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The beautiful chameleon that is Katy Perry turns 27 today.  Katy’s outrageous and gorgeous style makes her an icon.   She takes rock-starring to a whole new level with her over the top style…which she so rocks.  Check our her amazing style!

From platinum blonde to jet black hair, Drew has been spawning trends for decades.  Her hippie-chic bohemian style makes her pop right off the screen.  Check out some of Drew’s fabulous looks over the years:

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Gorgeous Fall/Winter style by my ultimate style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.  Look and learn …her style is classic.  (Still.)   For a more indepth look at Carolyn, see this post. 

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

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.

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!

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A beautiful tribute to my ultmate style icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.  …..thanks for sending this, Grace.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzx4AnsSS3w

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. 

   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.