Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
Girlfriend
  • News
  • Beauty
  • Fashion
  • Life and Advice
  • Entertainment
  • Role Model Search
  • Dolly Doctor
  • Video
  1. Home
  2. Entertainment

Ava Phillippe's Edgy And 90s Inspired Style Sets Her Apart From Her Famous Mum

Her style is playful and a little bit flirty. - by Faye Couros
  • 27 Apr 2021

Ava Phillippe's style game is like something out of a grungy bubble gum pink fantasy.

As for her famous mum Reese Witherspoon? Let’s just say it’s worlds away from famous, California-cool, preppy looks. 

WATCH: Reese Witherspoon and Ava Phillippe star in mother-daughter photoshoot

Ava is daughter to one of the nineties biggest couples - Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe, which may not mean much today, but back then, they were big news and splashed across every magazine.

The iconic child has now grown up to become a whole person of her own, and she may look like the perfect amalgamation of her mum, but her style sets them apart.

Ava is like the Gen Z Kate Moss to Reese’s 50s southern charm.

Time will reveal if Ava chooses to follow her mums acting footsteps, but at the moment, she is a sophomore at UC Berkeley. There is no telling what route she’ll take, but considering she’s shared the red carpet with her mum before, it’s clear she’s not shy about life in the public eye.

She may be best known for her changing hair colour, which has been all sorts of shades from pastel pink, fuchsia to rainbow streaks.

But we think her style needs more attention because she is ready to let go and break style rules to express herself.

Ava also has a keen interest in photography, which she uses to capture her looks in artistically charged and aesthetically captivating ways.

Here are some of Ava’s coolest fashion moments:

i
Getty

When Ava wore Chanel to this glam fashion event, she proved her event style was quite different from her street style - it leans into more classic cuts than her daring punk looks

Even so, this is such a pretty look, and we hope she planned her lip colour to match the background.

f
Instagram

This is the look that SCREAMS Kate Moss in the 90s, and we are obsessed with her styling choices here. Her attitude in this picture proves she knows this look is IT!

g
Instagram

Ava wore this little sparkly number for New Years, and we can't help but point out that this look reminds us of Elle Woods from Legally Blonde.

d
Getty

Ava's top here is super on-trend, and pairing it without a bra makes it feel fresh. However, it's the hair that stopped us in our tracks because it is reminiscent of her namesake, Hollywood royalty Ava Gardner.

f
Instagram

Okay, this isn't quite a fashion look; it is a costume. But, hear us out! Take away the wings, and you would totally wear this out. This look also speaks to Ava's artistic style, allowing her to work with colours in exciting ways.

f
Instagram

Whoa! That wig! There are so many lush moments in one picture, from the vintage Nirvana t-shirt to the phone case stickers, the plaid pants, and the floral background. We low-key want to see inside Ava's brain. It is weird, but you understand.

d
Instagram

Ava wore this look for Valentines. It is obviously made fabulous by her decision to make her hair, lips, dress and flowers one colour. 

f
Instagram

Reese may be famously connected to her southern roots, but Ava, on the other hand, is a fully-fledged California girl. Pairing a crop top with booty shorts and combat boots to a festival is a Los Angeles rite of passage.

g
Getty

Girl, if you do not own a little black dress, you need to stop reading and buy one!

Ava knows this staple look is glamorous and doesn't require much effort. The small details that appear in this outfit are what makes it more interesting than at face value.

It's the pop of red lip, the sky blue nails and the ruffles on her right sleeve, which offer some depth.

Hey girl! Want more fashion, beauty, health and pop culture news from Girlfriend?

Follow us on Instagram @girlfriendmag & turn ON our post notifications in the top right-hand corner of our IG profile so you never miss a post

Sign up to our weekly newsletter

Remember to add our homepage to your favourites https://www.girlfriend.com.au/

  • Fashion
  • Entertainment
Faye Couros

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%

Recommended to you

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer
Watch 1:00

Sophie Monk drops another epic Love Island trailer

{headline}

{headline}

How To Feel Like You're On A Mediterranean Getaway In Australia

How To Feel Like You're On A Mediterranean Getaway In Australia

Your Cheat Sheet For Being Stylish And Sustainable

Your Cheat Sheet For Being Stylish And Sustainable

Supermodel Adut Akech's Style Is Hot Hot Hot

Supermodel Adut Akech's Style Is Hot Hot Hot

The 5 Style Rules To Break Right Now

The 5 Style Rules To Break Right Now

{headline}

{headline}

Moordale's Mean Girl Mimi Keene Is A Fashion Queen In The Making

Moordale's Mean Girl Mimi Keene Is A Fashion Queen In The Making

Shop These Wearable Dupes Of Your Fave Met Gala Styles

Shop These Wearable Dupes Of Your Fave Met Gala Styles

Personalised PJs Are The New Cosy Style Staple We Adore

Personalised PJs Are The New Cosy Style Staple We Adore

{headline}

{headline}

The Top 5 Spring Trends You Need To Start Shopping

The Top 5 Spring Trends You Need To Start Shopping

Brown Is The New Black: How To Style 2021’s Hottest Shade

Brown Is The New Black: How To Style 2021’s Hottest Shade

Top Aussie Stores To Shop Dupes Of The Biggest US Fashion Trends

Top Aussie Stores To Shop Dupes Of The Biggest US Fashion Trends

These Key Trans-Seasonal Fashion Trends Will End Your Autumn Styling Confusion

These Key Trans-Seasonal Fashion Trends Will End Your Autumn Styling Confusion

Style icon Mia Hewitt is paving her own way in the Aussie fashion world

Style icon Mia Hewitt is paving her own way in the Aussie fashion world

Emma Chamberlain Is A Style Icon For The New-Old Era

Emma Chamberlain Is A Style Icon For The New-Old Era

The 5 basic wardrobe items every girl should own, according to the experts

The 5 basic wardrobe items every girl should own, according to the experts

Girlfriend
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • New Idea
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • New Idea food
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • 7plus
  • 7News
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • The West Australian
  • Perth Now
  • 7mate
  • 7Sport
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Girlfriend

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35% -

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to our sister mag and save up to 35%