My mom was my first and most influential style icon. Even today I go to her for outfit advice, and I can always see it on her face whether something is working or not. She doesn’t have to say a thing-a Leo lioness, subtlety has never been her strong-suit. Of course we don’t always agree. When I was growing up she always wanted me in something flowery or sequiney-I guess you can take the girl out of the go-go, but you can’t take the go-go out of the girl. I always went with the simpler choice, more comfortable. Not much has changed. She would cave and let me choose-knowing it was my own way of expressing myself even at a young age. And of course it all comes full circle. I want Elle in preppy JCrew khakis and chambray shirts, all she wants is the flowers and the sequins. She’s like her BooBoo that way. Happy Mother’s Day Mom. Whether you’re in your riding britches and a baseball hat or head to toe Gaultier-you and your style inspire me everyday. XO

Original photo by Judy Stabile