Alexander McQueen gave us a visually violent interpretation of houndstooth that was incredibly amazing, but I’ve got my own more budget friendly vision to share.

The power of McQueen’s runway show was an in his usage of the prints and the intense image that it gave. We’re using less houndstooth than McQueen did, but this is a little less retina burning than what we saw on the runways. I’m still using contrasting prints, though they are submissive to the houndstooth rather than creating a clash.

Try mixing and matching at shops and online stores to find your ideal pattern blend – practice makes perfect.

Left: Houndstooth scarf (£18; Oasis), slash sweater top ($20; Forever 21), Dazzi sequin skirt (£110; French Connection), slashed tights ($7; Forever 21), Wanted Babel over the knee boots ($107)

Center: Houndstooth sunglasses ($3; Wet Seal), Elizabeth & James blazer ($395; Net-A-Porter), Houndstooth dress (£20; Matalan), Jessica Simpson tights ($15), Jeffrey Campbell 99 boots ($100; Solestruck)

Right: Houndstooth scarf ($20; Delia’s), Cut & Sew stud vest (£55; Miss Selfridge), Striped bodysuit (£10; New Look), Belted houndstooth skirt ($14; Forever 21), half ripped leggings ($113; Intermix), Ankle boots (£20; H&M)