My Style Icons

Hey guys! I have been thinking a lot about what persona style means to me, and after reading Frank Vinyl's post "Searching for your Signature Style", I decided to do a similar blog post featuring my biggest style inspirations.

How would you define your style? Who are your biggest style icons?

 Kurt Cobain

What he taught me: Um, everything? But mainly, that it's okay to be weird. In this case, I'm talking about fashion, but he really taught me to embrace my weirdness in every aspect of myself. (Being obsessed with child birth and the reproductive system is O.K.) But when it comes to style, if you feel like wearing the Elmer Fudd hat with the leopard print coat and oval sunglasses, you go for it!

 Mick Jagger
What he taught me: My 1970s style comes out of nowhere. I love the look of the 1970s woman, but couldn't think of a single typical 1970s woman who I actually consciously channeled. That's when I realized, I wasn't channeling any woman. I was channeling the kind of woman Mick Jagger would have hung out with back stage after a show in the 1970s. Which is way cooler. 

 Patti Smith

What she taught me: Patti Smith has the kind of effortless style that you really only saw in men at her time. The biggest thing I took away from Patti Smith, is that being a girl is kick ass. And should I ever want to stop shaving my arm pits and legs, that's fucking okay. 

 Winona Ryder
What she taught me: Modest is hottest. That statement alone makes me feel too vulnerable to even continue on. But I will. My love for Winona is never ending. Let's put it this way; if I woke up tomorrow a high class, celebrity lesbian, I wouldn't even question it. I would just go find Winona Ryder. Because, to me, she's the perfect kind of sexy. She never shows too much, she's mysterious, she's feminine without trying too hard; she's everything. Winona is everything, Winona forever. 

 Bob Dylan

What he taught me: Bob Dylan taught me that androgyny is cool. Not because he himself dressed androgynous, but because he was scrawny (like me) and though he didn't have breasts (like me. Just kidding. Kinda?) he really inspired my style. I've been obsessed with him from a young age, so I feel like I could go on and on about the things that he has taught me, but I think the biggest thing is this, and it's kind of heavy: Lots and lots of things are beautiful. The most beautiful things are the things that maybe take a little digging, a little squinting, and a little thinking. If I am every called beautiful, I hope it's meant in that way. 

 Courtney Love

What she taught me: You know how Patti Smith taught me that being a girl could be kick ass? Courtney Love taught me that I was kick ass. Growing up, I was never the "pretty" girl. Luckily, I had an older brother who told me a lot about a lot of amazing bands, Hole included. I was blown away. Courtney Love is (one of) the reason(s) I ever picked up a guitar, I ever cared about fashion, and I ever stopped giving a damn what "pretty" meant to anybody else but myself.

Kate Moss

What she taught me: This one is kind of new for me, guys. Obviously, being interested in fashion, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Kate Moss. However, in the past year or so I've started modeling and my biggest lessons have come from Kate Moss. She's so confident, and I am so not. Kate Moss has very recently taught me what sexy is. Sexy is a smoldering eye, it's feeling the breeze through your shirt on a sunny day, it's sometimes going topless (okay, maybe not in public for me, but you get it.) She isn't conventionally pretty, but in front of a camera, and as a model, she's gorgeous. She's a super model, and has earned her confidence over time. I know that the body image issue is big with a lot of people, but as a naturally scrawny, small breasted, small butt girl, I too sometimes feel under attack. When I do, I look to Kate Moss, and her cool-girl, "who cares?", bra-less (woops, did I say that?) attitude and feel much, much better.

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Heathers

 I'm in love with my new Mabel and Zora dress. As soon as I saw it, I knew I had to have it. There are certain pieces that I see and can immediately think of 100 different ways to style them. Those are my favorite pieces, and this definitely fell under that category. This dress was designed by Tiffany Bean, and I definitely recommend checking out her stuff. Each piece, to me, has a certain feeling to it. I love clothes that can sort of transport you to a different time or feeling; Today, this dress reminded me a lot of the Winona Ryder movie "Heathers", and I had to roll with that. I plan on wearing this dress quite often however, seeing as it's so easy to style, and I can easily see myself feeling many different vibes and looks for this dress; Two on my mind currently are "James Bond girl" (one of my favorite looks!) and 1960s glamorous (Hello, Audrey Hepburn!)

How would you style this little navy dress? 

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Megan Side Shirred Dress - Tiffany Bean // Mabel & Zora | Boots 1460 - Dr. Marten | New Modern Fedora - Free People

Links I Love: February

I had an outfit post planned for you all today, but it's actually a snow blizzard! At least I think it is. I'm not sure what counts for a blizzard in Portland. All I know was school was cancelled for me today (yay!) and I thought today was the perfect opportunity to share with you all some links I love. I haven't done a post like this in a long time, so I'm excited to bring it to you guys on a day where all I feel like doing is playing on my computer and snuggling in my comfiest clothes. If you're having the same kind of day and want a little break from Tumblr or Pinterest (is that even a real feeling?) check these out! 

1. I'm kind of obsessed with Winona Ryder. I'm not sure if that's something I've shared with you all yet, but it's a thing for me. A big thing! I found this awesome slideshow showcasing her style as it's evolved over the years. I was pretty satisfied. Click here to check out Huffington Post's Winona Ryder style evolution slide show!

2. I kind of just want someone to make these "Heart of the Batter" Food Network cupcakes for me, but if that can't happen, the directions seem simple enough to where I'd be up to the task. Hopefully. Maybe?

3. I know I've mentioned my nostalgic love for Nancy Drew computer games, as well as my adoration for the YouTuber Arden Rose. Well, those to things miraculously melded when Arden created her YouTube "Let's Play" channel, ARose Games. For those of you who don't know, a "Let's Play" video is basically a video where the YouTuber plays through the game and provides entertaining commentary. Check out Arden's Nancy Drew: Ghost of Thornton Hall video for a prime example of girl gamer amazingness.

4. This list of 101 Tips for Healthy Skin is pretty extensive (Obviously, I mean how can you provide 101 items and not be extensive? Seriously.) and actually really informative! I'll have to keep some of these things in mind when washing my face, and when grocery shopping.

5. I'm pretty skeptical of detox regimens, but seeing this Detox guide on Lauren Conrad's site was a breath of fresh air for me. Finally, the results of a detox without feeling like what I'm doing is completely unhealthy and horrible for me in the long run. Thanks for everything you do, Lauren Conrad.

6. Fashion bloggers! Check this one out! It's a list of common posing mistakes from a photographer. Helpful? Yes. Harsh? No! So check it out.

7. I absolutely love this video. I saw it over a month ago, and when I thought of doing a Links I Love post, I knew it had to make the cut. This video features a forensic sketch artist. He asks a woman to explain how she looks and he draws based on the description, and then he asks a friend to describe the same woman. The result is amazing. It's a reminder that we're all our worst critics, and that we're all beautiful.

8. Though this money saving grocery guide is more geared towards family, it's still super helpful. I mean, she saved so much money to feed a family, imagine how much I would save just on feeding myself?! Definitely a great read for people of all ages looking to budget their money better. (Like me. Sad face.)

9. Finally, kick back and relax while playing one of these relaxing online games. Sometimes it's nice to just have some mindless entertainment, and some of them are super cute, so, that's a plus.

There you guys go! Let me know what you think of these links, and if you would like a monthly post like this!