*Can you keep a secret?

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 Can you guess which Brit icon is going to be the next to be featured in a Style File post??

 Shh...

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*Style File?

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As opposed to the 'Target_:' posts, which focus on celebrity style, both casual and red carpet, as a source of inspiration, models may not necessarily have the most fashion-forward personal style, and thus the 'Style File' posts will be aimed more at their ferocious, emotion-evoking, professional work...

...like this...

:)

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*Style_File: Kate Moss

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I have always found it interesting that sometimes, those working within the fashion industry may not necessarily be the most stylish on their off days, often preferring 'function' [and comfort] to 'fashion.'

Take Kate Moss [although regarded by some as a Boho-chic icon] for example...

...but, I guess we all need a little breather every once in a while....

*insert breather here*

...oh, but when they work, they WERQ!

A classic beauty, with a gritty edge to it, Ms. Moss was one of the top models of the 90s, starting the model trend which became known as 'heroin-chic.'

 She marked the beginning of a shift in the modelling world to more skinny and waif type models, after the decade where models were powerful and strong women represented by favorites like Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer.

...stunning girl. Is it any wonder why she is deserving of the title 'supermodel?'

*refer to pictures* 

Didn't think so! :)

"It sounds really corny but I think that if you're beautiful inside it shows on the outside, for sure."- Kate Moss

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*Union Jacked.

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Google imaging pictures for my last post about the Olympics, I was amazed at how creative the British were when it came to showing their patriotism and support for 'Team GB.'

Everyone was flaunting their Union Jack colors and clothing...with some really getting into the spirit of the games.

And while most were rushing to stores buying 'London 2012' souvenirs, I thought, "Why not get something a little more timeless?"

As I have so far grown to discover, the Union Jack flag isn't as nationally revered as say, the U.S. flag. While it isn't to say that it doesn't promote a sense patriotism, it just doesn't hold the same symbolism as a national flag would elsewhere. As one of my professors said, "...One wouldn't be legally fined for burning a flag here...why would one buy one to burn in the first place??"...and went on to say that you could find it imprinted on any and everything, ranging "...from tea towels to thongs," [quite unlike the U.S. flag].

A quick image search for Union Jack clothing yielded an array of results, from chic to costumey [with only the chic highlighted in the collages....*of course*].

 I am in love with these pieces, though obviously not all together. I think that they would make for great mix-and-match statement pieces guaranteed to turn a few heads.

 Additionally, I think that these are so easily integrated into anyone's wardrobe, whatever your aesthetic...be it vintage and classic...or rock-n-roll edgy...to preppy and chic...

...I would love, love, LOVE to have a piece of Union Jack clothing....

                                            ...plus a little pattern/print/color never hurt anyone... >_<

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