Style Icon: The Clothes Horse

Hey everyone!! Sorry I've been M.I.A. lately. I've been working on a new project, so hopefully that gets posted by early next week! 

Today I bringing another episode of STYLE ICON! See me previous installments here, here, and here.

Today's Style Icon is blogger of The Clothes Horse, Rebecca.

I admire her adorable style!

{all photos in this post are from http://theclothes.blogspot.com/ I take no credit!}

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Rebecca has a very whimsical, yet elegant style. She often posts outfits with a quirky combo of dresses and heels! As you can see, her hair often changes hue as well. 

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I love this look with the dress, Letterman jacket, and saddle shoes. It's a perfect way to transition a favorite dress from summer to fall, (don't forget the tights!

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The photography is AMAZING on her blog. It inspires me to think out of the box when styling my own looks! 

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And finally, I love this vintage, yet classic look. Sometimes a simple black and white outfit is all you need to emphasize your colored tresses. 

Thank you for reading today and do yourself a favor by visiting The Clothes Horse sometime. 

Style Icon: Amelia Earhart

In honor of Women's History Month, here is a special style icon post!

When I think of Women's history, Amelia Earhart is one of the individuals that comes to mind. Her stardom expanded from the 1920s to the 1930s. She had a passion for aviation and was ready to take on anything to make her dreams come true- and she looked good while doing it!

AMELIA EARHART

Was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean,

Worked as a truck driver, photographer, stenographer,

Excelled at science in high school,

And had a unique image that will always be recognized.

(Pictures featured in this post do not belong to me)

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I love this peter pan collar blouse with a bow tie outlined in black piping. Very classic & demure~ I just noticed that cat statue/ghost/thing in the background, haha!

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Here she is sporting a stripey halter and a radiant smile. 

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Amelia, in her signature leather bomber jacket/coat. Don't you just love her fuzzy curls?

Get the look!

Thank you, Amelia Earhart, for paving the way not only for women's aviation, but for women's history. You were very brave!

This Courtney, signing off! *salute*

February Preview

As you may or may not know, February is Women's History Month as well as Black History Month.

Every so often, I do a sort of post I call style icon, where I focus on a person whose style inspires me. 

I think I'll have a few special style icon posts that pay homage to Women's History Month and/or Black History Month for February. 

If you have any suggestions for lovely people to "iconize," if you will, leave their name in the comments! 

Amelia is definitely a possibility! 

Style Icon: Stacy London

This is going to sound very strange/creepy/extraordinary, however, I remember Stacy London being in one of my dreams last night.

I DON'T KNOW WHY THIS HAPPENS.

So... in my dream, I met Stacy & we were best friends! Well, kind of.

I saw this as the perfect opportunity to do another Style Icon post!

Check out my previous Style Icon posts by clicking the tab up there^!

STACY LONDON

Is a pro stylist & fashion consultant,

Co-host of TLC's What Not To Wear,

Author, editor, co-founder of Style for Hire,

And one of my biggest inspirations not only in the fashion world but also among women.

(Pictures featured in this post do not belong to me)

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I love how animated Stacy is! She's not afraid get excited and be a little quirky! She looks smokin' in this red dress. The matching lipstick surprisingly works on her!

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Here is the unbeatable duo of Stacy London with Clinton Kelly, the other co-host of WNTW. (a.k.a. my fave TV show) I love the edgy-meets-feminine look Stacy is sporting here. The silhouette and bodice is feminine, but the color palette & print is more edgy. I have mixed feelings about that wallpaper though.

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I had to include this picture because my mom almost bought this exact dress at Ann Taylor. Crazy, right? I like how the dress is paired with a hot pink belt- it is instantly transformed. And that mega-watt smile :D

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Love this retro-inspired dress with collar detail. Black & white makes for a timeless style.

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Again, classic black & white, but this time paired with a statement necklace, watch and maroon blazer.

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I like to think that Stacy London is one of those people who can pull off any color. She's so gorgeous!

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Style Icon: Hayley Williams

Another new installment!

... STYLE ICON! 

It could be a actress, musician, relative... anyone's style who inspires me!

Any suggestions? Leave a comment!

HAYLEY WILLIAMS

Is the lead singer of Paramore,

A strong, independent woman,

And has an amazing style.

(Pictures featured in this post do not belong to me)

I love this 60s hair & pink moto vest & classic pose.

She looks like she's picking a wedgie... but she's totally owning it.

She is the only one who can pull off this hair. And on top of that: she is wearing plaid pants, a comic print mini and a sequin jacket for NYLON. Just admit she's fantastic already. 

A classic denim jacket.

Some stills from Paramore's music video, "Playing God."

I like her outfits the best in "Playing God" out of all of Paramore's music videos.

She is so beautiful. I believe Hayley is rocking a sweetheart neckline dress with a lace yoke and mesh sleeves. And that perfect winged eyeliner<3333

Polka dots & stripes & blue cat eyes.

...and some more stripes!

And to finish it off, Hayley's look from the "Still Into You" music video by Paramore.

Thanks for reading!

Be sure to check back for another one of these!

Style Icon Audrey Hepburn

   I would like to dedicate this entire post for "The Most Interesting Woman in the World." I have looked up to Audrey Hepburn for quite a while now. She's such an inspiration, a very talented woman. Here's a little bit about her:

 

I admire Audrey for her not- so prefect looks. She stood out- not necessarily in a bad way- in the 1960's. Picture the ideal actress in your mind: blonde hair, flawless skin, fat lips, big breasts, MARILYN MONROE ANYONE? Audrey was not pictured as 'sexy,' but beautiful, humble and a role model to a lot of females. She wasn't perfect however, she had a rough childhood. 

    Audrey was born as Audrey Kathleen Ruston on May 4, 1929 in Ixelles, Belgium. She grew up in Brussels during World War II. Her father abandoned her family in 1935.

During the wartime, she suffered from malnutrition and depression.

Audrey went to a ballet school in London and danced to raise money for the Dutch resistance. She later began a modeling career in London. In 1948, a producer discovered her and got her a role in Dutch in Seven Lessons.

 Audrey won her first Oscar (Best Actress) for Roman Holiday in 1953.

Funny Face (1957) was a hit and so was Sabrina (1954): which landed her an Academy Nomination. 

 She often worked side by side with Edith Head, a famous costume designer.

(Edith is on the left. Recognize the sleek black hair & round glasses? Watch The Incredibles!)

She also traveled to countries in poverty while she volunteered at UNICEF. She walked hand in hand with children who also suffered from starvation and nearly lost all hope. She might as well have invented the rainbow. 

All in all, Audrey Hepburn was just this awesome person who people still look up to even after her death. She proved if you have confidence in your self and try to learn to accept your body (I said try), you can be successful and follow your dreams? I don't know. I LOVE YOU AUDREY <3