Fictional Style Icon: Bonnie Carlson

I’m pretty much obsessed with Zoe Kravitz. Like, I’m sure if she straight-up punched me in the face, I’d just be like, “Well, at least she touched me.” Creepy? Yeah, maybe, but that’s beside the point. The point is that when I found out she’d be playing Bonnie Carlson in HBO’s adaption of Big Little Lies, I rushed to the TV so quickly it was borderline embarrassing.

It was no surprise that Bonnie Carlson enticed me as much as Zoe does herself. Apparently, there’s just something about mysteriously cool, calm, collected girls that makes me go, “LOVE ME OR AT LEAST BE MY BEST FRIEND PLEASEEEE!”

But there’s far more to Bonnie than that. She’s a spiritual, sensitive, soothing soul that I can only pray gets more screentime next season. Because not only do I adore Bonnie (and Zoe), but also, her offbeat, carefree wardrobe reaches levels of uncomplicated style that I can only aspire to reach one day.

Bohemian beauty

As a yoga instructor with a commitment to health and wellness, Bonnie’s style is undeniably bohemian. She lives in long, kimono-style cardigans and paisley maxi dresses and even makes her own jewelry. It’s a drastic contrast to the other mothers that live in town and parent her daughter’s friends, which makes her scenes that much more visually exciting and interesting to look at.

Yogi chic

Considering it’s part of her career, Bonnie’s activewear is always on point. Obviously. When she throws on a chunky knit cardigan directly over her sports bra and tie-dye leggings and leaves the yoga studio, she looks like a radiant, glowing goddess that probably sweats glitter– if she even sweats at all.

Always effortless

Yes, I use the word “effortless” a lot in this series. No, I don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Effortless style always makes for the best style. Nothing about Bonnie’s look says, “I’m trying too hard,” which, again, is vastly different from the other women in Big Little Lies. It leaves her with a playful, whimsical air that will always leave you wanting more.

BONUS: Who could ever forget that Audrey Hepburn-inspired glam in the season finale?

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Need more fictional fashion in your life? Check out last week’s style icon, Miriam Maisel.