The first icon is from my favorite TV show from the 60's. She played pretty much the first female spy and she did all her own stunts. And I've always loved her style, which made her famous. Emma Peel (played by Diana Rigg):
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I found the picture of this jacket
in the J. Peterman catalogue and the caption reads:
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| I was Mrs. Peel for Halloween one year and I got a caricature of me in my costume. It looks nothing like me and more like her but it's still really good and was a nice keep-sake. |
Her style is all about weird patterns, dramatic colors, interesting cuts, and funky tailored clothes. I'm not saying that you should wear a jumpsuit out grocery shopping, but adding some hints of this style can really jazz up your outfits. Try adding a groovy belt to one of your basic dresses, or try some cool flare pants to get that funky look. And go for high collared shirts, they really show off your neck and are good for short hair if you have that, or ponytails. She's also all about baby doll jackets and really out-there colors so try that out for size, too (literally!). So go for this Mrs. Peel inspired look when your not sure what to wear. But don't go over the top and try out her stunts because that won't end well. Trust me.
The next fashion icon of mine was also a style idol in the 60's and has a similar style as Mrs. Peel. She was a model and started a completely new fashion trend with her hair and clothing.
Twiggy:
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| In this photo is Twiggy and Patrick Macnee, who played John Steed, Mrs. Peel's partner in crime in The Avengers. Twiggy and him did a photo shoot to promote the show. |
Twiggy's style is very futuristic, bright, dramatic, mod, and is very funky chic, like Mrs. Peel. Also, Twiggy's style can be simple at times and she does a lot of solid colors. To get a Twiggy inspired ensemble you could try out some big earrings, bright A-line dresses, bold baby doll jackets (same as Mrs. Peel), or go for the big-eyed makeup. (Try using a white eye pencil in your water line and then doing eyeliner over the top lashes and putting mascara on your top AND bottom lashes. This is a less dramatic version of her makeup, but if you want to go for the dark shadow in her eyelid creases, or fake lashes. be my guest.) For the hair, if you don't have short hair, try doing a smooth side part and straighten your hair to get a fresh, posh look. So, that's how to get a Twiggy look.
The last style icon of mine is nothing like these other two. She was a famous young actress in the 80's and part of the brat-pack. She was in Pretty in Pink, 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, and many more movies. Molly Ringwald:
Molly Ringwald's style is very pink, floral, full of flowy layers and bling, lacy, and she incorporates a tough rebel quality to it, too. Even though most of these photos are from her movies, there is a definite consistency to her wardrobe in these films, and I think that her style is very similar to them. To get this look, you can basically go for the direct look because it is very realistic and practical, or at least more than one of Mrs. Peel's jumpsuit's for example. Try multiple floral prints at once, or layered lace, and go for the pink! I myself don't wear much pink but for this look I would definitely incorporate it, as well as rings, lots of bracelets, earrings, and pearl necklaces. So, that's how to get a Molly Ringwald outfit.
I hope this helps for those tough mornings when you can't decide what to wear. Or, look to your own fashion icons for help if you have a specific one in mind. Good luck dressing!
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