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 More Quotes by Karen Elson More Quotes From Karen Elson A movie's a movie - you know I'm a massive old film buff - but it's still something to me, music: I can still close my eyes like I was when I was a teenager, and it can still make me weep or make me angry or make me, even if it's bad music, crack up. Karen Elson teenagercrackseye There comes a point where certain things are becoming my Achilles heel; you know when you start repeating yourself and saying the same anecdotes over and over again you start slowly hating yourself. Karen Elson anecdotesbecominghate Trends come and go, and style evolves. It's important to have pieces of jewelry that are timeless and look chic despite ever-changing fashions. Karen Elson lookjewelrystyleimportant I'm a fan of creating the mood and vibe with flowers, candles, and music. I love making my guests feel like it's not formal and they can relax in my home. Karen Elson relaxmusichomelove The interesting thing with fashion is that it's really a massive daydream. Karen Elson daydreamthingfashioninteresting 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 goodlookservicepeople 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 first-childchildknowmoment I had a diary full of lyrics and whatnot and a little voice recorder of guitar riffs. Karen Elson diarylyricsguitarvoice 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 feelingmodelingeyepeople I've been in a New York City-based cabaret for the past seven years called The Citizens Band. It's possibly one of the most brilliant things I've ever been involved with. Karen Elson newthingsnew-yorkpast I like those stories that capture the brutality of life, but there's still some kind of melancholy romance. Karen Elson somelikecapturelife 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 picturemestandingopinion It's just this huge sense of relief I have with myself right now... It took me to be 31 to go, 'Wow, I'm really happy being a model.' Karen Elson gomyselfmehappy 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 youfashiontimebeautiful 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 almostbecomedownfeel I love Jen Meyer - she's a dear friend, and Tabitha Simmons as well. Karen Elson shewellfriendlove I am a woman. I go on set, and I'll be who I am, and I'll represent who I am. I think it comes with age. Karen Elson womani-amthinkage Being a model, you're always the product of somebody else's vision. Karen Elson beingyoualwaysvision 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 lovedmyselfpridepeople At some hotels, I feel like I have to be dressed to the nines - perfectly eccentric - to walk out the door. Karen Elson doorwalkfeellike
