I know most people find Taylor Momsen's wardrobe entirely inappropriate for a 17-year-old. She has been dressing ages ahead of her self for about 3 years now and picked up a smoking habit along the way. Tay's not the pretty little girl we know as Little J on Gossip Girl anymore. But this is why I love Taylor Momsen. I believe she is truly being herself and experimenting with what she likes as every teenager should.
With her penchant for stripper boots, black eyeshadow, and garter belts, what makes Taylor any different than Cherie Currie of the Runaways, who was Momsen's age when she debuted with the Runaways in the 70's. Cherie was applauded for being a badass rebel while Taylor is criticized for it. It shouldn't come as a shock to the masses when Britney shed her schoolgirl image for something sexier around the same age Taylor went biker chick chic.
Fashion loves Taylor too. Madonna and her daughter handpicked her to front their Material Girl line and she's the face of a John Galliano perfume campaign.
Taylor also kicks major ass in her rock band The Pretty Reckless where her image entirely fits her swagger-filled voice. With her ridiculously long and ridiculously bleached blonde hair, she is the perfect front woman. I see Taylor Momsen sticking around and remaining a firecracker.
She is having fun. It's as simple as that.
Source: I've had these photos saved on my Mac, so I don't have exact sources anymore.
Make me wanna die... for those boots/high heels. Freaking fierce. And so true. Why must people look down on a girl who's just trying to express herself?! Keep on rocking out little J!
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