After a remarkable amount of beautiful customers sending us photos and careful deliberation, for the month of July, our team of stylists have chosen Tiara as emoda.com's July Style Icon.

Why Tiara?
Tiara is the epitome of the perfect representation that eModa.com loves to project to people about our company: strong, fierce, passionate, and confident; infact, this 19 year old Scorpio from South West Philadelphia was so well liked by our staff that we decided to ask her to come in and do a photo shoot. It didn't suprise anyone when Tiara took to the camera like a pro, charmed the photographers and still had enough time to answer some questions about her life and her passion for fashion.
 
Taryn- So, Tiara, how did you find out about eModa.com?
Tiara- I am and was a very frequent customer of eModa, so I found out about the store first hand.  I also worked directly across the street from the store for a period of time, it was then that I found out that I could shop eModa.com, which was a great suggestion!

Ta- Sweet, good call. Do you have any favorite brands on eModa.com?
Ti- Yes! My favorite brands on eModa.com are Rock and Republic, Frankie B. and Salvage. I adore Rock and Republic because I have long legs and not alot of jeans really show that, but those particular ones do. lso they are very comfortable. Frankie B. jeans, I absolutely love the super low fit and also it shows off my slim waist. Salvage is always a great look and a new look. My eyes are always open to a new look and you can definitely expect that from Salvage.

Ta- Why do you consider yourself a style icon?
Ti- If it's not because I have a tendency to set trends, then its because I make clothes work. I enhance the clothes I wear.

Ta- That's great that you wear the clothes, you don't let the clothes wear you!
Ti- Exactly!
Ta- So, what trends are you really into right now in fashion?
Ti- Right now I'm a huge Betsy Johnson fan! Betsy Johnson provides wild,casual, trendy,and funky new looks as far as shoes, purses, sunglasses ect.

Ta-  Definately, Betsy rules! Are there any trends that you are totally over?
Ti- With out a question, the gigantic bag look.  Its not that serious any more, however many people still l feel its a necessity, instead of an option.
Ta- Yeah, I agree, that might have to go into the Fashion Graveyard soon! You look like someone who loves to listen to music, do you have a favorite singer?
Ti- My favorite musical act would have to be Mya. The reason I say that is because in alot of different ways she reminds me of myself, from her sense of humor, to her style.  When listening to her music, I find myself able to relate to alot of the things she talks about growing up, relationships, ups and downs, and struggles.  She had to go through alot to get to where she's at today.

Ta- Good choice, I love Mya, she is so cute! Ok so we know Mya has great style, but who do you think is the best dressed celebrity right now and why?
Ti- I would have to say Beyonce.  Beyonce is always giving off a new look weather it's spicy, funky, elegant, basic or just casual it's still not the average look and it's never over done or  way out there, at least in my opinion. From her hair styles down to her shoes, she's always giving off a new hot look.

Ta- I often wonder how anyone could try to deny Beyonce's super style, she's a true diva for our generation! Ok so other than Beyonce and Mya, who do you look up to?
Ti- Besides my mother and sisters, I really look up to Tyra Banks.  She is a huge inspiration to me. Tyra has had many set backs in her lifetime and never gave up whenever she was told no.  She just became more persistent. Tyra  made it clear to the youth and everyone else that if you want to do something just put your mind to it and go after whatever it full speed, because if you dont believe in yourself  who will. I keep that and her in mind and always move forward.

Ta- Omg, I loved Tyra in the fat suit, that was a great stunt, very powerful. So, if you were as famous as Tyra Banks and you could change one thing about the fashion industry right now, what would it be and why?
Ti- The one thing I would change is the narrow-mindedness, fashion like beauty is individual, it doesn't have to fit a standard.  These two things, fashion and beauty, seem to work hand in hand in the industry so I would love to see people  became more except ant to themselves and to art outside there individual standards or opinions.


If you have any questions for Tiara, please feel free to leave them in the comments section and she'll be sure to get back to you! Or maybe you don't want to ask her a question, but we have a question for you: Do you think Tiara has what it takes to go into head to head competition next year to battle it out to be eModa.com's 2007-2008 Style Icon? Do you think you can do better? If you think you could make a better icon, email some pictures to me, Taryn, taryn@emoda.com, and you could be August's Style Icon!
Don't forget to vote and keep your eye out for Tiara in our Look Book and our New Arrivals sections!