I follow a number of fashion blogs including; Royal Order of Sartorial Splendor, What Kate Wore, What Meghan Wore, Carly the Prepster, The Budget Fashionista, Simply Elsa and MANY more. My best friend and I also enjoy analyzing the fashions worn by celebrities at weddings and award shows. We both have our own fashion and designer preferences. You can also see my love of fashion through my various “Outfit Challenge” posts. I thought it might be a neat idea to do a feature about (and celebrate) the icons I look up to for fashion.
1. Audrey Hepburn
After watching Breakfast at Tiffany’s as a young teenage girl; I fell in love with the idea of the Little Black Dress (LBD) that has become synonymous with Audrey Hepburn. Whenever I have a formal event to go to I ALWAYS default to a black dress. I dress it up with statement jewellery. Wearing a LBD gives you a lot of fashion flexibility; you don’t have to worry about matching, it is flattering for every skin tone and figure, it makes you look elegant and classy and lastly but most importantly: it NEVER goes out of style.
2. Jackie O
This fashion icon’s oversized sunglasses, and peacoats caught my eye and something I like to emulate in my everyday fashion choices. Many looks can be achieved with a peacoat; from tomboy to dressy. My favourite off the clock peacoat ensemble is a black sweater and jeans with flats or boots. My favourite work peacoat ensemble is with well fitting dress pants, flowy blouse, heeled boots or wedges. The key for me is finding a flattering cut/length and buying it in several colours: black, brown/beige and a funky colour. Oversized sunglasses are an enduring favourite because they add star quality, make our faces appear smaller and allow us the freedom to go sans make-up in addition to extra protection from the sun.
3. Kate Middleton (The Duchess of Cambridge)
As an avid reader of What Kate Wore and being a huge Kate Middleton fan I know that that lady LOVES her wedges! This was a fashion bandwagon I jumped on in 2011. I even went so far as to order a pair of Dune wedges (the ones that Kate wore when she visited Australia with Prince William) for my wedding. I have wedges with the espadrille sole and with the cork sole. Wedges are comfortable and are perfect for both dressy and casual occasions.
4. Meghan Markle (The Duchess of Sussex)
You can’t possibly deny that Meghan Markle’s purse/handbag game is STRONG! From clutches to designer totes she has an enviable collection. My all time favourite Meghan pieces include:
-Givenchy’s black satin minaudière with jewel clasp clutch
-Everlane’s Cognac tote
-Stella McCartney’s Falabella shaggy deer faux leather reversible tote
-Victoria Beckham’s vanity top handle leather tote
-Givenchy’s GV3 Mini in grained leather and suede cross-body / clutch bag
-Gabriela Hearst’s demi satin tote
-J Crew’s bag fan rattan clutch,
-Mulberry’s Clifton style bag
-Altuzarra ‘Ghianda’ top handle mini bag in navy
-Fendi’s Peekaboo Essential in black calfskin
-Carolina Herrera’s ivory and gold clutch from the Trooping of the Colour (June 2018)
5. Elsa Schiaparelli
When it comes to jewellery I am a little bit of a magpie (something my husband reminds me of frequently). There are some well made and beautiful costume jewellery out there which allows me to add some sparkle to my outfits and life without the hefty price tag. My jewellery tastes are inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli because of her whimsical nature.