Celebrity lookbook: Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel has a kooky style all her own. Handbag picks her best fashion moments so far.

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Lady in red, 2006

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Zooey Deschanel may have a surname that sounds a bit like a big fashion brand, but in reality her style is anything but trend-orientated. Instead of slavishly following others, the Hollywood starlet, who stars in  romantic comedy (500) Days Of Summer, and our new obsession New Girl, has a look that is very much her own.

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Despite hailing from California, Zooey Deschanel\'s offbeat style has a more East Coast sensibility: dark bangs, thick hosiery, and kooky little dresses. (It is often commented that she is a dead ringer for pop star Katy Perry, but they dress differently!)

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Here\'s Zooey at the Teen Choice Awards in 2006, wearing a red mini dress with pussybow tie.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

In black and white, February 2009

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At a lunch for Oliver Peoples and Van Cleef & Arpels in Los Angeles in February 2009, wearing a fitted monochrome dress with a chain-strap handbag by Loewe and Ray-Ban sunglasses.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Sailor girl, 2008

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At a film event in Colarado in in 2008, wearing a sailor boy blouse with a denim skirt and peep-toe sandals.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

White light, 2008

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Backstage during the filming of an MTV show in 2008, wearing a white cropped prairie dress and patent shoes by Gucci.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Net worth, 2008

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Arriving for an appearance on The Late Show With David Letterman in 2008, wearing a tiered net bustier dress with black pumps.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Glitter bug, February 2009

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At the Film Independent Spirit Awards in February 2009, Zoe wore a blue glitter dress and bow bag.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Lilac lovely

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Zooey Deschanel at The Grammy Awards in February 2009, wearing a lilac dress by Luella

Prom Queen: February 2010

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Zooey is a big fan of the retro ‘50s fit-and-flare shape prom dress, which is extremely flattering and feminine. This ice blue shade also suits her colouring perfectly – she’s a vintage dream!

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Monochrome: June 2010

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Zooey goes for colourless chic with this monochrome ensemble: a plain white shift dress is jazzed up with zig zag detailing and she adds a touch of colour with a yellow bag. Cute!

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Flower power: July 2011

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This dress is just a floral delight. Oversized pink roses paired with Zooey’s favourite full-skirt shape means this dress looks gorgeous on her. Coloured shoes would have been more fun than the safe nude choice.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Ruffles: August 2011

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This is a very unusual choice – actresses normally steer well clear of ruffles due to their unfortunate ability to make everything look bigger. However Zooey’s Pierrot-inspired number looks elegant and really stands out.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Pink princess: September 2011

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If you are into pink, it doesn’t get much better than this strapless, rose pink princess gown. It reminds us a little of Gwyneth Paltrow’s infamous crying Oscar speech gown, but Zooey has made this frock her own with the addition of a red ribbon. Red and pink are a great colour clash.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Golden Girl: November 2011

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This burnished gold cocktail dress is slightly more contemporary than Zooey’s usual vintage red-carpet fare, but it still has hints of retro in the high halterneck and nipped in waist.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

Golden Globes: January 2012

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The moment Zooey truly arrived on the fashion map. Wearing bespoke Prada, Zooey looked sensational on the red carpet at the Golden Globes – she complimented her stunning black, white and green crystal beaded gown with ‘60s hair and had tuxedos painted on her nails. A suitably quirky Deschanel touch.

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The Handbag Edit: Kurt Geiger

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Perfect 10: New season jeans

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Celebrity lookbook: Clémence Poésy

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