Ten Boomer "It Girls"

The concept of the “It Girl” has been around since the beginning of the 20th century. Although the phrase is hard to concretely define, it’s generally agreed that any woman who has charisma, style and universal appeal. Here, ten “It Girls” who define those qualities for the Boomer generation:

Marilyn Monroe

Although Monroe was a genuinely serious person who studied acting diligently and underwent analysis, her public image – that of a fluffy yet vulnerable blonde – is what remains. Her combination of seductiveness and innocence was irresistible, her white pleated dress was iconic – and she wasn’t even that skinny.

Jackie Kennedy From her pillbox hats to her tailored suits, Kennedy (or just Jackie, as she was known to her fans) personified the early 1960s lady. In later years, married to Aristotle Onassis, she projected a chic, European style of skinny sweaters and perfectly fitting white pants. She added to the mystique by speaking very seldom in public.

Audrey Hepburn The star struck one of the most iconic poses of all time with her Breakfast At Tiffany’s black dress, pearl necklace and cigarette holder. With that photo, Hepburn probably started the cult of the Little Black Dress (LBD), which persists to this day.

Grace Kelly Although she’s often regarded as an ice princess, Kelly had an undertone of seductiveness that made her earthy enough to be lusted after by her leading men, including Gary Cooper. But the ice-princess side of her decided it would be best if she married the royal ruler of a fairy-tale kingdom.

Twiggy Was she anorexic? No one knows for sure, but the ultimate mod girl sent thousands of women into the stores to buy itty-bitty tent dresses and mascara their lashes into the size and shape of a large spider. Remember Yardley of London makeup?

Cher Unlike other style icons, Cher grew into her fabulousness. When she was in her I’ve Got You Babe days with Sonny Bono, she looked like an ordinary hippie chick in a fur vest. But over the years, she morphed into the glittery, Bob Mackie-designed queen we know today. Most of us probably aren’t up to imitating her, but we’ll never forget the “dress” she wore to the Oscars.

Farrah Fawcett Among men, the Charlie’s Angels star was famous for her risqué poster in a red bathing suit. But women focused on her hair. Those “wings” defined the 70s look for millions of women , and as dated as they are now, they looked pretty good then.

Tina Turner Turner crossed a lot of borders: from R&B to rock, from Christianity to Buddhism and from abused wife to powerful solo star. Along the way, with the help of Tommy and Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.she developed a distinct, futuristic style along with an arena-sized voice. Plus, we love the wigs.

Diana, Princess Of Wales When she first came into the public eye in the early 1980s, she had no virtually fashion sense at all. Instead, she dressed like an aristocratic country girl (which she was). Over the years, her own sharp sense of style transformed her into a stylish stunner who specialized in sexy chokers and form-fitting dresses.

Jennifer Aniston Can you believe that Aniston has been a style icon for almost two decades now? She’s not as beautiful as Hepburn or as sexy as Monroe, but her great appeal to most women lies in the fact that we think we can look like her – sort of. Toned, tan body, great legs, sunny smile, and the Rachel haircut: it’s a winning iconic combination.