I Had to do a Style Icon Post.

I am a sucker for reccomendations. It can be set up like a logic problem- or at least what I imagine a logic problem to look like.

Result in Regular Show viewer if (reccomended) plus (online) plus (freeeeeee) added bonus if the series is already over. (I feel a sense of control when I am at liberty to watch the episodes at any speed, in any order.)

For this reason I found the show Fresh Meat on Hulu. Or I should say it found me. I am not advocating the show, but it does seem to have a cast of terrible people who you (the viewer) inevitably end up caring about. A factor that always wins me, and will promptly be added to the above equation.  It also helps that they are British. I don't know a person impervious to those accents and that style of humor. We hold that country on a pedstal in such an amusingly familial way. That being said they are smarter, funnier, and sort of uglier verisons of us. We have evolved in some ways.

The reason that I am bringing this show up is not a review, but as you guessed the clothing. While the show has not overcome the one issue I have with all shows--WHY ARE OUTFITS NOT REPEATED??- I won't fault it. I am actually going to focus on one character in particular- Vod.

The Infamous Vod

In this house of oddly paired misfits Vod is the spunky-drunky-punky-all-around-awesome lady. The first thing I noticed about Vod was her haircut. She is one of the tallest in the cast and effortlessly pulls off a buzzed on the sides-long on top do. Which she, believably, styles in a variety of ways.

Being a Badass in her Pajamas

Her overall look takes a cue from Bowie's glam rock days. She often pairs man's tailors with structured blazers and tight jeans. With a short haircut Vod has the opportunity to play with interesting shirt collars. Her look has an androgynous edge with strong splashes of glitter. Her look is not usually overaccesorised but her looks are still outlandish. In a suprisingly believable way. The interesting part about her style is when it is viewed alongside that of her counterpart Oregon. Her best mate (I had to) in the house is a lot more unsure of herself. While the two have a similar aesthetic I feel that Oregon's outfits tend to be overaccessorised. In her insecurity she overcompensates.

Vod and Oregon. Even with Cat Ears on Vod seems underdressed in comparison. 

I don't know how intentional it is but I think as a costume designer it is a brilliant choice. It reinforces without necessarily beating it over your head that Oregon is unsure and so she buys into too many trends at once. Instead of taking one thing off as she leaves the house she adds three things on.

I have saved for last my favorite part about Vod's look and that is her ridiculously awesome make-up. Talk about experimentation. From crazy lip colors, to eye liner face tats, we could all take a tip from Vod about facial artistic expression. My favorite look is the glittery lip. Something I have been too nervous to try for myself, but I'm working on it!

Definitely one way to make an entrance to a party you were poignantly not invited to. 

As if it wasn't enough to play such a style powerhouse, the actress Zawe Ashton has a lust-worthy closet off screen as well. (Though) In real life her look is a little more glam. To be sure her haircut adds an edge to any look, even when her outfit is slightly more conservative and sophisticated.

Zawe Ashton at two separate events

If I haven't convinced you to watch an episode than at least google image her. Trust me it's worth it!