dress up AUDREY

Occasionally a job comes along that really gives you pause and forces you to reflect upon where you are and why you’re here.
Any artist/illustrator most likely spent their childhood dreaming of drawing for a living. It’s such a simple aspiration, yet for the majority it can seem so unrealistic. The feeling when that dream becomes a reality is so indescribable. There is, however, a moment even more mind-blowing than that - and it’s when the two worlds collide.
The younger self that sat colouring at the table; drawing their favourite characters, attacking the paper with scissors, sticky tape and a fervent determination. That grown child is suddenly tasked with creating an Audrey Hepburn paper doll for Smith Street Books. PARDONNEZ-MOI? Audrey? LOVE. Paper Dolls? LOVE.
It doesn’t get much better than this, honestly…my younger (and present) self is screaming.
See below for a little BTS of the assembled doll in 'Holly Golightly’ garb from the film ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s,’ arguably Audrey’s most famous film, and yes - one of my favourites. My all-time favourite, however, is ‘My Fair Lady.’ The first time I saw it, I couldn’t say. It’s been a part of my psyche since the dawn of (my) time.
If you want to play yourself - the book is out now!

‘Style Icons: Audrey Hepburn A Dress-Up Paper Doll Book’
Words: Elizabeth Weitzman
Illustrations: Kelly Smith
Editor: Lucy Grant
Publisher: Smith Street Books
Agent: IllustrationX