Love from, Florence Grace

Since I started blogging, just over 18 months ago now (!), I have found myself immersed in people who live and breathe fashion. At first I didn't pay it much attention, being what I would call a lifestyle blogger, but I have noticed that my taste in clothing and my personal style has majorly improved and developed since being influenced by these bloggers. It's even encouraged me to do something I have never really done before, and that's looking at celebrities for style inspiration. Some days, I dress like a glamour puss and some days, I dress like a hood rat. There's not really an in between so my inspirations do vary...but here are the celebs who inspire my style the most! Marina Diamandis (aka Marina and the Diamonds).  Whether its from her Family Jewels, Electra Heart or her Froot stage, her style has always been impeccable, adventurous and unique. Even in the most tomboyish of outfits, she'll add a feminine touch such as a splash ...

We all have an inspiration in life; someone we look up to, admire, aspire to be like. Sometimes these are people we know, our parents, siblings, friends. Sometimes they're celebrities (because who doesn't want to be Beyonce, right?) However, it is my opinion that there are some women who would make excellent inspirational figures who sometimes get overlooked, for whatever reason. Here's my selection of women that I think need more recognition for being the inspirational figures that they are! Nicki Minaj. Yep, that's right. I think Nicki Minaj is an excellent  role model who often gets overlooked- dare I say it- because she's black, open to being sexually confident and not a size 0. Yet you only have to scroll through her Twitter feed to see her fighting for equality within the music industry and for equal portrayal of blacks and white's within the media- the most recent example being her "spat" with Taylor Swift. She also speaks constantly about t...