I thought we could all use something fun today to cheer up the first Monday of the year – and for me, a little Audrey Hepburn always does the trick! If you know me, you know I love a good musical. One of my all-time favorites has to be the movie-musical version of My Fair Lady. I love everything about this movie, from the first swell of the symphony at the opening credits (set to closeups of flower market bunches, how beautiful is that?) to the final line, “where the devil are my slippers?” I am also (clearly) an incredibly huge Audrey Hepburn fan, and Audrey is just so brilliant in My Fair Lady. The costume above is from the iconic “Ascot” scene, designed by Cecil Beaton (so, brilliant, of course) and one of the most visually striking (and hilarious) scenes you’ll ever see on film. One of the best things about this scene is that everyone looks absolutely ridiculous in their aggressively black-and-white outfits and outlandish hats, but Audrey pulls hers off without a hitch and makes it one of the most well-remembered costumes from her films. Honestly, I wouldn’t expect anything less!
