Daily Style Phile: A Look Back At Elizabeth Taylor, The Life Of The Party

"'The more the better' has always been my motto," Elizabeth Taylor once said. With a 69-carat Cartier diamond bearing her name, two Best Actress Academy Awards, and eight marriages, Taylor was the last of the classic film stars of early Hollywood--and she certainly lived to the fullest. Her social life was glamorous spectacle, a circus of low cut dresses, famous gentlemen, and glittering diamonds. Here we take a moment to remember Liz, who passed away today at the age of 79, in all her glory, as the fabulous woman always was.

With Richard Burton, wearing the famous 69-carat Taylor-Burton Diamond, at the 1970 Oscars.

The Best Actress winner (for Butterfield 8) attends an Oscars after-party in 1961. 

In her lifetime, she starred in over 60 films during her career, including "Father of the Bride," "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?," "Butterfield 8," "Suddenly, Last Summer," "Cleopatra" and "A Place In The Sun."

Remembering Taylor's contribution to the world of Hollywood, via Chiara Atik

Taylor as Cleopatra (1963), and in Giant (1956)

Taylor was also a notable activist in AIDS awareness.

A more personal look into a young Elizabeth Taylor, via the NYPL

Taylor visiting Iran, via Vanity Fair

While her film accomplishments are stellar, Taylor was just as well known for her jewelry and 12 fragrances. Taylor was recognized for her rocks on her fingers and diamonds around her neck. The woman appreciated beauty, and all things expensive.

Taylor wearing a tiara arrives at a party in May 1957 thrown by then husband Mike Todd.

Greeting Japanese film stars at foreign press party.

In her younger years, Taylor was prominent in the Hollywood party circles.

Eddie Fisher, Elizabeth Taylor and Laurence Harvey at a party thrown by Eddie Fisher at the Coconut Grove circa 1960

With Richard Burton in 1967

With Andy Warhol

With Halston at her birthday party

Elizabeth Taylor dances with designer Valentino at his anniversary party celebrating 30 years in the fashion business in 1993.

In her later years, she still enjoyed being out with her friends, socializing.

Looking as glamorous as ever at her 75th birthday party in Las Vegas.

Even in her late 70's, Taylor was the life of the party. Here she is at a benefit at the Abbey in West Hollywood, covered in diamonds.

All hail the Queen of Glamor!