Very few actresses have made more of a mark in Hollywood for their impeccable elegance and polite nature, both on and off the stage, than Audrey Hepburn. These are traits appreciated especially nowadays, what with the slew of wannabes and their “accidental” slips of judgment (i.e. sex tapes, dressing lewd, being obnoxious) to enjoy their 15 minutes of fame… or 15 seconds as the case might be! Audrey Hepburn, with her high cheekbones, big brown eyes, polished demeanor and classic beauty, still conjures up elegance and chic…..and all the true markings of a real STAR.

Audrey Hepburn photo from 'Vogue - The Sixties'

Audrey Hepburn in 'How to Steal a Million'

Audrey Hepburn as Blackglama spokesperson

This Belgian-born polyglot actress is still emulated and copied by designers, actresses, and girls next door – all of whom admire her classic nymph-like beauty. Yes, she was lithe, narrow and tallish; she favored her hair back ballerina style; she dressed simply and elegantly always!

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Richard Avedon for Harper’s Bazaar magazine (January 1967)

Audrey Hepburn for Vogue, 1963. Photo Bert Stern

Audrey Hepburn shot for the cover of Vogue, 1960s

Harper's Bazaar (April 1956)

Audrey was able to remain stylish and fabulous over her lifetime

She became, through happenstance, the muse and friend of the great Hubert de Givenchy and was half of a historical fashion duo. Even the editor, Diana Vreeland couldn’t have hoped for a better pairing. He dressed her in many films, and undoubtedly helped Edith Head secure at least one Oscar statuette.

Audrey Hepburn wearing the iconic 'Victoire de Samothrace' gown by Givenchy in 'Funny Face'

Audrey Hepburn with Hubert de Givenchy

Audrey Hepburn photographed by Ron Galella with her dear friend Richard Avedon at the '1988 Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards' at Metropolitan Museum of Art. New York (October 28, 1988)

No one can walk by Tiffany & Co., on the corner of 57^th Street and 5^th Fifth Avenue, without recalling the iconic scene of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, with her hair in a French twist, sporting a chunky pearl necklace, that lovely Givenchy black dress, with a cup of street coffee and a donut in hand.

Audrey Hepburn in a still from BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, 1961

The famous 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' gown created by Hubert de Givenchy

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

Audrey Hepburn in a publicity shot for BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY'S, 1961

Audrey Hepburn’s work as an ambassador for UNICEF later in life proved to the world that her strength and compassion, her dignity and dedication were the traits of an inner beauty that may have even eclipsed her exceptional physical beauty.

Audrey Hepburn worked tirelessly for UNICEF and gave her heart to the cause of helping the underprivileged...now that's true beauty

The way she carried herself throughout her life and the beauty she shared, from her heart as well as her visage, will carry her legacy through the generations.

Audrey Hepburn at home. An out take from photos shot for the cover of the December 7, 1953 issue of Life. Photo by Mark Shaw

Mel Ferrer and Audrey Hepburn, holding a Fur Coat, British Film Academy Awards, April 1964

Audrey Hepburn steps out in the snow in a fur hat

Audrey Hepburn (wearing 'Simplicity Pattern') photographed with her then husband the actor and director Mel Ferrer for a fashion editorial for Seventeen Magazine (July 1954). Photo by Richard Avedon.