Next week the sweetest children’s book is coming out, Just Being Audrey. I’m sure some of you have already heard about it, but if not, just look at how darling it is. I love the illustrations so much, don’t you? If you do, click here to go to the illustrator’s blog and see a few more pictures from the book, which she was kind enough to share from her advance copy of the book.

The book is 32 pages and illustrated quite a lot, and is ideally for the 4-8 year old age range, but of course that won’t stop any of us, will it? I think it would make a lovely little coffee table book to have laying out, and your guests could learn about Audrey in 10 minutes flat. If you do know any children, even better, as the pictures will captivate them and the text is simple enough to get Audrey’s life story across to anyone, whether they like reading or not.

I think, to make up for my spotty updates, I should give away a couple of copies of this book. It’s just so cute and I want to share the cuteness, and I do feel bad for not being around more often lately. Would you be okay with a contest to win a copy?

Edit: Just found a beautiful trailer for the book with loads more illustrations. I’m completely in love.

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! According to Michelle, it’s a Breakfast at Tiffany’s picture, and features Audrey’s favourite poem, “Time-Tested Beauty Tips.” Michelle has been a life-long fan of Audrey’s since the very beginning, and says: “It’s so nice to see her appeal still for young women. I work in a store that carries a lot of Audrey books, and they consistently fly off the shelves, How to Be Lovely being number one.” That is nice to see, and to hear that a book on how to be a better, more gracious person is a best seller. The world needs more people like that. Thanks so much, Michelle! Keep an eye out for that magazine the next time you’re out, folks.

Well, that’s all for today. I volunteered on election night last night and I’m still knackered out. Everything went smooth as clockwork, but all that history in the making is really draining emotionally! I wouldn’t have traded it for anything, though. Have a loverly day, everyone, and be sure to look for that magazine! Here’s a link to their website (which features coupons, for some incentive).

Since we’re online and you can’t really flip through the book to decide if it’s worth the buy or not, the author has done the next best thing (for you) and written an article in the Daily Mail, putting some of the best tips in this article for free. The clothing tips at the bottom are excellent, all focusing on timeless clothes and accessories that will never go out of style, yet always look stylish and elegant and come in enough varieties to work with any body type. You can go here to read the article. Get inspired to become your own style icon!

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.

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.

showing her knickers. You can read more about the poll and its winners

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!