Daphne Groeneveld

photo courtesy of Numero magazine

Daphne Groeneveld is currently ranked #15 on Models.com's Top 50 list. She was born in the Netherlands in 1995 on Christmas Eve, making her only 16 years old. Although young, she has a promising modeling future ahead of her.

In January 2010, Models.com featured Daphne as a face to watch. Soon after the story, she signed with Women Management in Milan and debuted on the runway with Emporio Armani, Giorgio Armani, Hogan, and Versus. She then became the face of Miu Miu and modeled for the Givenchy presentation in New York and in Paris Fashion Week for the Haute Couture line. Since then she has also walked for Calvin Klein, MaxMara, and Marni and has appeared in French Vogue.

NY Mag notes Daphne for being known for her lips.

So where may you have seen Daphne lately? She has been a busy girl in 2011 while being on eight covers of Love magazine as well as covers for Vogue Japan, Numero, and i-D. She has also been featured in the F/W 2011 ads for Louis Vuitton and S/S 2011 for cK One, and editorials for Vogue Italia and Vogue Paris (twice this year).

How you can achieve her style:

photo courtesy of Influence & Stardoll

In this street style photo of Daphne, she keeps warm in a puffy coat, black jeans, and metallic boots.

My finds:

1. Nuage Women's Down Hooded Puffer Coat, Overstock, $81.99
2. Modern Slight Curve Skinny Jeans in Pitch Black, Levi's, $68
3. Women's UGG Brand Classic Tall Metallic Boots, Buy.com, $165.65

Total: $315.64

Jacquelyn Jablonski

photo courtesy of Models.com

Jacquelyn Jablonski is currently ranked #20 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in New Jersey in the United States, Jacquelyn turns 19 this year.

Jacquelyn signed with Ford Models in 2007 and made her debut that September at the Brian Reyes show in New York. In January 2008, she was a finalist for Ford's Supermodel of the World contest. She then did editorials for Marie Claire, V magazine, and Italian Elle. She made her breakthrough in 2009 when she walked the spring runways for Thakoon, Gucci, Prada, Balenciaga, Lanvin, and Yves Saint Laurent in New York, Milan, and Paris. After becoming the face of Celine, being featured on the cover of Russh, and walking for Valentino and Chanel in Paris, Jacquelyn left Ford and signed with Supreme Model Management in 2010. Since then she has been in editorials for French Vogue, Japanese Vogue, V magazine, Numero, Harper's Bazaar, and German Vogue. She has also became the face of Tommy Hilfiger.

NY Mag notes Jacquelyn for being known for her cheekbones, eyebrows, and hair.

So where may you have seen Jacquelyn lately? Other than walking the runway in Paris Fashion Week for Valentino, Dior, Giambattista, Ellie Saab, Chanel, and Stella McCartney, she did the S/S and F/W 2011 ad campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger. She also did the Fall 2011 Givenchy Beauty advertisements and was in editorials for Vogue Japan, Germany, and Russia this year.

How you can achieve her style:

In this street style photo of Jacquelyn, she pairs a white shirt with a cropped vest and then adds brown pants, a long trench coat, and black booties. She accessorizes with a hat.

My finds:

1. T Tahari Tundra Long Sleeved Ruched Shirt, Macy's, $58
2. ASOS Premium Zip Back Leather Crop Top, ASOS, $94.81
3. Divine Rights of Denim Colored Skinnies in Lime, Forever 21, $26.80
4. Gallery Three Quarter Length Trench Coat, Nordstrom, $78.90
5. Spanish Trails Hat, ModCloth, $44.99
6. Faux Black Suede Desert Boot, Charlotte Russe, $30

Total: $333.50

Joan Smalls

photo by Steven Meisel

Joan Smalls is currently ranked #5 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in 1988 in Puerto Rico, she turns 23 this year.

In 2007, Joan signed with Elite Model Management and modeled for the Tory Burch presentation soon after. She quickly got more work with Liz Claiborne and Nordstrom. She appeared in Ricky Martin's "It's Alright" music video in February 2008. In 2009, she left Elite and signed with IMG. She made her breakthrough after that where she was an exclusive in the Givenchy couture show in Paris. Soon, she was walking for Anna Sui, Gucci, Prada, and Valentino in New York, London, Milan, and Paris. She was then appearing in Italian, American, German, and French Vogue editorials and became the face of Gucci.

NY Mag notes Joan for her pout and her legs.

So where may you have seen Joan lately? She is in the S/S 2011 advertisements for Estee Lauder and Gucci and was in American Vogue editorials in February, March, April, and June.

How you can achieve her style:

photo by StyleRumor

In this street style photo of Joan from Paris Fashion Week, she takes a denim vest with a long dress and accessorizes with Beats by Dr. Dre headphones.

My finds:

1. Insight Vandalized Denim Vest, Urban Outfitters, $79

2. Woodblock Artist Dress, ModCloth, $49.99

3. Beats by Dr. Dre Monster Solo Over-the-Ear Headphones, Best Buy, $199.99

Note: I'd normally find a more inexpensive option, but these headphones are the cream of the crop! I've used them personally and they're very comfortable, have perfect noise canceling technology, have clear sound, and are very stylish!

Total: $328.98

Kasia Struss

photo by American Vogue

Kasia Struss is currently ranked #13 on Models.com's Top 50 list. She was born in Poland in 1987, making her 24 this November.

Kasia was discovered in 2005 and is currently signed to Women. She debuted in 2006 during Paris Fashion Week when she walked for Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu. In June 2007, she appeared in her first editorial for W magazine on fall's fresh faces. Shortly after that, she was in editorials for Teen Vogue, Italian Vogue, and became one of the faces of Jill Sander. Kasia has also been in i-D magazine, Harper's Bazaar, LOVE, and many countries' versions of Vogue. She's also walked for many top designers including Michael Kors, Dior, Balenciaga, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli, Givenchy, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, and many more.

NY Mag notes Kasia for being known for her eyes and loving vintage shopping.

So where may you have seen Kasia lately? She was on the cover of Elle France and an editorial for American Vogue in May 2011. She was also in the Miu Miu S/S 2011 advertising campaigns. She also did an editorial for the best spring looks in H&M's March 2011 edition. In March 2011, she also shot 3 magazine covers for W Korea.

How you can achieve her style:

photo courtesy of Rue de Modeles

In this street style photo of Kasia, she takes a casual blue tee and edges it up with a leather jacket and black pleated skirt. She adds cute blue flats for a fun pop of color.

My finds:

1. Essential V-neck Tee, Victoria's Secret PINK, $17.50

2. Distressed Faux Leather Bomber, Dollhouse, $29.99

3. ASOS Pleated Mini Skirt, ASOS, $51.72

4. Jersey Mummy Wrap Flat, Charlotte Russe, $19.50

Total: $118.71

Tao Okamoto

photo by Chinese Vogue

Tao Okamoto is currently ranked #47 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1987, she turned 24 in May.

Tao signed with Elite Model Management in 2006 where she then made her runway debut at the spring shows of Emanuel Ungaro and Martin Grant in Paris. She then made her debut at New York Fashion Week where she walked for Marc by Marc Jacobs and Cynthia Steffe. After that she appeared in Dolce & Gabbana's spring 2007 look book, Dazed & Confused, French Vogue, Italian Glamour, and became the face of Ralph Lauren.

NY Mag notes Tao for her hair and legs.

So where may you have seen Tao lately? In December 2010 she appeared in an all Asian editorial in Vogue, and appeared in another Vogue editorial in February 2011. Allure magazine also had her in an editorial for their July 2011 edition and she was on the cover of Bergdorf Goodman's Spring 2011 catalog. She has also been in the latest Dolce & Gabbana advertisements.

How you can achieve her style:

photo by Bonae L'amour

In this street style photo of Tao, she takes a normal dress shirt and black pencil skirt and pairs it with fun knee highs and slip on shoes. 

My finds:

1. Converse One Star Sport Shirt, Target, $22.99

2. Curve Seam Pencil Skirt, Forever 21, $11.80

3. Tossed Rose Over the Knee Sock, Urban Outfitters, $8

4. Ivory Grosgrain Women's Classics, TOMS, $54

Tao also has a long strapped, quilted black bag. To see where you can get a similar one, check out my post on Ajak Deng!

Total: $96.79

Mirte Maas

photo by Harper's Bazaar

Mirte Maas is currently ranked #25 on Models.com's Top 50 list. She was born in the Netherlands in 1992, meaning she will be 19 in 2011.

Mirte started her career in 2009 when she signed for Women Management. After, she appeared in a Russian Vogue editorial in August that year. She then made her runway debut for Alexander Wang in New York during Fashion Week. She also opened for Donna Karan and closed for Philosphy di Alberta Ferretti. A month later, she walked for Yves Saint Laurent, Chloe, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Valentino. She has also been shot for top magazines such as Vogue, W, Numero, and has had contracts with Chanel and Balenciaga.

NY Mag notes Mirte for being known for her eyebrows and hair.

So where may you have seen Mirte lately? She was in two separate editorials for Vogue in January 2011, was on the cover of W Korea in March 2011, and is in the S/S Barney's advertisements for 2011.

How you can achieve her style: 

photo by Bonae L'amour

In this street style photo of Mirte, she embraces color with a large, bright print dress and colorful sandals along with a chic navy jacket and big black bag.

My finds:

1. Saccharine Savanna One Shoulder Dress, Ruche, $36.99
2. Mock Denim Blazer, Forever 21, $22.80
3. Hampton Rope Woven Sandal, TopShop, $50
4. Zipper Tour Bag by Carlos by Carlos Santana, Macy's, $61.99

Total: $171.78

Maryna Linchuk

Maryna Linchuk is currently ranked #30 on Models.com's Top 50 list. She was born in Belarus and will be 24 this September.

Maryna signed with DNA models in 2006. Her first major appearance was in a Greece Harper's Bazaar editorial later that year. She made her runway debut in September 2006 when she walked for Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, and Stella McCartney in Paris. After her runway debut, she appeared on the cover of Portugese Vogue and Italian Vogue along with editorials for Allure and Chinese Vogue. She's also modeled for the Victoria's Secret Fashion show, along with walking the runway for Ralph Lauren, Prada, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, and Dior.

NYMag notes Maryna for being known as a sexy girl and being known for her cheekbones and her pout.

So where may you have seen Maryna lately? She has appeared in the advertisements for Miss Dior Cherie perfume by Dior, and was on the cover of Vogue Germany in January 2011. Maryna was also in the F/W and S/S 2011 ads for Dolce & Gabbana as well as Express.

How you can achieve her style:

photo by AltaMira

In this street style photo of Maryna, she speeds to and from fashion shows in a grey blazer and white tee. She pairs it with black leather leggings and ruched boots along with a big black handbag to top off her look.

My finds:

1. 3/4 Business Blazer, LoveCulture, $28.90

2. V-Neck Rayon Slub Cinched Tee, Vanity, $12.80

3. Kanderella Faux Leather Leggings, YesStyle, $24

4. Qupid Black Ruched Buckle Bootie Ankle Boot, UrbanOG, $9.80

5. Distressed Perforated Handbag, Forever 21, $34.80

Total: $110.30

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss is currently ranked #4 on Models.com's Top 50 List. Originally from Chicago, then St. Louis, she will be 19 this August.

Karlie signed with Elite Model Management in 2007 and soon after was invited to dance at Caston's Ballet Acadamie. Shortly after that offer, she appeared in an editorial in Teen Vogue and appeared in Calvin Klein and Gucci runway shows as an exclusive. Karlie is truly a star of the runway, having walked for Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior, John Galliano, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and many more top designers. Other than the runway, she's also graced magazines of Vogue's from around the globe and W.

NYMag notes Karlie for being known as being a cover girl, established, and for being a good girl.

Where have you may have seen Karlie lately? She is currently in an editorial for American Vogue's June edition, as well as being in editorials in May's edition. She was also on the cover of i-D magazine's April 2011 edition and has been in the latest advertisements of Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, Lola by Marc Jacobs, and Dior. She additionally just did a new campaign for Victoria's Secret Pink.

How you can get her style:

In this street style photo of Karlie (courtesty of Teen Vogue), she's wearing an adorable blue 2fer dress, blue cardigan, and comfy brown sandals. She finishes it off with a beige satchel.

My finds:

1. Merona Collection Petities 2fer Dress, Target, $13.98
2. Ruched Pocket Cardigan, Forever 21, $14.90
3. Deseree Leather Sandals, J Crew, $88
4. Hobo International Rina, Zappos, $75.60

Total: $192.48

Dree Hemingway

Dree Hemingway is currently ranked #21 on Models.com's Top 50 list. Born in Idaho in 1987, she'll be turning 24 this December. Dree is also the great grand daughter of Ernest Hemingway, famous author and journalist.

Dree signed with Ford Models in 2004. Shortly after that, she appeared in an editorial with Teen Vogue. After 4 years of not doing much with Ford, she left the agency for Elite where since then she has made her runway debut for Givenchy, walked for Calvin Klein, was feautured in French and Russian Vogue editorials, and walked again for House of Holland, Karl Lagerfield, Giles, Chanel and Rue du Mail. 


NYMag notes Dree as being known for her family, hair, social life, and style. 


So where else may you have seen Dree Hemingway lately? Well, for all the Beliebers out there, she is in Justin's Someday fragrance advertising campaigns. In June and July 2011, she was in editorials for British Vogue and Vogue Japan, respectively. 


How you can achieve her style:

In this street style photo of Dree, she takes a floral dress and makes it her own with a grey sweater, bright pink belt, and nude heels. She accessorizes with a chunky cocktail ring and a clutch.

My finds:

1. Mini Floral Chiffon Tube Dress, Charlotte Russe, $17.70
2. V-Neck Tunic Sweater, Forever 21, $11.99
3. Precious Polish Belt, ModCloth, $14.99
4. Seychelles Second to None Pump, DSW, $79.99
5. Disco Ball Clasp Wallet, Wet Seal, $8.80
6. BKE Insect Ring, Buckle, $12

Total: $145.47