A Sea of Ink

Today marks the 88th anniversary of the birth of Audrey Hepburn, on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She passed away on January 20, 1993. Audrey Hepburn to me is a beacon of inspirational light. She was not just a movie star: she lived through World War II, fighting the Nazis with the Dutch Resistance by carrying messages and putting on secret dance concerts in order to raise funds, and came close to starvation prior to liberation by the Allies. She gave up stardom in order to be the best mother she could; she put her family and other first, before her own agenda. She dedicated her final years to UNICEF, traveling to struggling countries such as Somalia to raise awareness of starving children's plight. She used the fame she was blessed with to do good and change her world. She was not traditionally beautiful, never thought she was attractive, and created a whole new genre of fashion for unconventional beauties. She remained humble while in the public eye, maintained a polite att...

Roman Holiday : Exploring the Fashion of a Princess Gone Rogue           The popular film Roman Holiday , starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, has long been considered a classic in the world of film and cinematography. The story of Princess Ann—young, wild, and full of dreams—takes the viewer on a journey of self-discovery, rebellion, and the experimentation of new things. Though the plot is clearly explained through dialogue and action, the costuming of the movie is often under appreciated; Miss Hepburn’s wardrobe itself tells the story of her character’s development as the princess’s clothing and style gradually change and develop over time.           The first seven and a half minutes of the film show a young girl full of sophistication and class. Ann is calmly waving to throngs of people, she is visiting with fellow royals, she is dedicating buildings, christening ocean liners, and negotiating trade relations; Princess...