There are people throughout history that make such an impact on fashion and pop culture it is hard to measure. When listing some of these people you are completely remiss if the name Audrey Hepburn does not pop into your mind. In my opinion Audrey Hepburn is the first on that list. What is it about Miss Hepburn that has had generations enraptured? She embodies everything that is classic, chic, and honest. There has to be a reason why photographs of her have been put on so many different products, those of which I couldn't possibly list. When describing current style, Audrey Hepburn has become more than just a person, she is an adjective. Who can forget the white and black dress/hat/umbrella that transformed her in My Fair Lady? Her meek black turtle neck, slacks, and ballet flats in Funny Face? And no one can deny that she made the little black dress what it is as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's. In saying that, it was not just her costumes and style while playing characters on the
big screen that makes her an icon, it was how she presented herself day to day.
Her big doe eyes, porcelain skin, and shy demeanour captured the world, and no one wanted to dare look away for a moment. Miss Hepburn was America's and the world's sweetheart during the height of her fame. So it came as such a shock when she chopped off her hair to the short pixie style. Much like her transformation in Roman Holiday, the cutting off of her hair seemed to allow her to come into her own. While she was a very private person and was often camera shy, she exuded confidence wherever she was. Audrey Hepburn was photographed the world over, and those prints are just as popular if not more so today than the day they were taken. Personally, I have a plaque, calender, mug, journal, a movie poster and more.
As I mentioned earlier, Audrey Hepburn was honest in her style, and by that I meant that she chose to wear what was comfortable. Her personal style came through in everything that she wore whether it was slacks and a knit sweater while at home, or an evening gown to the Oscars. She was never overdone, and that I believe is one of the secrets in getting her 'look'. Simple and timeless pieces in classic lines that flatter the body. Everything that Audrey Hepburn was, in my opinion, was style simplicity in its best form. Below I have included some of my personal favourite photographs of Miss Hepburn that showcase her style and personality.
Different opinions may state that there are more influential, ground breaking, and original people in history, but to me there is none as grand as Audrey Hepburn. She will forever be a canon of beauty, a legend, an inspiration, and an icon.
big screen that makes her an icon, it was how she presented herself day to day.
Her big doe eyes, porcelain skin, and shy demeanour captured the world, and no one wanted to dare look away for a moment. Miss Hepburn was America's and the world's sweetheart during the height of her fame. So it came as such a shock when she chopped off her hair to the short pixie style. Much like her transformation in Roman Holiday, the cutting off of her hair seemed to allow her to come into her own. While she was a very private person and was often camera shy, she exuded confidence wherever she was. Audrey Hepburn was photographed the world over, and those prints are just as popular if not more so today than the day they were taken. Personally, I have a plaque, calender, mug, journal, a movie poster and more.
As I mentioned earlier, Audrey Hepburn was honest in her style, and by that I meant that she chose to wear what was comfortable. Her personal style came through in everything that she wore whether it was slacks and a knit sweater while at home, or an evening gown to the Oscars. She was never overdone, and that I believe is one of the secrets in getting her 'look'. Simple and timeless pieces in classic lines that flatter the body. Everything that Audrey Hepburn was, in my opinion, was style simplicity in its best form. Below I have included some of my personal favourite photographs of Miss Hepburn that showcase her style and personality.
Different opinions may state that there are more influential, ground breaking, and original people in history, but to me there is none as grand as Audrey Hepburn. She will forever be a canon of beauty, a legend, an inspiration, and an icon.
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