Donna Duarte-Ladd

Get Inspired by Fashion Icons

This spring, trends are at the highest in the chic barometer. With an eclectic mix of looks, there is ample opportunity for you to show off your creativity and style.

Yet with a season full of so many choices, I tend to get a bit overloaded. When this happens, I look to some of my favorite fashion icons to provide me with inspiration for weaving some of these trends into my current wardrobe.

The most famous of the bunch was Jackie O. How can I go wrong mimicking this famous first lady's chic dress looks that she was often photographed in?

Need some tips on pulling off the menswear look? All one has to do is look at the many images of Katharine Hepburn in wide-legged trousers and a soft blouse, and you'll see how easy it is to put this look together.

If feminine dressing is your thing, then Grace Kelly is the icon for you.

One of the big trends this season is the all-white look. My favorite icon, Bianca Jagger, rocked this look in the '70s with confidence and ease.

There are also current image-makers, such as Michelle Obama and Kate Moss -- two completely different women with incredible taste.

What these women teach us is that you can have standout style while staying true to yourself -- all while participating in the latest trends.

 

Donna Duarte-Ladd began her career working in the costume department for films but found her true calling as a stylist and editor. She has worked for many notable publications, including Redbook and Real Simple. Currently, Duarte-Ladd is the style editor at Woman's Day magazine.

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