viva la 'It Girl'

Being an 'It Girl' has become a lost art gone astray with nude lipstick and Sassy Magazine.  Sure, paging through the tabloid fodder, you might spot one or two, but does that twig bitch Vogue calls an 'It Girl' really have what it takes fill Chloë Sevigny's Valentino shoes?  No.  That's why I've created a personal list of 'It Girls' in no particular order. Keep in mind, while some of these women are true inspirations, others are listed solely for style purposes.   I'll give you a list with Malala later.  Take a gander and tell me who you think is #1.  

Lupita Nyong'o

I didn't see 12 Years A Slave.  All I need to do is look at that beautiful face to know she's an 'It Girl.'  Watch this interview and fall in love.

Miroslava Duma

The fashionista and former Harper's Bazaar Russia editor kills it on the Fashion Week streets.  She's one of The Sartorialist's favorites and her tumblr gives all us materialistic ladies a deadly dose of Weltschmerz.   Look her up on Pinterest if you want to feel bad about how poor you are.  

Joan Smalls

The Puerto Rican beauty graced the cover of Elle's January issue and was reportedly ranked #1 model in the world by models.com.   

Kerry Washington

Shonda Rimes' leading lady has been on my radar since she starred alongside Julia Stiles in Save the Last Dance and last year was her fucking year.  Her portrayal of DC fixer Olivia Pope earned her Emmy, SAG and Golden Globe nominations, landing her on the cover of magazines and in the hearts of all of us Olivia Pope peacoat-loving, president hating, please get back with Jake Scandal watchers. 

Listen to this NPR interview from last weekend.  She's amazing.  

http://www.studio360.org/story/kerry-washington-fixes-everything/
 

Erin Wasson

The raspy-voiced Texan has been on the modeling scene for years, but you might recognize her for her more recent appearances in Bravo's Styled to Rock.    At the risk of glorifying heroin, I'll say I like her heroin chic-inspired looks.  

Michelle Harper

The New York Time's asks if she is our "generation's Holly Golightly."  I'd say she's way cooler than that.  Victor de Souza's muse and socialite, Michelle Harper's futuristic stylings have "made her a muse of the street style boom" and a spot holder on The Miserable New Yorker's 'It Girl' list.  

Genevieve Jones

I have no idea who she is or how she acquired her wealth/clothes, but Genevieve Jones has used her social climbing powers to become a fashion 'It Girl' to silly bloggers like myself and industry big wigs like Zac Posen and Rachel Zoe.  

Freja Beha Erichsen

The Danish model, known for her tough boyishness is the coolest of cool.  And sources say she might swing our way, ladies…if you're into the whole androgynous thing.  

Daniela Braga

The Brazilian beauty has yet to reach Gisele levels of fame, but give it time!  She's only 19. 

Tavi Gevinson

In her short lifetime, the prodigious teen blogger has  graced the covers  of magazines and even sat front row next to Anna Wintour at New York Fashion Week.  She's pals with Iris Apfel too.  Iris Apfel would have hated me as a teen.  

True story:  Back in LA,  I accidently and physically bumped into Tavi Gevinson.  I started blubbering and she gave me a look that said, "bitch calm down" in the politest way possible.  She was 15 at the time.  I'm almost 25.  Why she made me so nervous, I'll never know.  

Zoë Kravitz

With Lenny Kravitz & Lisa Bonet as parents, you shouldn't expect less than 'It Girl' status.    

Khloe Kardashian

Okay, you disagree, but hear me out!  The snarky sister of the Kardashian klan is my one true spirit animal.  Not only does she tower over the assholes that surround her (just like me), but she isn't afraid to shut a bitch down.  My favorite Khloe quotes include...

"Sometimes a bitch snaps"

"Kim, you are a weak duck and Kourtney and I are two queens."

And let's not forget these pointy claws, which are reportedly going out of style :( 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/19/trends_n_4235567.html

.....but that doesn't stop me from sporting the ghetto goodness.  Haaaaaay……

Chloë Sevigny

The original 'It Girl.'  Well, at least in my lifetime.  From her on screen blow job in "The Brown Bunny" to her role in the critically acclaimed "Boy's Don't Cry,"  Chloë Sevigny knows how to make us talk.  She recently appeared in comedian Louie C.K.'s dark comedy "Louie," so we have even more of a reason to love her face outside of Drew Droege's online impressions. 

Here's "Chloë" talking about birthdays.

What do you think of my list of 'It Girls?'  Was anyone snubbed?  Leave a comment and let me know.