Being an icon of style does not mean "dressing in the latest fashion." Women, who are so called, attract attention primarily with thoughtful images. An image is not just clothes and a set of accessories to it: an image emphasizes individuality and attracts attention. That is why style icons are called such different women as Kate Middleton, Michelle Obama, Lana del Rey, Dita von Teese and Ulyana Sergienko.
Images of style icons skillfully combine variety and repeating "signature" elements. Such elements can be: a hairstyle (Lana del Rey's hair is often laid on one side with soft waves), special makeup (Dita von Teese is inconceivable without red lipstick and thick eyelashes) and so on.
Details of the image do not have to be expensive. Kate Middleton, although she is the Duchess of Cambridge, does not hesitate at times to attend receptions in affordable costumes and jewelry. One of Kate’s necklaces cost about £ 35, was sold in Zara's chain of stores and a little later was completely sold out by fans of the young duchess. The wife of Prince William attracts attention primarily by the simplicity and even conservatism of his images. She avoids colorful clothes, preferring discreet colors that match her color type. In makeup, Kate is just as mild.
Combine incongruous? Why not! Of this, Helena Bonham Carter is definitely sure, famous for her extravagant outfits in the now boho style. It is likely that the popularity of this style has developed not without the participation of the actress herself. Multilayer dresses, strange knickers, lace and asymmetric cut - the attention of others will certainly be attracted.
The bet on vintage made Ulyana Sergeenko and Dita von Teese. The latter successfully appears in the image of the Hollywood fatal beauty of the 40s, and it does not matter whether she is dressed in a luxurious evening outfit or in a black skirt below her knees and a checkered blouse. Ulyana Sergienko chose the style of "Russian beauty", combining elements of Soviet fashion of the 50s and classic solutions. She often uses details with national Russian flavor: pseudo-kokoshniks, scarves, boots. Both Dita and Ulyana emphasize femininity and sexuality in their outfits.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that an icon of style is not the one who copies, but the one whom they copy. And this is not necessarily the heroine of secular chronicles and the covers of glossy magazines, rather, this is a woman who "found herself", often after many trial and error.
