{"id":1752,"date":"2014-05-26T23:24:44","date_gmt":"2014-05-26T22:24:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/?p=1752"},"modified":"2018-05-26T21:55:16","modified_gmt":"2018-05-26T19:55:16","slug":"stylish-movie-paris-when-it-sizzles-1964","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/2014\/05\/26\/stylish-movie-paris-when-it-sizzles-1964\/","title":{"rendered":"Stylish movie: Paris when it sizzles &#8211; 1964"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1415\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-title-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria title\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-opening-credits.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1414\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-opening-credits-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria opening credits\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I was pretty sure I had seen every single one of fashion icon Audrey Hepburn &#8220;parisian&#8221; movies, but as it happens I had failed to watch Paris when it sizzles until now. Now I can see why it&#8217;s not her most famous : even Hepburn has shot in &#8220;so-so&#8221; movies. OK, maybe I&#8217;m exagerating there, but with its sketch-like scenes _ a writer and his secretary attempt to write a film scenario in three days _ and hectic plot, I found the movie pretty forgettable (plus, what with Hepburn always falling for much older men? annoying). Anyway, it doesn&#8217;t matter at all! The stylish movies section is not so much about cinema than it is about the outfits, and here especially those designed for Hepburn by Hubert de Givenchy. Now let&#8217;s see&#8230;<!--more--><!--more--><!--more--><!--more--><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-fringed-bikini.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1392\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-fringed-bikini-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria fringed bikini\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sequined and fringed bathing suit! Need I say more?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-ensemble-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1396\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-ensemble-1-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - ensemble 1\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Woolen skirt suit and wihite suitcases : Gabrielle is a prim young secretary, who can apparently afford Givenchy clothing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-ensemble-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1412\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-ensemble-2-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria ensemble 2\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>That material seems quite thick for Paris in July &#8211; but look at this cute round hat!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-open-shirt.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1413\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-open-shirt-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria open shirt\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Well, I guess that&#8217;s what you would call contrast.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Marlene-Dietrich.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1398\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Marlene-Dietrich-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - Marlene Dietrich\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hey! Dietrich in colors (and in white).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Orange-dress-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1401\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Orange-dress-1-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - Orange dress 1\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Wearing a summer dress with a high collar, fictional Gabrielle looks just as prim as the &#8220;real&#8221; one.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-orange-dress-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1402\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-orange-dress-2-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - orange dress 2\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unless..? Yes, that&#8217;s a nice draped neckline in the back!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Tony-Curtis.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1407\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-Tony-Curtis-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - Tony Curtis\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hey look, it&#8217;s Tony Curtis!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-blouse.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1408\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-blouse-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - white blouse\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t you think that with its big pleat and pockets, this skirt looks as if Gabrielle wore\u00a0it backwards?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-aviator.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1416\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-aviator-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - aviator\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>An Amelia Earhart moment : a timeless look.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-cardigan.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1393\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-cardigan-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - cardigan\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>One of Rick&#8217;s cardigans. He seems to favor white, textured cozy knits.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-nightdress-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1399\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-nightdress-1-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - nightdress 1\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Look at that hair! So big, so round, so smooth!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-nightdress-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1400\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-nightdress-2-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - nightdress 2\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Coziness doesn&#8217;t seem to matter so much to Gabrielle, come night time&#8230; Were women in the sixties this <a title=\"demoiselles en tulle\" href=\"http:\/\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/03\/40scc3a8ne.png\" target=\"_blank\">spectacular<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-dress-2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1410\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-dress-2-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - white dress 2\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Gabrielle&#8217;s style relies on structured clothes such as this dress.\u00a0Still pretty warm for Paris in July, I&#8217;m afraid.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-dress-1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1409\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-white-dress-1-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - white dress 1\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Still, super pretty dress.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-slippers.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1406\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-slippers-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - slippers\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Embroidered slippers! How nice!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-kni-top.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1397\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-kni-top-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - kni top\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m less than keen on this loose-weaved knitted top, though. Was this really considered flattering?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-orange-dress-3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1403\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-orange-dress-3-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - orange dress 3\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Close-up on the back neckline. I <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/eloge-du-decollete\/\" target=\"_blank\">approve<\/a>, of course.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-bubble-bath.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1411\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-bubble-bath-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria bubble bath\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Typical Hollywood bubble bath, craziest French poodle hairdo.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-pointy-hat.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1405\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-pointy-hat-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - pointy hat\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Nice pointy hat, Audrey! Is it to match the Eiffel Tower? She definitely has the weirdest hairdos in this movie&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-costume-dress.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1394\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-costume-dress-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - costume dress\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This being said, I love this graphic black and white dress _ I&#8217;m pretty sure it would be a lovely evening dress with, say, a low bun.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-pink-dress.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1404\" src=\"https:\/\/i1.wp.com\/www.carlottastermaria.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Paris-when-it-sizzles-Carlotta-Stermaria-pink-dress-1024x640.png?resize=604%2C378\" alt=\"Paris when it sizzles - Carlotta Stermaria - pink dress\" width=\"604\" height=\"378\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Back to the &#8220;original&#8221; Gabrielle and her prim, structured Givenchy dresses. She wears, of course, white gloves, and her dress matches her clutch and this curious little boxy bow perched on top of her giant bun. What a girl!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was pretty sure I had seen every single one of fashion icon Audrey Hepburn &#8220;parisian&#8221; movies, but as it happens I had failed to watch Paris when it sizzles until now. Now I can see why it&#8217;s not her most famous : even Hepburn has shot in &#8220;so-so&#8221; movies. OK, maybe I&#8217;m exagerating there,<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/2014\/05\/26\/stylish-movie-paris-when-it-sizzles-1964\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">&#8220;Stylish movie: Paris when it sizzles &#8211; 1964&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[5,19],"tags":[34,77,145],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1752"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2262,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1752\/revisions\/2262"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1752"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1752"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/carlotta.land\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1752"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}