Style Icon Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
Gorgeous Fall/Winter style by my ultimate style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Look and learn …her style is classic. (Still.)
Favorite Links
Links to some of my personal favorite blogs….check them out, you’ll see why!
Favorite Style Icon Blog: http://ultimatecarolyn.blogspot.com/
Favorite Inspiration Blog: http://nieniedialogues.com/
Favorite Bloggers Group: http://www.CincinnatiWomenBloggers.com
Favorite Cincinnati Food Review Blog: http://winemedinemecincinnati.com/
Favorite Cincinnati Downtown Living Blog: http://5chw4r7z.blogspot.com/
Favorite Local Eco-Awareness Blog: http://www.parkandvine.com/
Favorite Adult Swim Website: http://www.dlisted.com
Favorite Domestic Blog: http://thepioneerwoman.com/
Favorite Green Blog: http://www.treehugger.com
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R.I.P Farrah Fawcett
After a long battle with cancer, the iconic Farrah Fawcett passed away today in Los Angeles at the young age of 62. Ryan O’Neal was at her side. From a Charlie’s angel to God’s angel. R.I.P. Sadness.
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Spotlight: Diane Keaton
On May 19, 2009, I’ve been extended the wonderful opportunity by Smart Talk Women’s series to meet the fabulous Diane Keaton in Cincinnati. I’ll be asking Diane some questions….make sure and send me what you want to know, straight from DK herself!
To hear what people are saying about the Smart Talk Connected Conversations and to purchase tickets for the event, click here.
Diane is such an icon! I relate to so many of her characters…especially JC in Baby Boom. The Tiger Lady. Who didn’t want to be her? Every ambitious career girl can relate to JC. Business world takes the Tiger Lady down. Tiger Lady channels her own brilliance, and ends up turning the business world down in the end.
It was this movie where I developed my love for all things East Coast. Ever since, I’ve wanted to uproot and move to my own 62 acre Vermont estate. I still haven’t ruled that out, as a matter of fact. Moving to Vermont and making organic baby food from the apples I grow would not be that far out of the realm of normal for me, after all.
In the end, JC wanted it all, and she got it all! That’s why it’s always good to want it all. Break the glass ceiling. I think that if you stay true to whatever it is you desire, if you want it all. you just might get it. That’s why it’s good to keep wanting….wanting it all.
Watch JC in action. She’s my hero!
Posted 10 months ago at 7:29 pm. 1 comment
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
A beautiful tribute to my ultmate style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. …..thanks for sending this, Grace.
Posted 10 months, 2 weeks ago at 10:31 am. Add a comment
Hey Now! That’s My idea!
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have a beautiful new coffee table book out called Influence. It’s a collection of photos, quotes, and insight from of all the people who have influenced them in the fashion industry.
Here’s what Ashley says about the book: “The book is comprised of conversations my sister and I have had with artists, designers, photographers, writers, and personalities who come from different backgrounds, industries, age groups, and points of view. … It’s my hope each one will remain a constantly evolving conversation that will continue to influence every project that I do – and perhaps by reading, you will be similarly affected by these interviews too.”
I think this is an excellent idea for a coffee table book. You know why? Because it’s my idea! I had the idea for this book some years ago. Evidently, they did too. I also had the idea for front loading, entire bottle of detergent holding, washing machines. I really need to do more about bringing my ideas to fruition. Turns out, they are good ideas! ha!
This is a beautiful book with gorgeous photos. It’s a perfect holiday gift for those fashionistas on your list.
Posted 1 year, 4 months ago at 9:05 am. Add a comment
Beauty Spotlight: Dita Von Teese
Burlesque artist, Dita Von Teese has been wow-ing us with her amazing style and grace for years now. Her two year marriage to shock rocker, Marilyn Manson, left us all saying….what the….??? But there’s very little about Dita that makes us question her judgement. This girl is the epitome of old-school class. I have never seen her present herself less than perfect; the hair, the clothes, the body, and signature red lips, she just looks amazing. I’m a signature-red-lip girl myself and have been for about 20 years now. Dita is old school glamour and she’s doing it perfectly. Completely gorgeous! Notice the picture below…she’s a natural blond. Who knew?
Dita is, without a doubt, a style icon of our time (but of another time.) Love Dita’s style? Shop here http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/ for some gorgeous, Dita-esque style clothing.
Posted 1 year, 5 months ago at 4:57 am. Add a comment
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy – Style Icon
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, better known as the late Mrs. JFK, Jr., is immortalized, at least in my mind, as a supreme style icon. I’ve always adored her gorgeous style and mysterious allure. I’d love to see what Carolyn would be doing today. I miss Carolyn. I miss JFK, Jr., too. I loved the fact that they were Kennedy’s, but were grounded somehow. They never took themselves too seriously. They always seemed overtly approachable. I liked the fact they lived in TriBeCa. I liked the fact that John-John would ride his bike to work. I liked that they would play football in Central Park.
I love this…. 
John had incredible style in his own right. Carolyn’s style was clean, minimalistic, polished, and tailored. Her style was monotone, mainly consisting of black, tan, and white pieces, which stands the test of time over the years….classics!
Your look can be on the money every time, but it requires thought and planning.
Purchasing smart clothing choices, applying the minimalistic combined with the monotone, you are purchasing pieces that are, and will forever be, classics. Carolyn’s style stands the test of time, without a doubt. I have pages and pages of Carolyn’s style in my fashion files that I constantly refer to. I’ve often given pieces I’m considering purchasing the “Carolyn Test.” Is this piece something that Carolyn would wear? You’d be surprised how easy it is to construct a beautiful wardrobe when you are putting thought behind the purchase…when you have a plan. Don’t buy on impulse. Know what will be an acceptable purchase for your wardrobe plan. Think before you buy.
Being a New Yorker, as Carolyn was, she had a bit of an urban edge. But she continued to stay true to classic, tailored looks. Whether she was wearing a long camel coat with dark boot cut jeans and high heeled boots, or a stunning little black dress, she did it all with such grace and style. To this day, I continue to refer to my fashion files and to my favorite style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. Her style and grace is truly missed.
Get the Look: Stay monotone, consisting of black, white, and tan. Purchase good basic pieces such as a black turtleneck sweaters, black fitted jackets, tailored black dresses, tan-colored body-slimming skirts that hit just below the knee to give a long and lean look, crisp white shirts, boot-cut jeans that have appropriate length to wear a heel or boot with, sexy heels in black or tan, boots in black or tan, winter coats in black or tan (you can use scarves and hats for a punch of color.)
You can develop your own personal style if you have a plan. Give yourself guidlines, a game plan, so to speak. Be cognizant of your purchases and be true to form. Be a style icon!
