Fashion Icon Friday #2 - Olivia Palermo

So the second beautifully dressed celeb to star in 'Fashion Icon Friday is...(drum roll please)....
Olivia Palermo!
I have been watching toooooooooo much 'The City' lately and thought it was time I did an article on her. Although she is a mean girl and someone I'd never even imagine being friends with however, you've gotta admit she has AWESOME style.

So here's some facts about her, that I personally find very interesting!


Birth: 28/02/86, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States.


Relationships: Dated Brad Leinhardt, but now dating model Johannes Huebl.


Education: University in Paris for a year, and studied media in The New School in New York. Interned at Quest.


Controversy: Accused of sending out a letter to fellow socialites pleading for acceptance, SocialiteRank.com published it, she denied writing the letter and filed a lawsuit against the website. The website was closed down in 2007 and she appeared on the cover of 'New York Magazine' regarding the incident.


TV career: Cast member of The City along side Whitney Port.


Modelling: Photographer Patrick McMullan spotted her at an auction, in 2009 was signed by Wilhelmina Models, became a spokes-model for 'Matches Fashion's Freda Label' ahead of 'London Fashion Week.'



Fashion Icon: April 2010 - stars in 'Today I am wearing' in 'Vogue Website' along with other fashion icons such as Alexa Chung.


Career: Publicist for Diane Von Furstenburg, co-handled accessories department at Elle Magazine and now the face of Elle.com.


Socialite: Designed a jewelry line, taken part in many charity events in New York.

So here's how to get the 'sophisticated, tailored with a masculine edge' look.

Wardrobe Essentials:

Blazers are a MUST for this look- Chanel is also good.

Layers (with vests and jackets)

Blouses

Ripped Jeans

Black Skinny Jeans/Leggings

Knitwear

Tailored Shorts, Trousers, Skirts

Long, Draped Skirts

Patterned Jumpers

Breton Tops

Feathered or Wild-Patterned Cardigans/Jackets

Short Summer Dresses

Long, Elegant Gowns

Birkin Bags

Clutches

Heels of any sort are VITAL!

Ray-ban Wayfarers

Statement rings or necklaces

Silk Bow-ties

Waist belts

Scarfs

Masculine Watches

Hair - long, center-parted hair. It was more honey, highlighted blonde before but now it's a warmer almost reddish hue. It can be in various different styles, angel drop curls, sleek and straight or a tight up do (see above).

Makeup (natural) - illuminating foundation, pinkish blusher, black eyeliner on top, black mascara/fake eyelashes, clear lip gloss.

FEEL FREE TO ADD COMMENTS AND/OR SUGGESTIONS IF YOU LIKE MY POST OR IF YOU FEEL I HAVE MISSED SOMETHING ABOUT MISS PALERMO!

till next time, xoxo