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Audrey Oh Audrey

The Many Faces of Audrey

I Order You to be Supremely Happy <3

An Unexpected Kiss – That Lucky Guy

She really can’t be anything less than Gorgeous can she?

Grownups can have fun too

Proof that Audrey’s Look can Kill

If I could find a real place like Tiffany’s then…

Where’s Cat??

S’wonderful! Funny Face

THE Cutest Scene in Roman Holiday – Love!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s Party!!

Cello Lessons

Cat Waking Up Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany’s

“Would you marry me for my money?”

*`* When Paul and Holly First Kiss *`*

Funny Face Montage!!!

Two for the Road Action

Don’t Cry, there’s Always a Happy Ending

A Goodnight Kiss… For David

Run Audrey!




Right Over the Garage…

First Kisses are the Best

” Just look at the goodies she brought with her!”

Poor Cat, poor slob without a name

NEVER… mess with Audrey

“I’m like cat here, we belong to nobody, and nobody belongs to us.”

“He Doesn’t even know I exist…”

Audrey Hepburn <3

She still has those earplugs in

Princess Anne Waving Goodbye

Sabrina deeply pondering

Sabrina in France during her transformation

Bonjour Paris!

SHHHHHH !!

Princess Anne Giving Us her Best Smile

Now that’s a HAT!

TIMBEEEERRRRR!!!

Classic Holly Golightly

Remember… Don’t Mess with Audrey

“I Love You.”

JoAnna Stockton getting impatient

Definitely a Saucy Look

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First thing I would do is look for custom handmade gifts on these websites:

• ETSY –  They have some VERY creative sellers and crafts here!
• EBAY

I do this because custom made gifts are usually more unique and a better present in my opinion.  There’s nothing wrong with Amazon products and there are some great ones especially if you need the gift FAST.  However, sometimes it’s a little nicer to have a present that looks custom made.  There are also a few amazon products that I am going to recommend as well.

So whether you need Audrey Hepburn Christmas Gifts or Birthday Gifts, here is the list!

Audrey Hepburn Purses

Holly Golightly Sleep Mask

EVERY Audrey Hepburn fan or Breakfast at Tiffany’s fan (they are usually synonymous) wants a Holly Golightly Sleep Mask.  If you’re a fan like me, you want one.  However, the problem is that these sleep masks are really hard to come by because no stores ever sell them.  And when you do find one, it’s of poor quality and looks like crap.  Through my hard research on Etsy, I’ve found the top Holly Golightly / Audrey Hepburn Sleep Masks just for you!

Also check out my latest article on my buying guide to finding the best Holly Golightly Sleep Mask

GUIDE: Holly Golightly Sleep Mask

Audrey Hepburn Shirts & Apparel

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See the entire Shirt Collection!

Audrey Hepburn DVD Films and Collections

The Audrey Hepburn 3 DVD Collection (Roman Holiday / Sabrina / Breakfast at Tiffany’s) (1961)

This DVD set has the top best movies.  If anyone is starting out with Audrey Hepburn then this is a perfect gift to start their collection especially for $10! That’s a steal!

You get my Favorite movies:

• Sabrina
• Breakfast At Tiffany’s
• Roman Holiday

 The Audrey Hepburn Muse DVD Collection – COLLECTOR’S ITEM

This set contains 7 popular Audrey Hepburn movies and has a bunch of photos.  It’s a collectors item, so a lot of sites are selling these for around $200.  You won’t find this on Amazon very much, but you’ll find it on eBay somewhere.

It’s a nice set if you have the money, me personally, I would buy every movie individually for $5 – $10.

Audrey Hepburn DVD Collection ( 5 Movies) – COLLECTORS ITEM

This, like the other set above, is also considered a collector’s item.  You’ll see this set around the web going for $200.  You’ll occasionally find places like eBay where people are selling these for about $60 which is the list MRSP.  It has  Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Funny Face, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and Paris when it Sizzles.

Other Audrey Hepburn Movies I recommend.  For my top list I’ve compiled, see my article on The Best Audrey Hepburn Movies You Need to see now.

Audrey Hepburn Documentaries

Audrey Hepburn / Breakfast at Tiffany’s Dress up

I don’t know any true Audrey Hepburn fan that hasn’t dressed up or would like to dress up as Holly Golightly.

There are a lot of items to obtain, but luckily, we’ve written a great article that shows you how to get all the essential items for looking like Holly Golightly in the film Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  It’s fairly simple, so head on over to the Audrey Hepburn Halloween Costumes.

Audrey Hepburn Sunglasses

Part of any great Holly Golightly Costume or Audrey Hepburn Costume is the sunglasses.  Get these Holly Golightly / Visit our other article talking exclusively about Audrey Hepburn Sunglasses and learn the exact model she wore! Or you can get some imitation sunglasses that have a very close resemblance, decent quality, and they’re cheap!  Check them out here.

Best Audrey Hepburn Books

I recommend all these books to Audrey Hepburn fans.  Pick one out based on if you want a biography, photo book for the coffee table, or a book on how to be like Audrey Hepburn.  Some of these I’d recommend more over others, I’ll note them below.

You can visit my article on these Audrey Hepburn books if you want more info or photos.

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Audrey Hepburn: Portraits of an Icon by Terrence Pepper

NEW –  JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR  – 9/1/2015 !!

Reasons to buy this:

• The Ultimate Coffee Table Book – If you are looking for a photobook, this is the one to get!
• 192 pages – Beautifully laid out with breathtaking photographs on every page – This is a perfect book to thumb through pictures.
• Photographs from important photographers and rare occassions
• Never before seen private photographs released by Audrey’s Family
• Photography from Magazines, newspapers clippings, fashion photos etc.
• Shows ALL the pictures from the Audrey Hepburn Exibition by the National Portrait Gallery in London, England July, 2, 2015.
• Rare photographs of her younger years before she became famous!
• THIS IS THE BOOK I GOT THIS YEAR and would be a perfect Audrey Hepburn Gift
•  MY TOP PICK 

Audrey Hepburn by Barry Paris

Reasons to buy this:

• THE LONGEST Biography on Audrey Hepburn
• 496 PAGES LONG!
• This author has done a great job in investigating and interviewing people, close friends, and costars of Audrey’s to get their perspective of her.  There hasn’t been a biographer who has yet been able to interview as many friends and costars as this author has.
• The author does a really great job at creating a riveting, insightful biography about a person who had no scandal in her life.
  
• This is a great Biography and a must read
•  MY TOP PICK 

Enchantment: The Life of Audrey Hepburn by Donald Spoto

Reasons to buy this:

• 368 Pages – Extremely nostalgic and a FRESH and PERSONAL perspective on Audrey Hepburn
• The author constructs an extremely detailed portrait of a woman whose, personal insecurity, vulnerability, and innate love of family endeared her to all those exposed to her – Hepburn’s inner circle, friends, colleagues, lovers and ultimately the world.
• Extremely detailed piece of work, this one will rival the book written by her son
• GREAT biography of Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit by Sean Ferrer 1998

Reasons to buy this:

• Written by her first born son Sean Ferrer!
• See through the eyes of her son with personal memories and stories about Audrey
• 256 pages of heart felt writing from her son Sean.
• The book has personal details and memories but also serves as a biography.
• Highly Recommended

Audrey: Her Real Story by Alexander Walker 1997

Reasons to Buy:

• 336 pages
• Great Biography with amazing pictures to boot.
• This book goes more in depth into her early career than all the other books
• Also the author tackles hard issues like anorexia and digs deep into her troubled times, divorces, miscarriages, etc. The other author Barry Paris, skirts around these types of issues or tries to paint them in the best light.
• Researches and interviews lots of people, costars, and friends –
• “Walker has all the facts…A meticulous account.” ―Entertainment Weekly
• “Walker is a much better write than most Audrey biographers, and he distills the subtle image/reality of the Audrey Hepburn complex.” ―Cups
• Reasons NOT to buy:
• The Author doesn’t put his interviews in quotes and makes his own conjecture from his interviews. This is not a huge deal, however, the book by Barry Paris – he writes a lot of quotes from his interviews.

How to be Lovely: The Audrey Hepburn Way of Life by Melissa Hellstern

Reasons to buy this:

• 208 Pages – This book is more of a book based on philosophies of how Audrey Hepburn lived rather than a biography
• Perfect if you want to become more like Audrey, Live Gracefully, Charming, Elegant, and above most of all kind.
• Imparts wisdom and insight from Audrey Hepburn

Audrey at Home: Memories of My Mother’s Kitchen by Luca Dotti

Reasons to buy this:

• 256 Pages – Extremely nalstalgic and a FRESH and PERSONAL perspective on Audrey Hepburn
• Written by Audrey’s youngest son, Luca Dotti!
• Finally get a glimpse into the private world of Audrey’s that no one ever knew about from the perspective of her son – her children, friends she had over, her pets that she loved and adored, her lifestyle at home
• Recollections of favorite memories, excerpts from her personal correspondence such as mail, anecdotes, drawings, her favorite recipes written in her own handwriting.
• Previously unplublished photographs
• Audrey Hepburn’s own recipes! So you can recreate the same things that she ate

Just being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo

Reasons to buy this:

• Perfect intro into Audrey Hepburn
• In 32 pages of cute illustrations, kids and adults can both learn a thing or two about Audrey Hepburn.
• Gorgeous illustrations
• The book covers her childhood, career, motherhood, and unicef work.
• Teaching concepts about KINDNESS, helping others, and self acceptance and hard work to children.
• FINAL THOUGHT: The book is extremely cute, and as an adult, sometimes reteaching something in a children’s book format will drive home a point more – it’s cute but also in depth.

Audrey Style by Pamela Clarke Keogh

Reasons to buy this:

• 235 Pages worth of pretty pictures
• Perfect for a coffee table book
• Audrey Style is more of a biography rather than a study of her style.
• It has text through out the pages so there is as much reading as there are pictures. You’ll learn a thing or two about audrey
• It’s not you’re ordinary run of the mill biography.

Audrey Hepburn Posters

Are your walls plain and boring?  Why not spice it up with the things that you love and adore! Check out these posters and all of the other ones in our collection!

See the ENTIRE Poster Collection!

Audrey Hepburn Dolls

Does your daughter want an Audrey Hepburn doll to play around with?  Or maybe you your wife or friend are more of a collector and connoisseur of art.  Whatever the case is, these dolls are sure to please.

Lulemee Dolls

I was lucky enough to stumble across this one website where this very talented lady paints these fantastic one of a kind (OOAK) Audrey Hepburn Dolls. She also paints other dolls as well.  Go ahead and visit the link above to go to her home page and see for yourself, it is quite a site to see. Look at the enormous amount of detail and care that she puts into these dolls to make them look just like Audrey.  All I can say is wow.

She sells these dolls, but considering the amount of time she puts into these as an art, they might be a bit expensive.  So if you’re buying these as a collector, these are one of a kind, remarkable beauties, that you won’t find anywhere else.

Contact Lulemee for more details.

Barbie – Sabrina Doll

Here is another Audrey Hepburn Doll from the movie Sabrina made by Mattel’s line of Barbie brand.  Not as detailed as Lulamee’s dolls, but if you’re a collector of barbies then this one is for you.

 Breakfast at Tiffany’s Doll

This is a pretty looking doll.  It doesn’t look exactly like Audrey Hepburn… it’s still pretty close, but it showcases her with a debutante look.  She looks a little cold and not friendly. It’s great if you’re going for that fashion runway, model look!  Still a wonderful looking doll for the price with multiple wardrobes and accessories.  It depends on what look you’re going for.

Audrey Hepburn Bags & Totes

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These little knap sacks and totes are really handy and useful!  Tote around your stuff on the go. And their designs are gorgeous and well done! Get this tote bag here

Get this Breakfast at Tiffany’s Tote Bag here

Get this Holly Golightly Tote Bag here

Get this Audrey purse here

Get this Audrey Hepburn shopper tote / grocery bag

Holly Golightly Sleep Set

You don’t just want only the sleep mask do ya? Of course not, you want the ear plugs and the Tuxedo pajama nighty.  This is priced at about $80.  It may seem expensive, but they are really high quality

Take a look at the set below:

Sleep Mask, Tassel Ear Plugs, and Tuxedo Nighty

More from their etsy store:

I am an Audrey

Audrey Hepburn Jewelry

Here are a few jewelry items that Audrey Hepburn would recommend… basically she loved pearls.

Audrey Hepburn Mug and Cups

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Get this Tall Ceramic Mug Here

Get this “Happy Girls are the Prettiest Girls” Mug here

Get this black and white Breakfast at Tiffany’s Mug on this site.

Audrey Hepburn Clock

Life Size Audrey Hepburn Standup Cut Out

Take your pic! These are stunning cutouts of Audrey Hepburn! The cardboard cutout standups are LIFE SIZE.  This is a great gift for any fan and is a collectible!!! They are well made, and will last a life time if you take care of it!  Get these standups here.

Elegant Audrey Hepburn Wall Vinyl Decals

Check out this beautiful wall decal! I love the font and the embellishment at the bottom! You can grab this wonderful Audrey Hepburn decal here!

Paris is ALWAYS a great idea! So True! City of love! <3 One of these days I’ll make it there… in the meantime, I’ll have this nifty little wall decoration to remind me.

One of the best quotes because it’s so true! You are 10x more beautiful when you’re happy and energetic and kind! A great quote to have on the wall to remind you everyday that it’s important and not some superficial beauty.  Get this awesome wall decal here!

Audrey Hepburn Perfume

Audrey Hepburn perfume!  This was the perfume that Givenchy made exclusively for her and then later marketed it.  The perfume is a little expensive (like $200) because a lot of people cannot find the original bottle of L’Interdit. You’ll need to find the bottle that looks like the picture on the side and not the newer ones found online – these bottles look different and smell different from the one that Audrey wore. Click here to get this perfume!

Audrey Hepburn Tin Lunch Box

Cute Audrey Hepburn Pillows

Love the color of these pillows! Classy and elegant! Perfect for adding the accent of color with some flare!  Click on the images above to get one!

A very well done throw pillow that has a very nice texture. Click the image to get this!

A very nice pillow! Happy Girls are the Prettiest! The truth.  A very well done throw pillow for your bed or for your couch!  Click the image to get one today.

A GORGEOUS Pillow!  I love the purple and blue colors and beautiful water painted artwork.  Definitely a pillow I would give to a fan. Click on the image above to pick one up.

Love this rendition, coloring is spot on with the white, blue border and the pink.

Perfect image for a pillow! Audrey Yawning getting ready for bed!

A very nice burlap textured pillow with our favorite Holly Golightly!

Need some Audrey Pillow cases with some cool artwork? Click the image to find out more details!

Audrey Hepburn Bedding Set

Get this lovely iconic old time classical movie bedding in bright bold colors of all your favorite actors and actresses!

Audrey Hepburn Cellphone Case

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See the Other Phone Cases

 Audrey Hepburn Notebooks

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Get this gorgeous notebook here

 Buy a Cat… and name it Cat

Everybody loves the cat from Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  As a present you could get an orange tabby cat, and around it’s collar you could have a name tag that says “Cat – Poor Slob”.  Here is more information on Orangey cat, the Breakfast at Tiffany’s cat.

Audrey Hepburn Clothing

(coming Soon)

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https://www.etsy.com/listing/96224339/movie-poster-roman-holiday-12×18-inches

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~ Marilyn Monroe Books ~

~ Vintage Black and White Glass Set ~

~ Marilyn Monroe Ceramic Mug ~

“Some like it Hot!”

~ Wooden Marilyn Monroe Jewelry Box ~

Micro Plush Marilyn Monroe Blanket / Throw

~ Cute Marliyn Monroe Bedding Set ~

Long Silk Chiffon Marilyn Monroe Scarf Wrap

Cardboard Marilyn Monroe Cutout / Standup

Chic Marilyn Monroe Shower Curtain

Do you have any Marilyn Monroe Gifts to Recommend?

Please let us know in the comments below if know of any other great Marilyn Monroe gifts out there that should be on this list.  

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Without a doubt, Marilyn’s turn as Lorelei Lee in Howard Hawks’ sparkling musical comedy Gentlemen Prefer Blondes was the role that launched her into the superstar limelight. (In fact, it earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.) The film is full of moments that have become iconic in the years since its release in 1953, like the pink dress Monroe wears during her rendition of the song “Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend.” Lorelei Lee is Marilyn at her ditzy blonde best, playing off against clever brunette Dorothy Shaw, her performance partner and best friend (portrayed by Jane Russell). Full of silly gags that resolve themselves in a happy ending, this is a movie for people who love to laugh and want a signature Marilyn experience.  This was another classic that deserves a place on this “best Marilyn Monroe movies” list.

The Seven Year Itch

What other movies do you think should be on this best Marilyn Monroe movies list?

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 One of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, Marilyn Monroe, star of such classic films as “Some Like It Hot” and “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes”, is still the subject of fascination even more than 50 years since her death. Her status as a sex symbol, her torrid romantic relationships, and life tragically cut short have made Monroe one of the most fascinating celebrities to have ever lived. For more insight into the woman behind the legend, you can turn to several books, all of which show a different side of who the world came to know as “Marilyn Monroe.”

“My Story“

• Page length: 208 pages
• What is the book about?: This is the story of Marilyn Monroe, as told by her. This posthumously published memoir gives you a glimpse into Monroe’s sad childhood, growing up, and her reaching of celebrity status.
• Text/Photo?: This book contains a good even mix of text and photos so you’ll see a lot and you’ll learn a lot too.
• Quality: The quality of the book is strong, with well-preserved and restored photos.
• Overall recommendation: This book is recommended if you are a fan of Monroe or if you want to get an up close and personal glimpse into her. The subject matter is very heavy at times, which may turn off some readers looking for a lighter read. Otherwise, most adults and older teens should be moved by this candid memoir. If you want to get know her on an intimate level then this is a must have book and is the reason why this book made it on this “best Marilyn Monroe books review”.

Marilyn Monroe: Metamorphosis

• Page length: 320 pages
• What is the book about?: This book chronicles the life and looks of Marilyn Monroe through a massive collection of photos, some previously unpublished.
• Text/Photo?: This book is overwhelmingly photo-focused with some text passages interspersed
• Quality: The binding of the book looks very strong, as does the quality of the photos they have selected for the book.
• Overall recommendation: Monroe’s status as an icon is in no small part due to her immensely photogenic self. David Willis’ book does justice to Monroe’s look (or rather, “looks”) through the pages upon pages of photos he compiles. If you want thorough photographic evidence into what makes an icon an icon, you should purchase this book.  One of the best Marilyn Monroe books out there and other reviewers agree.

Fragments: Poems, Intimate Notes, and Letters

• Page length: 256 pages
• What is the book about?: “Fragments” captures Marilyn Monroe at perhaps her most personal: through notes, letters, and poems, some written by hand.
• Text/Photo?: This book is primarily text-focused, with some photographs interspersed.
• Quality: The quality of the book looks generally strong. The only issue you might have is reading the writing on some of Monroe’s handwritten notes.
• Overall recommendation: This is definitely a book for the die hard Marilyn Monroe fan. If you really want to peel back the layers of Monroe’s life, no matter how haunting or bittersweet they might be, you should purchase this book.

Marilyn: In the Flash

• Page length: 256 pages
• What is the book about?: “Marilyn: In the Flash” demonstrates the impact that Marilyn Monroe had on the press. For photographers, she provided an indelible look that demanded preservation. For interviewers, she provided a level of celebrity so large, they had to know what made her tick. This book captures just how Monroe’s looks and words alike were so impactful.
• Text/Photo?: This book mainly features gorgeous photos, with a small portion dedicated to text.
• Quality: The quality of this book is strong, with the impressive photography being the key attraction.
• Overall recommendation: If you are a huge fan of Marilyn Monroe, and want fantastic book of photographs that dives into her life and career, from her early years as a model to her achieving status as a Hollywood icon and sex symbol, then you should really consider getting this book.

What are your suggestions for the best Marilyn Monroe books?

Did I miss any books or do you disagree with any kooky statements I made? Please let me know in the comments below!

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Audrey Hepburn Eyes & Eyeshadow

Key Products Used in this Video:

• FOUNDATION: Stila AquaGlow Serum Foundation
• POWDER: MAC Soft & Gentle
• BROWS: Ardell Brow Kit
• EYE SHADOW: Too Faced Heaven
• LINER: NYX Matte Black Liquid Liner
• MASCARA: Maybelline Push Up Mascara
• FALSE LASHES: Quo Glamour Lashes (806) & Duo Glue 
• LIPSTICK:  Revlon Pink in The Afternoon

If you are trying to achieve an authentic Audrey look, then the eye shadow color is more than likely going to be a light if not natural skin tone color. She was typically one to let her defined line and edge work make her attention grabbing statement. There have been some who have achieved the Audrey look via more finessed contouring and shadowing. However, for a classic Audrey look, you are going to want to apply a neutral tone with perhaps some faint, well blended crease definition.

Audrey Hepburn Eyebrows

Audrey was one of the stylish experts who made full, defined, dramatic eyebrows a timeless and chic makeup go-to. A blending brush is going to be key when you want to recreate the queen of demur’s fully defined, yet somehow soft eyebrow look. By first defining the edge of each eyebrow and then softening those edges with a small but firm blending brush, you define without making your face look overly rigid Don’t shy away from prominence of your eyebrows. Be bold. Shape and blend them like Audrey would.  Check out our Audrey Eyebrow tutorial!

Audrey Hepburn Eyeliner

This is where Audrey shows her attention to detail. When you are striving for Hepburn levels of precision, a liquid liner with a fine tip or a very sharp pencil liner is strongly advised. This will allow you to achieve the precise point that extents past the line of your lid. The steady hand required for this may take a bit of practice, but the dedication to exact lines and sharp points is well worth the results.

Audrey Hepburn Eyelashes

Perhaps her most famous cosmetic technique, the meticulous separation of each individual eyelash with a pin was one of the ways Audrey Hepburn made her mark on the world of makeup. This laborious process adds an undeniable definition to the dramatic attention grabbers created by her full, shapely eyebrows and precise eyeliner. The fluttering gaze of her Audrey Hepburn eyes was part of her unique and classic silver-screen appeal.

There are very few fashionista’s who have stood the test of time, but Audrey Hepburn is undeniably one of them. Both in her youth and as she gracefully aged, she was someone aspiring stylists and makeup artists have looked to for fashion opinion and inspiration. Her simple and refined look was one that made a statement so profound, that it didn’t need to be shouted. Though she was not typically one for bright colors or crazy trends, her take on beauty is one that has clearly resonated. If you have any questions or comments on our Audrey Hepburn Eyes makeup tutorial, just drop them down in the comments below!

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(Video footage of Audrey Hepburn Oscar winning night)

Audrey Hepburn Oscar Night

It was Thursday, March 25th, 1954 at the RKO Pantages Theatre in New York. Frank Sinatra won the Oscar for best actor, Walt Disney took home four Oscars, From Here To Eternity won the award for Best Motion Picture, and Jean Hersholt presented Audrey Hepburn with the Academy Award for Best Actress. The moment would go down in Hollywood history as one of many fashion victories for Audrey. As effortlessly as only Audrey can do, the actress accepted her award only moments after removing her wig and costume makeup from the play, Ondine, which she had just wrapped down the street before being whisked away in her limousine and rushed to the RKO! Source Here.

FUN FACT: Audrey “lost” her award while on her way to the post ceremony press conference.  She was handed an extra one for her to hold for picture being taken.  Luckily, they eventually found where she left it.  Read about the whole story in this free google book here.

The Designer of Audrey Hepburn’s Oscar Dress

Audrey of course chose Givenchy for the occasion, her favorite designer who would not only dress her personally and professionally, but become a close confidant who she would develop a deep and connected friendship with for over forty years. A blossoming and barely known Audrey had sought out Givenchy just a short time prior to insist he transform her and her character for the film Sabrina, which he reluctantly and wisely did. That meeting of minds would prove to be the beginning of a fashion fairy tale. The duo would engage in a delicate dance of designer and doll, and an intricate tango of inspiration and muse for years to come. At times it was unclear who was bolstering who, as both the adored actress and haute designer elevated one another’s careers significantly. Audrey once told Givenchy he was like her big brother. One thing was certain, Audrey Hepburn and Hubert de Givenchy shared an unequivocal courtship of charisma and couture.  Source Here.

The Oscar Dress

The Givenchy ensemble proved to be no less iconic than several others she would don in years to come. The dress was a belted A-line ballerina length masterpiece. Cream colored soft, floral lace details and Audrey’s signature straight horizontal neckline made it a classic piece which would later go on to be featured in museums. Interestingly, that particular neckline was previously referred to décolleté bateau, and was later quipped as décolleté Sabrina thanks to the actress’s preference for it. The back of the dress was something fit for a ballerina, featured delicate spaghetti strapped and a button-up back. The dress was not simply from a Givenchy collection. It was made by Hubert de Givenchy himself.

The Style

Perhaps the only thing that could make the dress prettier was to drape it on the gorgeous Audrey. Her petite frame paired with her strong broad shoulders, and toned arms elevated the dress to new standards of elegance. Paired with a slicked back pixie cut and piecey bangs, Audrey’s delicate and feminine features were showcased flatteringly. The makeup was classic and simple, a full, bold brow Audrey favored, a slightly winged eye, and deep crimson lips. Audrey was always wise in accessorizing and this occasion was no exception as the muse knew the dress could stand on its own and chose to pair it only with simple pearl earrings. The look tied itself together completely, showcasing the effortless elegance, Audrey fashioned time and time again.

The Icon

The year 1954 proved to be a successful one for Miss Hepburn. The young actress’s career was bolstering from her Roman Holiday success, Oscar win, and was already in production on her next wildly successful film Sabrina. Her friendship with Givenchy was budding, and her style and beauty were being idolized by women all across America. Although the film she won an Oscar for only earned her $12,500, it was the catalyst to her success for years to come. With her insatiable beauty, talent, modesty, and armed with one of France’s most renowned designers as her new best friend, Audrey Hepburn was well on her way to becoming an unstoppable Hollywood legend.
For more information on Audrey, her Oscar night, or her fashion influences, check out the following links.

• https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/1954

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If you want to learn more about her eye makeup and eyelashes, go to this article.

What Causes Violet/ Purple Eyes?

The mechanics of naturally occurring purple eyes are due to pigmentation issues resulting from varied expressions of genes with albinism mutations. Some people with Albinism have purple eyes. Eyes with low levels of pigment appear blue, and in some extreme cases of albinism, eyes appear red. Purple eyes due to albinism occur when the individual has just enough pigment to straddle between red eyes and blue eyes so that light reflecting off the irises appears violet or purple to observers. [1] This confluence of genetics is very rare and occurs in less than 1% of the population. [2]

Purple eyes are not caused by “Alexandria’s Genesis (AG).” AG is a mythical condition created by an author in the late 90s. However, due to the power of the internet, there are numerous pages, sites, and articles discussing the condition and its back story without citing to any reputable sources. [3]

For people who do not have naturally occurring purple eyes, it is possible to use contact lenses to obtain them. For static image presentations, image editing software can help provide violet eyes too.

Elizabeth Taylor Eye Color – So did she have Natural Purple Eyes?

Elizabeth Taylor did have a genetic mutation, but it resulted in her thick eyelashes, not her distinctive, signature eye color. 4 Her eyes were a deep blue color that could be made to look purple through make-up, clothes, lighting, and film processing techniques. Her career began in the early days of color filmography, so the procedure for manipulating film also led to some distortion of eye color before audiences watched the final product. [5]

How did Elizabeth Taylor enhance the appearance of violet/ purple eyes?

There were three key strategies to creating the appearance of purple eyes. The first strategy was the use of make-up. Taylor’s eye makeup was most frequently drawn from the palette of blues, purples, and grays and applied in blended or smoky looks, so there was a significant amount of makeup framing her eyes. By sticking with that palette, she enhanced the ability of cameras to catch the purple reflection from her eyes.

The second strategy was in her clothing and wardrobe selection. Many of her outfits revealed shoulder, collar bone, and decolletage so that there was minimal interference from her clothing with her makeup palette and eyes. When she did wear clothes that concealed her shoulders, they were frequently in gray scale which also minimizes competing reflection or in red, blue, or purple which would assist with reflecting violet / purple hues in her eyes.

The third strategy was in the lighting used on set and in photo shoots. By manipulating the amount of magenta and cyan light waves shining on the subjects through filters and gels, it was possible to enhance the appearance of particular colors such as Elizabeth Taylor’s purple eyes.

Elizabeth Taylor was skilled in flaunting her features

In conclusion, it is unlikely that Elizabeth Taylor had an albinism mutation in her genes that gave her purple eyes. She did have a very striking set of blue eyes, and through multiple strategies was able to provide the appearance of having purple eyes.

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