It's National Crime Prevention Week. Take a burglar to dinner.

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One of my favorite films to watch for the pure pleasure of entertainment is How To Steal A Million. Starring Audrey Hepburn and Peter O'Toole this comedy caper about the daughter of an art forger who hires a thief to help her steal one of her father's sculptures from an art museum, is pure delight. Every line is witty and Audrey is wonderfully endearing as the slightly naive and earnest first-time burglar who falls for her partner in crime. Audrey seems to feel that when meeting to conspire with her hired thief she must dress the part, my favorite scene is where she wears a little black lace mask "to be discreet." Isn't it wonderful when characters in films dress up as if they would like to be characters in films?
Final thought: watch this film if you want to laugh. Film stills gratefully borrowed from Picked Pics

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75 comments:

  1. H @ Narnia's ClosetFebruary 28, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Audrey is my personal hero. How have I not ween this movie? The costumes seem divine!

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  2. RebeccaFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:42 PM

    Oh, that pink coat! I haven't seen that movie! Audrey is always so adorable.

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  3. KatyFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:45 PM

    It sounds awesome, but I'd watch it just for the set!

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  4. Fia KilbournFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    How To Steal A Million is my favorite Audrey movie.

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  5. muchloveFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:49 PM

    I've never seen this film, but I'm very intrigued! These film stills look fantastic.

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  6. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 4:56 PM

    the costumes in this are so delicious, i feel full!

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  7. UnknownFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:06 PM

    Oh Audrey! I miss her *sniff* Nothing delights me more than a little postmodernism re: characters in a film dressing like a character in a film would dress. That's why I loved Stranger than Fiction with Will Ferrell so much! I am definitely going to watch this movie.

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  8. MelFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:37 PM

    The clothes are to die for! I probably liked the film more for the clothes rather than the story, but it was quite entertaining.

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  9. The Stylish WandererFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    she is gorgeous. forever my style icon.

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  10. Louise, Raspberries In WinterFebruary 28, 2009 at 5:47 PM

    this is one of my favourites but I haven't been able to find it anywhere! I love Audrey Hepburn's clothing in it!

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  11. Diana February 28, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I watched this last year! I love this movie! I loved her character! She was wacky!

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    this is one of my favorite audrey movies (its tied with charade). i want to be her in this movie, every detail if perfect

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  13. jessFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:12 PM

    This was such a fun movie one of my favorite Audrey movies. I loved the clothes in it. I really wanted a lace mask after seeing it.

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:19 PM

    LOVE those screenshots & the costumes!

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  15. Annisa NFFebruary 28, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    looks great. I wanna watch this movie. nice blog anyway ;)

    xo

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  16. EmzFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:02 PM

    Oh Audrey.. I love her =)

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  17. Cassie Jo - TofusclosetFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:20 PM

    i think i need to get this on netflix..=) i love her!

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  18. Emily, Resplendent TranquilityFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Thank you for all the info regarding the question I asked about the book :) I am anxious to get my hands on a copy!

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  19. chloeFebruary 28, 2009 at 7:49 PM

    I'll definitely put this on my "To Watch" list. Audrey Hepburn is such a doll.

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  20. K8February 28, 2009 at 7:59 PM

    I love Audrey Hepburn. She's always wears the most amazing clothes, I want to just peek into her closet and if she would allow me to snatch that little pink coat from the first picture right off the rack, it really is charming.

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  21. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    I want that lace mask! I love Audrey Hepburn, but I don't think I've seen this one, or if I have, I was too little to remember. I'll have to add it to my queue.
    I loooove those blue nails!

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  22. indigotangerineFebruary 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    I don't know how I haven't watched this movie before! I mean seriously, that hat.... and nobody can resist Audrey. I too love when charachters try to emulate charachters, as well as when authors make obscure cross references to their other books. (it makes you feel like you're in on an inside joke)
    -indigo

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  23. UnknownFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:05 PM

    i love Audrey, i love her!
    growing up am very certain that i will look like her, but my genes said no! grrrrrr.

    i remember, watching Excess Baggage (alicia silverstone)is like a crap re-make of How to Steal a Million. hihi.But Benicio Del Toro is hot hot hot!

    you have a great day!

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  24. AngelaFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:15 PM

    love this movie too. a big fan of hepburn. my fav is roman holiday.

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  25. EyeliahFebruary 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM

    Love this movie!

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  26. ManjaMarch 1, 2009 at 12:39 AM

    I still need to see this one! I love Audrey, though, she is one of my favorites!

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  27. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 12:42 AM

    i love the audrey style, trendy and attractive. The movie is so great, clothes are amazing!!!!
    ps: thanks to add me in your "people i visit" :)

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  28. miss milkiMarch 1, 2009 at 2:04 AM

    oh yeah, I remember this film - I must find it and watch it again!

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  29. FenkeMarch 1, 2009 at 2:24 AM

    this also happens to be one of my favorite movies with audrey hepburn. the costumes are great!

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  30. ClaudiaMarch 1, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    I watched it last year for the first time and what can I say? It's one of my favorite movies.

    Audrey is an inspiration.

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  31. Tina { Luphia Loves... }March 1, 2009 at 2:48 AM

    i love that film! maybe i should watch it tonight to refresh my memory! :)

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  32. UnknownMarch 1, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    i really like your blog -
    i'm going to follow it :D

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  33. SarahMarch 1, 2009 at 3:18 AM

    I loved this movie!When I saw Audrey Hepburn in it, I knew it was gonna be soo fabulous!

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  34. Suri MayMarch 1, 2009 at 4:12 AM

    ooh i'm so fascinated now! i have not seen this film yet! Audrey is always so elegant and endearing.

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  35. ParapluieMarch 1, 2009 at 4:24 AM

    I really need to watch this film! :)

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  36. RaquelMarch 1, 2009 at 4:30 AM

    I haven't seen the film, but with audrey hepburn starting must be great!

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  37. GracieMarch 1, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    Oh I love this film! The set and costumes are just divine :)

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  38. Ella GregoryMarch 1, 2009 at 6:46 AM

    I love Audrey. I haven't seen this movie though - I need to rent it. That pink coat looks too good to miss.

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  39. yiqin;March 1, 2009 at 6:59 AM

    I need to find a veil & then find a reason to wear the veil! Totally awesome

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  40. S.ElisabethMarch 1, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    Ah-goes out and rents movie- this looks so fun and cute. I love her wardrobe in all her movies. and her acting & screen presence is undeniable.

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  41. AnonymousMarch 1, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    I'm in love with this movie!

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  42. TheresaMarch 1, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    love her! she's stunning in breakfast at tiffany's!!

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  43. MadelineMarch 1, 2009 at 9:20 AM

    I absolutely love this movie! I'm so glad you made a post on the fashion of it.

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  44. WinnieMarch 1, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    I need to watch this, those stills are fantastic!

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  45. AsianCajunsMarch 1, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    I totally need to watch this moving again. I haven't seen it in a while. I love Audrey Hepburn's fashion changed with the times, but her style remained the same.

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  46. KellyMarch 1, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    the last picture is loverly! i want a lace mask like that...don't know why I'd use it, but I want one.

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  47. EriMarch 1, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Great pictures, never seen the film, but i will...

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  48. Flashes of StyleMarch 1, 2009 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, such wonderful cinematography! Love her so much <3

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  49. HoneyBunnyMarch 1, 2009 at 1:07 PM

    Love all films starring Audrey<3

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  50. LisaMarch 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    I haven't seen this one but now I really want to!

    P.S. Thanks for answering my question about blue. I wonder if that's the reason why the Red Sea is called that instead of the Blue Sea? :P

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  51. fashMarch 1, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    i went to a hollywood themed party this weekend and the hostess dressed as the ever tasteful audrey - she's just a symbol for eternal style. excited to see what might come of the etsy shop ideas!

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  52. Mini & ModMarch 1, 2009 at 1:58 PM

    Thanks for the comment! Glad I could make you smile. =D

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  53. Connie HsiuMarch 1, 2009 at 2:16 PM

    i totally agree, great film!

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  54. Illuminated PerfumeMarch 1, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Gosh I can't remember if I've seen this film. Am going to put it on my Netflix. I look forward to seeing it, Thanks!

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  55. chelseaMarch 1, 2009 at 2:56 PM

    This is one Audrey movie I haven't seen, for some reason. Though I do own some quite similar sunglasses.

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  56. UnknownMarch 1, 2009 at 3:36 PM

    Audreyy is timeless!!! Always perfect!! Beutiful beauty!!!
    Love the lace mascarade!!

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  57. Sprout & BeanMarch 1, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I adore this movie; I'll have to watch it again soon. Many thanks for reminding me!

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  58. UnknownMarch 1, 2009 at 4:52 PM

    Audrey looks divine in these stills, I must check the film out. I love her little lace mask! x

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  59. JenniMarch 1, 2009 at 5:05 PM

    I haven't seen that one! It looks amazing... If nothing else, it provides a lot of sartorial eye candy. :)

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  60. joyce.March 1, 2009 at 5:07 PM

    I'll be sure to watch it next :D
    +That's ironic seeing that now blue & red are total opposite colors now. &Thanks for responding! (: Haha, I never thought you would as I've been following your blog for awhile now.

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  61. LexieMarch 1, 2009 at 5:08 PM

    these screen caps are great!

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  62. ElisaMarch 1, 2009 at 7:14 PM

    Oh, one of my favourite movies of all time.

    classy, classy, classy, but hilarious.

    The wardrobe, I must not forget, is incredible.

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  63. mollyMarch 1, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    ooh love these screenshots!
    thanks for sharing
    the last one is so glamorous

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  64. WanderlustingMarch 1, 2009 at 7:25 PM

    One of my favourite "late" Audrey movies - have to rewatch it now just for the fashion!

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  65. ShenanigansMarch 1, 2009 at 7:48 PM

    I can't say I've seen this movie but I shall check it out.

    I love your blog by the way totally going into my favs.

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  66. Anna PopeMarch 1, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    She looked fabulous in that movie and I really loved Peter O'Toole and her together. Also, that pink coat = perfection!

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  67. stylefrontierMarch 2, 2009 at 12:12 AM

    i havent seen this movie.. surely wanna find it soon
    thanks for sharing, i love audrey hepburn

    congratz for your feature in girlfriend magazine indonesia as the inspirational fashion blogger

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  68. AnonymousMarch 2, 2009 at 12:32 AM

    I love this movie! The lace mask is so chic.

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  69. ElizabethMarch 2, 2009 at 7:33 AM

    Very quaint indeed! I think I need to see this one, I haven't yet! Can you believe that?

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  70. Georgie saidMarch 2, 2009 at 11:21 AM

    She just has timeless style...
    x

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  71. FrankieMarch 2, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Now there's a lady who knows how to work a statement coat! x

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  72. BrigadeiroMarch 2, 2009 at 1:59 PM

    Ooh, haven't seen this in ages! Am scribbling it down so I can rent it next time I'm at the video store, LOVE LOVE LOVE Audrey (and most of her movies in this era)!
    xx

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  73. STEFANIEMarch 2, 2009 at 4:19 PM

    I have to watch this ASAP! Never seen this Audrey film!!

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  74. MegMarch 3, 2009 at 6:36 PM

    I love this one too...a lot of my love for it has to do with the fact that Peter O'Toole is in it - he is SO handsome it kills me.

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  75. VernMarch 3, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    great movie reference love all hepburn flicks!

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