STYLE ICON: Iris Apfel

Iris Apfel  despite being  most notably cited as an interior designer has had a long standing relationship with the fashion industry.  From muse, street-style star, to even being the subject of a MET exhibition entitled 'Rara Avis (Rare Bird): The Irreverent Iris Apfel'.  Whatever her official career title may be, there is no denying the fact that the 93 year old Isis Apfel is an official style icon.  Not only do I adore the aesthetic of what she chooses to wear, but I love the way she wears it and I think that's the greatest lesson; wear what you want when you want to wear it but, be comfortable and confident in your choice.  Some of my favorite Iris Apfel moments....

STYLE ICON: Vanessa Traina

Vanessa Traina is probably known to most because of her mother novelist Danielle Steel.  What you may not know is  how she made her own mark in the fashion industry.  Her mother may have led the way at first bringing her along to Paris Couture shows as a child, but it was all Vanessa when she made the leap from the west coast to New York City starting as an intern at French Vogue and building her career from there.  To date she has built a pretty impressive resume including gigs as a consultant for labels like Balenciaga, a model for Louis Vuitton, and a stylist in her own right.  Most recently Traina is the creative director for Line, a lifestyle e-commerce site with a curated selection of clothing, 
furniture, and beauty essentials.

What makes Vanessa Traina so successful and a 'style icon' is the fact that she can 'talk the talk' and 'walk the walk'.  She can style a photo-shoot and then dress herself for everyday life in the same aesthetic and chic approach.  Here are some of my fave VT moments...

STYLE ICON: Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie has been all over the gossip mags and blogs recently with her thinner frame and newly purple hair, so I'm aware of the fact that she doesn't need anymore press.  However, I love this girl I think she is hilarious and incredibly chic so I thought I would give her a style shout-out regardless.

STYLE ICON: Shala Monroque

Shala Monroque former editor of Pop magazine, current editor at Garage mag, fashion consultant at Prada, girlfriend to art mogul Roman Abramovich, blogger, socialite, jet-setter, muse...well let's just say all-around fabulous and call it a day.

It's no wonder she has such a laundry list of accomplishments in the fashion world, whether she's sitting front row at fashion week or just walking the streets of New York Shala is a style icon.  She can wear Prada head-to-toe without making it look contrived or mix denim with vintage and designer duds like nobodies business.  I've been watching her style evolution for years and I just can't get enough.

You can get more Shala Monroque at www.shalasrabbithole.com and follow her on twitter @shalamonroque