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Hey, everyone
This thread is going to be about role models. But not just any role models, I mean our feminine role models: the ladies that we look up to for inspiration for personality, or fashion, or lifestyle, etc.

Who are your role models? What area do they inspire you? Be sure to have fun with it. ^_^

P.S.: For those of you who saw my thread on a new avatar, but haven't seen it yet, I'm afraid the file size is too big.

Emma,

Just download a photo resizer program as there are many free ones, I use PIXresizer
and it does all I need to do.

Sofia Vergara !!

Excellent choice, Lisa.

And Carol, I'll have to look into that, thank you very much.

My role models are mainly singers that people don't hear much of; but other than that, I'm really inspired by modern Asian fashion (pullovers, knitwear, scoop necks, hats, bows, etc.) and also just by any everyday girl.

My problem is, however, my wardrobe would consist of lots of black, grey, and white. A few vanilla coloured articles. I think I'll post another thread on your dream wardrobe.

Anyway. Goodbye!:)

I think Cheryl Cole is gorgeous.

http://www.cherylcole.com/

Role Model? My better half -- just not for being a fanshionista She's smart, warm, compassionate, stable, etc etc.

Kate Middleton love the figure and the outfits and her taste in tights, she is the best role model I have had since my teen years. If a magic wand could be waved I would be her in a flash.

Beyonce Knowles, Raquel Welch, Maureen O' Hara, Arlene Francis, Arlene Dahl, Rhonda Fleming, and Marilyn Monroe.

Ann Marrgret and Melissa Joan Hart.

Um - let's see... I'll go for Kiera Knightly, Kate Bush, Joyce Grenfell and Kathy Burke.

Kiera - for her looks, her style, her mannerisms - wow what a frame to hang a frock on! (Now don't be jealous Ginny!)

Kate Bush for her music, her intelligence and that whispery voice! Wow!

Joyce Grenfell - For that 1950's dress style, England can win attitude, BBC English accent and the ability not to take herself too seriously! Very Bright lady! Great for quotes - "Progress everywhere today does seem to come so very heavily disguised as chaos!"

Kathy Burke - For her humanity, devil may care attitude, great sense of humour and brain the size of a planet!

I'll probably think of some more - but these spring to mind immediately!

Hugs Ginny xxx

You know when I feel inwardly beautiful? When I am with my girlfriends and we are having a 'goddess circle'.
Jennifer Aniston

Like this pictures in http://www.ivillage.com/jennifer-anisto ... 5-b-491582

J. Nicole

Kylie Minogue and that U.K soap actress who went on to play Wonderman, I would love to be her.

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It's a bit ironic to me that you should ask this question Emma, and my role model for much of what I do is my friend who's name is also Emma.
Decades ago we were involved, and since then her influence has had a significant impact on my life. Oddly, she is not so interested in clothes and fashion now anymore, and instead I am now when back then I wasn't really. But I still take her advice on most issues. And her acceptance of me was probably more important to me than any other single person.

I pondered your question about role models for several days, trying to discern any that had an influence on me and the way I dress. I have always been female, though I could not always express my identity with the clothes I wore. Being a guy in drab meant I did my utmost not too stand out, just blend in, and I thought I was pretty successful, yet at a highschool reunion I found that EVERYONE knew who I was when I was in highschool. So much for blending in though they never thought I was really as I was.

Hmm, I guess if there is anyone that my "style" reminds me of it would be Kim Novak, though I am nowhere close to her loveliness. You rarely saw photos of Kim (unless it was for or in movies or some such event) when she was not dressed for comfort. And I dunno, maybe it doesn't hurt that she also was born intersexed, though I didn't know that until a few years ago.

As far as what I wear daily now, well it may be kinda an age thing? I go for comfort. I wear pants predominately, either jeans, nice pants if it's that kind of occasion, or sweats going to or coming back from the gym. In winter I wear sweatshirts under a jacket with a T under that. In summer/early fall, I wear Ts as casual, and have nicer T style cotton shirts and some soft knit sweaters, usually with 3/4 sleeves for semi dressy occasions, usually prefer sweaters with cowl necks and some with long sleeves for winter. The few blouses I prefer are usually white but may have vertical stripes with some tailoring for shaping. I do wear skirts when indicated, of several fabrics and lengths including denim, knit, and cotton and gauze, and I have been known to wear sun dresses and jumpers on occasion. I am a type II diabetic, and that condition dictates my footwear. No heels -- totally verbotten-- as I have trouble with neuropathy in the feet. I have boots with low heels that are very soft (and leather and expensive) and some that are soft suede, for sorta dressy with skirts in the winter/early spring, and some flats, but spend most of my time in roomy walking shoes that do not put pressure on my feet. I let color be my friend and evoke my femininity now. Tops are very colorful, primary colors mostly since that goes with my complexion, and I coordinate pants, and shoes too, as much as possible.