HOW TO make your style icon your muse

Sure, Cher is famously known for calling electrical tape and a leather jacket an outfit. But really, who hasn't made that mistake? Let's see what we can learn from the lovely and spunky Cherilyn Sarkisian.

Don't be afraid of statement pieces

Cher loves her some statement pieces. Native American headdress? Check. Tinsel, boob-hiding wig? Check. Live Falcon? Obviously. And while I would call myself stylistically adventurous (I have been rocking harem pants for the last three years) even I would balk at wearing Ojibwa headgear to a dinner party.

That being said, I think there's a lot to say for Cher's bravery. Life would be pretty boring if we were all shuffling around in khakis and button-ups all the time. My vote for a slightly more realistic approach to the statement piece goes to: the fascinator. Not often seen in America, the fascinator is a fashion staple of ladantipodeans, particularly while attending horse races. I think Cher would approve!

View your hair as an important accessory - and change it as often.

Cher has never been one to accept the hand that genetics has dealt her. Your straight dark hair isn't working with your chainmail leotard? Think blond would look better with your gold fringe underpants? Then follow Cher's lead and plop a wig on your head and go.

Obviously, a wig changes the entire look of an outfit. Let's examine how three different wigs and a few choice accessories influence the look of a basic black t-shirt and jeans outfit. Oooohquite the girl crush. And spunky blue haired girl!

She works at your favorite coffee shop and always gives your niece an extra big cookie. And the hippie high school art teacher! She's blew your mind when she introduced you to Ansel Adams.

Small boobies are hot, too!

We can all acknowledge that Cher is wicked hot, despite many qualities that might not fit under the heading of 'traditionally attractive.' Biggish nose and sexily wonky teeth? She totally rocked them, (or at least she did before she got them 'fixed.') She also rather blatantly showcases her small, perky assets. And they are so damn cute!

If you are also lucky enough to possess a pair of buoyant little rosebuds (and you are crazy, crazy brave) you can borrow a page from Cher's book and rock a transparent shirt. Personally, I would add some pasties and big necklace to the mix to keep things in NC-17 territory.

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About the author: Sarah Von Sarah Von enjoys traveling the world, eating cheese, perfecting the 'sexy/comfy' look and writing about all of the above. Learn more about Sarah.