A Monday Evening Respite: Breakfast at Tiffany's

First of all, let me begin by apologizing for my prolonged absence from writing. This semester has been hectic, to say the least. But, rest assured, I still insist on carrying my overly-full book bag and my polka dot lunch bag while wearing two inch heels. This is a sure sign that I still have things relatively under control.

Last Monday evening, Pablo and I took a much-needed respite from our overbooked schedules to see the 50th Anniversary screening of Breakfast at Tiffany's at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline. This is an independent movie theater run by a non-profit organization. It was originally built as a church in 1906 and was "re-designed as an art deco movie palace in 1933." I cannot think of a more appropriate venue to see Audrey on the big screen.

If there was ever any doubt about Audrey's star-quality, seeing her on the big screen would surely erase these doubts. She was stunning in every scene. One of my favorite scenes is the last scene of the movie when she is sitting in the taxi by herself looking at the prize ring from the Cracker Jack box that she and George Peppard had engraved at Tiffany's. It is pouring rain, and Audrey runs out of the taxi to look for her "poor, no name cat." She finds the cat and turns to look at George Peppard... and they kiss in the pouring rain.

During the movie, I laughed, I cried, and I had a wonderful time. Even Pablo, who is not quite as big of an Audrey fan as I am, thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Can you believe that I almost decided to study instead of going?

Uninspired

What is is about the end of February that makes it so difficult to get excited about style (or anything)? Even though we haven't had such a hard winter over here on the Left Coast, I am longing for the sun and tired of wearing the same winter wardrobe day after day. Brown pants, black pants, denim skirt with tights... *yawn*. On one hand, I am pleased to have a reasonably sized selection of clothing. On the other hand, I am so ready for a change.

The only moderately interesting fashion choice I've had to make recently revolves around the fund-raising auctions that seem to crop up at this time of year. We have already been to two of these events -- including one last Saturday -- and there's a third on the horizon this weekend, a benefit for the non-profit where I work. Attending two charity events on back-to-back weekends in the same smallish town presents a unique fashion challenge. I know that I will see many of the same people at both events, and I also need to look fabulous at both events, for different reasons.

Last Friday, the day before the Habitat dinner, I totally scored a little black dress from the clearance rack at Target. Voila!

I wore this to the dinner with black stockings, black heels, and a velvet trimmed grey cardigan from H&M. While I wasn't as warm as I might have liked, I felt great about how I looked -- for the first time in ages. Because it's so simple the dress is very versatile and can be styled to wear to work later on (with red shoes?).

Best of all, by wearing this little number, I was able to save the distinctive dress I bought a few weeks ago for the event this coming Saturday. I can't find a photo of it online, but I'll post one this weekend.