An Audrey Monday

This is my utmost favorite photo of Audrey Hepburn. Shot in 1991 by Stephen Meisel with make-up by Kevin Aucoin (our make-up artist hero), just 2 years before she passed away.

In no way do I think I resemble the gorgeous Audrey, but whenever I wear all black, I think of this photo and it makes me smile. She seems so content and absolutely happy. It's a good reminder when you have a weekend hangover...margh, blargh..... Happy Monday, everyone!

LL

Inspired By

I've been meaning to do a style post on Monae ever since I first saw her on the cover of Creative Loafing over a year ago. She's an Atlanta-based singer who's made it big time - her debut album coming out next month was produced by Big Boi and she's featured in the August Vogue. It almost seems unfair that a 23-year old could be so talented and so stylish. She's got this great rockabilly/Motown vibe that comes off as incredibly modern. See for yourself: www.jmonae.com.






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Style Icon: The Lady who gave us the Cajun

Our lovely parents on their honeymoon in 1982.

Before our mom got herself hitched to our dad, she was a gorgeous long-haired hippie (the real deal: protests, artsy, poor but endlessly creative, etc.). Cath and I constantly harangue her for getting rid of those Frye boots (she saved up for months- and they were only $75 back then), suede vest and peasant shirts that used to hang in her closet when she was our age. Even with little money, and even less closet space, our mama looked good - and that to us is a true fashion hero.

So when I saw this shirt reminiscent of one she wore on her honeymoon (hair shorter, style a bit more classic than hippie) I snatched it off the H&M sales rack. I think my mom looks better in hers, but that's as it should be if you're a fashion icon.

Shirt, h&m; belt, vintage; shorts, old Gap jeans cut; boot, A&E on sale ages ago

LL