What makes a style icon?

As my previous post on Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, touched on her personal style a bit, I'd like to delve more into the topic of the style icon. I personally believe that a style icon is someone who stretches the "boundaries" of style more than the average person. A style icon is the person that doesn't conform and wears what he or she wants to wear, regardless of the trend or not. They do this and manage to look fabulous.

I have several style icons in mind to share with you all, but how in the world will I be able to put them in one post? I don't think I will, so I introduce to you my style icon series! No less than every other day, I will make one post per icon including a mini profile, photos of memorable, iconic outfit ensembles, and what I think of each ensemble. Why am I doing this might you ask (haha, or not)? Because I feel like it and I think it'll be fun to share with y'all who I think has had a grave impact on the fashion industry over the years.

Feel free to offer up your opinions!

Signed,
Penelope P.