Natalie, not only do you win the prize for the quickest style evolution, you also win the prize for the best thread starters! You are such an important member of this community!
And what a tough, tough question. I really need to think it through!
1. Style twin: I'm not really sure because my style is still very much evolving. But Krishnidoux says we're twins and I believe her! Especially now that I am wearing her jeans and a pair of booties that she recommended! (More on the latter soon, with pics.) Claire, who has some of the same pieces, and who also has a history of "making do" and is trying to change her game on a tight budget. And although we don't see enough of her here, I suspect Vix may be a style twin, too.
2. Style idols: Oh...so many! Angie, for her effortless mix of high and low, the simplicity and clean lines (and high collars) of her clothes and of course, for her iconic hair! Kari, for the way she celebrates her gorgeous curves and eyes and hair with vivid and sometimes unexpected colour combinations and pencil skirts. Mary K for her delightful play with corporate rules and her brilliant thrifting. *lyn for her funky, sassy looks and remixes. Ornella for the careful, intentional quality of even the simplest of her outfits. Heather for her jewelry layering (not to mention her gams, which unfortunately, I can't get for myself no matter how long I study!) Kyle for her classic elegance (ditto the gams...). Aida for her thorough, careful analysis and determination to make every detail count, whether her outfit is casual or dressy. Vix, for the thoughtful way she has built her wardrobe and her support of local designers (as well as for her clothes themselves.) Sveta, who takes more and more risks that pay off in bigger and bigger WOWs with her outfits. Una, who always introduces me to the edgy pieces I need more of to send me in the right direction. Jonesy, whose outfits are always fun and funky yet clean-lined and always suit her perfectly. Deborah, who is elegance personified. Jean (Greenglove) whose sensitivity to colour and proportion never fail to inspire me and whose arty look is an inspiration to me. Kris (chewyspagetti) whose layering and remixing of items always shows me new possibilities. And Michelle, whose courage and faith in pursuing her personal style leaves most sighted women in the dust!
Um...gee, I apologize if I have left anyone out. <grin> And I'm sure I have, because so many of you are inspirations on a day by day basis. That is what is so amazing about this forum!
Ooops. I just realized I was supposed to narrow it down to three. And you know what? That makes sense because it helps us to define our own developing style. SO...in my shorter list of inspirations I place Angie, Vix, Greenglove.
3. Curious about: Vix, Vildy, Dresslover, ironkurtain, Mrs Eccentric. All make such important contributions to the forum and I would LOVE to see them.
ETA: MOST curious about Krishnidoux! She's my twin but I never see her!
Would also like to see more of Mo again (missing you!) and *lyn (ditto) and Kris (ditto again). And both Lauras. And Joy.
4. Different but fascinating: Khris, annagybe, nicoleb, Rae, MaryK, Una, Andrea Wheatley, Ornella, Mo, *lyn.
On an added note: someone I'm very glad to see at last: Transcona Shannon! She may turn out to be both a style twin and style inspiration.