I must check ‘Two for the Road’ out! Like the style. But I must say you really need to give ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ a try again. At least read the book by Truman Capote. It is seriously a brilliant little piece about a nutsy, endearing lady.

I love this movie! My parents drove a car across Europe last year and I took this film out of the library and watched it while they were away. There’s something so nice about being able to watch a couple weather through their relationship. You got the style and the mood down perfectly!!

You had me at the Diana+ and all that orange. Fantastic finds as usual!

great finds! i really like audrey hepburn movies – though i wouldn’t consider myself a ‘rabid fan’ – two for the road is fantastic!

I have to say too, I didn’t love B@Ts. Maybe I should have watched it a long time ago or maybe there was too much hype, but it didn’t capture me the way I was expecting it to. I’ll check this movie out. Sometimes there’s nothing better than watching an old movie.

I love these kind of posts – you pick some really great movies and then provide inspiration from them for us people in the real world! Great stuff.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is not my favorite Audrey movie, either. Don’t feel bad. I didn’t think it had much of a story line. I did, however, love Funny Face. I have never seen Two For the Road. Gonna have to find it.

REALLY love this one… and have never seen the movie, so I’ll have to Netflix it next! Thanks! Also, not a fan of Breakfast at Tiffany’s either. It’s just plain not very good. Much rather watch Roman Holiday!

I am so with you on Breakfast at Tiffany’s! But I loved the book (a novelleta, I highly recommend). Thanks for the rec on Two for the Road.

Really loving the orange/red cashmere sweater!

Amy, I just want to say what an awesome job I think you’re doing with this column–it’s fantastic every week! And for the record, my fave Audrey Hepburn movie is Wait Until Dark. Love it! …though probably not Living In material.

Because it was one of her more mature movies, I did like Two for the Road the second time around. Roman Holiday will always be my all time fave. But enough of that, let’s talk about the dresser that looks like stacked luggage! Of course, it has to be from Anthropologie.

Oh my God please let me have that Anthropologie chair immediately.

Yours,
Whitney

Amy, I definitely agree with Moriah, you should read the short story. I’m a huge Audrey fan (yes, I’ve dressed up as her for Halloween) and I too was disappointed by the film. However, after reading Capote’s story, there was more depth to Holly Golightly and I enjoyed the movie much more! I haven’t heard of this movie, I’ll be sure to check it out!

Re: Breakfast at Tiffany’s (I know, slightly off topic) – but, oh my goodness, there is no loving the movie after you’ve read the book. The outcomes, even the tone, is completely different. I prefer the honest, darkly romantic novel.

And don’t forget us little girls who played every song from My Fair Lady on the piano all day long :O)
And at 28 yrs naming my first cat, “Cat”… because I always swore I would if ever I were to have a kitty, since the first (of many) times I watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s…. I do adore her! This is great. I’m loving the pink suitcases.

Don’t forget Albert Finney!!!!

I LOVE this film! Honestly I saw Breakfast about 13 years ago and don’t remember anything about it. Two for the Road you can’t forget!

I must say that I found Two for the Road much much more bearable than Breakfast at Tiffany’s. The movie is amazing! My wife and I argue about which one is better all the time. I am extremely surprised that Two for the Road is not more popular than it is! I was excited to see that you used it for inspiration.

Two for the Road is a classic. I can watch it and Pillow Talk over and over again, the colors, fashion and style cannot be matched.

Two for the Road is my all time favorite Audrey film. The first time I watched Breakfast I couldn’t get into it either. I’d give it another try if I were you! I LOVE it now.

(and I am going to have to get that red sweater!!!)

so glad you brought this gem out on your blog! It is one of my all time favs! It is such a sweet movie, I love the hamburger pills!

love audrey hepburn! and i love this. made this rainy day more cheery :)

love those suitcases!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s isnt my favorite either – that honor goes to How to Steal a Million (Wildly fantastic clothing in that movie! I’d love to see a Living in.. post about that!) But Two for the Road is pretty close to HTSAM. I can’t believe you found that funny pom pom hat!

I’m going to stick my neck out here for Breakfast at Tiffany’s, if only because when I saw it, I was 13 and I thought it was the most charming Audrey ever was. I still prescribe to the wisdom that diamonds are a bit…mature for a woman of my age.

that said, my favorite is Charade, which would also make a great “living in.” Two for the Road is fabulous, too, especially the spacey, futuristic period.

Amy,

You are not alone. I watched Breakfast at Tiffany’s a few years back and I just didn’t understand what all the hullabaloo was about, but I can definitely see myself needing to rent this flick after your post.

Thanks for the review! It was adorably Auburn-esque :)

one of my all time favorite movies. could albert finney be any cuter? and you’re right, it is a very honest telling of a relationship. way ahead of it’s time.

had to post because i too LOVE two for the road!@ it’s one i never ever get tired of watching. i especially love the scenes with the really obnoxious couple with the kid who throws their keys into the dirt. I also love breakfast at tiffany’s (sorry) – first saw it at 14 and fell in complete love. maybe the key was catching it early? back in 1990 it wasn’t so popular… And my 3rd favorite is Charade. those 3 are definitely my top picks. thanks for the post!

OK, I’ve never seen this movie, but that luggage is enough to make me a believer.

ps) I do like Audrey, but I IDOLIZE Katharine Hepburn. Someone once told me that the world is divided into two types of people: those who prefer Audrey, and those who prefer Kate. Hmm… :)

Amazing post! Makes me want to buy everything and be that character. I suppose I should see the movie first.

I’m with Newly Domesticated. The visuals and charm of Breakfast at Tiffany’s is enough to keep me coming back!

i love it !

I agree about hepburn vs. hepburn.

I’M A KATE- through and through!

I am loving the beige suitcases!

Breakfast at Tiffany’s book is great. Read it first, you’ll love the movie.

I love this film – the part when they drive their Merc onto the plane as if it’s the most routine thing in the world always cracks me up. And you’re right, it shows all the small but important things about a long term relationship, is funny and full of amazing vintage cars plus Audrey and Albert. (I also still love Breakfast at Tiffany’s but for very different reasons…)

The visuals are great, but the music is even better! Mancini at his best.

I saw this movie years ago and I still have the old VHS of it. Every once in a while, usually when sick, I pop it in and enjoy + cry. A truly wonderful and under appreciated Audrey Hepburn movie.

Ohhh I love this movie and Audrey Hepburn has been one of my loves & inspiration for the past 15 years! Great Pick! :)

Ahhh, I love these living in the movie posts! How about Splendor in the Grass? I’m sure some lovely inspiration can come from my all time favorite movie!

after reading this post, i simply HAD to rent Two for the Road from iTunes… the perfect film for a bitterly cold night in the midwest… i love your “living in” posts… i wish i was “living in” mid-century europe!

Interesting “Two For the Road” tidbit -
they say Audrey and Albert had an affair during the filming of the movie. She was in an unhappy marriage and Albert made her very happy for awhile. I can’t watch this movie without thinking of that! Good going Albert!

i love this movie, I just watched it on showtime or starz like a month ago!….

If you want to know who made her sunglasses throughout the movie, they were by Oliver Goldsmith, the company is still around, just google oliver goldsmith sunglasses, they have the best sunglasses in the world.

for all of you who didnt “get” breakfast at tiffanys, read the book first, trust me the book is better and you will like the movie alot more after you understand what its all about.

I love all her movies, but nobody can beat elizabeth taylor in anything…cat on a hot tin roof, cleopatra, national velvet, whose afraid of virginia wolf? come on all of those could be a “Living In”…

Sorry…that looks or feels nothing like Two for the Road

One of my favorite movies! Love that red sweater!

I have to admit I did not see this movie, but I have to rent it right now! Love this collection!!

I love this movie!! Fashion is both classic and crazy 60′s. Oh Audrey.

This is one of Audrey’s and Albert’s absolute Bests!! They are both just perfect in it. I agree it’s one of the very few films to show a realistic relationship over time, while relying on the fun & romantic structure of road trips! Hard to look as fab as these two, but I love your picks!! Thanks :)

I haven’t seen “Two For the Road,” but I love the music from that film, so so much, and I loooove Audrey Hepburn.

I think you should give Breakfast at Tiffany’s another try. I didn’t like it the first time but it grows on you. Especially when I found out that Truman Capote was upset that Audrey got the role of Holly Golightly. He wanted Marilyn Monroe but I think that would have ruined the movie.

I haven’t seen this movie before but I do love Funny Face and Roman Holiday. I need to give this one a try. Awesome job with the Living In… I look forward to this every week!

Amy, thank you. I am so glad that somebody else doesn’t get “Breakfast at Tiffs” either (and wasn’t afraid to admit it). I will definately be looking for “2 for the road”.

You know that question about having dinner with anyone from history that people ask for social icebreakers or job interviews? My stock answer has always been Audrey Hepburn because of her love of children. Two for the Road has always been a favourite because of the reality of Audrey and Albert plus that hauntingly beautiful music. Funny Face is my escape from reality movie…that music and those clothes….especially the wedding dress…The scariest movie….Wait Until Dark….she had great hair too!

LOVING the colour combo of red/orange, forest green, mahogany, and white!!! SO pretty.

Thank you! Breakfast at Tiffany’s is very offensive to me. As an asian, I was always greatly offended by Andy Rooney’s racist caricature of an asian man. I always hated how people fawn over that movie. If it was Andy Rooney in blackface, no one would think it was cute.

When asked, I always responded tht TFTR was my favorite film. I have seen it over and over. Albert Finney was gorgeous … oh yes, Audrey was too. Hard to watch without feeling you are living it with them.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this movie, but I tried to give it to a friend once and I think I ruined her excitement/willingness to watch it. I said it was a great movie but kind of a downer. What? Well, it is. It really does show the true nature of relationships.

I couldn’t believe I had never seen this film, so I watched it instantly on Netflix, and I must say it’s giving “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” a run for its money.

Breakfast at Tiffany’s is one of those movies you love when you are a teenager, and then look back on bemusedly as an adult.

Two for the Road is one I have not seen. Will be checking it out.

i am so with you regarding not being able to get into breakfast at tiffany’s. i think they lost me at mickey rooney dressed up at the chinese landlord. call me crazy…

I netflixed this movie after reading this post! You are right, it is certainly better than Tiffany’s. I’m a huge Audrey fan and I should know!

own it! love it! one of my top 5 fav films of all times! love your posts, they are the BEST!

I absolutely adore this movie! One of my absolute favorites, the kind that I watch on a sick day, or Valentine’s Day, and sigh about. I think the whole style of the film is perfectly lovely.
And I have to admit that out of all of the Audrey movies out there, Breakfast at Tiffany’s is pretty darn close to the bottom.
Wonderful post!

just watched this last night! it is such a darling movie- great wardrobe and props! thanks!

I love Audrey Hepburn and have many of her movies that I love to watch over and over, but had not seen this one until I saw your post…I saw it and love it…Really enjoy the “Living in” posts! Keep em’ comin’!

So happy to find your lovely blog! Oddly, I found it while researching Audrey Hepburn for my 4th grade daughter’s biography report. Breakfast at Tiffany’s! I’m still a sucker for this movie so I totally disagree, and haven’t bothered to read all the other comments to hear the chorus of others who are with MOI! As I light-hearted stylish movie it’s captivating. On another level, you really should read Capote’s gritty novella. It really depicts the desperate damaged soul from an abusive home who’s only love (for her semi-retarded brother) is used against her as her creepy hillbilly ex husband tries to convince her to come back. It becomes about sacrificing her soul to protect the one she loves. (Though they try to make the husband character sympathetic in the movie). It’s a story of a someone torn between love, fear, shame, duty, self-sacrifice and self-destruction. Since I was young girl I loved watching the movie for I it’s obvious stylishness and the real grittiness I knew was being glossed over with that 1960′s lacquer. I felt especially cool that I knew what was REALLY going on with this young prostitute. But watching it last week with my 10 year-old daughter, I couldn’t help but think of all the secretly dysfunctional adults I know who were really just damaged children. And of all the very deep pain Hepburn herself had suffered over the course of her life. On a stupid silly romantic level, I love that “Fred” won’t let go of her. I love a crazy, unconditionally smitten guy, even against the backdrop of 60′s corniness. Plus, It just doesn’t get much more stylish than the party scene. (The antics of the actors was all fueled by real champagne that Blake Edwards served the cast and shot over two days.) Yep, still a sucker for this movie….But, I will definitely watch Two for the Road. Reading the story (again, while helping my daughter research her project), I just knew I’d love it. Her own marriage of 12 years was unravelling at this point. I love complex love stories. But as a married woman of 16 years it could either inspire or depress me. I guess that’s what good movies do. ;)

I’m also blogging about Audrey (and not just here on yours :) so I might backlink to this fantastic post. Love your sensibility. Can’t wait to check out your archive.

This is one of my favorite “Living in…” posts. And I never liked Breakfast at Tiffany’s; rather, Roman Holiday does it for me. :)

I have to agree and say that Breakfast at Tiffany’s didn’t do very much for me. My pick is Roman Holiday, too. Gregory Peck, yes! Also love both styles of luggage you’ve featured.