I.K.I.N.T.O.O.: MTV 2012 VMAs

Like most fashion-obsessed women, I've always used celebrity style as inspiration for my everyday looks. While I couldn't take much from the skin-tight body suits and over-embellished fabrics at the 2012 MTV VMAs, I found myself drawn to Taylor Swift's simple, yet bold nautical red/white tee paired with black hot pants...

Source: http://hayleyescape.tumblr.com

...maybe it's because I've always loved and worn this color palette in fall or maybe it's because it wasn't a dress awkwardly paired with tall cowboy boots. Either way, the lanky blonde with mediocre singing talent inspired the hell out of me so I thought I'd share a few looks I styled based on what she wore for her exceptionally cute Glee-like performance.

Look 1

Boyish

twist scarf...American Apparel
shirt...vintage
eel skin leggings...American Apparel
sneakers...Keds

Look 2

Rockstar Chic

{make up: MAC carbon base with Stila's In the Garden palette shadows "bark" and "moss"; Mary Kay's Apple Berry lipstick}

shawl...American Apparel
tank...Forever 21
leggings...American Apparel and DIY
shoes and bangles...Urban outfitters

Look 3

My Version of Taylor's look

Thinner stripes and vintage-wash red cowboy short boots instead of Louboutin oxfords.

I might drop by Urban Outfitters to see if I can snag a pair of her shorts though.

{make up: a brassy smokey eye using Lancome Ombre Effects Sensationnels palette "sparkling brown" and Stila's "honey" in the tear duct with Revlon Candy Apple lip butter}