Her style was unlike anyone else's before her.
But no fashion icon has made some a massive impact on their era as Edie Sedgwick.
Edie ripped up the rule book and created a new, fascinating style of her own which completely turned the 1960's upside down.
Her 15 minutes of fame were without doubt a well spent 15 minutes that reset the rules of fashion.
Fashion today is still a reflection of what Edie Sedgwick introduced to the world of those years ago.
Pointed high heel shoes are still an essential for every girl. Edie was the first to promote the shoe in an iconic and trendy way, just like shoulder sweeping earrings (also known as statement earrings). These great fashion accessories have recently done a major come back on the catwalk and now on the high street and it seems that every girl is running out buying the biggest pair of statement earrings they can find which again, Miss Sedgwick herself initially brought to the world of fashion.
Her dynamically different sense of style came from spending her early year's studying art in Cambridge which followed to her moving to New York and becoming Andy Warhol's muse and one of the most famous "Factory Girls".
The world has seen many fashion icons throughout time changing trends of shoe and clothing styles....
If the answer to these questions are yes, then more than likely the clothes in that store are not for you. Paying attention to these two simple rules will surely point you in the right direction.Image Killer #2
Ill Fitting Clothing
When I tell you that your clothes should fit you, most of you may be thinking "Duh". But, give me a chance to explain. A lot of men are wearing clothing that is too large for them or too small for them. A common misconception is that if you are a larger man you should buy larger shirts to minimize your weight. This couldn't be further from the truth. What happens is that in an attempt to camouflage your weight you only make yourself look heavier and larger than you are. On the flip side, some of you buy clothes that are smaller than you actually are.
To get Edie's sensational 60's style there are a few DO's and DON'Ts.
Just because you can get the pants buttoned doesn't mean that they fit. You will only look like a sausage if you go out of the house.The Solution:
If you currently buy shirts that are very loose fitting, go down a size. You will be amazed at the amount of compliments you receive and inquiries asking if you have lost weight. With pants, make sure that you can get your fingers comfortably in between you and your waist band. This may require you to go up a size or even two. Have no fear, you aren't getting larger, you are now wearing pants that fit.Image Killer #3
Pleated/Cuffed Pants
Many men are guilty of these fashion no no's. Most men have a desire to look their best. If your best means you want to look heavier than you are then wear the pleats. But
Pink Heels Shopping_2828, if you want to appear slimmer and taller then it may be time to ditch the pleats. The goal is to create a nice straight line from the waist down to your shoes.
She was known for her large sweeping earrings, pointed high heel shoes, leopard prints, black tights, dramatic eye make-up and her pixie short bleach blonde hair.
Edie was a 1960's socialite and had every girl of her time wanting to look just like her as soon her fame arose.
Audrey Hepburn with her long black gloves and cigarette holder, Marilyn Monroe with that all so famous white flared dress, Princess Diana with her countless flawless outfits and of course Sarah Jessica Parker with her chic high heel shoes.
DO -
Wear BIG statement earrings - the bigger the better. Edie used to have earrings that would sit on her shoulders
Pull out Leopard print garments - if you can't pull off leopard print clothes then use leopard print accessories
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Keep hair short and blonde
Wear high heel pointed shoes
Invest in a baker boys hat
Buy a big pair of shades to wear on your head whilst wearing your baker boys hat
Look in vintage/second shops - you can find some amazing buys (clothes and shoes) in vintage shops and may even be able to find some original 60's garments
Experiment with material and textures of clothing and shoes
Where dark eye make-up
Add your own style to Edie's - Edie was a fashion icon but modernise the look by adding a twist of your own style to it
DON'T -
Bleach your hair yourself - everyone can spot a DIY job so ensure you go to the hairdressers
Mix animal prints
Wear flat shoes - any head turning outfit is always finished off with a pair of high heel shoes
Over do the black eyes - Edie may have got away with it but very few people can
Wear real furs - you can find realistic looking ######## furs for a fraction of the price and lets face it, who wants to be wearing an animal over them?