs&Whispers and Cat Party