Always Audrey: Fashion Rules For the Ages
Even years after her death, Audrey Hepburn still defines timeless elegance and sophistication. Her fashions have always influenced me, especially her love of ballet flats and simple silhouettes. From her movies, I learned some of my most important fashion rules:
1) Back to the Basics
A basic khaki trenchcoat, a perfect pair of sunglasses and a little black dress are a few of my essentials for almost any trip and/or occasion. A good looking opposite lead like Robert Redford is also a necessity.
2) Know What Works For You
Makeup also plays an important part in fashion! By lining only the top of her eyes with black liner, Audrey's doey eyes really pop out without distracting from the rest of her outfit. We all have problem areas we want to improve. We also have one that area we like more than others. Highlight your favorite features and minimize your weaknesses. Know what style suit your body best.
3) Accesorize!
Although she developed a forty year relationship with Monseiur Givenchy, Audrey also taught me that you don't need the latest designer duds to look amazing. Work with what you have. Audrey uses a little imagination in her styling to make something like a white scarf work wonders!
“You could always tell what kind of a person a man thinks you are by the earrings he gives you."
Holly Golightly - Breakfast at Tiffany’s
4) Black is the new black!
Black is like the bestfriend of all colors. Black makes you look slimmer, forgives stains easier than red wine on white (Ahhh!), matches almost anything and never goes out of style. Look at how much fun it gave Audrey in her famous 'Funny Face' dance.
4) Take care of yourself (and others!)
No one looks this good right in the morning. Beauty is pain and begins from within. If you don't take care of yourself, your amazing fashion sense will not be the thing people notice and remember about you. Sleep well, eat right and exercise effeciently and effectively.
Growing up through World War II and as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, Audrey showed that doing good also makes you feel and look good. Her film career and fashion may have made her an icon, but her graceful manners and giving heart made her a legend.