When both a style-idol and iconic voice pass away, the results are twofold; as well as shock, disappointment and an undeniable awareness of our own mortal coil, we get retrospective.

And so, instead of focusing on the questionable end, we’re focusing on the perm-y beginnings and giddy middle of miss Whitney Houston’s career [cue eighties prints, leather trenches and ‘how will i know’ on repeat] Whitney, we will always love you.

xVVx