taryn k.

You didn't know me as a teenager so you are probably unaware that I used to have a serious girl crush on Mandy Moore - I loved her movies, her music, her voice, her hair (!!!), her clothes; I cut my hair like hers (more than once); I used to copy her (terrible) dance routines with friends and spent hours singing her songs into a hairbrush. It was a serious love affair. And before you say anything, yes. Yes, I did (uh, still do) have terrible, un-cool, un-hipster taste in music.

Shortly after she released Wild Hope she toured Australia with Ben Lee (another artist I love), so I finally got to see her in the flesh. It was awesome. You gotta read that line like the bit in Mean Girls "This one time Regina George punched me in the face - it was awesome."

I was casually hanging around on Pinterest the other day when I realised I was looking at a recent photo of Ms Moore at a fashion event. And the spark was reignited. Have you seen her lately? Holy crap.

Look at her being all awesome and shizz. How can ones hair and makeup look so incredibly flawless all the time? Look at those pink flats!

How can you not love Zoe Kravitz' style? Perfect boho-rock-chick. Any girl who seems to love pink shoes as much as I do, is okay by me. Yellow sequined dress? And is that a leopard-print muff? <3 <3 Plus, I can't wait to see Daddy Kravitz in The Hunger Games next year.

The weather is finally (finally!) getting cooler here - I'm actually wearing trackie pants and a hoodie! I don't actually think the hoodie is necessary, since I have the sleeves pushed back, but I really felt like being all cozy :)

I've been completely loving Kate Bosworth lately. She's always been one of my favourites, but I think the fact that she is currently dating my favourite vampire, Alexander Skarsgard, has meant she's really been capturing my attention. I love the way she dresses so simply, not over accessorising and keeping hair and make-up neat and clean at all times. She always manages to look so effortless, yet so put together. I suppose it doesn't hurt that she is naturally stunningly beautiful.

I know it's predictable, since she's everyone's favourite, but today I'm going to do a Best Of: Rachel Bilson post, showcasing my favourite looks over the years. I have so much love for Rachel's style - she always looks so effortless, so natural, understated and gorgeous, never gaudy or tacky or like she's tried too hard. From what I understand, she doesn't hire a stylist for many, if any, events. If doesn't hurt that she is absolutely adorable, always with a smile on her face, or that she played Summer Roberts on The O.C. - I swear, she was the best part about that show.

How cute is she? Everything about this look screams sexy-with-class. The height of the heels is perfect, the hemline on the dress, the fit of the dress (not to tight, but snugly draped to accentuate her curves), the natural hair and make-up and minimal accessories. Everything is tonal, keeping the look from being too 'dressed up'. Perfect understated elegance. *hearts*

I remember seeing this look for the first time - "Goodbye Summer Roberts!". Leaving her teen-queen-bee character's persona behind, Rachel looks stunning. Classic and modern at the same time. Who would've thought to pair that red belt with that dress? Didn't care much for the movie mind you, left me feeling a little deflated.

I think I have an obsession with layered scarves and leather jackets. Sooo effortless, but still so glamourous. Aviators are perfect for this casual look too - great way to hide a tired face. The booties are also a favourite (not my absolute favourite of Rachel's shoes, but we'll get to that in a minute), a nice change from the regular motorcycle boot look.

While I do not endorse silver wedges (hate hate hate), I love, love, love this dress. The colour is so eye-catching, the studded detail is young, the shape is classic and the pocket modern. I'm not sure what kind of shoes I'd prefer for this look, but I know it is not these.

Now, these are the shoes of my dreams. Three completely different looks, three amazing shoe-clothes pairing. Look at that colour! Look at that heel! *swoon* The first picture with the LBD is probably my favourite Rachel moment. She looks so cute. The boyfriend jeans and shirt, with hobo bag is a oft turned to shopping ensemble, that I don't seem to carry of quite so well (then again, I don't have the amazing booties).

I could go on and on forever on just about every look Rachel has ever done, but I'll stop myself there. I'll probably update this weekend with Pt 2 of my November hauling - I received all my goodies a couple of weeks ago, but I got a bit ill and didn't want to take any photos. I hope everyone is having a lovely December so far, I can't believe January is just 'round the corner! Holidays soon!

Most people know Vanessa Hudgens from either High School Musical or because of those scandalous naked pictures. I like to disregard both these horrors of current pop culture and focus on her wardrobe. I don't know of any girls who rock both red-carpet glam and edgy boho casual quite like Vanessa.

Off duty, Vanessa seems to favour denim, rock'n'roll t-shirts, grandpa-cardis, over-sized handbags, scarves, gladiator sandals and boots of all description, usually sticking to a fairly neutral colour palette of black, white, grey and tan.

Love the cuffing on these three-quarter length cargo-style pants. Worn with heeled clogs, they elongate the leg, but the neutral colours keep the look casual.

Gorgeous autumn look, the Mui Mui bag and flesh-tone ballet flats are paired together to keep the look for being too grungy. The chunky knit cardi is just the right length to look unassumingly thrown on.

Probably my favourite casual look - love the belted Wildfox jeans and sheer singlet. The black cardi keeps the look demure.

On Duty

On the red carpet, Vanessa likes to show off her best assets: her amazing legs and stunning hair. Usually opting for a short dress and heels, she chooses bright colours that flatter her skin tone.

Love the shape of this gorgeous aqua dress. Just short enough to show off those fab legs, but not so short that her modesty is at risk of being splashed across the internet...oh wait...

Stunning colour, different from most dresses you'd see on the red carpet. Age appropriate and elegant, that's what we like. Also, proof that us shorties can wear maxi-dresses.

A glam, grown up choice for Vanessa. Love the sheer overlay and Grecian-style draping.

What do you think of Vanessa on and off duty style? Can you get past the HSM bubblegum, child-star status and take her seriously as someone trying to develop their adult style chops?