Fashion is not a luxury: Anytime is “Breakfast” time
March 9th, 2009 by 
Keiara Carr
At the beginning of the school year, I crowned my half of my dorm room with a photograph of Audrey Hepburn gazing into a store window, looking absolutely fabulous with a cigarette and cup of coffee.
I thought to myself,”How fashionista of me! Here I am, giving praise to vintage and slightly sticking my nose up to those girls who have no idea that the photo was taken for the fantastic movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.”
It took one trip to T.I.S. Bookstore and one too many Hepburn-themed dorm rooms for me to realize that there is a clamor, not just from me, but for a lot of ladies, over decorating with this type of iconic glamour.
Lucky for us all, Ryder films is showing “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” downstairs
in the Fine Arts building on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. for $5. And to celebrate the look that hangs from every girl’s wall, why not show up looking like a modern Hepburn?
There is nothing more chic than a black dress that has shape, and for my revamped Hepburn-inspired look, I picked this soutache dress from Charlotte Russe for $12.49. It has that great shape of the original dress, but replaces the chunky pearls, that may seem a little granny with a swirl soutache neckline. The funky contrast brings back the youthful feel.
Replace the Hepburn tiara-like hair accessories with a feather headband from
Target for $7.99. Anytime you feel your vintage look is step away from current and into nursing home, try adding a fun accessory like feathers, to revive it.
As for the elbow gloves, let those arms breath and go without them. However, if you’re feeling slightly daring, my pick are these lace and skull fingerless gloves from Claire’s for $6.50. Granted, it’s a little 1980s Madonna, but the sinful look of the lace gloves is a great contrast with the formal feel of the dress.
Finish your look with a pair of black pantyhose and pumps, or to keep the
funky contrast fluid, try a pair of white pumps. Anyway you do it, you can’t forget the shades, even if it’s evening.
I thought to myself,”How fashionista of me! Here I am, giving praise to vintage and slightly sticking my nose up to those girls who have no idea that the photo was taken for the fantastic movie ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’.”
It took one trip to T.I.S. Bookstore and one too many Hepburn-themed dorm rooms for me to realize that there is a clamor, not just from me, but for a lot of ladies, over decorating with this type of iconic glamour.
Lucky for us all, Ryder films is showing “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” downstairs
in the Fine Arts building on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. for $5. And to celebrate the look that hangs from every girl’s wall, why not show up looking like a modern Hepburn?
There is nothing more chic than a black dress that has shape, and for my revamped Hepburn-inspired look, I picked this soutache dress from Charlotte Russe for $12.49. It has that great shape of the original dress, but replaces the chunky pearls, that may seem a little granny with a swirl soutache neckline. The funky contrast brings back the youthful feel.
Replace the Hepburn tiara-like hair accessories with a feather headband from
Target for $7.99. Anytime you feel your vintage look is step away from current and into nursing home, try adding a fun accessory like feathers, to revive it.
As for the elbow gloves, let those arms breath and go without them. However, if you’re feeling slightly daring, my pick are these lace and skull fingerless gloves from Claire’s for $6.50. Granted, it’s a little 1980s Madonna, but the sinful look of the lace gloves is a great contrast with the formal feel of the dress.
Finish your look with a pair of black pantyhose and pumps, or to keep the
funky contrast fluid, try a pair of white pumps. Anyway you do it, you can’t forget the shades, even if it’s evening.
Today’s Receipt:
Black dress: $12.49
Headband: $ 7.99
Gloves
(optional): $6.99
Total: $20.48-$27.47
So much for being trendsetter.
Keiara
