Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Quotes

To me, even what the glossies would consider a fashion disaster are still self expression.

I become obsessed with one thing or one look, a Bohemian look for instance, and then I wear that for a while.

Fashion is an extension of your personality, and I've always been obsessed. I always want to have something different than everybody else.

As for a signature accessory, I believe in something totally unique that I love and is very personal. It could be a fab pair of vintage earrings I picked up on my travels or a beautiful brightly colored hat or heels, or a fun clutch or handbag. Truthfully, though, the ultimate accessory is a big smile and positive energy!

I believe the defining moment was when certain persons, who shall remain nameless, objected to my fuchsia silk striped waistcoat. I loved that waistcoat. I put my foot down, right then and there; I do not mind telling you!" To punctuate his deeply offended feelings, he stamped one silver-and-pearl-decorated high heel firmly. "No one tells me what I can and cannot wear!" He snapped up a lace fan from where it lay on a hall table and fanned himself vigorously with it for emphasis.

I make pink look pretty damn good.

What people look to me for is a whole look. People come to me for icing on the cake, not a basic stretch pant.

I'm a big Urban Outfitters girl, and Forever 21 - I don't think labels make fashion. I think it's your own style, what you put together.

Fashion is a trend, style is within a person.

I don't really believe in any fashion rules. I think fashion is a form of self-expression. I think you can wear whatever you want!

I don't like to follow too many trends because trends tend to make women look like they are wearing uniforms.

The hats are tough. I've got a weird head, so believe me, there were a lot of hats. Penny [Rose], our costume designer, who I knew from other jobs said, "Badge, that looks terrible on you. Hold on. No, we can't do that one."

It doesn't matter what you are wearing-if you have good shoes and a good bag, you'll look right.

I've been realizing lately how horribly vain I am. I do believe that if I'm successful, it's because of my talent and intelligence, but there's pretty privilege in the world - that's a reality. When I was a kid, in middle school, I started going to thrift stores and dressing myself. It was about announcing to the world who I was. That's what fashion was for me, as a kid. You might have an idea of who you think I am, but I'm going to tell you through my fashion choices who I am.

I don't see myself as an icon, because I just wear whatever I want to wear.

I think every woman should have leopard, but not every woman will wear leopard. You have to have courage to wear leopard.

I'll probably be wearing something fun and sexy as usual, but I can't say it will be the 'Catsuit.'

People laughed at the way I dressed, but that was the secret of my success. I didn't look like anyone.

Fashion is what one wears oneself. What is unfashionable is what other people wear. Just as vulgarity is simply the conduct of other people. And falsehoods the truths of other people. Other people are quite dreadful. The only possible society is oneself. To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance.

I think dressing nowadays went from trying to fit in to wearing something to try to stick out.

I believe one can live many lives through personal style. Every day is an occasion to reinvent yourself

I've always had my own style, I've always been different. I don't like to wear anything that anyone else is wearing because it's very important for me to make a statement.

People believe that if you're concerned about the clothes you're wearing and the larger aspects of your appearance, that it's anti-intellectual. I say "Hogwash!" The clothes we wear send a message about how the world perceives us.

If there is one thing that is foreign to me it is shopping for pleasure. On the other hand, I believe that it is right to honor all those who create beautiful things and give satisfaction to those who see me wearing them.