In honor of International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting three incredibly impressive ladies who are making real differences in this world. What we learned in the process? Being taken seriously as a professional doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice your personal style.
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Who: Amal Clooney
Power Position: International human rights lawyer.
Power Mission: To focus on humanitarian issues. She has represented high-profile clients like WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and has worked to free three Al Jazeera journalists imprisoned in Egypt. She’s done more in the last ten years than many lawyers do throughout their entire careers.
Why She Made Our List: She stole the heart of Hollywood’s most eligible bachelor, and we can see why: She’s accomplished, talented, beautiful, and effortlessly chic. Though it’s her impressive humanitarian work that has charmed the world over, we can’t help but also notice her bold and fun fashion taste. Impeccably tailored dresses and sky-high heels are her signature.
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Who: Jessica Alba
Power Position: Cofounder of The Honest Company.
Power Mission: To create products that are unquestionably safer, eco-friendly, beautiful, convenient, and affordable.
Why She Made Our List: A well-known actress and new mom, she saw a serious need for safe products in the baby market. The start-up has seen amazing growth, making Jessica a major player in the business game. When it comes to style, she channels an entrepreneurial spirit, choosing fashion-forward (slightly edgy) frocks that appear ready for both a board meeting and celebrity soiree.
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Who: Gwyneth Paltrow
Power Position: Founder of Goop; wellness guru.
Power Mission: To offer suggestions about where to shop, eat, and stay from a trusted celeb – not from an anonymous, crowd-sourced recommendation engine.
Why She Made Our List: She’s a pioneer in the celebrity lifestyle site craze, and though it’s a bit extravagant at times, we’re still obsessed. Launched out of her kitchen in 2008 as a homespun weekly newsletter, Goop has become a trusted source for Gwyneth’s unbiased opinions on all things health and lifestyle. As for her fashion sense? She takes a clean approach to dressing, opting for sleek, minimalist silhouettes and modern accessories.
By Kasey Rowe, Fashion Editor
