At some hotels, I feel like I have to be dressed to the nines - perfectly eccentric - to walk out the door. Karen Elson doordresseccentric Change image and share on social
Even though I have lived in the States since I was 18, in my head I am still very British, and I do have this romance for towns in Middle America that nobody gets to see. Karen Elson americabritishhead Change image and share on social
Research on the Internet, research what people say about the vintage stores, look online to see if customer service is good because that's really important. Also to see online what other customers say. Karen Elson customergoodimportant share on social
I knew I had more in me than just standing up and having my picture taken... Being in the studio, I have to have an opinion. Karen Elson knowopinionpicture Change image and share on social
Being a model, you're always the product of somebody else's vision. Karen Elson modelproductvision Change image and share on social
I like those stories that capture the brutality of life, but there's still some kind of melancholy romance. Karen Elson brutalitycapturekind Change image and share on social
It's time to give back; you know, I've lived in this beautiful world of fashion for so long, and it's time to really get my hands dirty and get in the trenches and see the world for what it really is. Karen Elson backbeautifuldirty Change image and share on social
I had a diary full of lyrics and whatnot and a little voice recorder of guitar riffs. Karen Elson diaryfullguitar Change image and share on social
As a model, I am at the mercy of everybody else. It's much more of a situation where I go to work, put the clothes on, get in front of the camera, and then go home. But in that process, I never really have control over any of it. Karen Elson cameraclothecontrol share on social
Ultimately, I've learned to pride myself on being quirky. I very much adore people who are outcasts, and I've always loved to be around interesting, circus-type people. Karen Elson adorecircushave Change image and share on social