Karen Elson

Model

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Trends come and go, and style evolves. It's important to have pieces of jewelry that are timeless and look chic despite ever-changing fashions.

Being a model, you're always the product of somebody else's vision.

The interesting thing with fashion is that it's really a massive daydream.

As a model, I am at the mercy of everybody else. It's much more of a situation where I go to work, put the clothes on, get in front of the camera, and then go home. But in that process, I never really have control over any of it.

There was this moment, particularly after I had my first child, where I felt like, 'I don't know if I'll ever make a record, or if this is always going to be something just floating around in my head.'

Research on the Internet, research what people say about the vintage stores, look online to see if customer service is good because that's really important. Also to see online what other customers say.

I'm a fan of creating the mood and vibe with flowers, candles, and music. I love making my guests feel like it's not formal and they can relax in my home.

I was always singing as a kid. That's honestly all I've ever wanted to do.

I think Jennifer Lawrence is a brilliant role model for young girls, not some of the models that I see on the runway.

I had a diary full of lyrics and whatnot and a little voice recorder of guitar riffs.

If a model is going to make some shoes, she's going to make them comfortable.

I constantly have a devil on my shoulder telling me that what I'm doing is really horrible, and then somehow the lightning strike happens, and everything comes together.

I love Jen Meyer - she's a dear friend, and Tabitha Simmons as well.

I don't want my children to ever think that food is taboo.

You don't just wake up one morning and decide to become a singer-songwriter.

As scary as it is, I like making real, direct eye contact with people from the stage. In a sense, it's like modeling: that feeling of locking in and projecting some kind of emotion to try to captivate people.

Ultimately, I've learned to pride myself on being quirky. I very much adore people who are outcasts, and I've always loved to be around interesting, circus-type people.

I knew I had more in me than just standing up and having my picture taken... Being in the studio, I have to have an opinion.

It's time to give back; you know, I've lived in this beautiful world of fashion for so long, and it's time to really get my hands dirty and get in the trenches and see the world for what it really is.

If a model is going to make some shoes, she's going to make them comfortable.

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