My idols, contrary to popular opinion, are women who have impacted history in such a way that their legacy forever lives on in the hearts of those who followed them--whether they were outspoken, vivacious, passionate for social change, revolutionary in their style, or active in their community, these females used their celebrity to make a difference to the world in which they lived. Elizabeth Taylor is one of these women.
She is one of the few actresses of her day who was unafraid to take life under her wing and make it her own. She spoke bluntly of her political views and was forever loyal to her friends, speaking out against slanderous statements and scandalous gossip in the news and magazines. She was undaunted by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and lived a lavish lifestyle that shocked the nation, and will forever live in infamy for her marriages and her love of all things bejeweled. Her appearance was strong and unique, dark and welcoming. She had a realistic look--she embraced her natural curves during an era of stick-thin models, and was soon adopted as the most beautiful woman of her time. Her looks were bold and daunting, in-your-face. Her stunningly dark features were striking, What she didn't say in words were projected onto her face--a face the camera and the audience loved. She loved color and tight clothes and gigantic jewelry. Her lavish lifestyle shone on and off camera: she was married an astounding 8 times, was pronounced dead four times, and was the first actor ever to gross $1 million for a major motion picture. Her lust for life and its extravagence gave cause to the Pope to dub her an "erotic vagrant", and eventually brought upon legislature to banish her from the States. The blantant use of her feminity and sexuality stunned Americans in the 50s and 60s, and continues to do so today. You will never hear that Dame Elizabeth Taylor declined to comment on anything PR; she is unafraid to speak her mind, and has the enemies to prove it. Who else can claim that they've been condemned both by the Vatican and by the House of Representatives? Only Miss Elizabeth Taylor. She was, in her prime, her own person, and still continues to live up to the persona she has so carefully carved out for herself in contemporary society. But most importantly, she remains a strong, individualistic woman and an inspiration to females everywhere for her work in the AIDS foundation as well as her promotion for the advancement of women.
Miss Taylor was featured in the most recent edition of People, where she reflected on her most recent fragrance (the 12th in her line) and her infamous style. She candidly stated, "I feel naked without earrings and I never face the day without perfume". The actress is content with her life as it has unfolded before her, and reflects on her two great loves with the nostalgic complacency of a loving wife and friend. The article continues, asking her for her thoughts on her status as a beauty icon, her beauty secrets, and her world-famous eyes. Personally, my favorite part was when she gave her take on plastic surgery. She said, "if you need it, get it, but don't overdo it. It's better to look like an older version of yourself than a tightened someone else". She's my hero.
She was gorgeous fifty years ago, and her inner beauty is as apparent now as it has been from the beginning. She has a zest for life that leaves the world in awe. We commemorate her This star shines brighter than ever before. Decadent, opulent, stunningly radiant.
She is one of the few actresses of her day who was unafraid to take life under her wing and make it her own. She spoke bluntly of her political views and was forever loyal to her friends, speaking out against slanderous statements and scandalous gossip in the news and magazines. She was undaunted by the glitz and glamour of Hollywood and lived a lavish lifestyle that shocked the nation, and will forever live in infamy for her marriages and her love of all things bejeweled. Her appearance was strong and unique, dark and welcoming. She had a realistic look--she embraced her natural curves during an era of stick-thin models, and was soon adopted as the most beautiful woman of her time. Her looks were bold and daunting, in-your-face. Her stunningly dark features were striking, What she didn't say in words were projected onto her face--a face the camera and the audience loved. She loved color and tight clothes and gigantic jewelry. Her lavish lifestyle shone on and off camera: she was married an astounding 8 times, was pronounced dead four times, and was the first actor ever to gross $1 million for a major motion picture. Her lust for life and its extravagence gave cause to the Pope to dub her an "erotic vagrant", and eventually brought upon legislature to banish her from the States. The blantant use of her feminity and sexuality stunned Americans in the 50s and 60s, and continues to do so today. You will never hear that Dame Elizabeth Taylor declined to comment on anything PR; she is unafraid to speak her mind, and has the enemies to prove it. Who else can claim that they've been condemned both by the Vatican and by the House of Representatives? Only Miss Elizabeth Taylor. She was, in her prime, her own person, and still continues to live up to the persona she has so carefully carved out for herself in contemporary society. But most importantly, she remains a strong, individualistic woman and an inspiration to females everywhere for her work in the AIDS foundation as well as her promotion for the advancement of women.
Miss Taylor was featured in the most recent edition of People, where she reflected on her most recent fragrance (the 12th in her line) and her infamous style. She candidly stated, "I feel naked without earrings and I never face the day without perfume". The actress is content with her life as it has unfolded before her, and reflects on her two great loves with the nostalgic complacency of a loving wife and friend. The article continues, asking her for her thoughts on her status as a beauty icon, her beauty secrets, and her world-famous eyes. Personally, my favorite part was when she gave her take on plastic surgery. She said, "if you need it, get it, but don't overdo it. It's better to look like an older version of yourself than a tightened someone else". She's my hero.
She was gorgeous fifty years ago, and her inner beauty is as apparent now as it has been from the beginning. She has a zest for life that leaves the world in awe. We commemorate her This star shines brighter than ever before. Decadent, opulent, stunningly radiant.
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