A funny thing happened to me on the way to shopping at Bergdorf  Goodman. I passed the Olsen twins standing there in front of the store in all their chic  glory. At first I thought they were just women dressed like the twins. But at a second glance I confirmed that they were in fact the Olsen twins shopping at  Bergdorf Goodman just like me. That was a pleasant surprise for me as these ladies are fashion icons that I have followed in the past with admiration for their style choices .Providing inspiration and confidence by playing up and down proportions on their petite frames.

Now you should look to some fashion  icons from Grace Kelly to Kate Moss , choose a style that fits you. Observe closely what makes their looks work and memorable. More importantly learn from their miss steps . The beauty of this is that much of the work has been done by them.Work that you can benefit from. For me it is the archetypical style of the Olsens and their risks in re- purposing  garments such as wearing a coat as a dress or a ball gown to get coffee which is very liberating . Freedom comes from being bold in your choices and convictions. Here this The Row coat is worn as a dress. Who are your fashion icons ?