Estee Lauder Icons - beauty inspiration

When I first moved out of home, when I was 19, I had a photo on my kitchen wall, not of my favourite popstar, but of my five favourite women – the ‘big five’ supermodels. I still have this cut-out picture somewhere, showing l-r Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and Cindy Crawford, with Tatjana Patitz at the back.

Each and every one of them stunning in their own way, and inspirational, to me, as a young woman. I adored Linda Evangelista and her ever-changing hair colour – she had a LOT of influence on me in that department.

I was reminded of my supermodels when I saw this shot of Estee Lauder’s ‘Icons’  four beautiful, and very different young women, who front the beauty brand’s campaigns. Arizona Muse, Joan Smalls, Constance Jablonski and Liu Wen.  And don’t they look amazing in Lauder navy?

Here’s a lovely little video where they all talk about their careers, their lives, and what beauty means to them.

Oh, and here’s George Michael’s Freedom 90 video featuring my five favourite supers! Still one of the best pop videos ever for me!