Audrey Hepburn

It's almost clichéd to love Audrey Hepburn, but it's almost impossible not to. One of the biggest icons in film history, she's still often cited as one of the world's most beautiful women — even though she didn't always view herself that way. She disliked her crooked teeth, large feet, and flat chest — "I never thought I'd land in pictures with a face like mine," she once said — but those so-called flaws made her even more likeable.

Nearly 80 years after Hepburn's birth, her simply chic style is still inspiring photo shoots and women all over the world. Hepburn often drew thick brows that extended over her natural pair, but for real life, brushing the thick part of your brows upward should do the trick. Lipstick in a pastel pink, light rose, or classic red will give you that Hepburn lip, but don't get too shiny — matte is best. Don't worry about concealing your under-eye circles completely; Hepburn often had the hint of them, which gave her a slightly vulnerable look. For Audrey literalists, you might want to know that she was a fan of Erno Laszlo and Estée Lauder skin care — though if you can't afford a $39 bar of soap, read these beauty tips, said to be among her favorites, instead.

For tons of Audrey Hepburn photos, read more

When all else fails, look to a fashion great for inspiration. That's what kateymclean did with her modern-day Audrey creation. What's modern: her razored cut, her sassy peep toe heels. What would make Audrey proud: her double strand pearls and bowed LBD.

Here's what she has on:

• Dress: Princess Charlotte
• Pearls: Kleinz
• Shoes: Charles & Keith

Congrats to kateymclean!

Everyone else, submit your looks and I might feature you on FabSugar!

A Fab reader recently wrote in asking us to start PetiteSugar. Since that's not on the roster (but you never know...) we decided we could do a Fab Body Guide dedicated to petites.

I lightly touched on the subject with Rachel Bilson, but here are many more helpful tips on how to elongate your silhouette, accessories dos and don'ts, and online retail shops with stylish fashions for petites.

Tips on elongating your small frame:

• Wearing similar colors, or monochrome, gives the illusion you're taller. It provides a continuous flow from one item of your outfit to the next.




• When you don't want to wear all one color, just make sure the silhouette of your outfit is lengthening. For example, if you want to wear a fuchsia blouse with white pants, make sure the hem of the pants sweeps the floor, even with your high heels.
• To avoid looking wide, stay away from horizontal stripes and colorblocking; you can certainly do skinny stripes though!
• Another style that makes you appear wide is anything overly billowy, a la Nicole Richie's tiered mini dress. If you must dabble with the trend, steer clear of tiers.

To hear more advice about petite fashion and to see some Fab outfits we put together, read more

A picture is really worth a thousand words when it comes to Audrey Hepburn: A Life in Pictures ($27), by famed fashion designer, Hubert de Givenchy. Hubert takes us through an incredible detailed photographic journey of Audrey's iconic fashion sense of style. This book is packed with amazing first-time reproductions and never seen before family pictures. For those who need a little refresher on the leading lady of Hollywood (shame on you) a nicely detailed biography is also included in the book.

To see a preview of what's inside, read more

We all know that black dresses are hardly just reserved for funerals anymore — they're wardrobe staples! In The Black Dress ($15), Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (my alma mater!), explores the zeitgeist of the black dress and how they've become timelessly chic.

The tome is filled with pages of iconic black dress images pulled from Chanel's collection, Audrey Hepburn's films, and more, plus quotes on the color black from writers, artists, and fashion personalities. Definitely one to check out — especially if you love your LBDs as much as I do.

You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. I asked you to think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.

I started you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Be sure to check out all the coffeehouse break Fab Finds.

Let's see what you all came up with!

Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

Look #1, created by WhiplashGirlchild, is definitely Audrey inspired with a modern twist. The turtleneck dress, tights, and beret all give off the beatnik vibe!

To see a couple more, read more

You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. Think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.

I'll start you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them coffeehouse break.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

To see some of my favorite online stores, read more