Biker Chic Fashion

Carbon black denim, biker-boy studs, metal chains, slouchy jersey layers and nightmare-inducing skulls - how fierce is your fashion? Not all the trends for autumn/winter 2009 are icky-girly or ladylike; the mood is cast by Alexander McQueen and Alexander Wang who tap into the downtown London and New York scenes.

Sadly, it can be one of the most expensive trends to gather unless you've always been a rocker, or have an older brother with a catalogue of black T-shirts and leathers you can 'borrow' ( FORGET THE 'BOYFRIEND' LOOK, GO FOR THE 'BROTHER' INSTEAD.) A leather jacket is a forever piece that'll add rock appeal to every outfit - it's the wardrobe equivalent of a faithful husband, so invest. Paint it black girls...