Since last year the internet has been burning up with heated debates over a young (and now famous) 13 year old fashion blogger named Tavi Gevinson aka Style Rookie. She’s already sat front row at numerous NYFW runway shows. Mingled with the likes of Marc Jacobs & Chloe Sevginy (just to name a few). The Chicago native has also been featured in a series of notable fashion publications which even includes Teen Vogue. And now the teenie-blogger has jotted down her candid views on spring 2010 collections for the January issue of Harper’s Bazaar (which hits newsstands Tuesday). Now I don’t know about you….but I am a bid ambivalent on having a minor writing a column for Harper’s Bazaar. Honestly, what fashion advice could I really get from someone half my age…right? Exactly!

Despite what I may feel, others feel the total opposite and welcome the idea of having Tavi on the scene. Let’s face it – children seldom lie. Especially, when it comes to looks & outer appearance. Maybe that is what the industry is looking for at the prior moment! I mean (really), who needs one more “yes man” on deck? Honesty is key, and Tavi shares her honest opinion on fashion while putting it on full frontal display for the world to see. Her style is reminiscent of Susie Bubble (from Style Bubble), with a mix of teenage sass. Which brings on the onslaught of random thoughts in regards to Bazaar hiring the young fashion blogger for a column. Has the recession caused notable publications scrambling for ideas on a serious note? Or is young Tavi really that good of a blogger? I’m quite sure that it has to be a combination of the two. But, I’m still convinced that there is more behind this cute face. I can’t quite call it as of yet! Either way, the industry stamped “child genius” has been clicking her platform heels into the realm of stardom. But wait….did I forget to mention that she is indeed under the legal drinking age? Maybe that’s the problem! It’s the “age factor” that might be sending some fashion bloggers & enthusiasts digging into their keyboards. I’m telling you, there is something in those prenatal pills that are giving way to a new breed of fashion connoisseurs. And from the looks of it, Tavi is here to stay…..unless her ghost writer comes out of the woodworks.

Be sure to check out:  Style Rookie
Also check out: Harpers Bazaar