History and High Heels: Girl on Fire

I don't know if you've heard of this new phenomena raging across American culture by the name of The Hunger Games. If not, you seriously have been living under a rock. The books are addictive and easy to read, the first movie starring Jennifer Lawrence was great and fairly true to the storyline. One thing that I think makes these books so appealing is that we as women are sick of Bella Swan and other similar male-dependent, weak-willed female characters. Finally, there is a series taking hold of popular culture that centers on a strong, independent "girl on fire." I love how she stands up for her family, risks everything for love, shoots a mean bow and arrow, and still looks hot while doing it. This girl is seriously a badass.

Thanks to the suggestion of one of my best friends, Ally, here is one way to accomplish looking like a badass with an awesome fashion sense. Try leather pieces, such as jackets or boots, bring balance to an outfit with some hardware, such as studded belts or bags, and incorporate those earthy braids into your hairstyle. Unfortunately, my hair is too short to braid very well, so I just braided a piece and pinned it back. I loved int the movie how the people from District 12 dressed in a style reminiscent of the 1940s, so when I tried out the look myself, I chose a button up shirt to not only balance out the badass look, but also reflect this earlier trend. Below are my two interpretations of dressing like Katniss Everdeen.