If you thought B-Davis was cool....

So you know how by the end of One Tree Hill, if you didn't already love Brooke Davis, she had become your favorite character. You got to watch her go from crazy party girl to this lovable, strong and confident woman? I'd like to think that's kind of the transformation of Sophia Bush IRL. She's seems like such a badass and her social media following is incredible. For someone who has 1.4 million followers on Instagram, she averages about 100,000 likes per post. While likes may not directly correlate to likability or reach. In her case, I think it does.

Sophia Bush isn't the typical celebrity who posts pictures like they're living lifestyles of the rich and famous(because they are rich and famous). Instead she uses her voice for real issues. She collaborates with homeless shelters, humane societies, she travels for philanthropic reasons and she even posts a #MondayMantra every Monday morning to provide inspiration to her followers and I think even herself. She communicates love through social and other celebrities are beginning to follow those same habits. 

Needless to say, I have a major girl crush on Sophia Bush. I think companies, other celebrities and even us down here low on the totem pole can use her guidance.

This is an example of her #MondayMantra. I think it's cool that she shouted out Common because recently companies have used him for celebrity endorsement because he provides emotion and sentiment, rather than just a famous face.

SHE IS AWESOME. Constantly thinking of ways to giveback and these posts are often times personal, you can see the genuineness in them. I appreciate this because it is communicated like she's being paid to promote.

And still, she's gorgeous so who wouldn't want fashion advice from her?

The Bitch Is Back!

We all know this face, but now Kristin Cavallari is known for much more than the mean girl of the Laguna Beach crowd. She is now married to football player Jay Cutler and has become wildly successful in the fashion world. She's very obviously gorgeous, but she is also a strong advocate for feminism and women feeling beautiful through healthy living. I chose to spotlight Kristin because I think she has mastered self promotion without communicating too much of an ego. She most recently has co founded a jewelry and shoe line, both of which are very trendy; however, she aimed this targeted these lines toward moms who want to portray good style. She is a mother of two and looks damn good doin' it! I hope to rock motherhood the way she does!

I pulled these photos from Kristin's Instagram in order to show off her abilities to use social media to boast her own line, but what I admire about her strategy is that she is also very candid about the pieces she's wearing rather than posting pictures from a professional photoshoot. I think a lot of celebrities choose to post pictures from moments they didn't style themselves. It's very evident that Kristin's taste is original and super trendy. I always look to her Instagram for advice from her on fashion, hair, makeup and even food, as she is an avid cook of all things healthy.

I also chose to show this picture because it is one of several that Kristin pays special attention to the stylist, designer or specific product she is using. I think it's very important for celebrities to use their fame to inspire their followers and let them know what their true tastes are.

Kennesaw --> Around the World

This week I decided to feature someone who is a little less common to most, but to me he was a classmate until a few years ago. Sean O'Pry is from a small town, Kennesaw, GA and graduated from North Cobb High School but he was scouted through myspace by a modeling manager. Today, he's ranked the #1 male model in the world and most recently, co stared a Taylor Swift music video! I chose to spotlight Sean because he has taken the world by storm and with Spring almost here I've been dreaming of traveling and he sure does a lot of it. Considering this blog is called people and places, I am highlighting some of the fabulous places Sean has traveled and are definitely on my list!

Obviously being a model, Sean is quite native to representing luxury brands, as he's been the face of Arami, Lacoste, Versace and several others, but its when you see his personal photos that his true tastes shine through. H&m basics are his go to's! While I don't look to Sean for fashion advice as a female, he certainly dresses how I think a man should.

Just in case you didn't know who Sean O'Pry was..... now you're drooling

While Sean is a small town guy, he calls NYC home

On the left is a picture Sean took while visiting Barcelona, I've never been and after looking through his pictures, it has definitely made the top of my list. And on the right this beautiful picture was taken while in Tigua. This is inspiring to me because I feel like it's incredible to see second hand the beauty these places hold and it allows us to draw up dream vacations.

Lastly I just had to include Sean's first seflie taken with none other than the world famous GISELLE!!! They did an H&M campaign together. Casual right?