Hello dears! How has your week been so far? I bet a lot of you are happy that it's finally Friday! What are your plans for this weekend? I think I'm going to go hiking and probably just eat a lot, which isn't anything new. Since classes have started again this week, I have just been mindlessly getting work done (and unfortunately, the weekend is no exception!).

Like I mentioned in my last post, I am trying to bring back some of the series that I started a while ago but forgot about. The Fashion Icon series is one of them! This is where I highlight one particular individual or group that has been a huge inspiration to my style or just someone whose style I greatly admire. This week, I wanted to talk about Ingrid Nilsen. Perhaps many of you know her through her YouTube channel, where she creates a mix of content from advice videos to beauty to fashion. In addition to her style, I also just really like her personality (as far as I can see from how she portrays herself on the Internet). She's not afraid to speak up, which makes her a role model in many ways!

If I had to describe her fashion sense, I would probably say that it's down to earth but when she glams up, she's glammed up. It has a very New England, JCrew, preppy vibe to it, which I personally enjoy. I love scrolling through her Instagram posts to find new ways to style my own clothes, since I do actually live in New England where fashion isn't exactly top priority during the winter time.

I will post a couple of my favorite outfits from her here (disclaimer: all images were taken from her Instagram page. the links are below each image). Please let me know which is your favorite or if you like Ingrid's style as well!

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That's all for today! Have a wonderful weekend and I will see you all in my next post :)

As spotted on Vogue.co.uk, the Valentino models were seen sporting a romantic and youthful plait hairstyle for the Spring/Summer collection of 2012. Celebrities like Alexa Chung and Scarlett Johansson have begun to adapt this trend into their own fashion and style.

The Original Hairstyle As Seen On Valentino Models

So why is this hairstyle the perfect hairstyle for these upcoming warmer months?

Well...

For one thing, it's an updo, essentially. Of course, it can be worn with your hair down but for the purpose of this post, let's just assume that it's an updo. Because of this, it's a great way to avoid a whole bunch of hair sticking to the back of your neck! If you have bangs or can't stand it when hair falls to the front of your face (like me!), the braided bit will be perfect for eliminating that problem.

Amanda Seyfried

Scarlett Johansson

Dianna Agron

Elle Fanning

Freida Pinto

Mia Wasikowska

As you can see, there are many ways to change up the style according to what you prefer. Some like the plait a little looser for a more casual and purposely-messy look and others like it tight and neat.

Here are a few Youtube tutorials that will hopefully guide and give you some ideas for how to create your own braided updo!

Bubzbeauty's "Braided Headband Hairstyles"

Pursebuzz's "Braided Headband"

Bebexo's "How To: French Braid Headband Hairstyle Hair Tutorial"

TheStyleBlog's "How to: Sideswept Braided Bangs"


Until next,
{chuuu}
~Jenn

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Jenn {haha, coincidentally we have the same name!} is definitely someone I look to for fashion inspiration and I also just really like her attitude and the way she presents herself on camera. Originally, her youtube channel, ClothesEncounters, was done by both her and her best friend, Sarah. I think, now, it's just Jenn running the channel due to the fact that she's moved to college.

If I had to describe her style, it would definitely be very punk-esque and grungy mixed with feminine boho accents but it's also hard to pinpoint it to just a few genres because it seems that she's always finding interesting pieces that are somewhat hard to put into words.

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Probably one of my favorite things about her is that she doesn't wear clothes that follow the trends 100%. She buys pieces that fit her style and are things that she really likes. So often, I'll notice beauty or fashion gurus on youtube buy clothes that move with the seasons... especially recently, I've seen an overload of chiffon blouses and high low skirts. Not that I don't appreciate those types of clothes or that kind of style, but once in a while, I'd like to see someone stick to their own aesthetic.

Oh, and, as if you couldn't already guess, I'm also insanely jealous of her shoe collection.

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I wholeheartedly recommend that you check out her tumblr and youtube! She's really amazing and fun to watch. I've learned a lot of fashion tips and ideas from watching her channel :) Can't rave enough!


Until then,
{kisses muahmuah}
~Jenn