What I Learned From: Breakfast At Tiffany's

“Did I Tell You How Divinely and Utterly Happy I Am?”

 Use this sentence at least once a week. Either say it to yourself as a affirmation or just a general statement said in any conversion.

“Personally, I Think It Would Be Tacky To Wear Diamonds Before I’m 40.”

An essential style note from NY’s classiest call girl. Aim for pearls or silver.

Holly Golightly is the biggest fashionista to ever hit the screen. Little Black Dresses everywhere say thank you.

Men sometimes act like either “rats, super-rats, mice.”

Ms. Golighly sure didn’t have any luck with men until she met Paul Varjack and this was the 60s. I can’t begin to explain the NY men of today!  



The “Mean Reds” are the worse than the old “Blues.”





“You’re afraid and you don’t know what you’re afraid of.” The only cure is a trip to Tiffany’s!

 
Nothing Bad Can Happen To You Inside Of Tiffany's.

 


It may be pricy but staring into the cool crisp glass displays overseeing diamonds, pearls, gold, silver, platinum, and every other gem a girl’s heart desire is sure to either cheer you up or depress the hell out of you because you aren’t taking anything home.


Swinging House Parties Are The Best

Women crying at the party, Rusty Trawler, endless dancing, and possibly the best time of the 1960s happen inside of Holly’s apartment Poor Mr. Yunioshi couldn't take it!

Do Not Accept Drinks From Disapproving Gentlemen




Especially not disapproving gentlemen who are kept by other ladies. What right does he have to judge you!?



“A Girl Can’t Read That Sort Of Thing Without Her Lipstick” 

Important events happen at a moment's notice so a Holly must always have her “face” on when reading letters! But for us real girls, it's always nice to look your best.

Love Doesn’t Put You In Cage

 
It’s okay for people to belong to other people because whether you like it or not we all wish for that movie cliché of kissing in the rain.

Events: Free Brooklyn Bridge Movies

    For the past 12 years, the good folks at the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservatory have shown free movies outside in the park. The astounding NY skyline overlooking the water is a rare place for peace and tranquility (not to mention romantic). I went every Thursday from July to September of last year. I’ve been more busy this year but I had the opportunity to go last week. The iconic 1961 classic “Breakfast At Tiffany’s” was played for all to see. The film about a quintessential and untraditional New York girl was the perfect antidote to my stressful week. It was a beautiful night without a cloud in the sky in 77 degree weather. I’ll go more into depth about the film next week with “What I Learned” but to see Audrey Hepburn in her famous Little Black Dress was a true “New York Moment.” No wonder the lawn was at full capacity! I highly recommend going to the park with your blanket and some fresh sandwiches.

Movies With A View continues until September 1. Movies are screened every Thursday. Check their site for the schedule.