This Week's Style Icon Is......Jane Birkin

You know you're a Style Icon when a bag is named after you. Jane Birkin is an English model and actress. In 1984, Herme's chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas created a black leather bag for her and called it The Birkin Bag, cementing Jane Birkin's reputation as a leading fashion figure.

Jane Birkin

Get The Look

Carefree, Bohemian, Parisian Chic

Hilfiger Denim striped vest

Alice McCall crochet dress

NW3 colour block Jumper

French Connection dress

Asos shorts

The Birkin Bag

A Queen Before Her Time

Anne Boleyn is my favourite historical figure. Intelligent and Independent at a time where Men dominated all aspects of society and Women were expected to be seen and not heard. She has been portrayed in many films by actresses including Natalie Dormer, Natalie Portman and Genevieve Bujold.

Anne Boleyn

Genevieve Bujold in "Anne of the Thousand Days"



Natalie Dormer in "The Tudors"



Natalie Portman in "The Other Boleyn Girl"



Signature Look

The look is very unique and of its time. Anne Boleyn is remembered for wearing the distinct pearl "B" pendant, statement decorative head pieces and exquisitely embellished  bodices and full skirts to enhance her femininity and appeal.

Looking through the Autumn/Winter 2012 collections, there are many aspects of the Tudor style that is evident; from the use of luxurious fabrics, like Velvet, lace and Silk, embellishment and embroidery used to decorate , jewel tones of ruby, topaz and emerald, the addition of pearls to accessories and jewellery and the Baroque trend that takes inspiration from this period of time and gives it a edgy Rock and Roll feel. 

Inspired pieces
Warehouse Pendant Necklace

        
   
                                                 Topshop


                                                                            Catherine Deane

                                                                                    Lanvin
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The Designer and the Muse

"A designer is only as good as the star who wears her clothes." Edith Head

Hubert de Givenchy and Audrey Hepburn

"He is far more than a couturier, he is a creator of personality." Audrey Hepburn about Givenchy.

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• Swing Coats
• Peter Pan featured collars
• Lace and delicate embellishment
• Formal full length gowns in block colour

        Whistles £195.00                                     Mango £49.99

         Club L £14.50                                       Lipsy £20.00

                                                                        DKNY £270.00

Oleg Cassini and Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy

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• Shift dresses
• Heavily embroidered and embellished bodices
• Lace, Chiffon, Silks 
• Statement accessories including Pillar Box hats, Opera gloves, handbags/purses

           A Wear £37.50                                      Asos £22.50

                             Dents £125.00

                                                                           Chloe

                                                                               Raoul

Yves Saint Laurent and Catherine Deneuve

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• Bold choice of fabrics including Leather, PVC, Suede 
• Mod Inspired Shift dresses
• Masculine Tailoring with feminine details

                                                                Marc Jacobs

                 Mango £79.99                                 Kookai £65.00

                 Asos £38.00                                  Sophia Kokosalaki £450.00

Burberry's Christopher Bailey and Cara Delivingne

"We wanted to create an iconic shot, Cara, Jourdan, and Edie embody the natural elegance of Burberry Beauty." Christopher Bailey.

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• Neutral earth tones
• Tailoring
• Feminine accessories and details
• Texture is key to the Burberry look; ruffles, gathers, pleats, crochet

                                                                          Burberry

        Topshop  £35.00                                                   Burberry

                 French Connection £115.00                          Asos £35.00

 Topshop £75.00

Chanel and Vanessa Paradis

"She is the most divine person to work with." Karl Lagerfeld about Vanessa Paradis.

Get The Look

• Classic and simple
• Soft, delicate and sheer fabrics
• Feminine silhouette

            Iro £56.50                                                     Oasis £38.50
 Pepe Jeans £88.00

                                                         Chanel

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