If you’ve been drooling at the mere sight of the wardrobe of Hollywood lovely Zooey Deschanel, you are not alone. The petite all round performer was born into the Tinsel Town elite to Irish-French parents; Academy Award-nominated cinematographer and director Caleb Deschanel and actress Mary Jo Deschanel, who blessed their daughter with natural good looks and style sensibilities. Deschanel is the epitome of dark haired, blue-eyed Irish beauty, complemented by the delicate features, elegance and grace beautiful French women are renowned for. 
She was the perfect choice of clothes horse in hit quirky offbeat romantic comedy of the moment, 500 Days of Summer. Working an eclectic vintage mix of kooky cute, she manages to strike the balance just right and doesn’t appear too dated, contrived and put together like many other stars. She exudes freshness and spontaneity, in a wardrobe which induces pure style envy.
Be inspired by The Smiths There is a light that never goes out, and capture the essence behind the sound that so perfectly encapsulates the films retro-whimsy 50’s chic look. Work a wardrobe of laid back 50’s glamour, Summer’s style is a little Sandra-Dee, but edgier.
Accessorise with classic Chanel-esque accessories; pearl strands are teamed with ribbons and bows, to keep a youthful, playful edge that stops the look appearing too stuffy. Top off your outfit with monochrome pumps or lady like round-toe heels for evenings, complete with frosted nude pink lips.
Its pussy-bow blouses, preppy-cool by day and glam nipped in waists, floral print, unstructured prom style dresses by evening. Add a nude coloured pashmina, a vintage bow waist belt and a soft leather clutch, and you’re set to go. It’s vintage-chic at its best, casual without being sloppy, cute without being sickly sweet.
Raid vintage and charity shops for that true authentic retro feel and rifle through flea markets. You can’t get this look off the peg as it requires skilful hunting and imagination. London’s infamous Portobello Market and Camden Lock are good places to start if you’re after the slightly worn-kooky vintage-chic that’s just oh-so-now this season.
