Young Fashion Bloggers
1/20NAME: Jane Aldridge
AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: Trophy Club, TX
BLOG: Sea of Shoes
BLOGGER SINCE: 2007
With a shoe collection that even the most high-powered stylista would envy, 16-year-old Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes is taking the fashion community by storm both on and off the web. From sharing her and her mom’s DIY denim creations to tips on how to score the best items on eBay, this Texas-native has serious style to spare.
2/20NAME: Julia Frakes
AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Scranton, PA
BLOG: Bunny Bisous
BLOGGING SINCE: 2007
Ever since we came across Julia Frakes in the pages of magazine’s Fashion Schmashion blog and was interviewing the fashion elite for her personal style site Bunny Bisous. With her adorable style sense and razor sharp wit, this bunny is about to take the fashion world by storm.
3/20NAME: Arabelle Sicardi
AGE: 15
HOMETOWN: Jersey City, NJ
BLOG: Fashion Pirates
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
’The more over-the-top the better’ could be Arabelle Sicardi’s style motto. Referencing everything from ninjas and Japanese anime to her other passion, competitive swimming, this New Jersey-based blogger makes even the most conservative fashionista want to play dress up again thanks to her quirky photos featured on her site Fashion Pirates.
4/20NAME: Bryan
AGE: 19
BLOG: BryanBoy
HOMETOWN: Manila, Philipines
BLOGGER SINCE: 2004
With his sharp wit and cheeky style choices, Manilla-based blogger BryanBoy is on the brink of international stardom. He’s already captured the attention of designer Marc Jacobs, who named a bag from his Fall ’08 collection after him, and we’re sure that this 19-year-old internet star is well on his way to fashion fame.
5/20NAME: Camille R.
AGE: 15
HOMETOWN: Portland, OR
BLOG: Childhood Flames
BLOGGING SINCE: 2008
We love Camille and her fashion photo blog Childhood Flames because they illustrate that with some style know-how, an eye for silhouettes, and a little patience, anyone can look like a Model-Off-Duty --even on a shoestring budget.
6/20NAME: Rumi Neely
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA
BLOG: Fashion Toast
BLOGGING SINCE: 2006
Beloved by both the online community and fashion industry, So-Cal-based blogger Rumi Neely has helped set the stage for a plethora of young girls to get into the internet game. From her homemade editorials which features the model-esqe blogger showing off her latest vintage finds to her enviable inspiration boards, its no wonder the world has fallen in love with this 24-year-old style star.
7/20NAME: Karla Deras
AGE: 19
HOMETOWN: Simi Valley, CA
BLOG: Karla’s Closet
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
With her admirable shoe collection and affinity for body conscious dresses, Karla Deras of Karla’s Closet has understated French dressing down pat, despite hailing from sunny Southern California. Constantly impressing us with her refined fashion-sense ecuted on a student’s budget, this Keira Knightly look-alike is destined for the fashion hall-of-fame.
8/20NAME: Tavi
AGE: 12
HOMETOWN: Chicago, IL
BLOG: Style Rookie
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
Tavi of Style Rookie never ceases to amaze us, and we’re seriously not just saying that because she’s in 7th grade. With her dead-on style observations and fearless fashion sense that puts even the most daring fashionistas to shame, this outspoken wunderkind is definitely one to watch.
9/20NAME: Louise Ebel
AGE: 20
HOMETOWN: Paris, France
BLOG: Pandora
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
With her Victorian-Goth-meets-nineties-grunge aesthetic, Louise Ebel defines what it means to be a modern romantic. In her blog Pandora, the 20-year-old Parisian art history student makes the fashion world swoon over her adorable oversized glasses, perfectly coiffed braided red hair, but most of all, her killer sartorial choices that are as runway-ready as they are street-savvy.
10/20FULL NAME: Selina Jervis
AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Birmingham, England
BLOG: Flying Saucer
BLOGGER SINCE: 2007
We love checking Flying Saucer daily to read up on Selina Jervis’ fresh and honest mix of super-girly styling infused with good old-fashioned English DIY ethics. From her latest eBay finds to demos on how to make a pair of high-heels rock ’n’ roll-ready, Flying Saucer proves that its fun to be pretty in punk.
11/20NAME: Susanna Lau
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: London, England
BLOG: Style Bubble
BLOGGER SINCE: 2006
Ask any blogger today to list their favorite fashion sites and Style Bubble inevitably comes up on the top of their list. Founded by the intrepid Susie Bubble, Style Bubble not only serves up a daily dose of all the avant-garde fashion news from across the pond, but also provides readers with a delightful look into the kooky musings of this London fashion plate. Often imitated but never duplicated, Susanna Lau is a true fashion pioneer.
12/20NAME: Lisa Olsson
AGE: 14
HOMETOWN: Malmo, Sweden
BLOG: Lisa Place
BLOGGER SINCE: 2006
It’s safe to say we have a major girl crush on Lisa Olsson, the 14-year-old blogger behind cult fashion site Lisa Place. With a couple of key-pieces, usually from the Swedish chain H&M, Lisa crafts an array of enviable, age-appropriate outfits, that prove this trendsetter is well on her way to international fashion stardom.
13/20NAME: Gala Gonzalez
AGE: 22
HOMETOWN: London, by way of Spain
BLOG: Inside Am-lul’s Closet
BLOGGER SINCE: 2005
If we didn’t know better, we’d guess that 22-year-old Gala Gonzalez was just another Model-Off-Duty frolicking through the fashionable streets of London. With her madcap style and picture-perfect features, this Spanish beauty is a sure-fire stylesetter in the making --and giving some of the chic citizens featured on the Sartorialist a serious run for their money.
14/20NAME: Lulu Chang
AGE: 24
HOMETOWN: Splits time between San Francisco, CA and NYC
BLOG: Lulu and Your Mom
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
After rising to fame with her blog Everybody is Ugly on Chictopia, Lulu Chang has become one of San Francisco’s biggest fashion talents thanks to her new personal sartorial diary Lulu and Your Mom. With a wardrobe that focuses on masculine silhouettes and is heavily influenced by Japanese street style, Lulu has helped pave the way for a generation of bloggers who love documenting each and every element of their look online.
15/20NAME: Wendy Chak
AGE: 16
HOMETOWN: San Francisco, CA
BLOG: Hand It Over
BLOGGER SINCE: 2007
Bay Area native Wendy Chak knows a thing or two about scoring the best vintage around – after all, her blog Hand It Over features homemade fashion editorials advertising the retro wares available for sale on her online shop. With her love of everything dark and lacy, this 16-year-old fashionista is as style savvy as she is entrepreneurial.
16/20NAME: Carolina Engman
AGE: 21
HOMETOWN: Stockholm, Sweden
BLOG: Fashion Squad
BLOGGER SINCE: 2005
We love Fashion Squad’s Carolina Engman --and it’s not just because this Swedish stunner has supermodel good looks. With her love of Goth separates, bargain hunting, and an easy, yet put-together, rock ’n’ roll style sense, this 21-year-old blond proves fashion’s northern light is shining bright.
17/20NAME: Taghrid Chaaban
AGE: 21
HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA
BLOG: Taghrid: A Lookbook
BLOGGER SINCE: 2008
Los Angeles’ own Taghrid Chaaban fills her namesake blog with fashionable shots of her latest shopping finds. From vintage fringed ball gowns to sky-high heels scored online, this 21-year-old is infusing the fashion blogosphere with a little old Hollywood glamour, one peep-toe pump at a time.
18/20NAME: Isabel Slone
AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Ameliasburgh, Ontario
BLOG: Hipster Musings
BLOGGER SINCE: 2006
As sassy as she is stylish, Isabel Slone of Hipster Musings is one of Canada’s up-and-coming blog talents. Thanks to her fearless fashion choices and quick wit, this 18-year-old blogger has quickly gained a cult following on both sides of the boarder.
19/20AGE: 21
HOMETOWN: "Nowhere," PA
BLOG: The Clothes Horse
BLOGGER SINCE: 2007
Thanks to her fondness of old-time romance, Rebecca Roe’s blog The Clothes Horse is a quixotic look into the life of fashion savvy 21-year-old living in suburbia. Illustrating how to look classically chic on a college student’s budget, this site offers tips and tricks on how to make your grandmother’s vintage coat or an H&M accessory look like something Audrey Hepburn would wear.
20/20NAME: Adriana
AGE: 14
BLOG: Silver Wings
BLOGGER SINCE: 2007
Part fashion musings, part photo project, Silver Wings, the newest blog from Snazzy! writer Adriana, is a whimsical take on the typical fashion blog. Through her dreamlike snaps and romantic wardrobe choices, this 14-year-old blogger has created her own unique world online, and the results couldn’t be lovelier.
