what do barbie and abbey lee kershaw have in common?

I remember a time when, the nineties lost its cool and style was most definitely not in the form of dip dyed coloured hair.

Fast forward to the year of two thousand and ten however and the nineties have returned with a vengeance, thanks to the likes of Abbey Lee Kershaw, championing highlights of pink and blue (much to my disdain).

I haven't toyed with this idea since I last played with my Malibu Barbie. And we all know Barbie is no barometer for all things reality, especially if her size zero waist and ample bust are anything to go by.

Forget the dye I say, we should all just make like Alexander Wang and plait our hair instead or sport a bohemian braid with a side of daisies. Better yet, let's burn our brushes and wear tousled bed hair with pride. I'm sure Barbie and Abbey Lee won't approve but at least we don't need to colour coordinate our hair with our flare.

who is harley viera newton?

Her myspace reads: Female/97/London/New York

her face suggests she is much younger than these 97 years

Google her and the words 'it girl', DJ, musician and muse litter the page

because what 'it' girl isn't a faux musician?

Her mother is Brazilian, her father British, she was raised in LA and currently resides in NY

the classic upbringing of a socialite

She graduated high school in an Azzedine Alaïa cat suit

and so the headlines began at an early age

She juggles classes at NYU (where she studies Egyptology) with her sometimes role as bassist in the Lissy Trullie band, regular guest DJ appearances, ambassador for Christian Dior, co host of New York radio show 'Teenage Kicks" and just the general beings of an IT girl/style icon/muse.

So who is Harley Viera Newton?

the epitome of New York city style, the epitome of New York city cool.

got quirk?

Just as an FYI, I am not a fan of the Lady Gaga's of this world. Whilst I find her style all very creative and theatrical, I don't believe for one moment that she rolls out of bed and throws on these outfits as part of her everyday garb. The whole "it's just who I am" thing is wearing thin...fast. Who really wants to lounge around on a Sunday in a lace body suit, complete with camel toe. How on earth is one supposed to read the Sunday paper with a net eye cover?

Give me quirky yes, but give me quirky with a touch of class, a dash of reality and a whole lot of wear-ability.

Step aside Lady Gaga and enter; Chloe Sevigny, Alexa Chung, Lou Dillon, Cory Kennedy, Atlanta De Cadenet Taylor, Diane Kruger, Peaches & Pixie Geldoff, Whitney Port, Shannyn Sossaman, Mary Kate & Ashley Olsen and Harley Viera Newton.

For these are the girls who's colours clash, who's patterns collide, who's sweater pants are paired with heels and fur coats...these are the girls with original style, unique unto their own without being blatantly obvious.