Katy Perry Fashion Icon

Katy Perry Fashion Icon

Born in a Christian home and raised by pastor parents, Katy Perry was not allowed to listen to other kinds of music except gospel. She sang for church from age 9 to 17 years old. She began to pursue a career in music when she earned a GED in her freshman year. In 2001, Katy Perry released a gospel album that was self-titled, Katy Hudson. Not long after, the record label that helped her with that album went bankrupt and closed. Succeeding albums, which she completed, were also not released. It was only in 2007 when Capitol Music Group worked with her to release her first but controversial single, “Ur So Gay.” In 2008, “I Kissed a Girl” was officially released and that brought her from rags to riches.

Aside from music, Katy Perry has received much attention from famous designers. She has an unconventional but distinct style, with dresses that are mostly era-inspired and vintage. Katy’s accessories are fun in theme and bright in color. Her stylist is Johnny Wujek who describes Katy’s fashion style as colorful and vintage. With a beautiful figure to boot, Katy’s outfits look glam and gorgeous.

Katy Perry’s fashion style is not a copycat of anyone’s. It is distinctly Katy. One thing about her outfits is that all of them make her look ultra feminine. Even with exaggerated bows or flowers on her hair, Katy Perry confidently carries her gorgeous dresses and manages to call the attention of even the most renowned of fashion designers worldwide.

Katy Perry is not shy to show off her fruity colors and neons. She is confident in photo shoots that highlight her girly vintage clothing. She is cute, retro, and fun all at the same time with her personal fashion statement. Katy Perry has indeed gone a long way from singing in a church choir. Today, she is a top teenage icon and is certainly seen to remain in the public eye for years to come.

Katy Perry Fashion Icon

Katy Perry Stardom

Katy Perry Stardom

What is the buzz about this young American singer, songwriter and musician made famous for her song “I Kissed A Girl (and I Liked It)?” The voice behind the chart-topping song is Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, more popularly known as Katy Perry. She was born on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. Ironically, she is a child who grew in a Christian home with pastor parents to boot. The only music exposure she received was gospel music. For most of her childhood, from age 9 to 17, she sang gleefully in the church choir.

Katy Perry pursued a career in music when she was in first year high school. In fact, in 2001, she released a self-titled solo album. At that time, she carried the name Kay Hudson. The record label of her album closed that year.

It was in the year 2007 when Katy Perry worked with Capitol Music Group and used the stage name that she is popularly known as today. She released her very first single in the internet entitled “Ur So Gay” in November of that year. Although that song did not hit the charts, it got Katy the attention she needed. It was her second song that catapulted her to stardom. “I Kissed a Girl” was released in 2008 and topped all international charts.

Aside from her songs, Katy is most noticeable for her unconventional style with fancy dresses that come in a variety of vintage colors and adornments. Her dresses seem to represent different eras. Katy uses many fruit-shaped accessories and admits to watermelon as her favorite fruit. Her hit single “I Kissed a Girl” is part of her first mainstream album entitled “One of the Boys.” In August 2010, Katy Perry will launch her next album to be titled “Teenage Dream.”