Who or what inspires you?  Are you inspired by a friend, relative, or co-worker?  Maybe you are inspired by an actor.  You might even be inspired by an activity, running, tennis or yoga for example.  Inspiration comes from many sources, but we are all inspired and motivated by something.

Connecting with your source of inspiration is one sure way to begin to understand your unique style personality.

Oscar Night is always an inspiring event for me.  I love watching all the beautiful people parade like peacocks in front of the cameras.  I imagine the weeks and even months of planning, searching and scouring designer looks for just the right piece actors (well their stylists)  go through to capture the right look.

This year it seemed as though more than ever there was something that distracted my eye and brought down the total look.  All these women are beautiful people.  All have style.  All have a certain “look”.

Sarah Jessica Parker in  Chanel.  The dress is classic Chanel, but her  bad spray tan and oversized hair piece put the whole look in danger.  Sandra Bullock, always sporty chic wore a gorgeous Marchesa gold beaded dress embracing a different spirit.  It was elegant and chic, it didn’t seem to resonate with me.  It was beautiful on her body, but I felt wasn’t “her”.  Topped off with her bright pink lips I just felt a disconnect.  I’ll bet she couldn’t wait to get it off.

The one style icon that I feel got it right from head to toe was Meryl Streep in a former Project Runway contestant Chris March design.  Sheis a Traditional Style woman.  She is a “working girl”.  I love the fact that she “is what she is” and has no pretenses.  This makes her true to herself, beautiful, aging gracefully and stunning in her dress.

You see, it’s not just about the dress.  It is the total overall look.  Tell me who do YOU think had the most fun on Oscar Night?  Of these 3 ladies, who do you feel was true to herself and expresses her Style Personality?

The next time you are inspired by someone or something, try to connect, really connect with the source of this inspiration and you will truly have an “inspired look”.  Do this and you will always:

“Look Good, Feel Great and Have FUN Doing It!”

Posted by Karen Hughes on March 15th, 2010 in Dresses, How To, Style