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Style Icon: Jackie O

01/20/13 | celebrity, Style Icons

Jacqueline Bouvier, 1935Wedding of Jacqueline Bouvier and John F. Kennedy. Reception at Hammersmith Farm, Newport, Rhode Island, 12 September 1953. Bride and Groom cut wedding cake.Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Bouvier Kennedy Onassis  was an amazing, powerful, stylish woman and I have loved her for a very VERY long time.  As the wife of the 35th President of the United States, John F. Kennedy she serves as First Lady for only two years until her husband died but she did many great things. She is remembered for her contributions to the arts and preservation of historic architecture, her style, elegance, and grace. 

In 2001, I had the privilege attending the Mets (Metropolitan Museum of Art’s) exhibit of Jackie O’s fashion called ”Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years” Even though it was more than a decade ago I still vividly remember the nine galleries that showcased more than 80 original outfits, including Jackie’s 1961 Oleg Cassini inaugural-gala gown.  



A fashion icon, her famous pink Chanel suit has become a symbol of her husband’s assassination and one of the lasting images of the 1960s and it would not be fair to start a style icon piece without a photo of this. 

FILE--This is a 1961 file handout photo from the John F. Kennedy Library & Museum showing former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis relaxing in a patio chair at the Kennedy family home at Hyannisport, Mass., on Cape Cod in 1961. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, 64, died Thursday at her home in New York.(AP Photo/John F. Kennedy Library & Museum)

 



Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jackie O was a truly fascinating and stylish woman and it is a pity she is no longer with us.  She even helped save the Egyptian temples at Abu Simbel in thanks, the Egyptians gave us the Temple of Dendur, and Jackie chose the Met as its home and I have previously mentioned it as one of the highlights in the museum here.  

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  1. Damira Daca Ibranović says

    January 28, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    love your blog,would you like to follow each other??

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  2. SHF says

    January 23, 2013 at 10:58 pm

    Jackie has been one of my icons since I was a little girl. I am so envious that you got to see so many of her clothes at the Met! That must have been wonderful.

    SHF
    thechroniclesofs.blogspot.com

  3. ChatterBlossom says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:32 am

    I just adored her wedding dress! So beautiful!
    Jamie
    http://chatterblossom.blogspot.com/

  4. Lynn and Lou says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    No joke. My grandmother looks just like Jackie. I loved her style. She was so beautiful.

  5. Jenee C. says

    January 21, 2013 at 11:53 pm

    She was such a beautiful person inside and out. I would have loved to have seen that exhibit, how remarkable. And even in this day and age her outfits still remain relevant. I guess they don’t call them ‘classics’ for nothing.

    xx Jenee C.
    {camo meets couture}

  6. JustJaslin says

    January 21, 2013 at 5:44 am

    Thanks for sharing about her dear! She sounds like a really outstanding lady. 🙂

    Kisses from Singapore
    ♡ Jaslin from http://justjaslin.blogspot.sg/

  7. Mica says

    January 21, 2013 at 1:35 am

    Sounds like a lovely exhibition – she was a very stylish lady.

    AwayFromTheBlue.blogspot.com.au

  8. Beth Rowland says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:52 pm

    Awesome post! Totally agree Jackie O is a fashion icon. I think it was just her simple yet sophisticated style that made her timeless.

  9. Lauren says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:31 pm

    What a great post! She truly is a style icon and I love how she started a trend in the suits she had custom made. xo

  10. Bree TheUrbanUmbrella says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:02 pm

    She is such a beautiful and classy woman!

    xoxo Bree
    The Urban Umbrella
    http://www.theurbanumbrella.com

  11. Sunny & Star says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:52 pm

    She was a stunning woman and unbelievably classy.

    Tracy @ Sunny Days and Starry Nights

  12. becca says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:25 pm

    she was a beautiful lady

  13. Barbara Simmons says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:07 pm

    She was so classy and beautiful. On of my favorites too! Thank you for your lovely comment on my blog. Following you now 🙂

    http://www.gurl-chat.blogspot.com

  14. Lucie Srbová says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:03 pm

    She was absolutely amazing! you were lucky to see that exhibit!!!

    Kisses, Lucy 🙂
    stylewithoutlimits.blogspot.cz

  15. Megan, TfDiaries.com says

    January 20, 2013 at 4:34 pm

    she was so chic Xo Megan, http://www.TfDiaries.com

  16. C H I A R A says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:51 pm

    Jackie is one of the best fashion icon of ever!
    so classy
    Chiara
    ♡EFFENSHION
    ♡MR.EFFENSHION

  17. Gemma Gonzalez says

    January 20, 2013 at 3:10 pm

    I love this elegant type of style!
    It’s perfect.
    Kisses 😀

  18. Tian says

    January 20, 2013 at 2:57 pm

    She is absolutely incredible, and her style is so inspiring! This is a wonderful post. 🙂

    aspiringforever.blogspot.com

  19. Jaz says

    January 20, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Love your blog posts, very unique!!!

    http://www.justdreamchic.com

  20. Viola says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Jackie O, a gorgeous woman!!

    caughtinvogue.blogspot.com
    xx

  21. Greta The Cihc says

    January 20, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    lei era favolosa!!!! bellissime foto cara

    THE CIHC
    THE CIHC FAN PAGE ON FB
    BLOGLOVIN

  22. Madeline says

    January 20, 2013 at 11:20 am

    She was beautiful. I still cannot believe how much tragedy that family has suffered.

  23. sismade says

    January 20, 2013 at 10:52 am

    check out this giveaway sweetie*
    http://style-limelight.blogspot.gr/2013/01/sismade-giveaway-16th-january-30th.html

  24. Paula RL says

    January 20, 2013 at 9:18 am

    Awesome post, she was definitely amazing!

    XOXO, Collage Minimalista

  25. Victoria B says

    January 20, 2013 at 8:24 am

    amazing post! love the pictures!!

    wanna follow each other? 😉

    http://www.fashionshores.blogspot.com

  26. sonia de macedo says

    January 20, 2013 at 7:04 am

    What a remarkable and ever so stylish woman. Thank you for a little history lesson in this post, I’ve learned a few new things about her that I had previously no knowledge of hehehe! Love it!

    SDMxx
    http://www.daringcoco.com

  27. PinkPanthress says

    January 20, 2013 at 6:39 am

    I’ll be honest, I do not believe she was beautiful when it comes to her face, it had quite harsh features, but… the woman HAD style & anyone saying no would be a fool, imho! 🙂

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