Audrey in Rome

The May 2013 issue of Vanity Fair has a wonderful feature on the new book Audrey in Rome and I highly recommend picking it up. I knew Audrey Hepburn made Roman Holiday but didn't realize that she lived in the Eternal city for more than 20 years.  Her son Luca Dotti culled the Reporters Association archives and found over 2,500 photos of the star, many of which were taken on the street and with her dog Mr. Famous. It's fun to see the progression of fashion from the 1950's to 1970's in the photos too.  The book will be released on April 16th and would make a perfect present for my birthday on the 18th...hint hint. 

Audrey Hepburn, Trinita dei Monti, 1959

Audrey Hepburn in Rome, 1959

Audrey Hepburn, Hotel Hassler at Trinita dei Monti, Feb. 7, 1960

Audrey Hepburn Spanish Steps in Rome

Audrey Hepburn and and co-star Peter Finch

 Audrey Hepburn in Rome March 11, 1964

Audrey Hepburn, Rome, 1968

Audrey Hepburn in Piazza Di Spagna in Rome

Audrey and husband Andrea Dotti 1970

 Audrey Hepburn Rome, March 26, 1971

Audrey Hepburn and husband Andrea Dotti September 8, 1971

Vanity Fair May 2013

Chic Read: Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.

If you've ever read Truman Capote's original book Breakfast at Tiffany's, then you know that the movie version takes some artistic liberties with the story. Sam Wasson has written a new book entitled Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M. that delves into how the producers turned a story that was supposedly unadaptable into every girl's favorite film. It's full of interesting tidbits such as how Truman Capote wanted Marilyn Monroe to play Holly Golightly and how the song Moon River almost didn't make the final cut. The title of the book refers to the time of day that they shot the iconic opening scene. Audrey Hepburn supposedly didn't want to eat the Danish either. Lucky for all of us that it all turned out perfectly in the end and if you want to hear how, definitely buy this book!