When looking up the definition of icon I learned that an icon can be classified as many different things ranging from a simple icon as represented by images to religious references. For my Image Icon posts, an icon is simply an artist I admire either for their wit, grace, style, music, talent, artwork or beliefs. In this case, Ava Gardner is a woman of style, grace and from what I have read about her amazing wit, zeal and tenaciousness. All characteristics I admire. She also rocked red lips and short dark curly hair, two style features that are a must in “my style” definition.
Garner was a country girl who was found in New York City and made her way through the film industry. The two stories that land her in my specific admiration come from a blog I stumbled upon called Pop History Dig.
Apparently Gardner was known for “her frank talk and down-to-earth quips, sometimes cutting to the quick” and even going as far as giving zingers to Clark Gable in interviews.
She was also arrested with Frank Sinatra (prior to their marriage) for getting drunk and shooting guns at street lights. All while being admired as a femme fatale and one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood.
Cheers to you Miss Gardner from another sharp-tongued, dark curly-haired gal who also enjoys her red lipstick, Frank Sinatra and whiskey.
