July 9th, 2008
The July 2008 issue of InStyle Magazine has a few lighthearted pages on Style Profiling. The article breaks “fashion personality” into five categories and uses five famous Cates/Kates as the role models to bring them to life. Answer 22 quick questions, tally the results, and your style is mapped to the five categories. Not to be taken too seriously of course, but the quiz was fun, and their categories are actually quite well thought out.
A. Naturalist (Cate Hudson):
“Your earthy inclinations mean you carried a reusable tote to the grocery store prior to Anya Hindmarch making it hip, and you wore ethnic tunics long before Etro turned them into a style must. Friends may tease you about the SIGG bottle you lug everywhere – but when you’re working your green-market magic in the kitchen, nobody’s complaining”.
B. Bombshell (Kate Bekinsale):
“Your sexy style signals, ‘look at me!’ – and that’s what happens when you’re wearing a curve-kissing Elie Saab dress, red alert lips and chiro-practically incorrect YSL saber heels. So there isn’t a sensible shoe in your closet, but who’s walking? You’d rather lounge at Katsuya Hollywood or cruise South Beach in a new Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead coupe”.
C. Sophisticate (Cate Blanchett):
“Feminine but not frilly, seductive but not showy, you live for luxury but are allergic to bling. Grace Kelly is your ideal, and Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren and Carolina Herrera are your sartorial guardian angels. Your friends so admire your impeccable taste they won’t even buy a bottle of wine before consulting you first. There’s a reason – you never miss”.
D. Trendster (Kate Moss):
“Lots of girls want your edgy look- that’s why they always copy you. But by the time they’re doing Kova $ T latex leggings, you’re already onto Balenciaga rubber dresses. Hey, you can’t help that your inner sensor is finely tuned to detect the next cool thing. Since your presence at any party confers instant grooviness, you’re always invited – usually to DJ.”
E. Romantic (Kate Bosworth):
“You love ruffles and bows and have never been afraid to show it. This year, fashion houses from Marchesa to Valentino to Proenza Schouler are catering to your ladylike leanings. A devotee of the arts, like manners you don’t care for today’s rather casual approach to fashion, but you’re far too polite to scold”.
My results tied “Sophisticate” and “Trendsetter” in first place, with “Romantic” not too far behind. I scored very low in the others, so I suppose that I’m the furthest thing from a natural bombshell. How do you think you’d score?
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Posted on Wednesday, July 9th, 2008 at 6:46 am
A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TODAY ANGELIQUE AND MEGA CONGRATULATIONS ON A FANTASTIC WEBSITE!!!!
MUCH LOVE
HUGO
YOUR BROTHER in London
Ps Will phone later
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 6:55 am
I actually took the little quiz last week. I came out a Trendster. My husband thought that was right on. I wasn’t quite as sure about the results though. I don’t think I fit perfectly into any of the categories they gave. I’m all over the board.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 7:07 am
I came out clearly as Sophisticate (60%), then there’s 15% each of both Trendster and Bombshell and then 10% of Romantic. Zero answers in Naturalist, which I think makes sense, since i do not like a single bit either boho or sporty look.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 7:38 am
Oh I want to take that Quiz. It sounds interesting!
If I were to guess what profile my style would fit into, I think I’m a “Romantic Sophisticate” with tendencies toward “Naturalist”
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 7:40 am
I haven’t taken the quiz, but my top guess would be Sophisticate, followed by a bit of Romantic. And, by the way, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Angie, and many happy returns of the day!!!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I loved this quiz! I scored as a Romantic and felt the quiz was dead on.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 8:24 am
Happy Birthday Angie!!! Great website-as always 
I haven’t taken the quiz yet…but I would say that off the top of my head I’d probably go w/Sophisticate.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 8:54 am
Happy Birthday, Angie! I suspect the quiz would put me part Naturalist and part Sophisicate. Although I don’t consider my style boho, I do like ethnic accessories and drool over Ikat and batik fabrics. I’m guessing that’s Naturalist.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 9:04 am
Few takers on Naturalist and Bombshell so far. Interesting. The proof shall be in the pudding though. Take the test!
If I’m not mistaken it’s actually Rhonda’s birthday today as well. A very happy birthday to Ronda! Have a beautiful day. (Thank you for your wishes everyone).
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Happy Birthday, Angie!!!
As for styles, I’m constantly trying to figure mine out. According to these categories, I’d probably be something of a naturalist-sophisticate-bombshell-romantic. 
kisses to you—mwah! mwah! mwah!!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Hi Angie,
First and foremost, Happy Birthday! I hope you have a wonderful day.
I may have to go out and buy this mag, just to take the test. However I have a strong feeling I will probably fall into the Naturalist and the Sophisticate categories. I really perfer to keep things simple, in the winter my go to outfit is jeans and a cute top, simple jewelry, great shoes, in the summer I replace the jeans with shorts or skirts but it is still pretty simple.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 9:42 am
Angie, YOU are a gift to us! Happy Birthday!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 10:04 am
How fun. I might have to pick up the magazine for my airplane reading (will be on my way to SF for a conference shortly). My guess is that I’ll score as a mix of trendster with some sophisticated, a bit romantic (loving them ruffles…) and a bit bombshell (for special occasions), and very low on naturalist.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 10:17 am
Is there a link for the quiz?
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 10:36 am
I’ve been staring at that quiz for weeks, too lazy to jot down my answers. Almost certain I’d be a sophisticate. Strange, tho – my copy includes Eva Mendes as the bombshell and Mary-Kate Olsen as the trendster. I prefer the roundup of Kates!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 11:50 am
I suspect I would be in the Naturalist and Sophisticate sections. I like things simple and tend towards a sporty style as well.
Happy Birthday Angie!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Happy, happy! Hope you are having a fabulous day.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I took this quiz, and mine was a tie between Sophisticate and Romantic (which I already sort of knew from coming to this site). You all should take it, it’s a lot of fun.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
I took the quiz a few weeks ago too and think I scored as Trendster. But in truth it is probably because I haven’t been able to afford the Sophisticate look and am too short and not curvy enough to be a true Bombshell. If I could trade up Bombshell would be it.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Happy Birthday, Angie!
Hmmm. I wonder where I’d be. Hmmm. Maybe a bit of the Sophisticate. Some Trend Setter.
I do have quite a few Bombshell outfits too.
I have a wee bit of boho in my style during the summer, but that’s pretty much the only time the boho style comes out. It’s easy to stay cool with the boho style. Also if you have insane curly wacky hair that’s prone to frizz like mine, it’s easier that way.
I love fall and winter because that’s when my pretty sophisticated outfits come out. Summer is just a royal pain season for me. It’s harder for me to dress sharp in the summer. My hair goes insane. My allergies go hay wire and I burn easily.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I took this test while sitting on the beach reading In Style. I can’t remember which one I was bu I relate most to bombshell or sophisticate, although neither is a perfect match.
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Hmmm. I did buy the magazine and took the quiz, but found it quite hard. I’m too old and out of touch with popular culture with this – I didn’t know half of the TV peeps they were quizzing about. Anyhow, I did lean towards trendster, but was appalled to see that my “muse” was one of the Olsen twins. Yikes!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Hmmm. I did buy the magazine and took the quiz, but found it quite hard. I’m too old and out of touch with popular culture for this – I didn’t know half of the TV peeps they were quizzing about. Anyhow, I did lean towards trendster, but was appalled to see that my “muse” was one of the Olsen twins. Yikes!
Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
I really want to take the quiz, but I don’t live in the USA. 
Posted on July 10th, 2008 at 6:58 am
i took it and i got “Romantic” and then right behind it with one less answer “Trendster”.
I think i agree for the most part. I have a soft spot for anything girly when it comes to clothes, bows, flowers, sometimes ruffles etc. Which is funny because my personality is nothing like that.
As far as “Trendster” goes i agree that i do keep up to date with the trends i like but i really don’t think i’m “ahead of the game” with starting anything.
Posted on July 12th, 2008 at 10:01 am
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