Inspired by… Taylor Momsen
For the next part of our series on the top celebrity fashion icons, today we’re going to focus on Taylor Momsen and her style.
Taylor is best known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on the mega-successful TV show Gossip Girl, but she’s also a budding rocker with her own band! She also has a slew of TV and movie credits under her belt. With all her success, it’s hard to believe she’s only 16 years old.
Below, I’ll break down Taylor’s sense of style and show you some sample outfits that will help you get her look!
Elements of Taylor’s Style
Taylor’s style can be described as quintessential rocker chick meets fashion girl – she’s a big fan of the color black, dark eye makeup, ripped jeans, and anything that gives off a tough-girl vibe. At the same time, that whole rocker look is very big in fashion right now – so that probably influences Taylor’s style as well.
Here are a few key elements of her style, as well as a look at the pieces Taylor loves:
Lately, she’s obsessed with patterned tights. Almost all of her recent candid photos have her wearing various pairs – from rosettes to faux garter belt patterns, she’s tried them all!
She is always wearing black. It’s definitely been her color of choice over the past year. It’s rare that one of her outfits won’t include the color somewhere! And if they don’t include black, they probably have grey. Taylor is definitely a fan of monochrome.
Taylor loves bad-girl details – studs, silver sequins, rips, chains; you name it, she’ll wear it. This girl never plays it safe with her accessories.
She’s almost always wearing heels. At 5’8″ tall, she hardly needs the height, but the extra inches definitely make her look even more modelesque.
Her personal style is very close to her character Jenny’s style on Gossip Girl. While Jenny’s looks are more calculated than Taylor’s thrown-together chic, the two still rock very similar pieces. So the TV show is a great place to find inspiration if you love Taylor’s look!
Taylor’s Daytime Looks & Outfit Inspiration
Taylor’s Style – Daytime:
During the day, Taylor looks very thrown together and effortless – like she reluctantly rolled out of bed at 3PM and threw on whatever amazing designer pieces happened to be strewn across her floor. She wears lots of black during the day and often wears heels as well. When she’s filming Gossip Girl (which is most of the time), her looks are a little more polished but still very true to her rocker-chic style.
All photos from Taylor Momsen Network.
Daytime Look Inspired by Taylor:
For this look, I paired Taylor’s favorite patterned tights with a basic tee shirt dress, rocker accessories, a fabulous faux leather jacket and an amazing pair of faux Ray-Bans. This outfit would be perfect for wandering around vintage boutiques in NYC during the fall.
Product Information: Dress – Saks Fifth Avenue, Necklace – Lucky Brand at Zappos, Faux Leather Jacket – Forever 21, Purse – TopShop, Tights – Juicy Couture at Zappos, Ankle Boots – Nordstrom, Studded Bangle – Forever 21, Aviator Sunglasses – TopShop
Taylor’s Evening Looks & Outfit Inspiration
Taylor’s Style – Night:
In the evening, Taylor definitely likes to glam it up with full-on makeup and ultra daring ensembles. “Demure” is definitely not a word I’d use to describe her evening style!
Occasionally she strays from her signature black ensembles at night – usually opting for something short and neutral colored that she can add black accessories to.
Evening Look Inspired by Taylor:
Because Taylor occasionally wears color at night, I wanted this nude dress to be the focus. I offset the dress with black and grey accessories, including lacy thigh-highs that Taylor would totally wear. Tough girl ankle boots and plenty of dark eye makeup keep this look from being too pretty.
Product Information: Dress – TopShop, Earrings – Betsey Johnson at Zappos, Thigh-highs – Aerie by American Eagle, Ankle Booties – Forever 21, Clutch – TopShop, Eye Shadow – Sephora
Want to see more of Taylor’s style?
Obviously, I couldn’t fit all of Taylor’s fabulous outfits into one article! For even more style inspiration courtesy of Ms. Momsen, check out the photos at Taylor Momsen Network – there are TONS of candid pictures and snaps from her many red carpet appearances.
Also, if you don’t watch, you should really catch Gossip Girl on the CW – Talyor’s character Jenny has a style that’s very similar to Taylor’s. For more on how to dress like Jenny, see our articles How to Dress Like Jenny Humphrey, and How to Dress Like the NEW Jenny Humphrey.
What do you think?
Are you a fan of Taylor’s style? Which of her looks would you most like to emulate? Which other celebrities inspire you? Tell us your thoughts in the comments section.
Posted on on December 16, 2009 / Filed Under: Fashion Tips / Tags: Celebs, Gossip Girl, How To, Inspired by, Outfits, Taylor Momsen, Tips
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Rachel
I wish her daytime looks were a little less trashy :( lol she’s so young!
Jojo
I love love LOVE her style, so glad to see a post on this!
Chelsey
I love her style, aside from the fact it’s a bit mature for her age. It’s most similar to what I like to wear, but her style is a lot edgier.
Ashleigh
Could you do a post on Miley Cyrus’ new style? :)
Julie
I looove her style. I mean it’s so rock chic and edgy. Honestly, any type of tights with her legs look amazing.
Fen
She’s definitely not one of my style icons, but I do like the outfits that you’ve put together!
Bryannah
LOVE LOVE LOVE Taylor’s style! :]
and of course, i adore her as jenny on gossip girl too! (: the best SHOW ever! :D
Of course, Taylor is blessed with long & slender legs so she can pull of anything and still look amazing. (: *stares with jealousy*
I totally admire her style, but in reality, I don’t think I can really pull this look off. :O
Leave it to the celebs for this one. :-)
Great post Zephyr! :]
xooxoxoxoxoxo
Paula ♥
First off, OMG I’m older than Taylor Momsen??!!! I’m 18 and I feel so old….
Now, I actually like her style, don’t know if I could pull it off though. I love the outfit ideas anyway :)
Veronica
I really like this series. Can you please have a post on Alexa Chung? I loves her :)
lola
i lovee taylors clothes. im not exactly the rocker style but i like taking inspiration from her. can you make a post about how to work with the clothes you have when you have nothing to wear?! i need help so badly. thanks! xoxo
EmilythePanda
I’m just not very inspired by Jenny or Taylor Momsen. Although this post does make me sad because it reminds me that GG won’t be on again until MARCH! Boo.
Julie
That top shop dress from the second outfit is killer!
I love taylor’s looks, but they wouldn’t work with my personal style. However, i love the outfits you’ve put together. The great thing about this site and posts like this is I can take little bits and pieces from these outfits and make them me.
gotta love cf
rachelle
16?!?! she is just a BABY!! love this post…glad to see you writing more!
although her style is realllyy rocker chic and tough, i love pieces of it and her ideas for wearing certain things together.
Megan
I am in love with her style, but not for everyday! Great post! :)
I tried to find the topshop dress, but I could not find it on the site. I feel like I have to have it, it’s amazing!
Tomomi
yyess!!!! thank you so much for this post!! I love Taylor and I loveeeee her style!
I also dress rock chic but I feel something is missing when i look at her pictures, This post will help me to relook my wardrobe and add in those extras ive been trying to find XD
Lena Michelle
i love her style! i was gonna do a similar article for my school club blog :O!
i really i wish i have her everything! haha
but i also don’t think i can pull it off as well as she does, mostly because my make-up is often not heavy….
still though, she’s so young. i wish i can see some purer style on her too. :P
Iris
I’m so amused by the 3rd casual outfit on the right, that’s probably a XL-2XL American Apparel Slate or Zinc jacket she’s wearing!
Milan
I love your blog!! I check it out daily. I love her style… rocker, edgy, and sexy. Wish I had those legs :(
Jen
Taylor’s style is not something i would want to acheive probably because i don’t like to wear colours such as black.
(Isn’t black a colour that is traditonally used as a down-mood colour?)
The one thing i do like about Taylor’s look is that she is not afraid to accessorise!
clara
Love the fact that she’s 5’8 and totally rocking those heels. I need to keep seeing girls like her and reminding myself of the fact that it’s okay to be mad tall and wear heels all the time :)
Andrea
Hey i love your site, what about doing an inspired fashion article on Cameron Diaz, I absolutely love her style, it’s simple and nice!
i love the one you did on Emma Watson, she’s one of my fashion inspirations as well.
Suzi
I suspect Taylor’s look isn’t that difficult to pull off, as far as body types go. Most girls would probably have to pay closer attention to proportions and select footwear more carefully (ankle boots with bare legs are SUCH a no-do for me), but I think this style is more about the confidence. :)
Zephyr - CF Editor
Megan – Not sure what happened to the TopShop dress – I just tried looking for it too and it’s gone – it probably sold out! I’m sorry!! Hopefully they will have a similar one on there soon…
Ava
It’s definitely edgy and cool. But damn, she’s pushing it a bit in off the set. She’s like one step away from looking like a rock groupie on drugs sometimes.
Kaya
Usually I’m not a very big fan of Taylor’s stye (the name is everywhere these days!) but the outfits that you’ve put together are really awesome. Edgy, but also wearable.
Madeleine
I am definately a fan of Taylor’s style, in fact, she’s probably the person who has the most influence on my style. The look that I’d most want to emulate is the day time look that’s fourth from the left because it’s very tough but still high fashion which is usually what I’m trying to accomplish in my outfits. Obviously, Blair Waldorf also hugely inspires my outfits too.
hillary
i second the new miley cyrus style request!
R I T A
Hello everybody!
I loved your post about Taylor! And I love her style… particularly her hair !
Kiss :)
charl
i loved her as little J!! before she changed her look!! i’m sorry but it’s too much, it’s trashy like someone else said!! especially for a girl her age!!
she is pretty but the make up doesn’t suit her!! and the clothes.. it’s all just too much!!
the out fits you put together are awsome!! though i’d never wear any of that!! i wouldn’t want men stopping me to ask how much!! LOL
Kathleen
She is my fashion inspiration.Im looking the similiar outfit of hers.Thanks Zephyr.
Marina
She’s so much pretty this way. I loved her style since first season, but now she looks perfect. I’d like to have all her clothes and accessories, and I’m glad coz Talor’s makeup skills are so easy! I was tired and bored of my hair-clothes style and i changed it like her- now i’mvery satisfied with my look !
Thanx for the article, loved it :)
aish
love the 1st look
nisha
i really love how she is doing her mack up, and how she is dressing. <3
Mo
is it just me or is she getting even thinner??
Samantha
shes only 16 and doesnt look trashy i know 13 yr olds who dress trashier but i love her style and she is my fashion icon hope we can see more of taylor!!! :)
Shan
I loooove her style.. not all of it but heaps of stuff just looks cool!
Sadaf
mm i like her style, bit OTT though and a bit ripped off the veronicas, but ohwell it looks great and i love her hair <333
anna
awesome!!!!could you make a tutorial about taylor’s jewelleries?please!
Maxine
I like Taylor Momsen’s style when she isn’t wearing clothes too big for her and when it is gray. I am a fan of the grunge trend but not the rocker trend. So I do not completely like her overall style, just parts of it.
Hape
im so inlove with her style she rocks!!!!!
madisan
i love love love her i look up to her she is my role model. <3 <3 <3 and please keep your insaults to your self girls.
Maggie
eww.just eww . she cakes that makeup own .but i love the outfits you made.
Maggie
*on
shishi
I love her style, she’s my first source of inspiration! Too bad she’s thinner than me ahah