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| Fashion & Style Trends: Audrey Hepburn style, Breakfast at Tiffany's |
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| Audrey Kathleen Hepburn Ruston worldwide known as Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium, the 4th May 1929, was the greatest female star of all time by the American Film Institute, a fashion icon, and a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Audrey was a descendant of King Edward III of England, and consequently a distant cousin of Diana Princess Audrey's father worked for an insurance company in England, and she attended a school in London. After her parents divorce, she moved together with her mother to the Netherlands, because she tought safer than UK during the Nazi occupation. During the war, Audrey suffered from malnutrition and anemia. After the war, Audrey took dancing lessons in Amsterdam first, and few years later in London. Her teacher said Audrey that she was a good dancer, but never could become a prima ballerina because of her tall 1,67m ( 5'7" ). |
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| So Audrey decided to stop dancing and started a career as actress. Audrey's first role in a movie was a hotel receptionist in a British movie. In the 1953 “Roman Holiday” made her a star, gettig also the cover of Time. It was her first American movie and first starring role. |
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| The role was designed for Elizabeth Taylor, but the director William Wyler was so impressed by Audrey Hepburn charm and innocence that said: that's the girl. !He was right. Audrey Hepburn won the Oscar for Best Actress, a celebrity after just 1 movie. |
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| Her next movie, "Sabrina" with Humphrey Bogart and William Holden, allowed Audrey Hepburn became a fashion icon. The producer invited the fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy to design Audrey wardrobe for the movie, and they became good friends. In 1954, Audrey Hepburn was awarded the Golden Globe for "Best Motion Picture Actress" and the Academy Award, both for Roman Holiday. Audrey Hepburn work with major actors of the time such as: George Peppard (Breakfast at Tiffany's), Cary Grant (Charade), Rex Harrison (My Fair Lady), Fred Astaire (Funny Face), Peter O Toole (How to Steal a Million). |
- Sabrina in 1954 - Academy Award nomination: Best Actress. BAFTA nomination: Best Actress
- War and Peace in 1956 - Golden Globe nomination: Best Drama Actress. BAFTA nomintion: Best Actress
- Breakfast at Tiffany's in 1960 - Academy Award nomination: Best Actress)
- Charade in 1963 - Golden Globe nomination: Best Musical/Comedy Actress. BAFTA win: Best Actress
- My Fair Lady in 1964 - Golden Globe nomination: Best Musical/Comedy Actress
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| It was very hard for an introvert girl as Audrey to play the extroverted girl in “Breakfast at Tiffany's”. She loved gardening and quiet living with family and nature. In the 1967, after 15 years of succesfull carrer, Audrey spent most of her time with family. She loved gardening and quiet living with family and nature. In the 1968 Hepburn divorced from Mel Ferrer (an American actor) her first husband, and in the 1969 married an Italian psychiatrist, Andrea Dotti. |
| Hepburn returned to cinema in 1979, and .her last film was “Always” by Steven Spielber 1988. In 1992, Hepburn received the Presidential Medal of Freedom for her work in UNICEF. Audrey Hepburn died of the cancer in the 1993 at the age of 63 years in Switzerland, and was interred there. She has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1652 Vine Street. |
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| 10 Fashion Tips to be like Audrey Hepburn in the Breakfast at Tiffany's |
Beautiful, nice, confident, cheery, style icon, intelligent are the most common words to describe Audrey Hepburn. Many girls have been inspired by her unique character and style.
The Audrey Hepburn wardrobe: the Audrey Hepburn style became such an influence that her style is common nowadays. The typical Audrey Hepburn style is based on:
- The little black dress
- Pearls
- Slim trousers
- Capri pants
- A black turtleneck
- Ballet flats
- Evening gown (breathtaking, but simple)
The Audrey Hepburn attitude: Audrey Hepburn’s style isn't based only on clothing. It isn't enough to go on a fashion shop and buy clothing similar to Audrey Hepburn wardrobe. It is important to adopt the right style for your body and lifestyle.
Follow your body: Audrey Hepburn wardrobe was very innovative, but she always weared clothing that suited her body type. She created her own look, far from the standards of feminine beauty of her time such as Marilyn Monroe. Hubert de Givenchy designed clothes for her starring role in Sabrina basing the designs on her body. Look at your body shape, and know what clothing and cut are good for you and start buying the basic wardrobe following your body. If your body shape is like a sexy bomb, avoid to wear the white button down shirt.
Comfortable clothing: always select the right clothing for each occasions. Audrey Hepburn’s ballet flats are as practical as sophisticated. Avoid to wear a 12 cm heels if you feel that you could have a pain with every step.
Good shape and a well balanced diet: Audrey Hepburn never had large meals and followed a well balanced diet coupled with long walks and biking. Before becoming an actress, Audrey Hepburn was a ballet dancer, and it gave her the right posture.
Light makeup: Audrey Hepburn used a very simple makeup based on natural lipstick and blush tones. Emphasize only the best of your face, maybe lips or maybe eyes, and keep the rest as light as possible.
Smiling: Audrey Hepburn was always confident, and a genuine smile is essential to be described as a nice girl. She knew that beauty starts from within.
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