Even though my style icons have changed over the years- and they couldn't be more different from one another, I've always had a huge appreciation for people who wear what they like and have an unapologetic attitude toward their fashion choices. Not to be cliche, but the Olsen twins continue to inspire me. I love their oversize/disproportional dressing and how they mix vintage with current designers.
Photos courtesy of Olsenoracle/Olsensobssessive.com
Another style hero who I still admire today is Leandra Medine Cohen. She coined an unusual term when describing personal style: "man repelling." Leandra epitomizes dressing for yourself and wearing what makes your heart flutter. She had a blog and Instagram page dedicated to feathers, sequins, overalls, ugly shoes, crazy sunglasses, etc. She deemed these things as "man repellers" as they are fashion choices not often understood by our male counterparts. (I would list my love of berets under this "man repeller" category). Although the blog is no longer, I still have a huge appreciation for her supporting the idea of not always wearing what is considered "attractive" and instead choosing pieces that just speak to your soul.
Photos Courtesy of Leandra Medine Cohen
My last fashion icon is the maximalist queen, Iris Apfel. My husband even referenced her in our wedding vows! (To clarify, he was referring to what he thinks I will be like as I get older- which to me, is the greatest compliment he could have given me haha!) I mean, who wouldn't want to "grow up" to be Iris? If you aren't familiar with her, she wears incredible oversized round glasses and always looks like she piled on every accessory she owns in each of her outfits. (Think statement jewelry, fur, print mixing.) Do you ever feel like wearing all of your favorite accessories, all at once, on some days? I certainly do. It makes me feel happy. I used to joke with my friends that the more sparkly my outfit was, it meant that I had needed a little"pick me up" so to speak when I was getting ready that day. Sequins are a very effective mood booster if you ask me! Can one feel the slightest bit down when looking like a disco ball? It's pretty difficult- I know from experience! That leads me to thinking that getting dressed really can be therapeutic... But that's a thought for another day. Who are your style icons?
Photo courtesy of Bazaar UK and Iris Apfel
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