I was asked once what I considered the definition of a 'style icon'. My answer was simple-an individual whose style stands the test of time regardless of decade and trends. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was definitely one of those individuals.
Carolyn Jeanne Bessette-Kennedy
(January 7, 1966-July 16, 1999)
Much like the mother-in-law she had never met, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a true style icon. Looking fab in an evening dress or sweats and sneakers seemed to come naturally to the flaxen haired beauty. Her style simply put, was pared down chic done just right. Nothing over-the-top or overly racy, minimal jewellery or make-up save her signature red lipstick, and always a touch of her own personal flair and sex appeal. Classic American style at it's finest!
It has been said that she was a beauty inside and out. Publicly, she displayed polish and poise, preferring to guard her privacy with reserve and well-mannered aloofness towards the press. Privately, she was rumoured to be fun, easy going with a genuine heart and one of the most attentive people you could have a conversation with, once again much like the other famous Mrs. Kennedy before her.