Wednesday, April 4, 2012

A Dose of Style: Zooey Deschanel

I have had a crush on Zooey Deschanel for a long, long time. Long enough that I remember watching movies with her in them with my almost-boyfriend in high school & tossing up whether to be jealous that he thought she was so gorgeous, or be proud that he had such good taste in women. Zooey is an American actress, musician & singer-songwriter. She plays the keyboard, percussion, banjo & ukulele, and records along with M. Ward under the moniker of She & Him. Zooey appeared in a host of films such as Almost Famous, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, Elf & (500) Days of Summer, and along the way became a poster girl for the "manic pixie dream girl" character. Plus, her style is so adorable that it gives me adorableness-related heart palpitations.

This dress is absolutely gorgeous. It reminds me of lemon meringue pie, but in a good way. A little bit edgy, a little bit princess & all-over awesome.

Notice how I sneaked another singing picture into this post? I could probably write a post on it's own about how much I love pictures of other people singing, but instead I think I'll just mention how I love this beautiful white lace dress paired with tights & slouchy boots.

This is one of my favourite red-carpet ensembles of all time. It's quirky without sacrificing elegance, and despite the unique style it still manages to look a little bit timeless. The lack of accessories directs all your attention to the incredible dress, as does the understated makeup.

Orange & yellow together? Brights on brights? Yes freakin' please! I think yellow & orange are two of the most underrated colours on the spectrum. Seeing someone wearing them at all is incredible - pairing them is just pure brilliance!

This dress reminds me of Sarah Misfit's triple polka-dot outfit, which is probably why I feel such all-encompassing love for it. I'd probably be tempted to carry around a vintage phone just because it looks so cute. I wonder if there is any way I could make a handbag out of one?

I have nothing but love for this nautical-themed outfit. The blouse is adorable, and this skirt is the perfect mix of cute & sexy. I actually think Blair Waldorf might be a little bit jealous of this one - but that might just be because I want someone besides myself to be a little bit jealous! If you're looking to work some Zooey-inspired whimsy into your wardrobe, here's a few ideas:
Zooey

Delve into your wardrobe and bring to the foreground anything with lace, ruffles, polka-dots, or oversized bows involved. Team cute day dresses with tights, kitsch accessories & brogues, wedges or adorable boots. Mix pussybow blouses & bright sweaters with high-waisted shorts, a-line skirts & a tailored blazer. Experiment with rompers, headbands, crochet dresses & embellished flats. For a knock-out nighttime look pare back the accessories & let your most unique pieces speak for themselves - with a good pair of heels by their side, of course. Deliver your most sarcastic diatribes with your most deadpan expression & then as you walk away break into a rendition of this number:

What do you think of Zooey? And who are you style-crushing on this week?

Until next time, xo.

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