If Ms. Holly Golightly Lived in the Modern Day.

We all know the iconic photographs of Audrey Hepburn gazing in to the NYC Tiffany’s window with her coffee and croissant in hand. This classic lush of a socialite has been one of my idols for years and so often, I try to imagine what her life would be like in present day. Most of us probably know the story line of Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Struggling writer, Paul Varjak, moves in to a new NYC apartment and becomes fascinated with his stunning, quirky, of the glitterati neighbor, Ms. Holly Golightly, and her lifestyle. Holly is capable of lighting up a room with her New York early sixties energy, ridiculous charm, and sexy, sophisticated aura. All that being said, beyond the cat-eye sunglasses, long cigarette holder, free-spirit beauty is a regular woman, who can easily turn in to a sweetly vulnerable mess, never knowing exactly what she wants.

Modern Day Holly Golightly by missallierae featuring oliver goldsmith sunglasses
 

"Well, when I get it the only thing that does any good is to jump in a cab and go to Tiffany's. Calms me down right away. The quietness and the proud look of it; nothing very bad could happen to you there. If I could find a real-life place that'd make me feel like Tiffany's, then - then I'd buy some furniture and give the cat a name!"

 

 

Holly: I'll tell you one thing, Fred, darling... I'd marry you for your money in a minute. Would you marry me for my money?
Paul: In a minute.
Holly: I guess it's pretty lucky neither of us is rich, huh?
Paul: Yeah.

Holly Golightly by missallierae featuring wedding jewelry

Holly: Thursday! It can't be! It's too gruesome!

Paul: What's so gruesome about Thursday?

Holly: Nothing, except I can never remember when it's coming up.

"I've got to do something about the way I look. I mean a girl just can't go to Sing Sing with a green face."

 

"Promise me one thing: don't take me home until I'm drunk - very drunk indeed."

 

Modern Day Holly Golightly by missallierae featuring a fragrance

 

Although her apartment was very bare, it had many peculiar qualities. I imagine today, it would be an eclectic mix of new glamour and vintage accessories here and there.

 

Since I'm obsessed with the movie, I realized I had never seen a Holly Golightly Halloween costume in person...so that is precisely what I was for Halloween 2012.  My friends and I attended the Hallow-bash at the Lemp Mansion, and I'm proud to say that I was the only Holly Golightly present, Cat and all.

 

 

"I'm like cat here, a no-name slob. We belong to nobody, and nobody belongs to us. We don't even belong to each other."

 

 

 

 

 

Be Bold

A look this self-proclaimed accessory junkie is loving right now: MAJOR statement necklaces…seriously. Whether it’s shopping with the girlfriends, weekend brunch, typical work day, or a date night out, you can’t go wrong by simply adding oomph to that outfit with a bold neckpiece. It is possible to make these pieces work for casual-chic every day wear or glitzy-glammed up nights and I’m about to show you how.

Adorn a chunky sweater, tee, faux fur, or button down, leggings and your favorite boots with a chunky piece of your choice. Perfect for cold day errand running or cozying up by the fire.

If layering is your thing, choose the peek-a-boo style with your button down and sweatshirt...

or simply throw on a pretty necklace with a fitted tee for a "I want to be comfy but still look glamorous or adorable" style status. This emerald/white combo is to die for (not to mention emerald is Pantone's 2013 color of the year...YAY!)

 

Boho Chic by allisonryoung featuring statement necklaces

 

Sweet and Sassy by allisonryoung featuring statement necklaces
 

Just because the piece is bold doesn't mean your top needs to be. If you're a skeptic about mixing too much, aim for one color in each piece to be the same or similar...or just go with leopard print, you can seriously pair any color with it and look great!

 

Pearl Statement by allisonryoung featuring cotton sweaters

Statement Necklace by allisonryoung featuring a gold cocktail dress