Karen Elson Quotes

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Karen Elson

Profession : Model

Birth : January 14, 1979

I would go home and be this insular girl who listened to music and brooded in her bedroom.

Karen Elson

As scary as it is, I like making real, direct eye contact with people from the stage. In a sense, it's like modeling: that feeling of locking in and projecting some kind of emotion to try to captivate people.

Karen Elson

You don't just wake up one morning and decide to become a singer-songwriter.

Karen Elson

I feel Dress for Success is basically about empowering women who were in a disadvantaged situation. The act of wearing a suit when she's walking in the door, it's so powerful - it's about gaining control of their lives and situations.

Karen Elson

I'm a fan of creating the mood and vibe with flowers, candles, and music. I love making my guests feel like it's not formal and they can relax in my home.

Karen Elson

Think about your menu, and if you're not a skilled chef - which I'm not - follow a recipe. You can't go wrong if you don't cut the fine print.

Karen Elson

If I wasn't a model, I would never have been around interesting musicians, even had the financial capabilities to say, 'I don't have to work right now. I can sit and make my record.'

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I was always singing as a kid. That's honestly all I've ever wanted to do.

Karen Elson

I think Jennifer Lawrence is a brilliant role model for young girls, not some of the models that I see on the runway.

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I don't want my children to ever think that food is taboo.

Karen Elson

I am obsessed with the Great Depression and with former showgirls - and the Victorians - the idea of wistful, dark romance.

Karen Elson

Even though I have lived in the States since I was 18, in my head I am still very British, and I do have this romance for towns in Middle America that nobody gets to see.

Karen Elson

The interesting thing with fashion is that it's really a massive daydream.

Karen Elson

If a model is going to make some shoes, she's going to make them comfortable.

Karen Elson