Style Crush: Haim

 

 

 

 

Name: Este, Danielle and Alana from HAIM

 

Claim to Fame: American Rock Band hailing from Los Angeles, California.

 

One word to describe Style: Badass

 

 I saw Haim at Laneway Festival and fell madly in love with them. Not only are they amazingly, awe-inspiringly, fabulously talented (my favourite moment was when all three of them had this mini drum off and just smashed the fuck out of those drums), they have this effortlessly gorgeous rock n roll style that just oozes coolness.
 

Rocking vintage denim cut-offs, killer kicks and leather jackets, they are the epitome of festival fashion. Think casual ensembles with vintage-inspired sunglasses and boots.

Each sister has their own signature edgy style. Este, the oldest at 27, is fond of cute crop tops, red lipstick and dresses. Danielle, 23, has the more genderless style, often wearing masculine oversized Tees, jeans and boots. Whilst baby Haim, Alana, 21, wears her signature cropped shorts (showing off her wonderful long legs), ankle boots, sleeveless T-shirts and band vests.
 

However my favourite thing about the Haim sisters is their hair. Long, lushes locks that fall over their shoulders in pleats, parted at the centre and layered just enough for the perfect head banging action (think the Bohemian Rhapsody scene in Wayne’s World).  It’s the kind of long hair that every girl dreams of having at some stage in their life.
 

They are the perfect inspiration for summer festival looks. Also they’re hilarious, which has nothing to do with their style, but I feel should be mentioned just because it makes them even cooler.

I’m so enviously in love.

Style Crush: American Horror Story Coven

 

Name: Every character on American Horror Story Coven.

 

One word to describe style:  Chic.  

 

I get frightened easily; I can’t even sit through Paranormal Activity trailers without covering my eyes. So when American Horror Story first touched down on TV screens, I refused to watch it. Oh the Nightmares that would be had. But then the preview for the third instalment, AHS: Coven, aired with groups of witches rhythmically marching in shooties (a lace-up boot/shoe hybrid), black pencil skirts and chic wide brim hats, and suddenly my attention was caught.
 

Despite the gruesome violence and unsettling story lines, I fell in love with the bloodthirsty sorceresses and voodoo priestesses, and had the urge to wear nothing but black, oversized sunglasses and hats. The vibrant colours of Chanel , Ralph Lauren, Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood (to name a few), mixed with blood and vengeance made for a pulsating visual experience that no fashion hungry enthusiast could turn away from, no matter how terrifying.  

 

Favourites:

 

Madison Montgomery (Emma Roberts)- Hollywood wild child mixed with Satan’s spawn. Shimmering heels, bandage dresses, luxe fur vests and figure flaunting skirts. Madison always dresses to impress. Everything she wears is devilishly seductive.  

 

Myrtle Snow (Frances Conroy)- OH MYRTLE HOW I LOVE THE. The flamboyant, red headed, fashionista, who has an outrageously awesome style!  With sparkly cat-eye glasses, luxurious frocks, formal gloves and flattering accessories, Myrtle is always bursting with colour. She lights up the screen with her quirky outfits and compliments the contrasting blacks worn by the other characters, I LOVE IT.

 

Misty Day (Lily Rabe)- Long dresses, knee-high boots and flowery shawls.  She is a bohemian goddess!

 

Honourable mentions:

Fiona Goode (Jessica Lange), dressed in all-black and a striking lip, she radiates wickedness and power. Nan (Jamie Brewer), almost always wears Peter Pan collars, Marie Laveau (Angela Bassett) in her gypsy head pieces and colourful maxi dresses, and pretty much anything Zoe Benson (Taissa Farmiga) wears!

 

-Giselle

Style Crush: Pixie Geldolf

 

Name: Pixie Geldolf

Claim to Fame: Daughter of Rockstar Bob Geldof, International Model and co-creator of funkyoffish.

 

One word to describe style: Experimental.

 

Forever altering her clothing choices and hair styles, (be it bright pink, super short platinum blonde, or devilishly dark brown) Pixie has a daring personal style and is not afraid to try something new.  Consistently dressing up in jackets, layered necklaces, shredded jeans, edgy dress’s and crop tops, her style is somewhat punk rock princess meets 80’s glam. Think Madonna, but more funky. At night or at special events, you can find her wearing suitably quirky outfits that compliment her outlandish look.

I love her ‘I don’t give a fuck, I’ll wear what I want’ attitude. Going from punk rock with dark eyeliner and ripped jeans, to clean cut with pastels and pretty skirts, she can master any look whilst giving it her own little twist, and always looks banging.

Style Crush: Alexa Chung

 

She was responsible for starting the Peter Pan collar craze, she made everyone fall in love with Charlotte Olympia’s Kitty Flats, she made Pinafores cool again and smock dress’s an essential wardrobe item. What’s not to love about Alexa Chung?

Source: http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/

 

A big fan of genderless style and tailoring, you’ll often find Alexa sporting loafers or boyish duffle coats. Even when wearing feminine dresses or chiffon tops, she’ll team them with ankle boots or tailored flats, creating a relaxed and effortless look that would make anyone envious.

With a love for velvet, lace, shift dresses and faux fur, Alexa breathes life into vintage looks and makes the old look new. She has become the master of recreating the ‘90s dungarees look; paring overalls with a sheer top and a satchel bag, she can be held accountable for bringing this style back into fashion. And we’re not complaining!

Her motto is ‘wear what you want and wear what suits you.’

(Also she has a Mulberry Bag named after her, jealous!)

-Giselle Bueti