1. M.I.A
A British singer-songwriter, rapper and record producer whose eclectic compositions combine elements of hip-hop, electronica, dance, avante-garde, alternative and world music. She also has some of the dopest style I have ever witness. Its very urban eccentric and colorful, my two favorite things. I absolutely love her swag. Not to mention her music is the shit! lol
2. La Roux (Elly Jackson)
Lead singer of the electro-pop English group La Roux. I love her style so much because it is mostly masculine themed.You usually find her in an array of mixed patterns, something studded, colorful, tons of accessories and oxfords (my fav!). When I was in high school I use to love wearing men's suit jackets and ties as well as bow ties. I still have a great attraction to men's clothing and I can't wait to start making some. Anyways La Roux's Elly Jackson makes my list for having breaking the rules of what men and women are "suppose" to wear and having a sick ass hair do!
3. Rupaul
Drag Queen super star is on this list because he is simply fabulous. In and out of Drag. His style is always animated and over the top. Rupaul also is not afraid to be who he really is and express his creativity threw fashion and I find that so inspiring. I've always loved drag shows and I can't wait til I finally go to one! It has to be a Rupaul one though..
4. Santigold
Santigold cannot be classified. The exact reason why she is one of my icons. From her music jumping genres to her attire jumping styles. Her style really varies from day to day which I can relate to myself. One day you can catch me wearing a men's button up and tie, the next day I could be wearing a polka dot corset. Its all in the mood! And that's important in fashion to me, switching it up. I hate seeing people wear the same style of clothing every day. BORING! Santigold's music has sometimes been compared to M.I.A. so if you like her then you'll like Santigold. I love them both!
5. Last but not least PRINCE
Prince is not only a fashion icon of mine but he is also my idol. I am the biggest Prince fan ever. He made this list though because he, like Elly Jackson, have blurred the lines between what is acceptable for men and women to wear with his controversial feminine detailed style looks. Ruffles, high waisted tight pants, lace, heels, and in this case polka dots are exactly how he does so.
All of these people who are on my fashion icons list are not only here because they have unparalleled fashion sense but they're also people who blurr the lines between what is and is not acceptable to wear. Each and every one of them inspire me to own my creativity and express it threw the clothes I wear.
