Hair-spiration: Breakfast at Tiffany's

My book club recently chose to read Truman Capote's short novel Breakfast at Tiffany's. For our meeting, I played hostess to our cookie exchange and viewing party (any chance to watch Audrey, right?). Note: It's totally fun to compare movies to books and vice versa. Nerds unite!

By the end of the movie, I was full-on obsessed with Audrey's chic pigtails (pictured right) and just had to replicate them with my own hair. Highlighted above is the end result. I may not have been able to "bump it," but it was still great inspiration ... and I may just wear my hair like this more often.

Hope this helps inspire you, too!

Inspiration: Professional Dress

As I'm in Chicago over the weekend constantly thinking about the year ahead of me (and surrounded by amazing shopping), I cannot help but share my latest fashion interests, a few must-have "professional dress" items inspired by some of my style icons:

1. Light-Pink Jacket
This wonderful light jacket is just $59.90 from Akira and is a perfect, summer-y business coat, adding a touch of girlieness to almost any work outfit. (Style inspiration: Emma Watson in New York City.)


2. Blue Blazer
I love the versatility of blazers and purchasing one in a shade of blue is inspired because it gives you an item that's wearable during almost any season. Though I prefer the light-blue shade below, this blazer from Zara is the perfect length and just $49.99. (Style inspiration: Mary Kate Olsen at an event for one of her clothing lines.)


3. Sheer Blouse
Finding the perfect blouse and/or top to go with work outfits is proving to be an insanely difficult task because it can be hard to gauge what's appropriate but Line and Dot has wonderful choices and though this $80 one is not the exact style worn by the celeb below it is pretty close. (Style inspiration: Rachel Bilson in LA. )


4. Colored, Crop Pant
Honestly, who doesn't love jeans. I am a personal fan and this style from J Brand is perfect because it comes colored so doesn't look quite as jean-y; that way, you're comfortable and stylish while working. Plus, the pair linked is the exact one purchased by the Duchess herself, for $169! (Style inspiration: Kate Middleton while vacationing in Canada.)


5. A Splash of Color
I love the idea of adding color to one's wardrobe, especially since I tend to purchase jewel toned clothing and/or greys. These booties are by Christian Michaels for Zappos and are priced at about $92 — they will add the tiniest bit of color for those who shy away from it and can go with casual outfits, too! (Style inspiration: Audrey Hepburn in Charade.)

Obsession: Audrey Hepburn (and old movies!)

It's no secret that I adore Audrey Hepburn (though I may not have revealed that here until now). I also often fantasize about what it must have been like to live during Hollywood's glory days (what I like to call "Old Hollywood") a la Midnight in Paris. For no reason other than that — and the fact that I find summer the best time to catch up on film classics — I am providing the blogosphere with a list of unmissable Hepburn films. Please see them, I beg of you.

1. Charade
Honestly I find it difficult putting into words how wonderful this film is and am surprised that it doesn't seem to receive praise more often as one of Hepburn's — and Cary Grant's — career greats. There was even a remake in 2002 starring Mark Wahlberg and Thandie Newton (re: The Truth About Charlie). Check out the original trailer below.

2. How to Steal a Million
This lovely 1960s romp pairs Hepburn with Peter O'Toole and is set in Paris (like so many of her flicks) as they hilariously try to steal back a fake statue.

3. Funny Face
What do you get when you pair Audrey Hepburn with Fred Astaire? Movie magic; pure movie magic. (Let's not forget the equally wonderful Kay Thompson either.) If I'm not swaying you, maybe this Gap commercial, featuring a remixed scene from the movie, will.

4. Wait Until Dark
In this riveting thriller, Hepburn plays a blind woman whose home is invaded by three thugs in search of a heroin-stuffed doll they believe is somewhere inside. She is fantastic, but I'm sure you're sensing by now that I may be a little biased.

5. Roman Holiday
Last but not least, I've included this gem on the list because it earned Hepburn her Academy Award for Best Actress. Not too shabby.