Now that the holidays are behind us and today is New Year’s Day I wanted to share with all of you my favorite gift of the year. Awhile back I was contacted by another Audrey fan on Instagram. She had won several items from the Christie’s auction of Audrey Hepburn’s personal belongings. Well, this angel, and I mean that in every sense of the word, offered me one of her winnings. I was in complete shock followed by sheer glee. I couldn’t believe that someone could be so generous and kind. She really embodies Audrey’s spirit.
From the items I chose a “red morocco leather jewellery travel box lined in black suede”. It’s exactly my style and my favorite shade of red. I had bid on several items and was sadden to have lost, but that makes this jewelry case all the more special. I’m eternally grateful to Devon. I will cherish this gift for as long as I live.
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Ron Galella at the International Women’s Forum at the Beverly Hills Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, United States, Oct. 19, 1990.
Audrey Hepburn’s Children Fund: CBS aired this 1970 UNICEF special, hosted by Shirley MacLaine. She introduced the television audience to a U.N. General Assembly chamber packed with the children of U.N. personnel, many of them in native costumes.
Celebrities including Audrey Hepburn, Barbra Streisand, Bill Cosby, Richard Burton and Harry Belafonte appeared to describe Christmas traditions in their native or adopted homelands. In Rome, Audrey explained the legend of “La Befana,” which plays a prominent role in Italian Christmas festivities, and sang “Silent Night” in Italian. @audreyhepburnchildrensfund
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Video: You'reGonnaLoveTomorrow youtube channel (please visit his YouTube account! There are lots of rare Audrey gems from his personal collection.)
Audrey Hepburn photographed by her husband, Mel Ferrer, on a snowy day in St. Moritz, Switzerland, December 23, 1954.
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Go Fund Me Perks!
From now until supplies run out, when you donate $250 you will receive one vintage magazine with Audrey Hepburn on the cover, one vintage photograph of Audrey, two press slides of Audrey, 1 Mayerling DVD, and 2 original Rare Audrey Hepburn postcards. Your donation will cover the cost of shipping and I will ship internationally. You will get to choose which magazine, photo, and slides you would want. Photos, slides, and magazines vary. Supplies are limited, so first come first serve. I’ve been collecting magazines of Audrey from all over the world, so there are some rare, one of a kinds included in this giveaway.
Your donations will help cover the costs of new archival boxes for storing photos, magazines, and negatives, future Audrey Hepburn purchases for my book; and, lastly, a negative scanner. I would love to be able to upload some of my rare finds and share them with everyone. As my collection continues to grow my supplies run low. If you would like to learn more about my books, please click the link in my bio. Thank you! Happy Holidays.
Audrey Hepburn at a resort in Bürgenstock, Switzerland, June 1955.
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Jean-Claude Sauer for Paris Match magazine at Hubert de Givenchy’s Rue de Grenelle Paris apartment in France, September 03, 1991. From Audrey Hepburn’s personal collection.
Audrey Hepburn modeling Givenchy photographed by Bert Stern for Vogue Paris, 1963.
New Audrey Hepburn show in development. To learn more click here.
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Elio Sorci on the streets of Rome, 1968.
Audrey Hepburn modeling Tiffany & Co.’s canary yellow diamond necklace for her film Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New York, 1960.
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Pierluigi Praturlon during the filming of How to Steal a Million, Paris France, 1965.
Audrey Hepburn and her husband, Mel Ferrer, attending a horse race, 1962. (Most likely in France.) She was filming Paris When it Sizzles at the time; you’ll notice she was wearing the same outfit she did in the movie.
I’ve teamed up with @vivandlarrygram on instagram for one spectacular giveaway! Follow me @rareaudreyhepburn. You’ll find photos and details on how to enter. Winner will receive lots of fun prizes!
https://www.instagram.com/rareaudreyhepburn/
Audrey Hepburn photographed by Bob Willoughby doing yoga poses on the set of Green Mansions, 1958. In the article featuring these photos Audrey mentions that she goes to bed at 10pm every night. She needs “plenty of time to unwind and refuel.”