There have been many connotations about beauty and each individual has a different standard when it comes to defining it, even so, there are certain personalities who have raised the bar when it comes to beauty and style.
Before celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Sandra Bullock and Gwyneth Paltrow wowed the crowd with their sense of style, elegance and sophistication, these women have already set the trend in determining what fashion and true beauty is all about.
Grace Kelly: Hollywood’s Golden GIrl
Known as Alfred Hitchcock’s muse and Hollywood’s real-life fairytale princess, Grace Kelly exudes an elegant and distinct look. With her beauty, she has captured the heart of Prince Rainer of Monaco at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955, and she went on to become a princess at the age of 26.
From actress to actual princess, she was remembered to be one of Hollywood’s golden girls, always appearing all dolled up, donning gowns and dresses by renowned Hollywood costume designers including Helen Rose and Edith Head, exceptional pearl and diamond jewelry, Hermès bags, Pringle of Scotland twin-sets and haute couture Christian Dior dresses.
People who have worked with her say that Kelly radiates a contrasting aura between a cold charm and an intense sensuality making it harder for men to resist her. During the Oscars ceremony in 1955, Kelly wore an extraordinary silk dress in her favorite color, sea-green, designed by Edith Head, the most fashionable costume designer of the time. The dress has gone down in history as a symbol of red carpet elegance and until now, people remember her as one of the most iconic personalities when it comes to charm and sophistication.
Elizabeth Taylor: The Silver Screen Legend
Her beauty redefined the classic Hollywood aesthetic. Elizabeth Taylor epitomized elegance with the help of feminine tailoring and she is famously known for her love for octane jewelry - she was always seen wearing decorous diamonds or pearls.
During the 50s, the female Coke bottle figure was the trend - a full bust, slim waist and shapely hips, all these features were popularized by Marilyn Monroe and of course, Elizabeth Taylor. As sassy movie roles started to keep coming, Taylor invested in clothes that will accentuate her perfect body - figure-hugging halter neck dresses and slinky waist-belts.
Her signature look - the ever alluring eyeliner is considered as one of the defining features of her classic beauty. Taylor’s perfectly shaped brows and pointed nose not only determine another standard of beauty but her charisma, glamour and character made her more irresistible.
In her prime years, Elizabeth Taylor was known as one of the most beautiful women in the world. During the 70s, Taylor was still oozing with glamour and femininity - the characteristics that made her a big star. Even at one of her last appearances to the public, Taylor may have shunned the big shoulder, low cleavage dresses but still, her style and signature make-up still reminds us of her grandeur years in the industry.
Audrey Hepburn: Tinseltown’s Finest
Audrey Hepburn has definitely made a mark in the silver screen with her amazing portrayal of her roles and unwavering glamorous style. She won the hearts of Joe Bradley (Gregory Peck) in Roman Holiday and Linus Larrabee (Humphrey Bogart) in Sabrina, and ultimately became the muse of world renowned fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy.
Hepburn’s timeless films are as stunning as her style. In her famous film, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, the brunette beauty wore the ‘little black Givenchy dress’ which became a trademark that emits simplicity and elegance. Besides that iconic piece, who could forget the heavenly black-and-white embroidered white perfection Hepburn wore when she attended the Larrabee party in the film ‘Sabrina’.
Her delicate and feminine side was seen in all her appearances but still, she wasn’t afraid to show her masculine side with a bow tie and suit. She made sure that she always had a distinct style even with the simplest clothes, one time, Hepburn amped up her plaid dress with a tight belt and an awesome beret. Possessing a small frame, doe eyes, fine lips, and famous thick eyebrows, Audrey Hepburn has features that would never fade and go out of style.
