A trailblazer all her own, she truly is the epitome of style & grace. Her courage, sass & determination has truly inspired us, we dedicate this Women's Crush Wednesday to the Legendary Eartha Kitt. "I stayed on my own path and did not follow the herd. I made a way for myself."

Eartha Kitt with Wolfgang Gruner, Gerd Vespermann and Wolfgang Völz during a visit to Germany in 1962.

publicity photo for the 1958 movie "St. Louis Blues"

Eartha Kitt photographed by Carl Van Vechten on October 19, 1952.

Eartha Kitt quote. As seen on Facebook. "The only inspirational quote about manure that I know of."

Eartha Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, was her mother's closest confidante. Shapiro tells the story of their relationship in the new book "Eartha & Kitt."

Be Your Own Valentine. Let's make Valentine's Day a day we celebrate loving ourselves and teach our children the importance of self-love. #EmbraceWho YOU Are #LoveYourselfFirst

Singer's search to discover more about her origins was frustrated by official secrecy

Simply Gallery. Remember Treasure Love. Memories of Kitt Shapiro and her mother, Eartha Kitt, in photos.

Simply, playing homage to some lovely Ladies... Dita Von Reese Unknown Josephine Baker Eartha Kitt Gloria Swanson Delores Del Rio Unknown Several images Courtesy of Treacle Tart