There was this moment, particularly after I had my first child, where I felt like, 'I don't know if I'll ever make a record, or if this is always going to be something just floating around in my head.' Karen Elson childfeltfloat share on social
As scary as it is, I like making real, direct eye contact with people from the stage. In a sense, it's like modeling: that feeling of locking in and projecting some kind of emotion to try to captivate people. Karen Elson captivatecontactdirect share on social
You don't just wake up one morning and decide to become a singer-songwriter. Karen Elson decidemorningsinger Change image and share on social
If a model is going to make some shoes, she's going to make them comfortable. Karen Elson comfortablemakemodel Change image and share on social
I've been writing songs since I was at least 20. That's what I wanted to do before I became a model. Karen Elson havemodelsong Change image and share on social
I tend to sort of over-accessorize, but to feel empowered, I strip it all down and become minimal so that it's almost counterintuitive. Karen Elson accessorizecounterintuitiveempower Change image and share on social
I think Jennifer Lawrence is a brilliant role model for young girls, not some of the models that I see on the runway. Karen Elson brilliantgirljennifer Change image and share on social
I don't want my children to ever think that food is taboo. Karen Elson childfoodtaboo Change image and share on social
I am obsessed with the Great Depression and with former showgirls - and the Victorians - the idea of wistful, dark romance. Karen Elson darkdepressiongreat Change image and share on social