Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

At some hotels, I feel like I have to be dressed to the nines - perfectly eccentric - to walk out the door.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.'

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I feel Dress for Success is basically about empowering women who were in a disadvantaged situation. The act of wearing a suit when she's walking in the door, it's so powerful - it's about gaining control of their lives and situations.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I am obsessed with the Great Depression and with former showgirls - and the Victorians - the idea of wistful, dark romance.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I just love vintage. I have far too many vintage dresses.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

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

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I feel like somehow I'm living my life mentally in reverse. It's taken me to my 30s to feel relaxed and comfortable in my skin. I think I'm going to be dancing on tables when I'm 50. I really hope I am.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I would go home and be this insular girl who listened to music and brooded in her bedroom.

Karen Elson
Karen Elson

I've been in a New York City-based cabaret for the past seven years called The Citizens Band. It's possibly one of the most brilliant things I've ever been involved with.