Colour Chip

Who could forget the dainty cigarette holder? The beehive hairdo? How about the large sun glasses? We all have to admit that Audrey Hepburn is one of the most unforgettable style icons that ever came to be.

Who can forget how she was the one that debuted what the biggest fashionistas now consider a closet staple: the little black dress?

I think the reason behind the booming success of this garment was how it was at first a little controversial.

You see, wearing a black dress on any occasion outside mourning used to be considered inappropriate, but when Breakfast in Tiffany's came out into the public in 1963, everyone finally woke up and realized black was a sexy colour. (And a good thing too because almost all my dresses are black and I cannot imagine only being able to wear them when I'm mourning.)

Now, Dolce & Gabbana has created a line that reminds me so much of Audrey Hepburn's style. The sunglasses and hair are down pat, and the dresses... Who knew the little black dress could come in so many variations?

Really, how anyone could overlook the style potential of black is beyond me.
Then again I do have to admit other colours can look cute too when put in the right combinations (meaning no forest greens and purples lest you want to resemble Barney the singing dinosaur).

But really, how could anyone not see using black undoubtably adds a touch of sleekness and sophistication to anything and everything?

Think about it. Black couches: classy. Black mobile phones: professional. Black leather-bound notebooks: inspiring and intelligent. Black cars: oh so sleek. Black dresses: very sexy. Black dentures: ...


...okay, maybe not that.


*All images are from www.dolcegabbana.com and is not being used by me for commercial purposes