I like the color pink. I like being feminine. I like the idea of being classy. I wish I were graceful. I wish I could wear Givenchy to every occasion. Basically, I wish I were Audrey Hepburn.
Okay, that’s not entirely true. I like being me. I actually really like being me. And, well, I’m alive, and Audrey passed away in January of 1993. But seriously, this woman is truly an idol of mine. Not only does she, to me, represent, femininity and beauty, but she also represents compassion and love, which is something that we could all stand to show a little more. I remember first hearing about her when she passed away, so I was about 12. I remember seeing her surrounded by the children of Africa, and her beautiful smile, and I thought: That’s a lovely woman. A few years later, I saw Breakfast At Tiffany’s for the first time. I thought she was so beautiful, but honestly, I was more excited that George Peppard was in the movie and looked so young. I was kind of a big fan of The A-Team when I was younger, and well, George Peppard kind of played a big part of my childhood because of that show. Anyway, fast forward a bajillian years (no, it’s not a real word, but it should be) to me around age 30. I started tapping into my more feminine side. I started wanting to feel more like a lady, and I wanted more grace in my life. Well, whoever should provide the inspiration for that kind of grace, but Ms. Audrey Hepburn.
Her movies, especially Roman Holiday and Funny Face just really sit in a spot in my heart that no one else can touch. There’s just something about the innocence of them that I really, really love. From over-the-top dramatics, to chaste kisses in stolen moments, I love them all. Through it all, Audrey Hepburn stands as a graceful and beautiful figure, who isn’t afraid to get silly and make people laugh. I like being silly, and I really like making people laugh. If you’ve been reading this blog, you’d notice that I also have an affinity for other women who do that as well. So, I don’t think it should be shocking that I look up to one more person who emulates the things that I really value and love. I feel like women who are feminine get mocked a lot, and I see that a lot in Hollywood. Why, just yesterday, I was reading the new Glamour magazine with Zooey Deschanel on the cover (please, you know I love that woman) and she was talking about being a woman in Hollywood, and how just because of the clothes she wears, and the bangs that she has, she gets mocked and called an anti-feminist. Now, I’m not sure of Audrey’s stance on feminism per se, but I’m pretty sure being who you are, treating the world with love and compassion, and doing all of this while rocking the perfect lipstick would probably put her, to me, in the Awesome category.
Audrey had a love for the color pink, and obviously, so do I. But, what I like most about her is the grace that she walked around with. Whether it was eating outside of Tiffany’s, or helping children, she moved with grace, which evokes power. There was a light that shined from her, and one that I’d like to radiate from me. Sure, she was and is a fashion icon, but her work with UNICEF as a Goodwill Ambassador is pretty inspiring. I suppose, in some ways, Angelina Jolie is a modern-day Audrey, but really, there will only ever be one. She of the best quote ever: Anything is possible. The word it self says: I’m Possible. I think we could all take a little of her grace and charm and use that to our own advantage. We can always use a little more light, and lot less dark in this world.
And, on a completely frivolous note: the first 10 minutes of Funny Face includes a song all about the color pink, which kind of made my life complete the moment I saw it.
My house is full of Audrey remnants, and I love it. I get a little inspiration each day from her, and I try to put that out into the world in which I live. I hope that each of you has someone out there that you can do the same with.
Source:
http://seriously-optimistic.com/on-being-audrey-hepburn/