Taylor Momsen was out and about in New York City last week promoting the launch of the ‘Love Rocks’ fragrance at Victoria Secrets.

Little J sure has grown up. From the sweet, fresh faced teen who first graced the streets of the Upper East Side in Gossip Girl she has undergone a remarkable transformation.

Taylor, 16, (yes she really is only 16 though she could easily pass for 25) much like her onscreen character has gone through a style metamorphosis from cute dresses and poker straight hair she has turned into a fully fledged grunge queen. Comparisons to Courtney Love are inevitable, the striking looks and platinum blonde hair aside, it’s the attitude that really bites.

In a recent interview with The Times she responded to the issue of her status as a role model stating: “I don’t f***ing care. I didn’t get into this to be a role model.”

Whether Taylor meant to or not is irrelevant, in an age where image is everything, a star on one of the most watched shows will be imitated.

What does this mean in the style stakes? Get out your black eyeliner and biker boots and put on your best ‘I don’t give a crap face.’ Taylor’s look started out with potential following the typical rock chic look sported by a number of celebrities from Kate Moss to Lindsay Lohan. Leather jackets teamed with tiny dresses and a killer hair cut. However Taylor’s style has taken a turn for the extreme with stockings, garter and mini skirts and as shown above dresses that resemble nighties teamed with biker boots and panda black eyes.

It is safe to say that Taylor has quickly turned from fashion icon to fashion victim. It’s a good job Taylor’s likely response to this would be ‘whatever’!

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