G-d kissed her on the cheek and there she was

Sometimes we make things too complicated. Since I am not a morning person and ignore my alarm until that point where I have no choice but to leap out of bed and rush to work, out of necessity, I have become very adept at a streamlined routine. I put on basic makeup, make an attempt at restraining the wild hair, and throw on coordinating professional pieces, which I purchased to match with several other pieces in my wardrobe.

Yes, it works, but my haphazard morning routine leaves a bit to be desired, and I sometimes wonder if my routine is too simple, if I should make more of an effort....Maybe I have part of the formula correct, though, as it pertains to simplicity, and have to approach it differently. Less harried, less frazzled, more calm, more polished. Simple.

I love this summation of Audrey Hepburn's style, by her son, Sean Ferrer:

"Style is a word we use often and for a multitude of purposes. In the case of my mother, Audrey Hepburn, it was the extension of an inner beauty held up by a life of discipline, respect for the other and hope in humanity. lf the lines were pure and elegant it was because she believed in the power of simplicity. lf there was timelessness it was because she believed in quality and if she still is an icon of style today it is because once she found her look she stayed with it throughout her life. She didn't go with the trends, didn't reinvent herself every season. She loved fashion but kept it as a tool to compliment her look.

In effect she used the same unspoken dress codes, if there are any, that an English Gentleman would use. Better always to be underdressed than overdressed. Don't attract attention.

Less is more. What is cheap, ends up being expensive and what is expensive ends being cheap; better to buy one good pair of shoes that will last and that fit (always a half size larger) than several pairs that won't last. Take good care of your clothes because they are the first impression of you. So when she appeared it didn't scream out "look at me" but "this is me . no better than you". And she truly believed in that. She didn't see herself as anything special or unusual. Which is why she worked so hard and was always pleasant and professional. Her style was just an extension of who she was. The person we all admired because down deep we knew that we saw was not just clever packaging but an honest and 100% genuine human being.

Billy Wilder, her great friend and extraordinary director, said it best, 'G-d kissed her on the cheek and there she was.'"