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Style Icons: Penelope Tree

When the time machine is invented, the first place I’m going is London in the mod 60s. What could be a more amazing place and time for music, revolution and, of course, fashion. And no model defines the era more than Penelope Tree. Sure, Twiggy was a fantastic icon, but Tree had a uniquely outrageous style. Photographers could shoot her wearing anything in any environment, and it made a tremendous statement. Here are a few of her coolest photos…I’m going to find that time machine now.

The Blessed: Samantha Jones

I don’t care what anyone says, Sex and the City is one of my favorite shows of all time. Before they went and fucked themselves with the movie (costumes aside), these women were the queen bees. Typical, I know, but Carrie has always been my style icon. But ladies and gentlemen, can we please give it up for Samantha motherfucking Jones. If anyone crossed extreme style boundaries, it was her. She is the only woman on planet earth who can make hot pink and electric yellow power-suits look fabulous. Samantha Jones knows how to work the Cavalli without looking like Euro-trash. She wouldn’t be the same without her 10-pound jewelry, thigh-skimming skirts and clashing colors. She truly doesn’t give a fuck what anyone thinks, and it totally works for her. I hope to age with as much fierceness as Sam has. I leave you with the photos…they tell it all. And if you feel like bashing Ms. Jones for her unique extravagance, remember what she says: “I will wear whatever and blow whomever I want as long as I can breathe and kneel.” You tell ‘em sista.

Style Icon: Anjelica Huston

I am convinced that Anjelica Huston is the most beautiful woman on planet Earth. She’s an extraordinary actress and director, has idiosyncratic style and continues to age with much beauty and grace. From The Addams Family to The Darjeeling Limited and everything in between, she remains my favorite.

Make sure you go see Choke. I was able to catch the sneak preview on Tuesday, and Huston does a brilliant job with her character!

Style Icons: Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung was one Brit who got in and out of the fashion game at a young age. Finally making her runway return for Vivienne Westwood during London Fashion Week, makes me think that the influence she has had on the industry isn’t fading anytime soon. When she “gave up” modeling for art years ago, saying that she would rather have a big brain than little bones, she never really gave up being stylish. Though I haven’t seen a very big change in her body, bowing out grcefully only to return on top again will definately make her a remembered name in the lifetime story that is fashion.

Thanks Style.com for the pictures.

Style Icon: Coco Sumner

Coco Sumner is no stranger to the fashion, and is more than just another rock star offspring turned fashionista. With a couple Burberry campaigns under her belt, Coco is here to leave her own mark on the fashion world. Coco has been seen looking as hipster grunge as Cory Kennedy and as (dare I say) chic as Agyness Deyn. Recently seen at Andre 3000’s Benjamin Bixby party in London, Coco is just another youngster who is here to morph the fashion world.

Thanks to Style.com for the pics!

Style Icons: Georgia May Jagger

At the tender age of 16, Georgia May Jagger has already found herself sitting front row at some of the biggest shows during London Fashion Week. I will tip my hat to this young lady, she knows how to dress. With a trendy father like Mick however, I guess it’s pretty easy. Georgia has already signed a major deal with the top modeling agency in London, and will only further develop into the style icon I foresee her becoming. So for all you little teens out their, burn your Hannah Montana posters, Wal Mart collection, and albums and jump on this bad girl bandwagon!

Whatever Happened to Naima? Oh Wait, There She Is!

Naima Mora at the Project Runway finale.

Who could ever forget the unique look of mohawked Mexican, Irish, African-American and Native-American winner of America’s Next Top Model Cycle 4? After what seems to be a three-year hiatus, Naima Mora is finally reclaiming her spot in the fashion limelight.

Despite her appearances in Covergirl ads, ELLE Magazine and Sheer Cover make-up commercials during 2006 and 2007, Mora just hasn’t had any influence in the modeling industry. Luckily, Mora recently appeared on the cover and in an editorial for Vicious Magazine in 2008. Even more recent, Mora walked in the Project Runway finale at Fashion Week for designer Joe Faris.

Rumor has it that Mora’s miniscule modeling career is due to her focus on music. As if modeling wasn’t enough, Mora is the lead singer for the unsigned band, Chewing Pics. The band’s EP was released in March of 2008. Hey Naima, do us a favor. Put down the microphone and jump back on the runway…the industry needs your face!

Thanks for the photo B5media!

Style Icon: Taylor Momsen

This little tween queen has been strutting her stuff and getting noticed. Young Taylor (also know as Jenny Humphrey on her show Gossip Girls) is a glamor queen and has quickly transformed herself from teenage starlet to a hot goth vixen. Even NY Mag took notice and documented her transformation. Check it out.

Style Icons- The Clueless Crew

People sometimes ask me who my first fashion influences were as a young girl. I am proud to say my mom and aunt were two of my biggest icons. But as I grew into my wacky character throughout middle school, there were three other ladies I looked to for unique style ideas. Yes my friends, I admit that Cher, Dionne and Amber were my first huge fashion influences. Those Clueless girls would waltz through Beverly Hills in plaid mini skirts, thigh-high socks and marabou everything. My favorite purse- I bought it in honor of my favorite movie and tv show- was lavender patent leather with huge metal zippers and matching wallet on a chain. I carried it for years. So next time you see someone who could appear in the “DONTs,” just ask him or her in the words of Cher, “Do you prefer ‘fashion victim’ or ‘ensembly challenged’?”