What Inspires You?

I always envy people with great style...you know, that something that sets them apart...a certain je ne sais quoi. I love trolling other peoples blogs for inspiration, ideas, and the voyeurism of getting a glimpse of how they live. I am always impressed by what I find....

Now, my personal style is hard to explain/describe. I love the look of old Hollywood...pin-up-esque; Preppy, classic, minimalist with a twist...somewhere in the middle of the spectrum between Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Tease. I own alot of black, love my pearls, and I have a soft spot for turtlenecks, but I love to play with polka dots, animal prints, and pink. Luckily, I find this is easy to transform into professional work attire. However, I'm also such a summer girl. My desire to run around in a bathing suit, jorts, and flops can detract from that "timeless" look I try to achieve.


What I am not, however, is anything that could remotely qualify as "hippie-chic". I love to thrift shop, but I do not gravitate towards anything resembling "classic rock and roll".

Although I loved Almost Famous and think Kate Hudson is a goddess, I cringe at the thought of trying to replicate this look and still be comfortable walking around in public.

I am definitely inspired by the wardrobe in movies like Almost Famous and Boogie Nights (especially Roller Girl), but I still find it very costume-y.

I envy the coolness of Erin Wasson. The tie dye, the accessories, the hair! But this "eclectic" fashion/vision is just something I do not possess.

Although, I never discriminate in the shoe department. I can appreciate beautiful shoes regardless of their style.

Today, I had an epiphany. Meet Krystal Simpson. Her blog http://www.whatisrealityanyway.com/ is amazing. Her style is exactly what I thought I could never pull off. But I'm seriously reconsidering my former ideas about this look that is so perfectly vintage/rocker/California all in one.

Her hair alone is uber lust-worthy, but her awesome ensembles inspire.

I would totally wear this. Granted, this is one of her more minimalistic looks, but I am obsessed with her style.