last quote before the end of 2010!

"nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'i'm possible'!" - audrey hepburn

quote of the week

room of the day

I'm currently web searching for a little Hollywood Regency inspiration for C's 'new' apartment and this bedroom really touches on a lot of the elements I want to incorporate throughout the space - glossy black and white (always love), an upholstered headboard, exaggerated tufting, nailhead trims, striped (almost menswear-inspired) wallpaper, an x-based bench/storage ottoman, beautiful lighting and hotel-chic linens. Hollywood Regency is mostly about overstated glamour, but here it's done subtly, which is more of what I'm going for on this project. Old world beauty and glamour that is modern, yet classic and comfortable (ie; Audrey Hepburn meets Ralph Lauren?)... and with a pop of color (Andy Warhol anyone?).

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baystate road inspiration

Ralph Lauren Haberdashery + Breakfast at Tiffany's + sparkly details = Casey's Baystate Road brownstone...

Canadian House and Home

incredible

more than 40 items from the wardrobe of audrey hepburn, my icon and fashion legend, were auctioned off on tuesday in london, fetching about $435, 180. hepburn was also an amazing philanthropist who traveled around the world raising money and awareness for impoverished children and all proceeds raised from the auction will go towards the audrey hepburn children's fund.

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quote of the day

"remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm...as you grow older you will discover that you have two hands. one for helping yourself, the other for helping others."

- audrey hepburn

quote of the day

“for beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone.” - audrey hepburn

audrey hepburn

I was watching Funny Face the other day (which never fails to cheer me up) and I started thinking about how a lot of trends this season are actually really classic pieces that have been reinvented and updated for a more modern look. Audrey Hepburn's style was so elegant and timeless and many of the looks that she made her own have popped up in designer's collections time and again. Here are some of my favorite fashion moments from a truly original style icon.

charade

funny face

breakfast at tiffany's

1954 academy awards in givenchy

sabrina

"Audrey had a big personality. In the choice of her dresses, in wearing them with such elegance, chic, and simplicity. In a very personal way, she created her own look - 'The Hepburn Style'-" Hubert de Givenchy