It would be fitting to go down the traditional Marilyn route, and I will later, but I’m kicking off our icon series with a woman who has graced not only my life with wonderment, but my mother too, who is my ultimate icon and I know, an original Sassy Minx. So mama, this is for you.

The hair
I would say ‘Musseltoph’ to Le Streisand’s beautiful pin curls, but I’m not gonna go and tell you ladies to go and get a short perm. However, a gal cannot tame any curls without serum, so slick it and crown it with a headband.

Redken Glass Look – £13.08   www.luxuryhaircare.co.uk

Feather headband – £12.00 – www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk

The Make-up item
“I arrived in Hollywood without having my nose fixed, my teeth capped , or my name changed. That was very gratifying to me.” – Barbara Striesand

Play down the colour and instead, gratify your features with a great contouring powder.

MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural – £17.13  www.maccosmetics.co.uk

The lingerie
The best divas, have a subtle and feminine way about them, just like Bodas super-soft luxuriously understated  camisole and short combo.

Bodas Camisole – £45.00  www.bodas.co.uk

Bodas knickerbocker shorts – £30.00 – www.bodas.co.uk

The outfit
Tres chic, Boho unique. Follow your dreams and fly in this Geisha tunic dress by Orion. Layer over leggings or dare to bare those pins!

Kimona – £58.00  www.orionlondonshop.co.uk

The Shoes
Give yourself more wings when walking…

Irregular Choice – £55.00  www.office.co.uk

The film
The Way We Were. “…Your girl is lovely, Hubble…”