Now that we've cycled through our summer wardrobe about 100 times over, whipping up innovative outfits for the rest of the season is proving to be a fruitless endeavor. But right as we were about to say \"eff it\" and throw on the same denim-skirt-and-espadrilles combo, the style gods heard our prayers and delivered endless bouts of inspiration in Brooklyn last weekend. Yep, we're talking about Afropunk Fest, NYC's mega-music party featuring the sounds of Grace Jones and Lenny Kravitz \u2014 and some of the <\/strong>best fashion of the summer.

Be warned (and relieved): The outfits that graced the event grounds are not your festival-101 floral crowns and denim cutoffs. With blingy septum jewelry, colorblocked sneakers, and pleather mini skirts, they're alternative, opinionated, and undeniably epic. Scroll ahead to see how you can get the looks with pieces from H&M. Following these alt chicks' lead, the dwindling days of summer have nothing on your style spirit.




This printed mini is proof you don't need a lot of fabric to make a big statement. http://www.valentinosales.com/ Keep the look low-key and ready for anything with a neutral wide-brim hat and colorful sneaks. If your everyday shoes need a playful pick-me-up, swap in bright laces for a quirky touch.