Style icons.

I know you've heard a lot lately about my quest to find my style and about building a wardrobe, but I'm going to bore you one more time by talking about my top five style icons (and maybe a few more).

There are loads of stylish ladies out there. Some famous, some not. Some with access to designer clothes and some who rely on thrift stores for their fashions. Almost everywhere you go, you can find someone wearing something in a way that you like. However, I think there is a difference between people who have good style and people who you choose as style icons. To achieve "icon" status, the person has to have a pretty darn good record. What I mean to say is that 9 times out of ten they are wearing something that you too would wear. They consistently come up with looks and styles that you not only like, but are dying to emulate.

My style icons haven't changed much over the years. I've added a few here and there, but most of them have been on my list since I was young. It's fun to watch these ladies grow up and mature in their looks, just as I have.

Here are my top five:

Zooey Deschanel is the most recent addition to my style icon list, but I have a feeling she'll be staying on that list for a very long time. I love her long, layered hair. I love her bangs. I love her creamy complexion and her frequent use of red lips and cat eyes. And most of all, I love the easy transition she makes between the 50's, 60's and 70's era clothes. She does a wonderful job of taking vintage looks and silhouettes and making them fresh and modern.

I realize that Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) is a fictional character, but I cannot fully express my love for her look. I love how her hair is always "done." I love her flowy blouse + tailored skirt combo. I love her use of classic trends such as nautical and preppy. I love her headbands and colored tights. But most of all, I love her amazing, ridiculous collection of outerwear. The girl can wear a coat. Though her transition to college on the show has brought less of a scholastic feel to her looks, I'm hoping her transfer to Columbia for next season will bring back a little of that ivy league spirit.

Rachel Bilson has been on my radar ever since I was in high school and she was starring on The OC. In fact, I think she was one of the first celebrities I googled over and over to find photos of her clothes. She's always put together, even when she's totally casual. She has very refined, classy taste and she always looks comfortable in her own skin. I've also often seen photos of her wearing the same shoes, carrying the same bags or making new outfits out of old pieces, you know, like normal people do! I love that about her.

Ever since I first started watching How I Met Your Mother last summer, Lily Aldrin (Alyson Hannigan) has been on the top of style icon list. For a few reasons, one of the most important being that she often wears clothes from my very favorite store, Anthropologie! But even before I figured that fact out, I was enthralled by her used of pattern. Graphic printed tops with striped sweaters. Copious amounts of boots. And always, always, adorable hair. Add to all that the fact that she's hilarious, and I'm sold. Can't wait for Season 6!

Another star who I've admired since high school is Lauren Conrad. Being that she's the same age as me, I've always felt connected to her. I feel like we would get along really well. Is that weird to say? The girl does sunnies, Chanel and skinny jeans like no other. I love her beautiful sandy blonde hair, her flowy yet structured style and her lovely smile. I've also been really into her makeup routine lately: liquid liner on the top with bronze shadow and pencil liner on the bottom. I can't wait to see what this lovely lady continues to do with her life.

Other ladies on my list include Jennifer Aniston, Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore (Seasons 5-7), Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore, Whitney Port, Audrey Hepburn, Jennifer Garner, Scarlett Johansson, Sophia Bush and Mary-Kate and Ashley (the early years).

Who are you style icons? Who can you always count on to inspire you?