What’s Your Eccentric Glamour? Classic Style, Part III

A classic fashionista knows how to pull off a look that is modern, American, and timeless. These fashion femmes know that trends come and go, but an essential, edited look is here to stay. They choose solid colors, bold accessories, and classic cuts. From the days of Audrey Hepburn longing outside the doors of Tiffany’s to Michelle Obama bouncing out of burger joints in our nation’s capital, a put-together look can never go wrong. When shopping, classic chicks opt for quality over quantity. Gals with classic style often have a signature look that they repeat time and time again, check out Audrey’s timeless black look that never went out of style:

Get the Look: Tailored Jeans, Trench Coats, Classic Suit, Knee-high Boots, Black Pumps, Pea Coats, White Work Shirt, Pencil Skirts, Little Black Dress, Floral Summer Dresses, Black, Tailored Well-Fitting Clothes

Celeb Inspiration: Audrey Hepburn, Katie Holmes, Michelle Obama, Kate Winslet, Reese Witherspoon, Gwenyth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson

Where to Shop: J Crew, Gap, Banana Republic, Ralph Lauren, Tory Birch, Nordstroms, Bloomingdales, Macy’s, 

As always, no matter what your style is, in the words of Mr. Doonan himself, “SAY NO TO HO! … and yes to ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR.”

What’s Your Eccentric Glamour? Rocker Chic

Last week we took inspiration from Simon Doonan and asked, what’s your eccentric glamour? We took a look at Bohemian Chic style, now it’s time to rock out and ask, are you a rocker chic fashionista?

Good style and good music has always been a match made in heaven. From Beatles’ hair, to Madonna’s tulle, to Amy Winehouse’s rocker-mess, musicians have a profound influence on style. The rocker chic look consists of black, dark sunglasses, fringed scarves, chunky jewels, and a lot of attitude. Designers from all over the spectrum—Chanel to Alexander Wang—embrace and create rocker chic masterpieces. It doesn’t matter if you don’t bang the drums or listen to bands with names like “The Bloody Knife,” rocker-style is an infusion of your own personality and original style. Rocker style can be borrowed or incorporated into any ‘fit. Remember to always rock out with your heart out.

Get the Look: Tight Black Pants, Wayfarer Sunglasses, Fitted Jeans, Band T-shirts, Leather, Silver Studs, High Boots, Fedoras, Chunky Silver Jewlery, Skull Accents, High Black Heels, Studded/Big Buckled Belts, Converse, Hippy Hair

Celeb Inspiration: Audrina Patridge, Gwen Stefani, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne, Lady Gaga, Pink

Where to Shop: Independent Designers, Vintage/Second Hand Stores, Urban Outfitters, Rock & Republic, Levis, Top Shop, H&M, LAMB, American Apparel

 As always, no matter what your style is, in the words of Mr. Doonan himself, “SAY NO TO HO! … and yes to ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR.”

What’s Your Eccentric Glamour? Bohemian Chic

In Simon Doonan’s book, Creating an Insanely More Fabulous You, Eccentric Glamour, Doonan takes a stand against Hollywood-inspired “porno-chic” style. He believes that every woman must have her own unique (and eccentric) sense of personal style, I couldn’t agree more. In a world of mass-produced fashion and US Weekly becoming more of a fashion Bible then Vogue, how is it possible to define, create, and maintain a truly original personal sense of style?

I’ve categorized the modern fashionista into 5 of the following groups: Bohemian, Rocker Chic, Classic, Urban, Couture. What type of fashionista style defines you?

Bohemian Chic

Bohemian chic style is all about combining old with new and vintage with modern. It’s about mixing different styles: a bit of hippy with a dash of classic, a sprinkling of rocker with a bite of hipster. Boho’s enlist the use of different fabrics, materials, patterns, and textures. A bohemian loves to express their travels, creativity, and emotion in their clothes.

Get the Look: Artistic pieces, natural materials, lots of jewelry, loose fitting items, free and unconventional

Celeb Inspiration: Nicole Richie, Drew Barrymore, Zooey Deschanel, Olsen Twins, Kate Hudson

Where to Shop: Anthropologie, Vintage/Second Hand Stores, Handmade/Indie Designers

In the words of Mr. Doonan himself, “SAY NO TO HO! … and yes to ECCENTRIC GLAMOUR.”

Stay tuned for my spotlight on Rocker Chic, Classic, Urban, and Couture style in the weeks to come …