https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:21:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1714166 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 03:05:21 +0000 Beth Ann 1714166@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Jenn: &nbsp;I think JDD would be very similar in personality to Kate McKinnon, also. &nbsp;For me, the "personal" element of style is key -- I'm planning on focusing on that area in the next year or so. &nbsp;(This is one your strengths, btw)</p> <p>Barbara: &nbsp;Yes, opera singers are chameleons -- I love that the two costume pics are from the same opera, but wildly different productions.</p> <p>Suz: &nbsp;I'd love to have you in my studio anyway -- &nbsp;people with curious, engaging minds are the best students! &nbsp;And yes, Morgen has very special meaning for me. &nbsp;I've not performed it yet -- it takes great repose and patience, and I think it requires an intimate connection with pianist or conductor (there is a piano/vocal arrangement) and with the audience. &nbsp;Maybe someday! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1714101 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:59:21 +0000 Suz 1714101@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The second clip brought me to tears. What an incredible voice and presence. Thank you so much for this introduction. And. Can I take singing lessons from you???? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1714092 Mon, 15 Aug 2016 00:39:58 +0000 Barbara Diane 1714092@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love her fab looks, and her presence shines through. I wouldn't necessarily realized it was the same person without the info. from you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712763 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:53:16 +0000 Jenn 1712763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She looks fabulous. I like that, no matter what she's wearing, her personality seems to shine above and beyond the outfits. I really like the orchestra pit look in #6 and the amazing red dress and red lipstick combo in #1.</p> <p>She reminds me a bit of Kate McKinnon, who also has that giant smile, and did a similar updated-80s hair thing in Ghostbusters.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712742 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:13:46 +0000 Beth Ann 1712742@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad you're enjoying Ms. diDonato's style, too! &nbsp;And yes, her voice is stunning. &nbsp;She is famous for her vibrant presence, but even more for her shimmering tone and incredible, and I do mean incredible, melismas (fast moving passages). &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712716 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 11:30:53 +0000 skylurker 1712716@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, I have one of her CDs (Diva Divo, the one with the #5 pic as cover) !<br /> She looks brim full of positive energy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712652 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:38:06 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1712652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What an inspiration! It's so great that you have a style icon who is also a n inspiration for her singing and personality. Many of the women whose style I admire are those I've only seen in pictures; they are two-dimensional style icons. Inspiring, yes, but with some constraints. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712626 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 04:18:14 +0000 Sally 1712626@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great style. I lover her in the brown suit and black and white suit...also the black Jacket and pink leggings. Fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712603 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 03:34:21 +0000 Karie 1712603@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>She is fabulous, both her voice and her style!&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712601 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 03:28:56 +0000 Jaime 1712601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh she really is a worthy icon for you! Fabulous in every way. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712600 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 03:26:50 +0000 Beth Ann 1712600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Singing a magnificent aria from Cenerentola (Cinderella) -- a signature role for her.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6rcV1ltrNo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6rcV1ltrNo</a></p> <p>Translation:<br />&nbsp;was born deeply troubled and crying, <br /><div><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Jake-ebook/dp/B0057Z87DK?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=widgetsamazon-20&amp;link_code=bil&amp;camp=213689&amp;creative=392969"></a>Silently suffering at the core;</div><div>But by a sweet enchantment</div><div>in the flower of my youth<b>, </b></div><div>Like a flash</div><div>My fate will change.</div><div><br /></div><div>No, no, no, no, wipe away your tears: </div><div>Why do you tremble, why?</div><div><div>Fly to my bosom</div></div><div>Daughter, sister, friend </div><div>All found in me.</div><div><br /></div><div>No more sadness by the fire</div><div>To be warbling alone, no!</div><div>Ah it was a flash of lightning, a dream, a game</div><div>My long life of fear.</div></p> <p><b>And singing Morgen, by Strauss</b>. &nbsp;One of my all time faves.<br />She has a long time to wait to sing, with the stunning violin intro.<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvsz1wNuZe0">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvsz1wNuZe0</a></p> <p>Here's the translation of Morgen:<br />And tomorrow the sun will shine again,<br /> and on the path I will take,<br /> it will unite us again, we happy ones,<br /> upon this sun-breathing earth...</p> <p>And to the shore, the wide shore with blue waves,<br /> we will descend quietly and slowly;<br /> we will look mutely into each other's eyes<br /> and the silence of happiness will settle upon us.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712597 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 03:17:36 +0000 Beth Ann 1712597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Angie!</p> <p>ABC --- Yep, she's from the plains, and started out, not at Julliard, but Wichita State!</p> <p>Suz: &nbsp;Don't know why I didn't think of links! &nbsp;I'll follow up right away. &nbsp;And your right that icons don't have to match your features or figure to be right. &nbsp;I'm in the mood to explore a more personal sort of style, which would bring more of Hepburn/Lombard into my everyday outfits. &nbsp;Right now I'm just having trouble finding the time and mental energy!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712560 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 02:32:23 +0000 abc 1712560@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Loved reading about this fellow Midwesterner. I adore her hair! (And style, too) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712538 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 02:08:26 +0000 Suz 1712538@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, wow!!! She's sensational. Do you have a link to her singing, too? I would love to hear the voice of this beautiful, dynamic, vivacious woman.&nbsp;</p> <p>I can absolutely see why she's a style icon for you! It's a perfect partnership. Wonderful inspiration in so many ways.&nbsp;</p> <p>However, I do want to quarrel with your comment that you do not look like your 40s film idols.&nbsp;</p> <p>Au contraire.&nbsp;</p> <p>You may not have Hepburn's rangy body type or Lombard's slinky curves -- but you have curves of your own and the absolutely gorgeous thick, wavy, glam hair, along with their lush eyes, a similar strength in your stride and bearing, and a warm humour that matches theirs on any day.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712520 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 01:31:24 +0000 Angie 1712520@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why you're inspired, Beth Ann. FABULOUS in many ways, and you already emulate her well.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712455 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 00:26:29 +0000 Beth Ann 1712455@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I don't really look like her at all, although we're reasonably close in age, and, while she's smaller than I, she's not of model proportions. &nbsp;I think it's the energy, with a dose of down-home and a does of glamour, that appeals to me. &nbsp;And looking at these pics alone, I expect her to be intelligent and fun. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712397 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:58:53 +0000 Traci 1712397@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love your take and I love her bold, feminine style! &nbsp;I can see how she inspires you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712386 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:50:54 +0000 Roxanna 1712386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love this. Thank you for introducing us to one of your style icons! Her personality shines through. I always love to see who others are inspired by! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712384 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:49:55 +0000 Aida 1712384@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dynamic! She's got a killer smile and isn't afraid to use it </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712379 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:40:32 +0000 JAileen 1712379@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I can see why she's your icon. She's fab. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/diva-icon-pic-heavy#post-1712370 Thu, 11 Aug 2016 22:34:47 +0000 Beth Ann 1712370@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So, sometimes good things can happen through misunderstandings!</p> <p>I was briskly perusing the Forum yesterday, and was so excited to read about Traci's Fashion Icon Challenge. &nbsp;Unfortunately, I missed some details. &nbsp;Her idea, which is fab, is to create outfits inspired by a list of modern fashion icons. &nbsp;I love the list, and I hope to create some outfits.<br />However, I immediately began musing about my own style icons, and the truth is, I find it hard to name them. &nbsp;I like the essence of Kate Hepburn, for example, and 30's starlets like Carole Lombard, but I don't look like them at all. &nbsp;I started thinking about some of the singers I know well. &nbsp;These are the ones who sing mostly opera and classical music. &nbsp;They're lifestyle requires gowns and travel, but also lots of travel and 8 hour rehearsal days. &nbsp;</p> <p>I have a few to explore, but today, I want to share the style of one of my favorites, mezzo-soprano and Kansas girl Joyce diDonato. &nbsp;</p> <p>1. She has a love for bold lips and hair, and is often photographed with her mouth open (even when not singing). &nbsp;This is woman not afraid to be heard!</p> <p>2-6 &nbsp;A Grammy winner, Ms. diDonato has an impressive array of evening wear. &nbsp;Because she's a mezzo, often singing male roles, she can rock a tuxedo.</p> <p>7-8 &nbsp;Two costumes -- from very different productions of Cenerentola (Cinderella), I believe.</p> <p>9-11 She knows her Instagram filters!</p> <p>12. &nbsp;Bold casual style (this is how opera singers dress for rehearsals)</p> <p>13-16 &nbsp;she's a Kansas City sports fan, and loves to sing the Anthem. &nbsp;Love her fan style! &nbsp;And when her glam boots (Fidjis?) betray her on the field, she recovers like the heroine she is! </p>