Style Icon: Lily Collins

Lily Collins has been making a lot of movies lately, and she's been popping up all over the place for red carpet appearances or just walking around. I've always seen her style as super preppy, but lately she's become more fashionable and I've been loving her look. 

My personal favorite look was her 2013 Comic Con look, with the coordinating top and shorts. Her look can be anywhere from girly and classic to edgy and modern. While I may not always absolutely love her look, I certainly love how versatile her style is. I can definitely identify with the changing aspect of her look - one day I feel like a rock star, and the next I'll feel like Audrey Hepburn.

Lily wears a lot of clothes that are more polished, such as collared shirts, nice but casual jackets, and dark wash jeans. She can also wear clothes that are a bit more fun, such as patterned trousers or skater skirts and graphic tees. With her style, you can pretty much pair anything from her wardrobe together. Its cute and versatile, and practical - you can take any piece from day to night just by changing around a few pieces like shoes, or pants.

Tell me what you think of Lily's style in the comments.

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Edie Campbell

Edie Campbell is a British model who's style is absolutely gorgeous. She rocks an eclectic mix of boho and menswear pieces, tied in with other trends that creates a very British look.

To get Edie's look, you only need a few interesting staple pieces, paired together in interesting ways.

First, start with some palazzo pants - printed or solid. Add in a classic colored skater skirt, and you've got your bottoms sorted. For tops, Edie loves loose boho inspired pieces, so stick with some cute cropped flowy pieces. For dresses, she loves shift dresses with flared sleeves. Add in a cute oversized bomber jacket or parka, and some chunky shoes in neutral color, and you've got a nicely sized, Edie Campbell inspired wardrobe. 

Let me know what you think of her style - do you love it, or not so much?

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Twiggy

Nineteen sixties British supermodel Twiggy (real name Lesley Lawson) was the embodiment of the mod movement. With her boyish figure and big doe eyes, she captured the hearts of photographers and designers around the world. 

Now, I felt that I should put a disclaimer in here: Twiggy has a very thin body type, and her body type is not attainable and healthy for everyone. If your body is naturally very similar to Twiggy's, then that's great. If it's not, then that's great too. Every body type is beautiful, and every body type can wear this look.

Twiggy was famous for wearing mod shift dresses or swing dresses. Depending on your body type, you will want to go for a more fitted or more loose shape (whichever you feel your best in, really). Personally, because my boobs and my hips are my widest parts and about the same size, I like to go for swing dresses. The great thing about this look, though, is there are so many different shapes and styles, colors and patterns that you can find, it will suit just about everybody. If you would rather go for pants or shorts, for Twiggy's look you would want to stick to looser fitting pieces, with higher neck lines on the top and either wide leg trousers or tailored shorts. For coats, swing coats and pea coats are your best options. Pair it with some simple ballet flats or classic chelsea boots, and you've got a great outfit. Of course, it wouldn't be a true sixties mod outfit without some oversized round sunglasses. I have a pair myself, and they are so much fun.

And there you have it. My take on how to get a Twiggy inspired look. I hope you enjoyed it!

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Emma Stone

Emma Stone: this style icon really doesn't need much of an introduction if you haven't been living under a rock for the past few years. She's hilarious and fun, and more than an awesome personality she has a cool sense of style. 

I absolutely love Emma's street style. From day to day she lives in jeans and a top, and when it gets colder she adds a cardigan or a cute jacket. For events, especially recently, she rocks a timeless, 1940's inspired glamour in her dresses and her hair and makeup.

To get Emma's look you need a lot of basics, like dark wash jeans, loose and comfy t-shirts, collared shirts, and jumpers. You can mix and match anything from these basics, and you have a cute simple outfit! Then, to add something extra, you can layer on a cardigan or a boyfriend jacket or a biker style jacket with an interesting print. For shoes, Emma loves ballet flats and brogues for most of the year, and some simple sandals when it gets warmer. Add a large tote in a neutral color to any of these outfits, and you have an Emma Stone inspired casual look. She doesn't wear a lot of skirts or dresses casually, but she almost always wears them for events. For a more formal look, stick to 1940's inspired dresses and skirts. 

The thing that I love most about Emma's style is how relatable it is. I could wear anything that she has worn and feel completely comfortable in it. 

What do you guys think of Emma's style? Do you love it, or is it too simple for your taste?

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Mollie King

I felt it was time for me to write a post about a style icon who was a little more modern, and who better than Mollie King from The Saturdays? She is just so adorable and british, and every time she goes out she looks impeccable.

Her style is very girly, preppy, and classic. She wears certain trends, but she never overdoes it, and as a result her outfits could fit into many different eras of style. She loves prints, especially polka dots, collars, and statement jackets.

For jackets, I kept it simple and classic, with a tan trench coat and a black moto jacket. For dresses and rompers, I chose a leather look shift dress (which is perfect because leather and leather look is a trend, but shift dresses are classic) and a lace romper. Mollie loves big bags,, that are held on the wrist, in neautral colors that can be paired with anything. For shoes, she wears heels pretty much all the time, mainly classic pumps and heeled booties, but for some flat shoes you could try some brogues or ballet flats with a cute little bow. And finally, she loves statement and printed shorts and skirts, so I put a few options up in varying styles - a standard denim hot short in a girly color, a pair of culottes in a neutral color, and a pair of patterned cotton hot shorts. 

Some items I didn't include but are essentials to get Mollie's style are classic blue jeans, white or neutral shirts or t shirts, and t shirt dresses. But, I figured that these are pretty standard wardrobe pieces, so I left them out of the polyvore set.

What are your thoughts on Mollie King's style?

Love,

Caro

Style Icon: Brigitte Bardot

For a lot of people, the quintessential blonde bombshell is Marilyn Monroe. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Marilyn, she is gorgeous and just has incredible curves, but my personal favorite has always been Brigitte Bardot. I always loved how she put her own little spin on things with her wild and messy and incredibly voluminous hair. She is striking and a complete sex kitten, but she never goes too far in her clothing - when she has the boat neck that highlights her chest and her waist, her skirt is nice and full, or when she id rocking the fitted dress, she keeps the length in check. For her look, its about a balance of sexy and classic fifties fashion.

I've picked out a few of my personal favorite pictures of her, rocking various kinds of clothing, and created what I think is a slightly modern, but still classic and sexy take on her look.

Brigitte was all about emphasizing the waist, and you can do that in several different ways. You can pair a high waisted pair of jeans with a cropped top, specifically a cropped top with an off the shoulder boat neck top and a cute scarf tied around the neck, for a cute casual look. You can pair a fitted boat neck sweater or tee with a striped or polka dot or other patterned pencil skirt and a pair of cat eye sunglasses for a slightly more upscale vibe. You could rock a fit and flair dress in a gorgeous white with a thick headband and messy, relaxed hair for a cuter but still sexy relaxed look. And finally, you could pair a neutral shift dress (that is still somewhat fitted) with a pair of knee high riding boots for a out together but not trying too hard outfit.

These are just some of my ideas, but here are three key rules to remember when going for Brigitte Bardot's look. Rule number one, and this is the most important, have a fitted element in your outfit - the whole thing does not necessarily have to be fitted, but Brigitte loved showing off her tiny waist and hourglass figure, and to do that at least the top half of your outfit needs to hug your curves. In addition, adding a fuller skirt or opting for a fit and flare dress is a great way to not only emphasize curves but fake it a little if your curves are not as dramatic. Rule number two is to keep the sexiness in proportion - if you opt for an outfit that is fitted throughout, pick something that covers a little more skin. Last but not least, rule number three is to have fun with the accessories! Brigitte loved accessories, and if you're not as confident in rocking her fifties style all over, you could opt for some fun sunglasses or a fun headband or scarf.

And as far as hair and makeup goes, you can't go wrong with volume and a dramatic cateye.

Love,

Caro