9 Reasons Olivia Palermo Is Our Forever Style Crush

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9 Reasons Olivia Palermo Is Our Forever Style Crush

Olivia Palermo has serious style star status. When it comes to celebrity closets, there are two camps: the stars whose clothes we admire and the ones whose closets we want to permanently move into. Palermo falls into the latter category for her enviable collection of chic separates, darling dresses, super cool accessories and more that makes her a perennial best dressed-list favorite. Whether she’s stepping out in couture or showing off her mastery of the high-low mix, the brunette beauty is an expert at putting together memorable outfits that play with color, texture, pattern and proportion. That styling ability has made her a front-row fixture at fashion shows around the globe and led to some pretty cool partnerships. The socialite-turned-reality star-turned-model-turned-boss lady has teamed up with many a beauty and fashion brand over the years. Back in 2010, Palermo created a limited-edition jewelry collection with Roberta Ferymann. A year later, she designed a shoe with Stuart Weitzman for charity and further flexed her footwear chops with her Aquazzura capsule in 2014. By 2015, she was working on a makeup and nail polish line with Ciaté London and designing leather accessories with Aspinal of London, and she even served as Banana Republic’s Global Style Ambassador in 2016 and 2017. But that’s not to say Palermo needs any help serving up major street style inspiration. Whether she’s rocking a fur to take her precious pup, Mr. Butler, for a walk in NYC or traversing the streets of Paris in bold layered looks, she never shies away from making a sartorial statement — and we love her for it. So what’s the secret to her super cool style? We’re breaking down her best beauty and fashion moves. Keep scrolling to see the nine reasons she’s forever our style crush!

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She’s the Queen of Coats

Unlike celebs who shiver through the winter months in unpractical outfits, Palermo has a seemingly endless supply of crazy cool toppers (like this furry Giamba design from March 2018) that are equal parts cozy, cute and weather-appropriate. 

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She’s Hair #Goals

From buns and braids to bedhead bends and glossy blowouts, the socialite’s expertly ombred mane is one of the best in the biz.

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She’s All About the Layers

Whether she’s piling on sweaters, coats and vests or finding a creative new use for her scarf collection (as she did during London Fashion Week in February 2018), Palermo clearly has a more is more mentality.

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She’s Not Afraid of Color

She may call New York City home, but (fortunately!) she hasn’t adopted the Big Apple’s all-black-everything fashion sense. From head-to-toe jewel tones (a la this amethyst and turquoise look from January 2018) to pretty pastels, Palermo loves a good color clash.

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She Has Fun With Makeup

Red eyeshadow at the ballet? Why not? Celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin (yes, Duchess Meghan’s Daniel Martin) dreamed up this cranberry confection and countless other gorgeous looks for the beauty.

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She Makes Walking the Dog Fashionable

While we’re lucky if we change out of our pajamas to take Fifi and Fido for a walk, the designer and her furry friend, Mr. Butler, turn the sidewalk into a catwalk. Case in point: this velvet trench situation from January 2017 (special shoutout to Mr. Butler’s yellow booties!). 

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She’s a Master of Monochrome

Sure, celebs are now embracing the art of the monochromatic outfit, but Palermo has long been a fan of the super chic (and flattering!) styling technique. Need proof? Look no further than this luxe neutral ensemble from Paris spring-summer 2018 Fashion Week, in which she paired a cable-knit Balmain sweater with a matching Max Mara vest and trousers and teal Jimmy Choo booties for a subtle pop of color.

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She’s All for Flats

Proving that she’s truly a girl after our own heart, she often swaps her sky-high heels for foot-friendly brogues, mules, loafers (see above!) and more.

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She Plays With Prints

Real talk: we never would have dreamed of mixing a neon floral skirt with an animal-print sweater, pink plaid coat and bow-adorned loaders as she did at the Miu Miu show in October 2018. But Palermo is all about the pattern play and proves that, when it comes to fashion, the only rules are the ones you make for yourself.