Icon-t Get Enough of Her Look: Zooey Deschanel

Her girlie style got a guy to chase after her for 500 days.  She inspires women to make cotton 'the fabric of their lives'.  And, she's heavily responsible for the resurgence of the vintage-inspired look.  Zooey Deschanel is a modern day fashion icon with a classic sense of style.

Deschanel in her "Cotton" commercial

In her years since appearing in small roles in films such as "Almost Famous,' "The Good Girl," and "Ready to Launch," Deschanel has soared to stardom in her own right as a leading lady.  It's no surprise, given that her look stands out amongst a sea of blonde bombshells and pop stars that look like they dressed in 1985.

On the town in a vintage-inspired look

Deschanel's starring role as Summer in "500 Days of Summer" made women like me fall in love with her look.  The thick bangs she sported inspired women everywhere to take a scissors to their locks.  Sundresses and costume jewelry are more popular than ever.  Cardigans, tees and other basics are getting lady-like makeovers like never before.  Lace detailing and beaded trim are trends found everywhere from Fashion Houses to retailers such as Ann Taylor Loft and even The Gap.

At the "500 Days of Summer" premier

Aside from her films, Deschanel has also put her mark on the music industry.  Her duo group "She and Him" is working on its 4th album, featuring her soulful, 40's sounding vocals and a stage presence to match.  Even on stage, Deschanel stays true to her style while other female singers look over-sexed in their spandex, naval bearing outfits that leave little to the imagination.

Deschanel in one of her many girlie dresses performing onstage

Deschanel rarely makes a misstep on the streets or the red carpet.  Some may say that the classic look is "safe," but staying true to one's style is anything but in Hollywood.  Why should she take any chances when she's already figured a look out that's perfectly right?  After all, it's unassuming and sweet compared to others such as  Lady Gaga, who always seem to have to make a "statement" whenever they get dressed.  Sometimes it's better not to take ones self so seriously and to just have fun with an outfit.

At an event in a girlie dress

The decades have come and gone, but Deschanel's look is here to stay.  With her look that's different from all the other Hollywood A-listers out there, we can expect to see and hear much more from Zooey Deschanel for years to come.