Reykjavík Grapevine - 12.04.2019, Síða 47

Lifestyle 39The Reykjavík GrapevineIssue 05— 2019
FANCIES is where we talk to Reykjavík's most fashion-forward figures about style
Jessica Bowe
Jessica Bowe (40) is a copywriter and woman about town known for
her ‘StrætóGlam’ style.
Jessica is wearing: Everything from the Red
Cross

Favourite outfit: I just moved a week ago, so
my favourite outfit today is the total op-
posite of a dirty jogging outfit, refined yet
simple, and—very important—easy to
find in a yet-to-be organised wardrobe.
So black and white it is. Plus, this hat is
super easy to locate in a mess.
What makes it special? Ev-
ery part of this ensemble,
excluding undergar-
ments of course, is
from the local Red
Cross shops. This
dress cost less than a
cocktail, yet it’s so right
for drinking a cocktail. On
the rack at the store, it sort of
threw off 80s art gallery owner
or Claus Noemi vibes. Then paired
with the hat, it morphs into Kristen
Scott Thomas in ‘Four Weddings and
a Funeral’. That’s a lot of references for
only 1,500 ISK. And it has pockets!
Describe your style in five words: Olsen twins’
lost triplet sister. If I can add a few words, the
one who did not inherit a TV fortune, which is, I
guess, why I’m a bus rider.
Least favourite trend: : When I grew up, fanny
packs were a thing and I just cannot bring my-
self to wear those now because it brings back
memories of Midwest awkwardness PTSD. Mom
jeans and dad shoes too. My parents wore this
stuff—and not to be stylish. I can’t.
Lusting after: For my 40th birthday party, I had
a glitter-fest. If I could move up several income
brackets, I’d get one of those insane sequin
jumpsuits from Halpern Studio London and go
back in time to redo my birthday in that jump-
suit. The little Cher inside me would come out.
StraetóGlam Tips: It’s all about attitude. Toughen
yourself up with a dead-eyed bitch face. Winter
time? The best thing you can do to be glam in
wintertime on Strætó is to get ice cleats for your
shoes. You can even get special ones for high
heels. They work.
Words: Hannah Jane Cohen & Jessica Bowe
Photo: Art Bicnick
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