Vero Star knows exactly what she wants and she isn't shy about going after it. Against the blush-pink glamour of a Los Angeles boutique, the Montreal native turns a little retail therapy into an expression of independence, dressed in a sleek black-and-white romper, gold accents, stockings, and razor-sharp heels. The look channels the blonde bombshells she grew up admiring, but the attitude is entirely her own: witty, ambitious, self-assured, and playfully extravagant. After making the leap from Montreal to Los Angeles on her own, Vero Star has plenty to celebrate. For her, financial independence means having the freedom to travel, dress exactly as she imagines herself, and ask unapologetically for what she wants. Shopping bags in hand and confidence to spare, she makes indulgence look like a very good investment.