Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Audrey Hepburn


Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's ~ I think has to be one of her most memorable roles.




I am sure we all have a movie star that we adore and my favourite, would have to have been Audrey Hepburn.
4th May, 1929 was her birth date so I just wanted to remember her, with a few photos and a little about her.

Graceful, confident, cheery intelligent, beautiful, kind these are the words that are often used to describe Audrey Hepburn.
No wonder decades of Women have been inspired by her unique character.
Pearls, the little black dress, flashy hats, ballet flats, evening gowns, silk scarfs, always breathtaking, but simple.

Her style epitomizes the kind of Fashion I love and she was voted No. 1 for her style.

By the late 1980's Audrey's film career was coming to a close.
Instead of settling down to a comfortable retirement, she began the job that would occupy the last 5 years of her life. She was a Special Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund doing Humanitarian Work.
She died of Colon cancer at the age of 64.

Quote ~

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

31 comments:

  1. I have always loved that quote by Audrey Hepburn from the first time I read it. She was a beauty! I loved watching her films and am just mesmerized by her! Oh, to aspire to be like her! :)

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  2. Hi TattingChic,

    She always seemed such a natural Lady and yes, it is a lovely quote.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. love her so much!!! Breakfast at Tiffany's- especially the dime store scene...thanks for the memories!

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  4. I too love Audrey Hepburn and when you mentioned in your post about other favourites, I immediately thought of the other Hepburn, Katharine. Here's wikipedia's entry:
    Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003)
    Another May child. Thanks for this Carolyn.

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  5. Pure class. I shall never tire of her grace. Thank you for the post, Carolyn.

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  6. Hi Melanie,

    Thank you for visiting and lovely to have you comment on my post and glad that it brought back memories.

    Hi Dolores,

    Yes, Katharine Hepburn was lovely too - were they related I wonder?
    I am a May child also.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  7. Hi Bella,

    You must have been writing the same time as I was.

    Thanks for visiting.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  8. Audrey was lovely - graceful gracious but my all time favourite ... Katherine Hepburn. May girls are fabulous! Carolyn when is your birthdate?

    Pat xx

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  9. she was a very special lady...

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  10. I love Audrey Hepburn. She had such Class!

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  11. Wow-I love that quote! Audrey Hepburn is a classic:) My favorite actress was Bette Davis. I don't know what it is about her but I love to watch her movies. I actually prefer the old movies to today's movies-so much more class and style:)

    Blessings,

    Kim

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  12. Hi Pat,

    Glad that you had a happy birthday.
    My birthday is the 16th of May.

    Thanks for visiting, Vee and Lynda ~ she was a special Lady.

    Hi Kim,

    Isn't that quote wonderful.
    I love the old movies too, the way they spoke and dressed and they are worth watching.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  13. LOVE all her old movies... she is definitely an icon!
    Thanks for the reminder!

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  14. Oh we truly are kindred spirits. I adore Audrey as well.

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  15. Thank you for visiting Fifi and Laura.

    I think we are truly kindred spirits, having a love for watching her films.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  16. Carolyn the quote is beautiful isn't it?

    Love Renee xoxo

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  17. Hi Carolyn~

    Audrey Hepburn is truly one of the most beautiful LADY EVER! Not only was she beautiful outside but her inner beauty and her caring heart is something I sooo admire!!! What a lovely post Carolyn, Oh & her quotes are also amazing! ~Miss Kris~

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  18. Hi Carolyn...
    Love the quote...so true!
    She was a lovely woman and did a lot of meaningful work during her life. She died too soon and young by today's standards!

    Hope all is well,
    Hugs, Nancy

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  19. Oh yes Carolyn, such a beautiful woman in every way and so inspirational. That quote of hers was just wonderful.
    Hope all is well over your way.
    Hugs,
    Christine.

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  20. Hi Renee,

    Such a beautiful quote, I agree.
    Thanks for visiting.

    Hi Miss Kris,

    Her inner beauty and kindness was such a beautiful thing and she was such an example, to strive to be a little more like.

    Hi Nancy,

    I love the quote too and yes, she did die way too young.

    Hi Christine,

    Thank you for visiting and I hope that all is well your end.
    My thoughts are with you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  21. Thank you Lavender Dreamer for visiting, always makes me happy when I read your comments.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  22. Hi Carolyn,

    Thank you for reminding me about Audrey!

    xxx Mona

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  23. Hi Mona,

    You are welcome and thanks so much for visiting my blog.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  24. She was so amazing. I loved her!
    She was so chic.
    Thanks for stopping by my blog. I think you had the same idea for baby showers.
    Chat soon,
    Rosemary

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  25. Thank you Rosemary, for visiting as you have been so busy with all the lovely things you have been making.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  26. Audrey Hepburn remains to this day, and always will, one of my top most favourite stars. I own several of her movies and watch them quite often. Lately I've been enjoying "How to steal a million". She was dressed by Givenchy in this movie, as in so many other movies. Thank you for this lovely tribute. I have loaned out B at Tiffany's but it's time to recall it and watch it again soon...

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  27. I love that quote - it shows she was beautiful inside and outside, and wise.

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  28. Hi Lavinia,

    They are movies that are fun to watch over again. I just love old movies.
    She was an impecccable Lady and her clothes are still so wearable today.

    Hi Catherine,

    Such a beautiful quote isn't it.


    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  29. What a lovely trbute to the amazing Audrey Carolyn! UNICEF is one of my favourite charities & she worked so tirelessly as their International Ambassador. Her son Sean Hepburn Ferrer wrote the most wonderful book about his Mother, 'Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers'. It's worth getting hold of if you can.
    Millie ^_^

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  30. Hi Millie,

    She was an amazing Lady with doing so much work, for UNICEF as an International Ambassador.

    I will have to look for the book written by her Son. Thanks.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx