Iconic Woman Of Style: Ali MacGraw

There are a handful of women from the 60's and 70's that still have a major influence on fashion today, and Ali MacGraw is definitely one of them. Fusing classic prep with boho flare is the signature Ali look. She is most well known for her roles in "Goodbye, Columbus" which won her a Golden Globe as well as "Love Story" which gained her a best actress nomination. Ali began practicing Hatha yoga at age 50, and is credited for bringing popularity to the practice through her video Ali MacGraw Yoga Mind and Body which she recorded with yoga master Erich Shiffman. Ali's classic style still inspires us today, and will for years to come. 

Pair classic preppy basics, with an interesting vintage piece, that will add a personal touch to your outfit. This can be a hat, scarf, or belt in an unexpected pattern or color. 

Vintage jewelry is key to achieving the 1970's effortlessly glam look. Ali opted for the choker necklace, and sometimes layered with a longer pendant as well. Pieces in silver or gold are easy additions. 

And last but certainly not least is taking care of our health and body. Practicing yoga and healthy eating  will ensure a healthy glow from the inside out!

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Iconic Woman of Style: The Duchess of Cambridge

With her famous locks of hair and impeccable Royal style, it's no wonder many young women look to Kate Middleton as a style icon.

 It would be hard to choose just a handful of outfits that we love from the Duchess of Cambridge but we think we've done a good job picking some of out favorite styles we've seen. (And of course we had to put in a photo of Prince William as well!) We had to throw in that very Royal McQueen wedding dress as well as her many looks from designers Temperley, Issa, Jenny Packham and the high street stores like Zara and Reiss and all the outfits in between.

As far as jewelry, the Duchess keeps it simple. Simple bracelets, brooches and earrings. Occasionally she will bring out chandelier earrings (simple in design) for a night on the red carpet. 

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Annie Leibovitz

Our Inspiring woman of the day is iconic photographer Annie Leibovitz. Her career began in 1973 as a staff photographer for Rolling Stone magazine, which was just the beginning of a career that has captured some of people's most intense and intimate moments. She has scaled buildings for the sake of a great picture, been on tour with the Rolling Stones, raised three children, and given us some of the most memorable photos in the world. (Who could ever forget pregnant Demi Moore?) Check out this great article from Vanity Fair, and pick up Annie's book, At Work where she explains how many of her famous pictures came to be. 

Mick Jagger, Buffalo, New York, 1975

Demi Moore, Culver City California, 1991

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Malibu, California, 1988

Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, London, 2008

John Lennon and Yoko Ono, New York, 1980

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