Alexander McQueen SS12 takes Dark Glam to a New Level

Black lace, leather, cages, chiffon... Alexander McQueen's spring and summer 2012 line is speaking right to me. Dark and gothic has always been McQueen's style, but this season the style is going mainstream. Let's browse how the spring and summer line reacts to the trends, shall we?

Check out the texture on this jacket and the seam of the pants.

This is my favourite from the collection. That leather peplum jacket, black lace skirt, skull clutch, and THOSE SHOES. I die.

The textures here are just to die for.

The waist cincher adds a level of badass to this black pantsuit.

I love the fairly conservative skirt with the waist cincher and lace top.

This is classic McQueen. The sharp angles of the pattern are evocative of a Rorschach test. 

This season's popular cage done RIGHT. Check out those glovelettes too. 

Oh hi, goth wedding dress of my dreams.

The frayed lace makes this gown edgy and dark.

All the sexy goth attitude you've come to expect from McQueen takes this season's trends to a whole new level. Check out the whole collection (there's also lots of white and pink!) and let me know what you think!

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On Trend: Skulls

I've been rocking skulls since way before they were trendy. But don't get me wrong -- this isn't a lamentation that they're now ubiquitous; I'm actually stoked. It's now way easier to acquire really badass and gorgeous fashion covered with skulls.

Here is some inspiration for the trend that is actually as timeless as the memento mori it represents!

Jewellery

Tarina Tarantino Classic Skull necklace is $63 on Amazon and comes in lots of different colours. I love this dark one and the mix of girly beads and a bow with the skull.

Another girly skull, Betsey Johnson "Betsey the Vampire Slayer" Rhinestone Skull Ring will definitely make people do a double-take.

I love this ring, which I bought at a local shop in my town, so much that I got the hematite version, too. Spikes and Diamonds? More like Skulls and Diamonds!

I love my turquoise skull bead stretch bracelet. It's so summery and goes great with silver or gold accessories.

Accessories

This take on Alexander McQueen's skull knuckle-duster clutch is everywhere this season. It's a perfect way to add edge to an evening outfit.

Of course, arguably McQueen's most famous skull-related piece inspired scarves like these. They look great with nearly everything -- from a casual day at class or a night out. 

Shoes

These Steve Madden loafers combine two trends in one -- smoking loafers and skulls. Plus they're blinged out! 

Iron Fist is a skull-lover's dream. They have dozens of different options for heels, wedges, platforms, and flats with skulls (and other dark imagery). When I wear my pair of Digi Skull shoes, I get loads of compliments.

Womenswear

Torrid's got lots of plus size options with an edgier look, like this graffitti-inspired skull and rose top. 

Hot Topic takes the theme of girly skulls a step further and makes a skull entirely out of butterflies.

Alex and Chloe have this top with a heart made from adorable smiling skulls (which is currently on sale!).

This Instagrammer totally rocked Black Milk Clothing's skull dress by wearing it backward with a mesh top over it. I love this look! 

Gypsy Warrior has got these amazing hi-lo skull blouses in ivory and black. 

This Zadig and Voltaire cashmere tank wins the award for most subtle incorporation of a skull.

These skinny jeans from Tripp have skulls on one leg! Split jeans are totally in right now so these are more trend for your dollar.

These skull leggings offer a much subtler skull pattern for your skull-bottomed needs.

What did I miss? What are your favourite skull fashions?

-Caroline

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