Cleopatra is still a popular icon and Elisabeth Taylor still comes to mind through popular culture. But who was Cleopatra? And where can you buy Halloween and fancy dress costumes for her look? Cleopatra was immortalized by the portrayal by Elisabeth Taylor in the 1963 movie entitled “Cleopatra” and starred along side Rex Harrison and Richard Burton. But of course, it doesn’t take a movie to make this woman one of the most Iconic people ever to walk the Earth.

If you'd like some empowerment in the New Year forget you girlfriend's advice and check out these must read books for women instead. Instead of writing about trite New Year’s resolutions - lose weight, become healthier, or find love - I’ve decided to write a blog about 7 books that can change any woman’s life for the better. Not to say that losing weight, becoming healthier, and/or finding love are not excellent goals, but I think women could use a little something different.

There are actors and actresses whose star shines so strong it dazzles the eyes of the beholder. They arrive onto the movie screen fully formed; exuding such radiance that it makes us weak at the knees.

For an actress this radiance could be from the beauty, the charm, the sheer seductive presence, their chemistry with their lead actors, their choice of films or the brilliance of their acting talent.