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I'll play, suggest an icon

Staysfit

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I need a big distraction right now. Real big I think, and it can't be shopping after my huge NAS splurge, and a few additional purchases which I will eventually share, I'm sure. I just dropped off my youngest DS at college. I missed him the second we buckled our seat belts for the long drive home. I'm both worried for him and proud of him at the same time. So, a nice fashion challenge is in order, and I have no idea of which fashion icon to pick. I will trust in YLF wisdom. Suggest away!

(My other big plan is to try paddle boarding, hopefully the weather will cooperate!)

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Joyce B

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I am not good with style icons but I want to wish your son much success in the new phase that he is starting and much peace to you, it's very hard on moms but we learn and adapt as there is no better alternative.
Paddle boarding sounds like a great plan, I hope the weather cooperates for you.

L'Abeille

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Linda Rodin. You both share a delicacy yet playfulness

Sheila

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I think Jamie Lee on you - you share a lean feminine power look.

Staysfit... I hope you are feeling better... it is so hard... you will feel better when he calls and you know he is doing well- which he will !

Karie

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I'm not good with the icon thing but definitely go paddle boarding! It is SO MUCH FUN, a good workout, and trust me, it's not hard to stand on the board. You can pm me if you'd like more info.

I'm sure it's hard to see your youngest son off to college - exciting and rewarding, though, as I'm sure you've done an excellent job raising him.

Linda Rodin or maybe Katherine Hepburn for the style icon.

Bijou

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I find your style classic and elegant, how does Cate Blanchett or Nicole Kidman sound?

carter

Joan Allen! She can rock a beautiful, feminine dress almost as well as you can.

El Cee

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When I see your lovely WIW posts, they often remind me of the elegant and refined style of certain anchorwomen. These women all have a strong and commanding presence, yet seem warm and approachable. Their style reflects this. Some examples: Robin Roberts, Savannah Guthrie, Diane Sawyer, Ashleigh Banfield.

I also like some of the other icons mentioned, especially Joan Allen and Cate Blanchett.

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catgirl

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I've had a lot of recent changes too and taking up some distracting non-shopping hobbies. Will ponder an icon for you.... Joan Allen seems like a good one, as others suggested!

Anonymous

I need non-shopping distractions, too.

rachylou

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Linda Rodin and Nicole Kidman are great ideas for shaking it up

catgirl

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Ok, here's a challenge one for you - Annie Lennox. LOVE HER.

Angie

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Robin Roberts is a brilliant suggestion from El Cee. WOW. YES.

El Cee

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You have Robin Roberts' amazing tall slim athletic build. She rocks those sheath dresses... And so do you!

Staysfit

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Wow! These are fabulous icon suggestions! Powerful, talented, women and I admire all of them! I wouldn't have come up with most of these on my own, especially not Jamie Lee, Linda Rodin, or Robin Roberts. Annie Lennox! Wow, that's also a great choice. I can find something I love in each and every one of these.

It's hard to say which one speaks to me the most, because they are so different from each other, and I think speak to different qualities I might aspire to achieve.

Linda Rodin has a way with accessories that I admire and strive for but rarely achieve. She uses her shoes, glasses and handbags to create some of the most playful and joyful looks. She has a happy energy, and I like that. So does Robin Roberts. She has a positive and feminine vibe that shines through even when she is wearing her sleek sheath dresses. I would be pleased to look even a bit as good as either one of them. I have to say that these two somehow draw me in the most. I love Annie Lennox also. Her look is more androgynous or maybe even masculine. I love her short hair, that she wears straight lines, blazers, men's overcoats, minimal adornment, Joan Allen's casual style probably comes closest to my current daily uniform. She definitely exudes poise, and has the classic elegant style I like. Her color choices resonate with me because they are often light not dark.

Nicole Kidman?! Really! I need to think on this one. She is statuesque but I am not sure if I can identify her style. I have seen her wear most anything and everything. Cate Blanchette is another one that I admire. Once again, her personal style is hard for me to pinpoint. I have seen more of her red carpet looks than everyday wear. I would love her evening gowns, but I have nowhere to wear them! I need to look at some pictures and come back.

Jaime

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I don't have anything to add, but enjoyed your analysis of the suggestions and will be interested to see what you do. Congratulations on sending your son off to school, as bittersweet as it must be.