One of my fashion writers had the chance to peek into the stores and accessories that have taken Katy Perry from trendy to trendsetter. Here is Elyn's review:

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By now most people have heard of Katy Perry, the super-hot singer/songwriter/musician currently co-headlining the Warped Tour, who's single hit I Kissed a Girl is #1 on iTunes and the Billboard Hot 100 and whose fantastically fun new album One of the Boys is this summers break out hit ... oh, and lets not forget the amazing shout-out she got from Madonna live on the radio!

 

But what most people don't know about Katy is how cool her style is! With her Lolita meets Joan Jett stylish mix of vintage & sunburst colors she's setting new trends daily & I wanted to let INO readers in on her secrets, so I found her favorite spots to shop:

First up is Pop Killer, where all the cute Japanese girls & true Harijuku lovers shop in LA.  It's filled with cool vintage pieces, interesting accessories -- their 'brick' old-school cell phone bag is an absolute must-have! -- &, best of all it's open until midnight!

 

 

Next on her go-to list is Shareens Vintage which has racks of amazing one-of-a -kind vintage and re-worked dresses ... & to keep shoppers focused, there are no men allowed!  If you're in LA you MUST check it out ... and, unlike most vintage stores, you CAN purchase online via their brand new eBay store (go their website which links you directly)!!!

And her final insider tip is Coquette. As Katy told MySpace,

 

"This is where I come when I need something that's going to blow everyone away... It's where all the stars go to get styled." 

And she's right!  Everyone from the Olsen's to P. Diddy have been seen in their vintage couture outfits. And while they don't have an online shop per-se, if you see something you like on the web-site or have a certain outfit in mind, use the contact form & they will do their best to track it down & send it to you.

And if you'd like to sample Katy's look without spending too much, just follow her 5 fashion must-haves & you can snag her style at a store near you:

- Anything with fruit
- Neon, neon, neon
- Onesies
- Big bows
- Strapless dresses

To check out her music, go to Katy Perry and for her blogs, interviews, videos & tour dates check out Katy's MySpace.