Everyday celebrity style
October 15th, 2007We normally focus on their red carpet appearances, but I also admire certain celebrities for their everyday style. I may not personally aspire to their specific look (because fashion personas and body types differ), but I truly appreciate the way the following women dress and I enjoy looking at their everyday ensembles. They seem to adore fashion and always look fabulous.
Australian Style
- Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett have bodies like supermodels and can dress like they’re just off the catwalk. They mix classic, eclectic, retro and funky fashion with all the grace and elegance in the world.
- Naomi Watts likes to take fashion risks and pulls off the look well. She’s usually one of the first celebrities to try a new trend and I admire her courage.
European Style
- Penelope Cruz epitomizes smart and sophisticated Euro style. She manages to adapt cutting edge fashion trends in an effortless and unfussy way. She’s always sporting the hottest silhouette and colour, but never looks as though she’s trying too hard.
American Style
- Jennifer Aniston seldom takes a fashion risk and sticks to simple, uncomplicated, clean-cut lines in neutral shades. Her discipline to remain a staunch modern-classic is commendable and she has earned herself a distinctive signature look that suits her to a tee.
- Jessica Alba is young and wears fashion trends to their fullest. She has fun with what she wears and likes to mix pretty items with retro urban pieces.
- Beyonce and Gwen Stefani are pop stars who rock their glitzy yet tasteful styles. Their artistic fashion personas enable them to sport their over-the-top clothing choices with ease.
British Style
- Kate Moss doesn’t wear trends – she sets them. She continues to inspire top designers with her edgy, daring, and dramatic sense of style. There is no one who gets way with wearing what Kate Moss does and I enjoy her evolving and creative wardrobe concoctions.
- Sienna Miller isn’t quite Kate Moss, but she is a style icon in her own right. She’s the bo-ho urbanite and bold fashion risk-taker whose unusual clothing combinations always seem to work.
Sarah Jessica Parker has fallen off the radar. She looked fabulous in Sex and the City, but her dress sense seems to have gone astray since then. Whose celebrity style do you admire and why?
October 15th, 2007 at 8:31 am
I agree with you about Jennifer Aniston. I really admire her classic style. Another thing I have noticed about her is how modest she dresses. Maybe I am wrong, but I haven’t seen her reveal too much skin in any of the pictues I have seen of her.
October 15th, 2007 at 9:59 am
I am a big fan of Angelina Jolie’s style… although I know the all-black outfits are a no-no! She’s just simple and gorgeous all the time… and I love her neutral palate.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:00 am
I knew that Angelina Jolie’s style would come up! It certainly has improved….there’s white and beige in her clothing mix these days which I personally find a lot prettier.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:18 am
I actually like Angelina Jolie’s style. Very unfussy clothing that looks great whether she is picking up the kids (usually she wears a nice knit top, pencil skirt & flats), if she is going to a UN meeting (usually a great suit in a neutral color) or if she is walking with Brad (she tends to wear simple trenches that look very chic). I love the clothes because they are so wearable for ‘real’ women like me.
October 15th, 2007 at 11:28 am
Currently, I am not liking Katie Holmes matronly look. She is way too pretty to be dressing like Tom’s mom. Victoria Beckham is even worst because she leaves nothing to the imagination. Blech!
October 15th, 2007 at 11:35 am
I agree with your comment about Katie Holmes. Her ensembles are beautiful but she is still so young and the youthful element of her dress has gone.
October 15th, 2007 at 2:29 pm
You named my favs. Jennifer Aniston is on the top of my list. Gwen Steffin always looks fab. Two very different looks–they seem to have found what works for them. Mary & Kate Olsen come up with some interesting and beautiful looks too. Such striking beauties could would burlap sacks and look stunning I dare say.
October 15th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
i’m still a fan of SJP. she’s still fab in my book. and jennfier aniston is my fashion ideal…with nicole kidman being my, “if i were a movie star i would want to look like…” dream!
October 15th, 2007 at 9:46 pm
How about Reese Witherspoon? I always love her award show choices and she oozes confidence.
October 15th, 2007 at 10:29 pm
Reese Withersppon has looked incredible at award ceremonies his year - I agree! She’s quite young though (barely 30) and I tend to think that she dressed maturely far too early on in life. She almost made my list though.
October 16th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
I’d love to be inspired by celebrity styles, unfortunately my body type is rarely featured on the red carpet since I am a (slightly thicker) rectangle. If I was 30 lbs lighter I can mimic Kate Moss and I do borrow elements from her - I highlight my legs like she does with skinny pants and short skirt/tights/tall boots combos.
Ultimately I can’t afford (financially) to be as glitzy as the stars. People like Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie are good role models for me because they wear basics available at all price points, keep their hair and make up natural, and shine through with their personalities. The times I willingly become a bit of a fashion victim for fun’s sake, I always tell myself that I’m channelling SJP!
October 16th, 2007 at 8:08 pm
If I’m not mistaken, Cameron Diaz was just voted best dressed? I do like her style, as well.
October 18th, 2007 at 7:04 am
Is it possible for you to show some links to pics of any of these celebrities wearing every day clothes?
October 18th, 2007 at 10:55 am
fun topic! Aniston looks especially gorgeous on the cover of the latest W art issue. i used to think she was too plain jane but she’s really just consistently radiant, sexy and…herself.
November 15th, 2007 at 7:21 am
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March 25th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
agyness deyn has a great sense of style that is completely original - even more so than kate moss, i would argue. and if i am not mistaken she just got named britain’s best dressed- not moss for the first time in years.
May 30th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Helena Bonham Carter!! “cos she is a true original