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Movie Monday: Love in the Afternoon (1957)
I know I have been absent for a few weeks now, but it has all been for a very good reason. You see, I am a college student and part of the honors program that I am a member of at my university requires me to do research projects. Well, one of my research projects had to do with documenting the changing analytics of this website, Faintly Familiar. So, now that I got my research out of the way, it is back to regularly scheduled programing here on Faintly Familiar! It’s a new Movie Monday and today I am reviewing the classic Audrey Hepburn and Gary Cooper film Love in…
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Movie Monday: Roman Holiday (1953)
It feels only appropriate that this week’s Movie Monday be a review of the Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck classic Roman Holiday. Since this week will be full of photos from my trip to Rome, I thought it was the right time to review this movie! Before I left for Rome I was scrolling through the different television channels and ran into Roman Holiday on one of the channels! I couldn’t resist watching it, and now that I have returned from Rome it is time to review this film. The magic element to Roman Holiday truly is the story. We start out seeing a beautiful princess traveling countries and charming…
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A Look at Olive Overalls Dresses
Overalls dresses are going to be all the rage this fall 2019 as I already expressed in my blog post titled “How to Style a Denim Overalls Dress for Summer“. Today I want to expand on how you can wear this trendy item and change up the color scheme a little bit. I quite possibly like this overalls dress even better than my classic denim dress simply because olive green is so chic! The black mock turtleneck neck t-shirt I pair with the olive green shade made a perfect combo, and really creates a fun street style vibe. Since this is more of a fall 2019 trend, I feel like…
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Movie Monday: Paris When It Sizzles (1964)
It has been a while since I reviewed a Audrey Hepburn film and, in my opinion, that is just unacceptable! So today that changes! The featured film this Movie Monday, and one of my favorite Audrey Hepburn movies, is Paris When It Sizzles! Back when this film premiered, Paris When It Sizzles was not a considered a classic. This was actually one of Hepburn’s more underrated movies, but I cannot understand why! The storyline in this film is full of creativity and excitement! There is also a lot of humor that is found within the lines and story plot of Paris When It Sizzles. Typically, when I look for a…
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Currently Trending: Oversized Cat Eye Sunglasses for Fall 2019
They are everywhere and you may have already seen them. Oversized cat eye sunglasses are a must have accessory for fall 2019! This shape and size are inspired by the every timeless Audrey Hepburn, and it has become something of a wardrobe essential for the upcoming new season. This shape really goes well with every type of ensemble and most face shapes. One way to style a cool pair of sunglasses like these are with a graphic t-shirt! While the weather is still warm outside you can wear them with tank tops and dresses alike. Soon the weather will begin to change and so will the leaves. That is when…
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City Chic Audrey Hepburn Style
I know it may seem crazy depending on where you live and what the weather is like there, but lately here in the Midwest it has been a bit on the chilly side! Especially in the Windy City (A.K.A. Chicago) where I have recently spent a bit of time helping my brother move to. Although we have been busy lifting heavy boxes, it is never a bad idea to dress up for a day on the town! Recently, I shared how I like to style a trench coat in the springtime but today I am sharing another way to style a classic camel trench coat. Matter of fact, this entire…
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Movie Monday: Sabrina (1954)
Recently, I re-watched the film Sabrina starring Audrey Hepburn and I became so inspired by both the fashion and the acting. That inspiration has led me here to this Movie Monday to review this classic film! Sabrina is full of symbolism and metaphors which is one of the reasons I love watching it! In one scene we see Audrey Hepburn’s character speak with her father through a window while he is standing in their shared home’s kitchen. This, in my opinion, is supposed to symbolize her feeling like an outsider in many ways including in comparison to the wealthy family who the man she loves is a member of. This…
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Secret Sequins
I understand that black is not the most cheerful spring color, but I think this quarter length top is absolutely perfect for this time of year! With all of the grass becoming a little greener and the flowers blooming, black really contrasts against these light backgrounds. Of course, black is never really a cool that goes out of style, but it is defiantly not typical for the spring season. One exciting element of this top is the two strands of black sequins that are visible on both sleeves! Really this black top is so much more fashion forward because of those two strands that I like to call secret sequins…
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A Classic Black Turtleneck
Is there anything more chic than a black turtle neck? There is a reason this seemingly simple piece of clothing remains within the ever-changing fashion industry as one that everyone finds attractive. Thanks to the incredible Audrey Hepburn we now consider a black turtleneck a closet essential! Over the years, the color black has proven itself to be the only color in fashion that will never truly go out of style. Yes, you may have the color of the year be a peach or emerald, but if you are wearing an all black ensemble you are immediately seen as someone who is “in the know” so to speak. That is…
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Movie Monday: Funny Face (1957)
Audrey Hepburn is known as one of the most stylish ladies in cinema history for a good reason! There is no better example of this than the film Funny Face. Not to mention the classic dancing scenes and songs that are scattered throughout this film, it is no wonder Funny Face is held in high esteem. These photos are not mine. I simply love Funny Face for a number of reasons, one being how bright and colorful it is! For 1957, its scenes vibrantly fill the screen with colors, motion, and sounds that makes this film an overall exciting experience. With all of the senses being used, this is the…
