This week we’re sharing knowledge gems from
some of the pioneers and game-changers of fashion, beauty and feminine flair.
Words of encouragement and inspiration are sometimes all it takes for us to make the leap into something different, new and exciting – whether it be a new career or lifestyle choice, relationship, hairstyle or wardrobe.
We’ve chosen a few icons who weren’t just pretty faces focused on fashion and fame – they had life experience, creative genius, hearts of gold, ambition and vivaciousness. There are countless people and their pearls that we could have included, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few of our favourite creatives and bravura stars.
So without further ado, we give you wise words from style icons…
Words of encouragement and inspiration are sometimes all it takes for us to make the leap into something different, new and exciting – whether it be a new career or lifestyle choice, relationship, hairstyle or wardrobe.
We’ve chosen a few icons who weren’t just pretty faces focused on fashion and fame – they had life experience, creative genius, hearts of gold, ambition and vivaciousness. There are countless people and their pearls that we could have included, but we’ve narrowed it down to a few of our favourite creatives and bravura stars.
So without further ado, we give you wise words from style icons…
Christian
Dior
“Long after one has forgotten what a woman wore, the memory of her perfume lingers”
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
“Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.”
“By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them.”
Coco Chanel
“Once you've dressed, and before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off."
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
“The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.”
“You can be gorgeous at thirty, charmimg at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.”
“Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!”
Vidal Sassoon
“You either create something and you keep it a secret and you die with it, or you can benefit the craft.”
“If you have a sense of style and purpose and will, you don't want to compromise.”
“Bring out the eyes.”
“Most people have excellent necks. Now they cover them with curtains, which is kind of ridiculous. But there are some beautiful necklines that you can cut into and create wonderful backs, as well as bone structure for the face.”
Audrey Hepburn
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”
“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows.”
“The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.”
Marilyn Munroe
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”
“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
“This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”
“Long after one has forgotten what a woman wore, the memory of her perfume lingers”
“Zest is the secret of all beauty. There is no beauty that is attractive without zest.”
“Women are most fascinating between the ages of 35 and 40 after they have won a few races and know how to pace themselves. Since few women ever pass 40, maximum fascination can continue indefinitely.”
“By being natural and sincere, one often can create revolutions without having sought them.”
Coco Chanel
“Once you've dressed, and before you leave the house, look in the mirror and take at least one thing off."
“The most courageous act is still to think for yourself. Aloud.”
“A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.”
“Dress shabbily and they remember the dress; dress impeccably and they remember the woman.”
“The best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.”
“You can be gorgeous at thirty, charmimg at forty, and irresistible for the rest of your life.”
“Adornment, what a science! Beauty, what a weapon! Modesty, what elegance!”
Vidal Sassoon
“You either create something and you keep it a secret and you die with it, or you can benefit the craft.”
“If you have a sense of style and purpose and will, you don't want to compromise.”
“Bring out the eyes.”
“Most people have excellent necks. Now they cover them with curtains, which is kind of ridiculous. But there are some beautiful necklines that you can cut into and create wonderful backs, as well as bone structure for the face.”
Audrey Hepburn
“I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.”
“For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.”
“The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives the passion that she shows.”
“The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.”
Marilyn Munroe
“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”
“Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”
“We should all start to live before we get too old. Fear is stupid. So are regrets.”
“This life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Girls will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go. The ones that stay with you through everything - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, sisters make the best friends in the world. As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. And baby, I hate to say it, most of them - actually pretty much all of them are going to break your heart, but you can't give up because if you give up, you'll never find your soul mate. You'll never find that half who makes you whole and that goes for everything. Just because you fail once, doesn't mean you're gonna fail at everything. Keep trying, hold on, and always, always, always believe in yourself, because if you don't, then who will, sweetie? So keep your head high, keep your chin up, and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there's so much to smile about.”
