Today I'm stalking... Dree Hemingway!

who: model, ballerina

age: 22

made in: America

style: classic American casual with a borrowed-from-the-boys influence

wardrobe staples: chunky boots, sky-high heels, distressed denim, structural jackets, cool neutrals, superskinny pants, quirky accessories

why we love her: she effortlessly marries high-end designer pieces with budget brands and (yup, you guessed it) vintage!

why you should love her too: her great-granddad is Ernest Hemingway. 'nuff said.

life story (abridged): Born in Sun Valley, Idaho, the daughter of actress Mariel Hemingway. Attended Ernest Hemingway Elementary School under her father's surname, Crisman. Studied classical ballet for 15 years. Left high school after two and a half years to take a stab at modelling, and hasn't yet looked back (or, for that matter, needed to).

overheard: “I’m a huge fan of things that are affordable. I do wear a lot of designer when I’m out at events, but I prefer to buy pieces that look expensive, but aren’t.”

Today I'm stalking... Alexa Chung

who: It girl, model, television presenter

age: 26

made in: Britain

style: classic pretty layered with a tomboyish twist

wardrobe staples: oversize tees, neutral bags, mid-thigh hemlines, cardigans, statement jewelery, dark tights, chunky heels.

why we love her: she's campaigned to combat AIDS, climate change, and has her own line of Fair Trade jewelery.


why you should love her too: she's the brand ambassador for Oxfam – that's right, even It girls shop second hand!

life story (abridged): The youngest of four children born in Privett, Hampshire. Discovered at 16, Chung walked away from modeling after only four years to pursue an education in art and journalism. In 2006 she was offered a job co-hosting British show Popworld. Since 2007 she has topped major best dressed lists in the UK, US, and Canada.

overheard: “There’s not much to being an It girl. It’s really quite a depressing title to hold.”