

The truth is that we are affected by beautiful things everyday of our lives. We want to buy beautiful clothes, own beautiful homes and most of all we want to look beautiful because beautiful things are prized and celebrated.
Kate is one such treasure.
So what is it about Kate that makes her so especially beautiful and successful?





I loved her (and probably wanted to be her) when I first saw her (she was 16) in “the third summer of love” shot by Corinne Day for The Face magazine, which I subscribed to, thankfully my mum didn't realise it was wholly inappropriate for a 14 year old.
Eighties models were overly made up with big hair and perfect teeth, they all looked older than they were. Kate was young, fresh and real.



For example, Cindy had the sex bomb look, which didn't really cross over to high fashion.
Linda had an exotic, classy sexuality that wasn't right for Heroin chic or waif.
Naomi, has an attitude that means Naomi always appears as herself. She has become more of a personality than a muse.
Claudia is elegant and sensual but her deep-set eyes limit experimentation with make-up meaning that she always has a similar look.
But Kate shook off the waif label with ease and can be anything we want her to be. Her face is incredibly versatile and open. Any make-up will look amazing on her and she will carry it off with that Kate attitude and style. Gemma Ward has this chameleon quality too.










Katie!! love this chick.... she is the most beautiful person I think I've ever seen. White stripes video... wow!
ReplyDeleteI love the last one most. So striking in its simplicity.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to be her too:) She has always been my favourite. Great post!! I love all the pics xx
ReplyDeleteShe's graced so many covers!
ReplyDeleteThis one isn't up there but I loved this one- and I loved this whole issue- http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_pW9c4FSev7A/SR1pVQoerFI/AAAAAAAAAeI/ltefxpDqq-Q/s320/VogueMoss.jpg
I have about 10 more including that one that I didnt post. She has just done so many.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best blog entries I have recentrly read!!
ReplyDeletePS. Fantastic post- I will be bookmarking!
ReplyDeleteThis has been one of the most enjoyable blog posts I've read in a while. I agree with you totally - Shes a Legend... Simple As :) Great Post xx
ReplyDeleteSuch a legend.
ReplyDeleteOoh post the other ones please, she's just so inspirational. I still have a huge collection of pretty much everything she did in the 90's - I was/am obsessed with her. Love!
ReplyDeleteYou can see the rest here...
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I think it's the perfect distance between her eyes, it's very rare to have that much space. And her child-like lack of any self-consciousness: also very rare in any adult; it's not an arrogance, it's just a total confidence in herself. Very striking.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece btw! xx
I agree. I remember a Harper' Bazaar cover where she was wearing a big red dress. It was a Christmas issue. She was holding a snow globe and she was in the snow globe, too. It was gorgeous!
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