Shiny Little Things

I finally saw Into the Wild.  It was one of those movies that I kept thinking about long after it was over.  I thought a lot about why Emile Hersch’s character felt compelled to take the journey that he took.  I also thought about the fact that this was a true story.  However, it wasn’t only the intriguing social and psychological aspects of the movie that had me thinking.  I was also remembering a certain minor character played by Kristen Stewart.  The character was a teenage girl who lived in a tailer in the dusty desert.  She also happened to have an inspiring personal style that feels very relevant to this summer’s hippie vibe.

As you can see, she has the slightly messy, wind touseled hair that we all want.  She also favors beat up old Levi’s cut-offs and tanks.  Channeling Kristen’s vibe would be relatively easy and supremely comfortable and chic for summer:

Most of us have a couple of old faves when it comes to old denim shorts and tanks.  The bag is from UO, but any vintage leather bag would be divine.  The jewelry is that solid aged metal that makes you think it’s old even if it’s not.  The sandals are by Jeffrey Campbell.  The boots are Frye and the belt is Levi’s.