Style Crush Saturday: Kim Kardashian

Style Crush:  Kim Kardashian

Known For:  TV Personality, Modeling

Style:  Chic, Sexy, Glamorous, Feminine

This week's Style Crush is the curvaceous Kim Kardashian.  Kim is an American reality TV star alongside her family on E!'s hit show Keeping Up with the Kardashians, as well as the spin offs Kourtney and Kim Take New York, and Kourtney and Kim Take Miami.  Born and raised in LA, Kim first got into the public eye by befriending Paris Hilton, an infamous socialite.  Making her own way to fame, Kim released an intimate video, with her then boyfriend, which helped make her a household name.  Now, Kim dabbles in fashion design with the Kardashian Kollection exclusively at Sears, modeling for magazines, such as Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, and Glamour, and acting on shows and movies like CSI: NY, Drop Dead Diva, and Temptation:  Confessions of a Marriage Counselor.





Kim is not only a working woman, but she is also very family oriented.  Acting alongside her siblings Kourtney, Khloe, Robb, Kendall, Kylie and her parents Kris and (stepfather) Bruce, Kim has a strong family bond.  Recently, Kim has added some additions to her family unit, giving birth to baby North on June 15, 2013, and getting engaged to Kanye West this past October.  Although this will be Kim's third marriage, she seems truly happy and in love.  The couple shares a strong passion for fashion, often times wearing coordinating apparel, taking each other's advice, and rumor has it, the pair has a secret collaboration on a baby clothing line in the works.  In addition to designing, Kim is known for her impeccable fashion sense.  Loving Kim's city chic style, I always gain ideas and inspiration from each outfit.  I, for one, cannot wait to see more of her fashion designs and styles.  Her wedding with Kayne will for sure be one to remember--the ring alone is 15 carats; you can only imagine how beautiful her dress will be!

Credits:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Work Cited:  1

My Style: Grunge Plaid

Today's Look:  is all about the major fall trend of plaid and return of 1990's grunge.  To start the look off, I first chose a white graphic tee featuring the word "FAMOUS" printed across the chest and gray skinny jeans.  Since the morning had a chilly breeze, I wanted to pick a thick, warm coat.  I chose a red plaid peacoat and rolled up the sleeves to make it less wintery and more appropriate for fall.  Next, I chose black military boots, a backpack, and round sunglasses.  Finishing off the look, I wore red lipstick, two rings, black and silver stacked bracelets, and a black gentleman's hat.

Outfit Details: Top c/o Charlotte Russe ❤, Jeans from Express (Scottsdale, Arizona), Jacket from Old Navy (was a gift), Boots by Steve Madden at nordstrom.com, Backpack by PINK at Victoria's Secret (Prescott, Arizona), Hat by Hengshu at oasap.com, Sunglasses from urbanog.com, Earrings at Sally's Beauty Supply (Prescott, Arizona), Rings from Premiere Designs Jewelry, Bracelets were a gift.

Fashion Tip:  Fall weather can be very unpredictable, especially at the beginning of the season.  In the morning, the temperature can be freezing, but in the afternoon, it can be hot.  Because of this, I suggest wearing a nice light top or layers underneath a sweater or coat.  This way you're prepared for the cold, but also can take off your warm pieces to cool off. 

This fall, red plaid jackets from preppy to grunge are a major trend.

Jacket and photo links found here.

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Style Crush Saturday: Chloe Moretz

Style Crush:  Chloe Moretz
Known For:  Acting
Style:  Sophisticated, Chic, Feminine

This week's Style Crush is the glamorous Chloe Moretz.  Chloe Moretz is an American actress that is best known for her role as Hit-Girl in the movies Kick-Ass, based off of Mark Millar's popular graphic series.  At 6 years old, Chloe was inspired to become an actress by her older brother Trevor, who was studying at the Professional Performing Arts High School in New York and would often practice lines with Chloe.  After moving from New York to LA, it didn't take long for Chloe to get her first acting job on the show The Guardian for the role of Violet in two episodes.  Just one year later, Chloe was in her first blockbuster, a remake of an old classic, The Amityville Horror.  Since then, Chloe has gone on to star in dozens of movies, including, Let Me In, Dark Shadows, Kick-Ass, Kick-Ass 2, and Carrie, guest star on multiple hit shows, such as My Name Is Earl, Desperate Housewives, and 30 Rock, and win over 11 major awards.

Besides showing interest in acting at a young age, Chloe also had a passion for fashion.  Even though she is only 16 years old, she always has created a distinctive style on and off the red carpet, earning her respect in the fashion world.  For her fashion eye and classy taste, Chloe has gained attention of top magazines and fashion empires.  Chloe has been featured  in and on the covers of magazines, including Flaunt, Vogue, Teen Vogue, Elle, Marie Claire, Interview, InStyle, and many others.  She's also been known to be a valued guest to many fashion shows for top designers.  Chloe has even earned the spot of being the face of Aeropostale and an ambassador position in the company.   Whether she's looking glamorous on-screen or chic on the street, Chloe shoes remarkable talent and style. 

Credits:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Works Sited:  1, 2

Style Crush Saturday: Sarah Hyland

Style Crush:  Sarah Hyland

Known For:  Actress; Her role as Hayley Dunphy on Modern Family

Style:  Feminine, Glamorous, Chic

This week's Style Crush is Sarah Hyland.  Sarah Hyland is an American actress best known for her role on ABC's sitcom Modern Family as the character Hayley Dunphy.  Even at a young age, Sarah was never a stranger to the entertainment business.  Both her parents were actors/actresses, so it's in her blood.  Sarah was born and raised in Manhattan, New York, where she attended Professional Performing Arts School.  Sarah has been acting since she was a toddler, when she played the role of Howard Stern's daughter in the movie Private Parts.  Since then, Sarah has gone on to act in movies, such as Struck by Lightening with Glee's Chris Colfer, Scary Movie 5, and soon-to-be-released Vampires Academy: Blood Sisters.  In addition to movies, Sarah has acted in television shows, such as the award winning Modern Family and commercial campaigns for companies such as Nintendo.  

Growing up in the Big Apple, Sarah's style is very sophisticated and refined.  A big reason for this being that her number one fashion icon was Carrie Bradshaw, Sarah Jessica Parker's infamous character from the world renown show, Sex and the City. She felt drawn to the actress not only because they share the same first name and both live in NY, but that they both love fashion.  She jokes remembering back to how she wore high-heels to school everyday even though her school had four flights of stairs.  Talk about beauty is pain.  Lots of young actresses go through not-so-fabulous years, but Sarah always looked/looks glamorous.   Her lean, toned body, her thick, dark hair, and her perfect smile on top of her outfits is grade "A", movie-star status.  Sarah is always a jaw-dropper on the red carpet, whether it's her perfect, curled long locks, or a stunning one-of-a-kind dress, everyone is left breathless.  

Credits:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11

Works Cited:  1, 2 

Style Crush Saturday: Zendaya Coleman

Style Crush:  Zendaya Coleman

Known For:  Acting, Singing, Dancing

Style:  Glamorous, Fun, Feminine

This week's Style Crush is Zendaya Coleman.  Zendaya is a 16-year old American actress, singer, and dancer best known for her starring role as Rocky Blue on Disney Channel's sitcom Shake It Up.  At the beginning of her career, Zendaya started as a fashion model for Macy's, Mervyn's, and Old Navy.  Even though Zendaya loved fashion, modeling was not all she dreamed of doing.  Zendaya went on to be discovered by the same agent who discovered Miley Cyrus. She was then taken into the Disney machine, launching her career as an actress, dancer, singer, and even landing her a book deal.  Zendaya's most recent TV appearance was on this past season of Dancing with the Stars, in which Zendaya was not only the youngest contestant to ever be on the show, but also ended up winning 2nd place.  

After establishing herself as an actress on a hit TV show and nearly winning Dancing with the Stars, Zendaya has set her sights on publishing her first book (Between U and Me: How to Rock Your Tween Years with Confidence and Style) and is set to release her first album later this year.  If the girl can't seem to do enough, she is also in the midst of designing her own fashion line, inspired by her character's clothing on her show, Shake It Up.  The line will be designed for active girls and will include athletic apparel and accessories.  Zendaya is known for saying, "Fashion is my kryptonite." 

Credits:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Works Cited: 1, 2

Style Crush Saturday: Avril Lavigne

Style Crush:  Avril Lavigne

Known For:  Singing, Songwriting, Acting

Style:  Punk, Edgy, Rocker, Tomboyish 

This week's Style Crush is the punk princess Avril Lavigne.  Avril Lavigne is a Canadian/French singer-songwriter who came to fame in 2002 at the young age of 17 when she released her first studio album Let Go.  Since her first album release, Avril has gone on to have four studio albums hit Billboard's Top with her second and third album peaking at number 1 in multiple countries around the world.  Avril has had over six number 1 singles including "Sk8ter Boi," "Complicated," "I'm With You," "Nobody's Home," "My Happy Ending," and "Girlfriend."  Her most recent single "Here's to Never Growing Up" has been very successful as well, creating buzz for her fifth album which is soon to be released.  

Even though Avril is best known for being a rock star, she has branched out to creating 3 different perfumes over the years, including Black Star, Forbidden Rose, and Wild Rose, acting and character-voicing, and my favorite, designing her own clothing line titled Abbey Dawn.  Avril's punk style and you'll-never-understand-me personality have become her trademark, which she has evolved over the years.  She used to part her dirty blonde hair down the middle, wear baggy pants, and neckties with t-shirts, which her fans loved!  The tomboy look immediately came back into style thanks to Avril back in the early 2000s. Now that Avril is older, she has lightened her hair and developed a more feminine style.  Still staying true to her love for punk, Avril always adds a rebellious touch to every outfit, whether it's random colors in her hair or wearing combat boots with a frilly dress.  

Credits:  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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Style Crush Saturday: Kendall Jenner

Style Crush:  Kendall Jenner

Known For:  Modeling, Reality TV Show Personality 

Style:  Glamorous, Sexy, Chic   

Kendall Jenner is an American reality TV star on Keeping Up with the Kardashians, along side her famous siblings and parents.  Even though Kendall got her start as being a little sister of Kim and the daughter of Olympic gold medalist Bruce Jenner, she has made a name for herself as an up-and-coming model, brand ambassador for Seventeen Magazine, and fashion designer for her self titled brand, Kendall & Kylie through PacSun.   

Even though Kendall has grown up as being "the Kardashian's little sister"  she has definitely made a name for herself for her beauty, poise, and style.  Kendall always dresses to impress.  Her famous long legs are normally emphasized in short dresses, skirts, and shorts.  Kendall never misses a chance to be feminine, sexy, and glamorous whether it's modeling in front of the camera, walking around her hometown of L.A., or smiling on the red carpet.  

Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

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Style Crush Saturday: Ariana Grande

Style Crush:  Ariana Grande

Known For:  Acting, Singing, Dancing

Style:  Quirky, Fun, Cute, Bright

Ariana Grande is an American actress that is best known for her role in Nickelodeon's sitcom Victorious as Cat Valentine.  At the age of 15, Ariana's first role was in 2008 when she was cast in the Broadway play 13 as Charlotte.  Since then, Ariana has been working on her debut album that is scheduled to release later this year, as well as starring in another Nickelodeon show Sam & Cat (a spin off of iCarly and Victorious).

Even though Ariana is still considered an up-and-coming artist, her fashion style is definitely established.  Her bright auburn hair plus her flirty dresses add up to a quirky, fun style that is always noticed on the red carpet.   Ariana always seems to have a bright presence along with a fabulous outfit, so it's no wonder she is Nickelodeon's new darling and one of the Internet's top searches. 

Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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Style Crush Saturday: Selena Gomez

Style Crush:  Selena Gomez

Known For: Singing, Songwriting, Acting

Style:  Feminine, Sophisticated, Elegant 

This week's Style Crush is the lovely Selena Gomez.  Selena Gomez is an American singer and actress that first made an appearance on Barney & Friends as a child.  In 2007, Selena came to fame when she starred on the Disney Channel show, Wizards of Waverly Place.  Since then, Selena has gone on to starring in multiple blockbuster movies such as Monte Carlo, Hotel Transylvania, and Spring Breakers and is set to release her 4th album this year.

Even though Selena has grown up in Hollywood in the public's eye, she never seemed to go through that awkward phase. She has always had style and class.  Her presence on the red carpet always causes a stir, whether it's about who she's with, what she's doing, or what she's wearing.  Her fashion sense is more mature and sophisticated than most would expect from a young women, and for that she has earned the fashion world's respect and admiration.  Selena's sweet radiance is one of a kind and her style is phenomenal. 

Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

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Style Crush Saturday: Emma Stone

Style Crush:  Emma Stone

Known For:  Acting

Style:  Elegant, Intricate, Bold, Classy

This week's Style Crush is Emma Stone!  Emma Stone is an American actress best known for her starring roles in the movies The Help, The Amazing Spider-Man, and my personal favorite, Easy A.  Emma is an expert at comedy and drama, which helps her channel her one-of-a-kind style.

Whether Emma is on the big screen or on the red-carpet, she always looks gorgeous.  Every outfit is so different and bold in their own unique way that only Emma can pull off.  She loves trying out different colors and prints to movie premiers and award shows, which keeps her style exciting and unpredictable.

Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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