Kelis - New York, United States

From Caught out there to Brave . And from music videos, to red carpet appearances. This bossy lady always proved her style to be young, fresh N’ new . Even though she is always fashion forward and a style icon to many around the globe, fashion started accidentally for Kelis. “As a little girl I always dressed myself. All of a sudden people start bringing fashion up and asking me about my style. While I wasn’t really realising what I was doing or trying to be a part of something,” explains the singer.


She grew up among a lot of women around her, but like most of us, her mother was a key figure. “I was always influenced by my mother. She was this amazing woman I looked up to while growing up. I also have three sisters, but my mother was the ‘lady’ who stood out.” Besides her role model, New York had and still has an influence on her fashion sense. “I am straight forward, which is typical New York. Apart from that I am a walker. I walk everywhere I go to. So fashion also has to be practical. For example flats instead of heels,” she says.


Kelis describes herself as an emotional dresser. Which means that her mood is important to decide what she wears. And just like it al started she still doesn’t follow any fashion rules or tries to be part of something. “There was never really a moment that I felt like a fashionista. I just always wear what I love, even to the grocery store. All day, every day.” But as a woman it is important to her that what she wears fits her body and personality. So, if there is one thing she wants, it is to make other women aware about this. “Fashion is about knowing yourself and knowing your body. When you make style choices, make sure you know who you are and what you can wear,” she tips.


With an amazing career in the music business and a passion for fashion she knows how to combine the two like no other. “I believe that music has always influenced fashion and contrariwise. Working in this industry makes it possible for me to dress up for certain events.” Although she always look stunning in her videos and dressed up at events, like wearing Alexander McQueen shoes as one of her most memorable fashion moments. At the end of the day, and as a true American, she chooses the simplicity of jeans as the item that will never go out of fashion. Well, success didn’t change the girl...


Kelis is currently touring and promoting her album ‘Flesh Tone’ to stay updated follow her on Twitter or visit her website.

photo 1 by Bryan Bedder
photo 2 by D. Martindale
photo 3 by Truscello