Sunday, May 4, 2014

STYLE ICON: Audrey Hepburn


Today would have been Audrey Hepburn's 85th birthday! So, as a small tribute to my favorite old Hollywood and definatelly my style icon, I would like to dedicate today blog post. 

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"This year is the 85th anniversary of Audrey Hepburn's birth. When she died in 1993, the media was saturated with her image, as befits the passing of a Hollywood star. Ten years on, though, and Audrey is just as culturally present. She regularly tops polls of 'the world's most stylish woman' or 'the woman we most admire'. Young celebrities, from Darcey Bussell to Martine McCutcheon, cite her as their favorite actress. Just last month, Victoria Beckham admitted she has a virginal shrine at Beckingham Palace devoted to the star.
Hepburn's name is synonymous with a retro fashion for 1950s and 1960s styling, the popularity of lounge music and nightclubs, the pleasures of playing board games while sipping cocktails and dressing up, supper-club style. Her performance as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) is still the benchmark of youthful glamour (even though the original heroine of Truman Capote's novel was a call girl, and Hepburn was 32 when she played the role).
According to Jo Elvin, editor of Glamour magazine: 'Audrey Hepburn definitely remains a style icon - you only have to look at the spring/summer catwalks. Prada, in particular are showing that Capri/ Roman Holiday look that Audrey launched. She's definitely one of the stars who is periodically referred back to, one of those key women of the twentieth century - like Marilyn Monroe - who launched a style which has endured. Her image is clean-cut, gamine yet feminine, chic. When we do features at Glamour on how to achieve a "timeless" look, we often look back to Audrey.' - via
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Audrey Hepburn is my definitive style icon. When I can’t decide what to wear going out,  I think “What Would Audrey Wear?” Audrey’s look is classic, simple and chic.  A crisp shirt and a pair of cropped trousers are a bit of a "go to" for me. 
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More great articles here and here and my favorite quotes to inspire, share and celebrate!
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Have a lovely weekend and happy week to all!
xx, Lana

24 comments:

  1. Lana, are these your paintings? They are quite lovely and what a nice tribute for a special woman!

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    1. Yes Melissa all paintings in my blog are painted by me. Also, I have a special coupon discount for my blog followers so please keep it in mind:)
      I love Audrey's style and her character which is even more appealing and inspiring to me!

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  2. Woooow !!!! what a pretty paintings Lana !!! I really love the first one very soft and romantic feeling :) Exactly my style .... Off to visit you store XO

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    1. Thanks Rachel! looking forward to hear from you:)

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  3. both lovely paintings, but I love the first one the best!!!

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  4. wasn't she lovely? Your second painting is my favourite!

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    1. Hi Marieken, did you see the google used it for sunday as a logo:) I thought first they used my painting... but it probably was a digital illustration or adaptation some kind:)

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  5. I so love this post, as Audrey is my favourite too!
    I have a few books about her :)
    Your paintings are GORGEOUS!

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    1. I knew we have a lot of common:) - florals, pinks, Audrey and a dream of Paris! did I missed something? xx

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  6. Who doesn't love Audrey...? And you can't deny that she was a total style icon! Btw, the paintings are just lovely! Makes me wanna whip out some watercolors and paint. :)

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    1. do it girl! if it only for yourself still worth it!

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  7. Love her! Did you know she lived in the Netherlands? Quite close to where we live.

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  8. Yes Wilma, I knew about her childhood and her earlier years of life. She studied ballet in Amsterdam.( I used to studied ballet and danced on stage ... long time ago as well :) I think the hardship and straggles she had made her that unique and sensible person.

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  9. Your paintings are absolutely gorgeous! You are very talented:)

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  10. Your paintings capture her effortless style. :)

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    1. Thank you for your dearest comment! I tried:)

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  11. I really like that 2nd one, Lana. Simple and gorgeous.

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  12. These are great! You really make wonderful work!

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    1. Thank you for visiting my blog and for your time to leave a comment!

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  13. Wow I love your style! So pretty!

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  14. Of course I love Audrey! Your artwork is lovely (as always)!
    interesting post!

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