I compiled this teeny collage with the aim of encapsulating why I love British fashion. Everything's always a bit quirky and offbeat (annoying words I know) but it's so refreshing in comparison with the stereotypical 'perfect' look. In my opinion, perfection is overrated. I prefer looking slightly scruffy than utterly groomed - maybe it's just me but I end up feeling like a bit of a fraud...
I especially love Jameela Jamil's sexy-not-smutty look - the trilby hat and the rocky boots make the look a lot less 'little girl' and more 'strong woman'.
Kate Moss has always been a style icon and I can seriously not imagine her EVER looking uncool. The cheekbones and legs probably help to make everything she wears cool. I remember going through a phase of wanting to wear hotpants, waistcoat and a trilby hat, after seeing Moss in that very ensemble; however, I have since realised what looks good on a supermodel doesn't necessarily look good on the average person a la me. Damn those models...
I think Sophie Ellis Bextor is really underrated in the fashion world. I've seen her wearing beautiful pieces a lot of the time and she's really not afraid to take risks which I love. I also LOVE her porcelain complexion, which she often complements with bright eyeshadow and lipstick - a refreshing change from the numerous oompa loompas in the media at the moment.
Talking of porcelain beauties, Florence Welch epitomises the quirky, slightly eccentric rock chick with a beautifully unique look. I love the way she layers her clothes in the collage and I'm a sucker for leopard skin coats!! I'm a bit sad but I actually can't wait for winter just to get the coats and opaque tights out...
I'm not into it-girls at all (don't even get me started on how utterly USELESS they are) but I thought I'd add in Daisy Lowe seeing as she's quite a big fashion inspiration at the moment with her sexy mixed with rock and roll look. In my opinion, I prefer Alexa whose limby body lends itself well to pretty much any type of clothing and she always takes risks. I especially love her long socks in the picture; the sixties look never goes out of fashion...
