I can pinpoint the day that I found my style. I got a DVD set of Audrey Hepburn movies for Christmas – including “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” “Sabrina,” and my favorite, “Roman Holiday.” Not only were all three great movies, but I was awestruck by the fashions of Holly Golightly, Sabrina Fairchild, and Princess Anne.
Now, when most people think of Audrey Hepburn, they think of the little black dress (LBD), pearls and hat she wore as Holly Golightly. But to me, I was captured by Sabrina Fairchild – her white-and-black Givenchy dress – black capris – and the laid-back shorts and flannel button-up. I was in love!
Until that day, I thought that gorgeousness and allure had to come from today’s look of leggings under dresses and mini skirts and tube tops (which I hate!). No, you could be those things with a covered-up innocence!
It was also that day that I realized that anything could be worn – and then styled with your own twist.
Take for instance, the other Hepburn I idolize – Katharine. Among being a many-time Oscar nominee, this girl is still famous for her menswear-meets-feminine style. She had the ability to put on a pair of men’s loafers and trousers and make them incredibly sexy. I credit her for helping women in the 40’s and 50’s find their way out of skirts and into slacks.
These women were simple, classy and elegant in their own ways. Audrey incredibly girly and demure – Katharine – tomboyish and chic. They’ve both been long out of Hollywood but still manage to influence women and designers all over the world. They are my all-time favorite and will inspire me for a lifetime.
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