3 Kinds of Fashionista

As much as i hate being thrown into one category, i do rather enjoy the simple act of sorting others into befitting categories. Seeing as this is the season of boxes and uniform wrapping paper, how's about we do a season's greetings piece on the different types of fashionistas?

The Accessoriser: Anna Dello Russo

No matter what day of the week, no matter what time of day, you will never EVER leave the house without a souk of accessories. Anna is the Queen of Bling (sorry Ms. Mbau), and she isn't afraid of flaunting her pieces. Her recent collaboration with H&M has allowed excessive accessorisers all over to have the chance to channel a little Anna.

El Classico: Anna Wintour

Anna's the epitome of a classic dresser, with that signature bob and her go-to heels, she personifies the older successful woman to a tee. Her looks may not be showstopping, but they are nothing short of gorgeous. 

The Power Dresser: Tamara Mellon

We're talking pointed toe heels, pencil skirts, power-suits and slick hair. This is the kind of woman who knows her worth in gold, and knows her way around a boardroom. Tamara is a perfect role model for ambitious young women, and her dress sense exudes fierceness always.

So take a gold leaf from one of these women's lookbooks and go all out this season, no matter which type you are.

Who Are You Wearing?

There was a time when we (women) were defined by our supposed feminine expressions; cooking, dress-making, knowing that we should be seen and not heard. While things have changed immensely, we find ourselves being defined by a new set of criteria as we work our way up the ladder to 'equality' (I'm not a feminist, I'm a human equality activist). Here's the big question though:

Are female role models being defined solely by their talent/s these days? If not, what are the other crucial criteria that makes a woman, a true 'WOMAN' in the modern sense of the word?

The answer is her fashion sense. Yes, not any particular fashion sense, and not any specific allegiance to trends, but the truth of the matter is that some of the most powerful women in the world are able to extend their influence under the umbrella of fashion. And the fashion houses are more than willing to comply.

Who are you wearing? Narciso Rodriguez

Michelle Obama in Narciso Rodriguez

Who are you wearing? Jimmy Choo (her own victory by the way)

Tamara Mellon ;  founder of Jimmy Choo

Who are you wearing?

Fatima Bhutto for Vogue Italia

 Who am I wearing? Erm...no one...yet.

images courtesy of grazia uk, vogue italia.