9 September 2009 – Ode to Audrey, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Pale pink patterned button down – J.Crew
- Gray tank – BR, remixed
- Black and white scarf tie – gift from mom
- Black cigarette pant – Maurices
- Flip-flops – Target, remixed
Endnotes:
Dear Audrey Hepburn,
I think you rock! You are by far my favorite style icon and I just wish I could look as elegant as you. I have long admired your style but have been hesitant in trying to emulate it. I had my doubts about embracing some of your signature looks – such as the skinny black pant (aka. the cigarette pant) – because I thought I had to have a perfect figure to do so. As I’ve gotten older and more comfortable with my body, I have let go of many preconceived notions of beauty and size and I have become more daring and adventurous, culminating in a brazen purchase of a black skinny cigarette pant!
I have looked at your images to find inspiration and I have even read admittedly slightly stalkerish posts about how to dress like you. I have followed your example of keeping it simple and clean, opting for three-quarter length sleeves and a defined waist, and hope to have achieved even a tiny twinge of the elegance you so effortlessly exuded. And I even managed to pattern mix just a bit!
Thank you, dear Ms. Hepburn, for being so charming, talented, and chic. I love your movies and will forever admire your style.
Sincerely,
S.
