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Brandon Flowers

Men’s style is not my forte - I am happy to admit that - but Brandon’s style is hard not to acknowledge. He is daring and experimental in the ways I aspire to be with his choice of clothing, and he hasn’t gone unrecognised in the fashion industry. At this year’s GQ Men of the Year awards he was crowned the Most Stylish Man, and it was well deserved. Whether it’s dressing head to toe in gold sequins whilst headlining Glastonbury, or experimenting with eyeliner and facial hair, he’s always trying new things to make his appearances all the more interesting. When asked where his style comes from, he credits growing up with four sisters and cites Elton John and David Bowie as inspirations. With each new album comes a new signature look for Brandon. For Hot Fuss there was an indie theme mixed with 80’s inspiration. Then there was Sam’s Town, where we saw sequins, moustaches and tuxedos; channelling the ringmaster look. With a new album on the way, we can only look forward to finding out what Brandon’s reinvention will look like this time.

Bibliography:http://srhsays.blogspot.com/2008/04/style-icon-brandon-flowers.html
http://z.about.com/d/xbox/1/0/g/5/Xbox_BrandonFlowers.jpg
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http://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/Video/default.aspx?id=541&movie=EXCLUSIVES

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Blair Waldorf

I know she’s a fictional character, but the Gossip Girl character’s style cannot go unnoticed, and it hasn’t. Her role as the high-society queen bee from the upper-east side allows for a fantastic allowance, and with her mother being Eleanor Waldorf, the fictional fashion designer, she’s bound to have chic in her blood. She is most notable for her prim meets preppy wardrobe, brightening up her school uniform with coloured tights, headbands and coats. She never has an off day as far as fashion is concerned, and she is never spotted in trousers, just dresses and skirts, along with neck-scarves, capes, statement bags and cute shoes to complement the outfits. It’s a nice alternative to her more ‘boho’ best friend, Serena Van Der Woodsen, who seems to channel the overused Sienna Miller/Kate Moss look.

Blair’s style is refreshing and inspires me to dress up more every day, instead of just relying on jeans and a cardigan. Even her hair is always immaculate, whether blow dried to perfection or in beautifully neat curls, one thing you’ll never see is Blair Waldorf sporting a greasy ponytail. Attention to details such as her pyjamas have also been made, and makes women envy the perfect state she wakes up in. As the series goes on I’m sure there will be more inspiration from Blair’s closet for female viewers all over; Compliments to the Gossip Girl stylist.

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Kate Bosworth

Kate is someone who I feel is a less obvious style icon, less cliché (e.g. the Olsens, Moss, Miller etc.), but when I do see pictures of her I am always pleased with what I see. She works trends without being an obsessive trend follower, she does daring without being a fashion victim, and she does demure without looking twenty years her senior. She is another one of those ‘I can wear a blazer and still look cute’ women. I imagine she could still look fantastic in a bin bag with a shaved head. Her slim frame means high fashion clothes are just meant for her, and she utilizes that strength to her best abilities; So much so that this year she was signed to front both Calvin Klein and Coach’s Spring/Summer campaigns. This is fitting, as she has a habit of making clothes desirable and ‘must have’ to all of her admirers. It also seems that the Proenza Schouler duo have a good relationship with Kate – she is often spotted working their designs at various events. Kate is definitely an icon whose style I’m going to start paying a lot more attention to.

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If I could be one person right now..

Oh how I love Galliano - an obsession gone too far?

And Charlize is apparently his muse?!

Image clearly from Just Jared.com

Why Can't This Be My Day Job?..

The Victoria's Secret's girls have such a hard life.. haha if only I were born this beautiful!

Ps. Why doesn't Karolina actually have a belly button?..

Images: Just Jared, I'm Not Obsessed and the rest I've had on my computer for a while.

So Here It Goes..

First post!
I'm not expecting anyone to read this really except friends, but never mind..

After trawling through other blogs and sites looking for inspiration, I just feel the need for a little rant about how bored I am of Agyness Deyn. Dangerous territory for a first time blogger, I know, as she still holds many die hard fans. But no matter how 'original', 'inventive', 'diverse', 'BRITISH' people think she is, I'm just plain bored of her, and don't find her all too exciting. For me, she doesn't hold supermodel potential, as I know I am not the only one getting sick of seeing her, so perhaps her career may be short lived. But who's isn't these days? We're all constantly wanting newnewnew! I'm not ashamed to admit it. New is exciting, after all. But there are plenty of models - and celebrities - out there that I am not bored of and actually more fascinated by... As if I never want them to grow old and retire and fade away from the public eye... But more on those people another time.

I just thought I should fill some space for now. I have so many things I could write about but I think 20 posts in my first day - having a readership of about 3 people - would be wasted.
Thank you for taking the time visit!
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