inspiration week: tuesday

when someone this weekend asked me, "what world leader/persona inspires you?" the first person that immediately came to mind was diana, princess of wales. her class, style, grace and unyielding courage to help those around the world always struck a chord with me.
despite the events surrounding her personal life, she always made it a point to show her love outwardly and openly. 
here are 5 fun facts you may not have known about her:
1. she was president of great ormond street hospital for children
2. at one point, she belonged to and was active with over 100 charities
3. she was once the nanny to an american family living in london
4. she made personal relationships with people living with aids and leprosy 
5. in her marriage vows, she did not say she would "obey her husband" which raised eyebrows.

today's icone du jour: diana, princess of wales

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icone du jour: queen rania

not only beautiful and (oh did i mention...) a queen, rania is mostly known for all her humanitarian work. because there are too many incredible qualities to even mention in a short post, you must check out all her good works on her website (click here). 
she's married to king abdullah ii ibn all hussein of jordan. 

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icone du jour: francoise hardy

another icon from the 1960s - meet francoise hardy - french model, singer, actor and astrologer (i swear!). 

her thoughts on fame? it is quite impossible to stand — to be admired too much — it is not a normal situation...i don't like that at all...i am not comfortable with my professional life really, so the word 'icon'- it's as though you were talking about someone else, it's not me really...i feel happy when I'm on my bed, in my room with a good book.

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icone du jour: brigitte bardot

they call me a sinner, but i am at peace with myself. - bb

known as one of the biggest sex symbols in the 60s (dare i mention, ever) , brigitte bardot has to be one of the most beautiful women in the world. her hair, her curves and her pouty lips have become memorably iconic. i'm fascinated by her careless and perfect union of raw sexiness and bohemian vibe.