Thanks to lovely reader Michelle, who wrote in to tell about a new magazine called Boho. It’s apparently an eco-conscious fashion magazine — or is it a fashion conscious eco magazine? — dealing with the boho style while encouraging its fashionistas to go green, and features green and sustainable products. In the back of the magazine they also have a Stylish Girl section, and the first lady they feature? Audrey, of course!

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There are no two ways around it: Audrey Hepburn is a style icon. But what makes her an icon? What can you do to be your own style icon? According to Nina Garcia’s new book, The Little Black Book of Style, you just have to be yourself. What makes the great fashion icons — Audrey, Jackie O., Marilyn Monroe — stand out from the crowd is the fact that they ultimately forgot about what was in fashion from season to season and focused on what worked best for them, building their own style. Garcia and Givenchy think the same: both have said that anyone can be in fashion, buying the latest looks, but not everyone has style, knowing what works for them and making it their own.

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As Honolulu, Hawaii holds their first Fashion Week, The Honolulu Advertiser brings back their recurring article, My Fashion Icon. Today’s item is about a young woman named Willow Chang and her fashion icon, Audrey Hepburn. The article mainly focuses on what Willow has to say about Audrey — beautiful, kind things, focusing equally on Audrey as a fashion icon and Audrey as a deeply feeling and caring person. Willow also theorizes on where Audrey would hang out in Hawaii, what she would be wearing now, and even what roles she would be taking if she were in her prime now. There’s also photos of Willow in her off the rack finds that she’s put together to get her own version of Audrey style, something that any of you can easily do with a little determination and a lot of patience. To read the full article and see pictures, go here.

Besides the fact that Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the most widely-known of Audrey Hepburn films, and the fact that it was recently voted the most fashionable film of all time, and that it led to Audrey’s fourth Oscar nomination, you can now add to the long list of credentials that Audrey’s massive updo in the opening scene of Breakfast is on the top ten Most Iconic Screen Hairstyles. Sadly, she didn’t take first place. She came in third, after Princess Leia’s earmuff buns and Marge Simpson’s towering blue beehive. Still, that’s not bad, considering how many trendy hairstyles have come and gone since the invention of film. And it might be the easiest hairstyle to mimic out of the top three, especially with this handy-dandy tutorial to help you out.

A few days ago I got a message from askmemakeup on You Tube, telling me about a new makeup video she’s done instructing women on how to get the Holly Golightly look in makeup. I watched it last night, and wow! It’s really good. I’ve always had a difficult time with false eyelashes (maybe due to my real eyelashes — they’ve been likened to giraffe eyelashes), but after watching this video I really want to try it again, and I have a good feeling I’d finally get it right. Watch for yourself, then try for yourself!

This, coupled with previous posts on how to get Holly Golightly’s hair, her sleep mask, and how to be Holly Golightly, should send you well on your way to being truly obsessed.

There’s another great video of Audrey up, this one found by lovely reader MaDoNnA4L. It’s an interview Audrey did with Phil Donahue in 1990, and Miss M says: “It is so wonderful to see her in a light atmospehere, laughing with the audience and having fun discussing her handsome costars and her current boyfriend, Robert Wolders. It also has very touching moments where Audrey discussed her time in the war as well as her father leaving.” Watch for yourself and see! All four parts are below:

If you liked these videos, and I’m almost certain you will, then please thank 1988CityRhythm for being so kind as to post these for everyone to enjoy.

Great news from loyal reader Bill! The release of a 50th anniversary special edition of Funny Face (Region 1) has been announced, with a release date of October 2nd. This new DVD will feature a few items already seen on the original DVD — the Paramount in the 1950s featurette, original theatrical trailer, and photo galleries — plus a few new featurettes, including a cryptically named Parisian Dreams and a new piece on Givenchy and Audrey called A Fashion Designer and His Muse. You can already pre-order through Amazon so you’ll be sure not to forget, and it’s close enough to the holidays so you can put it on your wish list without having to wait too long. Mark your calendars!

Speaking of Givenchy, I came across this story recently. Apparently, the fashion guru is of the personal belief that fashion in and of itself is dead. People seem to only be fixating on popular accessories and following mindless fads, rather than spending the time (and money) to actually find what works on you as an individual and look good. It’s a great read, though fairly short, and I agree with him on all accounts. If I could afford it, he could dress me every day of the week.

Clothing site Miss Butterfly recently held an Internet poll to determine which film dress is the most iconic. Unfortunately, Audrey came in second place with the record-breaking black column dress from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, being beat out by Marilyn Monroe’s equally iconic white dress from The Seven Year Itch. If it’s any consolation, at least Audrey made it a close second without showing her knickers. You can read more about the poll and its winners here.

And here’s a little bonus: Audrey being interviewed at a production dinner for My Fair Lady in 1963. Thanks to spidergirl007 for uploading this!

In the midst of Paris Fashion Week and all the new collections coming out for fall 2007, it’s nice to hear that Audrey Hepburn is still alive and well on the catwalks. In spite (or because?) of Gap’s usage of her last year, women everywhere still aspire to her cigarette trousers, little black dresses, large glasses, and all around aura of sophistication and class. Bend Weekly has an article discussing Audrey’s lasting power in the world of fashion and even provide a checklist to make sure you have all the Audrey essentials in your closet. Remember, Holly Golightly had a small, bare closet in her flat, but she still managed to always look smashing. If she can do it, you can do it.

Also of interest is the fact that Marni Nixon, the singer who dubbed about 95% of Audrey’s vocals in My Fair Lady, is onstage in New York in a new revival of the show as Mrs. Higgins. She doesn’t sing in this show, but most reviewers have been noting that it’s refreshing to see her onstage for once, as opposed to always being stashed in the wings. You can read more about the new show here.

The British Film Institute is teaming up with Hewlett-Packard to publicize more than 300 film clips from their vast archives. A new “mediateque,” a sort of mini-film theatre, will open March 14 in London’s South Bank and will be completely free and open to the public. Audrey Hepburn’s first screen test ever will be available, along with Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and early Victorian films. BFI also hopes to release around 300 more clips before the end of the year to the general public. You can read more here.

If you have access to cable TV, tomorrow night (Friday, Feb. 23) TLC is airing “The Greatest Fashion Icons In Film.” You’re right in figuring that Audrey will be featured! There’s not much information about this show yet, but if you can, watch it! I’m sure it will be interesting, and maybe someone will be kind enough to tape it and share the Audrey-relevant parts with those who don’t have cable. You can read more here. (Bonus: if you click the link, check out the banner ad at the top of the page!)