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Charlotte

POSTED: Mon, 06/28/2010 - 9:40am

Who's your style icon(s)?

So...I'm just curious...who is everyone's ultimate style icon(s)? I'll start...I know their style probably isn't very "French", but I'm a huge fan of Edie Sedgwick and Zooey Deschanel. lol.

bren67

POSTED: Thu, 10/20/2011 - 2:19pm Jackie Kennedy I love her style,she was so classic in everything she wore and did!

Marilyn

POSTED: Thu, 10/20/2011 - 4:44pm Yes For an American she could look so European.

annamey

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 11:22pm Juliette Binoche & Lauren Bacall In their very different ways. Mlle Binoche carries herself with an earthy grace and a certain insouciance that is very appealing and sexy in an approachable way, while Lauren Bacall combined an imperious demeanour and an air of rigourous competence with a hint of impish humour and impeccable tailoring.And she was a tall woman who was not afraid to wear heels. "I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that." - Lauren Bacall

kit

POSTED: Fri, 08/19/2011 - 12:28am two more wonderful examples of style and true beauty You are so right on annamey, both actresses radiate charm and true beauty, not the Hollywood of today where beautiful 18 year old women become addicted to plastic surgery to acquire "the look". They really just end up looking the same. Love the pic of you and bebe! Tina

Marilyn

POSTED: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 6:06am Style icon Here's mine. Elegant yet gamine, refined with a cheeky sparkle.

mcormier

POSTED: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 6:10am Marilyn... Lovely!

kit

POSTED: Tue, 08/16/2011 - 11:11pm Effortless style I have to agree, I watch Rear Window just to be caught up in the elegant effortless style of Grace Kelly. Swirling into a room,in beautiful gowns and (now)vintage jewelry, bedazzling! Jackie Kennedy always looked refined, even in simple, understated attire. Sorry to disagree with the majority of you,nobody carries off true style like stars of days gone by. Sigh!Tina

mcormier

POSTED: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 6:20am Tina... I agree, Grace Kelly and Jackie Kennedy, absolutely the epitome of elegance and good taste! I would also like to add Audrey Hepburn, to that category and of course Katherine Hepburn for her most individual style and most individual attitude! Michelle

kit

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:36am Oui Michelle! Mais oui Michelle, Audrey Hepburn and Katherine Hepburn were classics yet individuals, always stellar. And gee, though not usually thought of as glamourous,more the wholesome, girl next door, how could I forget Doris Day! Love-e-ed her elegant look in Midnight Lace. Though she spent most of that movie looking terrified, she was dressed devinely! (Borrowed her movie name for my alter-ego, Kit Preston):)Tina

mcormier

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 6:37am Tina... Doris Day was also very stylish during that era...I'll have to check out Midnight Lace...I have never seen that movie?! Michelle

kit

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:50pm Not the most sophistocated of movie plots... Hi Michelle! The rich innocent young wife, the suave but up-to-no-good husband(handsome Rex Harrison),damsel in distress,eerie voices in the constant London fog...I'll never watch a chain-saw massacre type movie, but Midnight Lace is my kind of creepy fun on a cold wintry night with a mug of hot chocolate!! Enjoy, Tina

Vintage1944

POSTED: Wed, 08/17/2011 - 7:29am Michelle!! I totally agree with everyone's style icons.Think I'll watch Rear Window again.OXO

mcormier

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 6:40am Jean... I'm with you...another viewing of Rear Window is in order...btw, you once recommended, All this and Heaven Too, with one of my other favorites, Bette Davis, you were right, what a tear jerker!!!!!!!! xoxo

Vintage1944

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:20pm LOL So pleased you enjoyed it.OXO

kit	POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 12:39am Lovely,lovely Grace (gone too soon) I can quote dialogue from Rear Window, but don't ask me which movie got best picture at Oscars last year. LOL!Tina

Vintage1944

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:22pm Yes Grace was beautiful.I once saw her in Montreal.Absolutely stunning even though she was coming out of the hospital where I worked after a miscarriage.She and the Prince were very gracious.OXO

kit	POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 2:53pm Grace indeed Thank you Jean, It's always so nice to hear that our movie star idols/royalty are actually pleasant and gracious in real life! XO Tina

jracus

POSTED: Tue, 08/16/2011 - 4:11pm Grace Kelly Grace Kelly has always been my ideal when it comes to style. She was just so classy and amazing all the time. Her clothing in Rear Window was aboslutely gorgeous and oozed class and sophistication just as she did in her personal life.

snorklee

POSTED: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 12:10pm Mrs. O I found a wonderful website devoted to the iconic style of Michelle Obama, first lady. It's www.mrs-o.com. Mrs. Obama has great, effortless style, and one of the things I like most about her is that she wears her outfits more than once, mixing them up with different accessories and looks. Another thing I love about her, is that she'll wear a designer dress one day, and a $29.99 dress from Gap or Talbots, the next, looking equally gorgeous in both. I also love her because she's fearless in her dressing. She is not a willowy stick, she's a normal sized woman who knows how to dress to accentuate her shape. So... she's my new style icon. :)

Marilyn

POSTED: Tue, 08/16/2011 - 7:45am Mrs O A great site Deb. Mrs O is a new style icon over here as well. Sending the correct vibes to young people.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Tue, 08/16/2011 - 7:38am Deb Thanks for the site.She is a fine woman.It is delightful to see her fashion choices.A great choice for a fashion icon.OXO

Elizabeth G

POSTED: Mon, 10/25/2010 - 6:11pm Renee Russo in The Thomas Crown Affair I watched this again last night and adore her entire wardrobe and attitude. She dances that fine line between cool elegance and super sexiness.

Elizabeth G

POSTED: Mon, 10/25/2010 - 10:43pm Inspired by Ms. Russo I changed by avatar. Sigh. Look at that hair.

AngelaR

POSTED: Mon, 08/15/2011 - 5:45pm Oh Yeah! Renee looked divine in Thomas Crown Affair! I will also add Angelina Jolie. She always looks so well put together.

Jeanette

POSTED: Mon, 10/25/2010 - 1:19pm I've got a bunch! Both I've got a bunch! Both classic as well as present day ladies. Coco Chanel. Audrey Hepburn. Victoria Beckham. Ivanka Trump. Natalie Portman. Anne Hathaway. I like a very classic, classy, chic lady. :-)

suzan

POSTED: Thu, 10/14/2010 - 12:06pm mine is diane lane. i like mine is diane lane. i like everything about her

snorklee

POSTED: Thu, 08/18/2011 - 4:42pm Diane Lane i like her too. Especially in "Under the Tuscan Sun". It's a great movie.

Vintage1944

POSTED: Thu, 10/14/2010 - 12:47pm Dame Judi Dench She leads the way for me.A woman of a certain age,with style,character and no artiface i.e. plastic surgery.

Ruth Ellen Thomas

POSTED: Mon, 10/25/2010 - 1:46pm AMEN! Amen to that! Dame Judy--fantastic. I'm a big Helen Mirren fan myself.

Marilyn

POSTED: Mon, 10/25/2010 - 3:51pm Me too Helen Mirren and Judi Dench say it all in favour of the more mature lady.

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