Fashion and the Movies- no one does it better than Audrey

Ever wondered where the concept of the Little Black Dress (LBD) came from? 

Well this week we’re going to be looking at the life and times of one of the greatest Fashionistas of the century. You know who I’m talking about and no its not JLo. It is none other than that darling of darlings, the style star that made the LBD a staple of every woman’s wardrobe- Audrey Hepburn!

Famous for her elf like beauty and impeccable taste, Audrey Hepburn changed the face of cinema and style by merging these two great arts through her charming stage presence and confident feminine attire.

Born to a Dutch baroness and Irish father, Audrey spent her younger years in war torn Netherlands dreaming of one day setting the stage afire as a prima ballerina. She studied ballet and after the end of World War 2 moved to London where she worked briefly as a model and then finally to America to begin her glorious love affair with movies and fashion.

She debut as a doe eyed princess in Roman Holiday and since then charmed audiences with her expressive features and trendsetters with her effortless grace.

Audrey’s true fashion aha! moment arrived in the form of a strapless white bustiere gown that she wore on the set of her movie Sabrina. Yards of the most beautiful detailed chiffon, this masterpiece of a dress enveloped her like a cloud of luxury and cemented her as a favourite of Fashion mogul Givenchy, also the designer of the magnificent gown.

Now before we go any further let’s take a minute to look back on our youth. Remember stumbling on some picture of your mum in the sixties, at some shindig laughing with pure abandon? think hard about what she was wearing.  An LBD? giant sunglasses? A colourful summer dress maybe? All these trends were inspired by Audrey’s most famous movie Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

As the opening credits in the movie roll by and the camera zooms in on Audrey Hepburn in her black evening dress, elbow gloves, giant dark glasses, pearls and diamond hairclip eating her morning bagel in front of Tiffany’s, women across the world felt a connection to her and since they couldn't capture her free spirit instead imitated her as well as they could in the choice of their clothes.

So the next time you’re running out the door to a cocktail party in your LBD or slipping on your huge white sunglasses as you lay on the beach, take a moment to think about the timeless beauty and grace of a true fashion icon, whose vision for glamour made these wardrobe choices a possibility for you. 

With that my beloved  fashies I must leave you now. Off to watch Breakfast at Tiffany’s for the one hundredth billionth time! Remember if you’re looking for some glam inspiration, then look no further because Audrey’s your gal!

Keep it Fierce and fabulous dear ones. Until next time! Dooi (goodbye)!

Fashion etiquette for weddings

           What’s appropriate and what’s not.

Ta-dum-da-da! Ta-dum-da-da! Recognize that tune my lovelies? No? Well that glorious anthem is none other than the Bridal March by Richard Wagner popularly known today as ‘Here comes the Bride’.

Why this sudden insanity about brides? Well reminiscing on my own glorious wedding day, sighing with pleasure at the memory of its most exquisite details and shuddering at some unpleasant tid bits, I thought what better theme for our little tête-à-tête than Fashion etiquette at weddings!

So this week we’re going to talk about how to get you appropriately glammed for someone else’s special day.

Two colours you should absolutely not wear to a wedding? White and black.

No it’s not an old wives tale; White is an atrocious colour to wear to a wedding. Why you ask? Well that’s because it’s just for the bride!! So if you like the gal and even if you don’t, be a dear and stuff your bum into something, anything other than a pretty white dress.

What’s worse than wearing white? Wearing black! It’s a wedding not a funeral so if you know what’s good for you stay away from everything black except bags, shoes and accessories. Remember weddings are a happy occasion so put a smile on your face and a bright frock on your frame and you will look just about right to go to any wedding event.

So what can you wear?

Well while anything too tight or revealing is inappropriate, lovely flowing fabrics in bright colours are the ticket. Keep those happy thoughts in mind and pick out something printed, fresh and simple. Pair it with some killer accessories and you’re good to go!

Speaking of killing it…..

If you want to be killing it on the dance floor, ditch those traditional high heels for a comfy pair of flats. While sandals are too casual to wear to any special occasion, bright or metallic embellished ballet flats are a perfect way to stay comfortable and glamorous while you work it on the dance floor. Single men watch out!

If you’re reading this as a bride to be, trust me honey you will have at least one person wearing white hoping they won’t be noticed and secretly praying they will, at least a dozen ladies shamefully wearing black and an even greater number flashing their moneymakers or trying to get behind the bar with the bartender.

Whatever happens remember it is your special day and no matter what all eyes will be on you. So take a deep breath, let all the bad stuff go and enjoy your wedding like it’s the last party on Earth!

Single ladies, how bout exercising some of that girl power we like to talk about so much? Think about the bride before you go and do something crazy on her wedding day. Remember we all have the right to be fierce and fabulous especially on our special day!