Unleash your inner DIVA in 2024

Have you ever thought about how it would feel to wake up and be famous?  Hundreds of thousands of fans looking up to you, besotted with everything you do and say…

True divas are authentic solo artists. Their personality and mannerisms are as important as their sense of humour. How they appear is painstakingly crafted to amplify how they wish to be seen.

We all have an inner diva. Who is yours?

Are you more… 

• Rhianna or Taylor Swift?

• Cher or RuPaul?

• Madonna or Sade?

Rihanna wearing Maison Margiela at the Met Gala, 2018. Photo Dennis Leupold. Courtesy of the V&A.

As this year draws to an end, we’ve been thinking about how we can unleash the best version of ourselves in 2024. The dazzling DIVA exhibition at the V&A was the perfect inspiration. A brilliant collection of sparkling costumes and accessories as well as a powerful example of why knowing who we are – our SELF – is so important.  Knowing one’s ‘self’ is about understanding what we believe in and stand for, what we want out of life and what we’re prepared to invest to achieve this.

Here at The Female Lead, we champion self-awareness alongside thinking about what you want to be known for. So, how do you want to be seen and remembered? 

Our top tips for releasing your inner diva are:

1. FEED YOUR PASSIONS

2. STAY CURIOUS

3. DARE TO BE DIFFERENT

4. ASK FOR HELP

5. FIND STRENGTH IN SETBACKS

And here are some of our favourite divas from the exhibition…

"A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows that she has none." - Marilyn Monroe

Screen print of Marilyn Monroe by Andy Warhol, 1967 © 2022 The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, Inc. Licensed by DACS, London

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“Sometimes you’ve got to let everything go - purge yourself. If you are unhappy… whatever is bringing you down, get rid of it. Because you’ll find that when you’re free, your true creativity, your true self comes out.” - Tina Turner

Tina Turner wearing the Flame dress designed by Bob Mackie (1980). Photo by Gai Terrell, Redferns. Getty Images

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“I decided long ago never to walk in anyone’s shadow; if I fail, or if I succeed at least I did as I believe.” - Whitney Houston

Whitney Houston performing at Wembley Arena, London 5 May 1988. Photograph © David Corio

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So as we step into 2024, think about your inner diva and how you want to live your best life. If you’re seeking inspiration, be sure to visit the fabulous V&A exhibition, open until April 2024.

We spoke to the V&A’s Exhibition Curator Kate Bailey to find out how they pulled together this incredible exhibition…

Wishing you a very happy new year!

The Female Lead