On your journey to becoming a fabulous female, it helps to look at role models. Some of my favorite examples of beauty and femininity are the leading ladies of Old Hollywood.
Want to add more sparkle and glamour to your life? Try these 6 tips from Old Hollywood that can be applied to your own feminine transformation!
1. Joan Crawford – Good Hair Goes a Long Way
“I think that the most important thing a woman can have – next to talent, of course – is her hairdresser.” – Joan Crawford
Few things have a bigger impact on your appearance than your hair. This applies whether you wear a wig or style your own natural hair. If you want to look younger, prettier, and more feminine, the right hairstyle is the secret. Here are the 6 best hairstyles for crossdressers and transgender women.
2. Sophia Loren – Believe That You Are Beautiful
“Nothing makes a woman more beautiful than the belief that she is beautiful.” – Sophia Loren
All the lipstick, hairspray, and surgery in the world can’t make you beautiful if you don’t feel it on the inside. Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your own unique beauty and femininity. Take the advice of Sophia Loren and believe that you are beautiful.
3. Audrey Hepburn – Always Be Elegant
“Elegance is the only beauty that never fades.” – Audrey Hepburn
Who could be more elegant than Audrey Hepburn herself? With her sophisticated style and graceful demeanor, she’s my favorite example of ladylike elegance. If you want to emulate Audrey Hepburn, you can start by avoiding these 5 mistakes that make you less ladylike.
4. Eartha Kitt – Don’t Worry About the Haters
“I have used all the manure that has been thrown on me as fertilizer to make me stronger.” – Eartha Kitt
If there are people in your life who don’t understand you, rest assured that you are not alone. Even somebody as fabulous and gorgeous as Eartha Kitt had her share of haters. Instead of letting them get you down, use their manure as fertilizer to make you grow stronger.
5. Marilyn Monroe – Find Your Signature Scent
“What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No. 5, of course.” – Marilyn Monroe
Scent is strongly linked to emotions, which means the right perfume can make you feel irresistibly feminine. Scent also triggers memories. Applying a signature scent that makes you feel fabulous can instantly bring back feelings of confidence and femininity. Take a tip from Marilyn Monroe and find your own signature scent.
6. Mae West – Live Life to the Fullest
“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West
Choosing to embrace the woman within is a bold decision. You should be applauded for this! Many people never dare to express their deepest desires or true selves. As Mae West said, you only live once. So live life to the fullest – feminine self and all!
Who inspires YOU?
As you as inspired by these classic beauties as I am? If so, I’d love to know who you favorite Old Hollywood actresses are – and which “lessons” you have learned from them.
Please share in the comments below!
Love,
Lucille
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Hi everyone, I went out to my favorite bar the other night and I wore a long dress and I felt sexy and elegant. Like others said it is mostly how you feel about yourself and project yourself to others. I walked in feeling sexy and confident and it was amazing. One lady came up to me and said I looked amazing and I reminded her of Audrey Hepburn, that made me smile and very happy exactly the look I was going for. She said it wasnt just my dress, jewelry or the shoes I was wearing it was how I held myself and the confidence she could feel from me as I walked in and sat down. That made me feel even better. Love Robyn.
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I would have to agree with Michelle but at same time use my own inspiration I would say combine all that was said an use it to best u can because we’re all not same in body stucture and inner being just bring out beauty best you can:once again thanks lucille for incourging us
Hi Lucille
My favorite Actress is Ann Margret. She is so beautiful, and fun loving. That and she supported our troops during a period when being in the military was highly frowned upon, especially if they had enlisted.
But as for my role model, Hun I have to say it’s you. You care for us, guide us, mentor us and from what I can tell love us all.
So thank you Lucille, Luv ya bunches.
Much love
Tina D. H.
For me,it’s not the clothes, shoes or hair or makeup. It’s about being true to who I really am. The ladies mentioned, were truly glamorous and feminine. While they do give inspiration, my biggest inspiration is my mother who regrets my waiting so late in life to come out to her. She has taught me that our femininity comes not from what we wear but comes from within ourselves. I’ve learned that I can go from a day on the lake or river with my boyfriend to an elegant evening of dinner and theater,and be feminine either way. She told me if a woman feels beautiful and feminine inside herself, then she is beautiful and feminine on the outside as well. Thanks to you and her I’ve learned that a woman can be feminine no matter the situation or what she’s wearing.
I always loved Ann Margaret and wanted to be like her. I always thought she was ultra feminine and gorgeous!
My favorite classic Hollywood stars are Doris Day (also my favorite singer), Sandra Dee, Esther Williams and Cyd Charisse.
In addition to divas and quotes, there are other suggestions from the 1950s:
– short to medium lenght hair;
– make up in glorious colors and altering design. ‘Natural’ was definitely out of fashion;
– dress that created curves;
– bullet bras, corsets and girdles determined the famous hourglass silhouette of the period. Most genetic women inserted falsies (even with nipples) in their bullet bras;
– last but not least, the stiletto heeled shoes.
Many kisses to everybody!
I’m sorry: in the third point I meant “dresses that created curves”.
Many kisses again!
Hi Lucille honey goodness girlfriend I really need to get myself to my local LGBT Center here in town I’m getting very frustrated mainly with myself I keep letting things get in my way I do keep telling my sister this the real me but she doesn’t agree although I sense a little bit of opening to the idea that I am trans my late transitioning or at least hoping to get out of my Apt. anyway I Love You Girlfriend Love MJ