The Johnny Depp Retrospective Culture: vanityfair.com

Photograph: The Director. Vanity Fair. Photographed by Annie Leibovitz for the February 1997 issue. Styled by Lori Goldstein.If you love Johnny Depp don't miss the Vanity Fair article this month which really picks his mind concerning acting and life. Vanity Fair never disappoints with quality interviews and articles! Here is a link to great pictures from his past interviews. Hot and Smart, Johnny never gets boring for me!!! The Johnny Depp Retrospective...

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Fashion Inspiring Dreams: Nest

A wonderful website and center for funding the dream businesses of artists who need just a little support is BuildANest.com Now they have partnered to help stop human trafficking in India. See http://www.buildanest.com/destiny.asp for how to help. Nest devises ways to help artists and under privileged groups sustain themselves by financing their own business. Just by buying handmade and wonderful creations by these designers from both the U.S. and...

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Project Runway Drama

Drama and Fashion do an interesting show make! This season of project runway has been a good one with a few talented designers and some big personalities. Tim has even had his divo moments and Heidi has been the icing on the cake, especially in this last episode when a few designers almost had a nervous breakdown after her "constructive" comments. We would not want to see anyone kill themselves with a stiletto from the bluefly.com accessories wall...

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Smart Halloween Costume Ideas for Women-Naughty or Nice?

Do you find yourself thinking about your scary fashion choices for Halloween yet? If so, as a woman, you definitely know that there will be no shortage of women at the the Halloween party dressed as sexy nurse, sexy vampire, bad sexy witch etc. on and on. So, what can you do to be intriguing yet not too ugly or crazy scary? Please if single, do not go full on unrecognizable! Here are some quick ideas for you gals out there who want it all even...

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Brad and Rachel Zoe break up!

NOOOOO.... Rachel looses another stylist, but not just any style assistant the super stylish Brad. They had a threesome going which one would think would include Rodger but instead was between Rachel, fashion and Brad! Now one might call fowl here but the two have released statements saying it was friendly and Brad just wants to move on to his own clients. This makes some sense if one thinks about some of Rachel's newer male clients which were...

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1920's New Again

If you are always looking to predict the next fashion trend look no more. I feel that the 1920's is definitely on. Think to the September 2010 issue of Vogue otherwise known as The September Issue! Halle Berry is on the cover featuring a twenties bob, babbles and dress. Also, another clue- HBO's Boardwalk Empire. I predict we will be seeing more of this aesthetic. So, how can you apply this look in a modern way? I enjoy the flapper dress silhouette...

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Diane Von Furstenberg Patterns!

I found a new thing to me which was the Diane Von Furstenberg wrap dress pattern from the 1970's! There are actually vintage dresses out there from the 1970's handmade using her patterns for Vogue patterns. They were extremely popular and are making a come back if you sew! You can find them vintage online or new in stor...

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Great Videos on Iris Apfel's Life and Style

Rare Bird of Fashion: The Irreverent Iris Apfel, Peabody Essex Mus...

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The Kimono's influence on Fashion

The art of the Kimono or “something to wear” in Japanese, is part of a culture which is passed down from mother to daughter. Traditionally, men and women both wore kimonos daily although there were various types. The kimono is put on the body right to left, folding the right side on your body then the left. The opposite is done only for funerals, something you might want to remember when putting on a kimono! Kimonos could show status or individual...

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Classic Leather Handbags - Designer Leather Handbags on ELLE.com

Classic Leather Handbags - Designer Leather Handbags on ELLE....

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Gone with the Wind for Scarlett's Dresses? Hopefully Tomorrow Is Another Day!

Associated Press Image of the Curtain Dress from: Gone with the Wind, 1939.YOU CAN'T KEEP A STRONG WOMAN DOWN! Scarlett JUST ripped those curtains down and created on the spot war couture in Gone with the Wind. Now the American archives need around 30,000 to restore the dresses worn by the iconic female lead in the film. Walter Plunkett's CURTAIN DRESS is possibly the most important of the film for various reasons: IT IS THE HUMAN SOUL RECONSTRUCTED,...

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Fashion Icon: The Trench Coat

Breakfast at Tiffany's: Audrey HepburnVictoria Beckham at Heathrow AirportVintage 1970's TrenchJheri Richards TrenchDark Passage the film 1947: Bacall and BogartVintage 1960's TrenchKatharine Hepburn in 1950. Photo by World Wide Photo.THE UNDENIABLE TRENCH:The trench coat got its start in menswear for the military with both Burberry and Aquascutum stating that they designed the very first ones ever for War. Burberry is believed to have designed it...

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Mad Men Style! Joan's Asian Dress

You may have noticed the great Asian style dress on Joan during the last episode of Mad Men. We can get that look by finding a great modern looking vintage Asian inspired silk dress. Check ebay and etsy or your favorite vintage sto...

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Romantic Leads: Baby Boy Names for the Coolest Kid in School

Laurence Olivier and Merle Oberon in Wuthering Heights. 1939. Top Romantic Lead Baby Boy Names!1.Romeo- Sorry, this had to be on the list of course. Cliche but it just pops in your head. 2.Lucien- of French origin, meaning light. (No one is going to beat up Lucien)3.Tristen- Celtic origin, soooo Legends of the Fall. Brad Pitt in the Good years.4.Grayson- of English origin, meaning son of the Gray haired one. However, sounds like...

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Amazing 1950's Evening Wear, Couture

Oh wow! This dress is a dream in dark Turquoise thick decadent silk. 1950's and Handmade by Thelma Swaffo...

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Mid Century Geometric Interiors

Murals: Chic Mid Century Geometric elements for the Home!Recently when touring a mid century home, I was inspired by a mural in the family room below which faced a wall of mirrors and outdoor pool view. The deep chocolate color and white elements bordered on Hollywood regency. The paint had a lacquered shine to the chocolate adding to the chic look. So, here is to trying a chic pattern on one wa...

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Rock a Hot Pair of Vintage Couture Shoes Out Tonight

Got the Sex in the City shoe bug that Carrie has been bitten by? Then make sure and wear a perfect fun vintage couture pump once and a while! Just a reminder. Over and O...

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Vintage Couture Prada: Real vs Fake-Getting great deals on bags at estates sales!

Just a quick note today. At reputable estate sales you can get great vintage couture handbags for around 40-200 dollars. I just purchased a authentic Prada handbag from an estate today. You need to research and look for the marks such as the serial numbers(although some older ones do not have these), zippers with the brand's label on them, grommets stamped with the label, the name inside the purse, weight and quality (heavier details). L Vuitton...

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Amazing Vintage Mod Kimono on Ebay

This amazing Vintage fashion piece caught my eye. Since we love being the bell of the ball here I wanted to show you all this item for possible inspiration or adoration!From Indie Cult Vintage on Ebay!http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330453149042&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX...

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Fashion Icon

http://www.pem.org/exhibitions/21-rare_bird_of_fashion_the_irreverent_iris_apfelImage by Bruce Weber, Iris Apfel. Go to link above for more information.Iris Apfel as discussed in my first blog on the Fashion Secret is a icon and for all of those who love her or want to learn more information check the link out. The museum link discusses her exhibit, book and has an interactive Iris fashion show where you design looks that you can print using her...

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1stdibs Introspective - Required Reading - Hue

1stdibs Introspective - Required Reading - ...

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Entertaining Tips—Trina Turk Party Ideas

Entertaining Tips—Trina Turk Party Id...

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Where to Say Goodbye to Summer

The Dungeness, 1958.Philip E. Gardner, HABS photographer JEKYLL ISLANDThere are few beaches left in the United States that preserve a sort of untouched appearance and tranquil vibe. The cultures that have influenced this region include the early North American tycoons of the 1920's, the cultures of the south, the local Native American groups, the colonizers, and the isolated populations of the Gullah (descendants of Africans).The area I speak of...

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Great Fall 2010 Fashion Sites With Complete Fall Fashion Breakdowns

Check these out websites to make sure you have a survey of all Fall 2010 fashion:http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010CTR-CHANELElle has a great online list of trends for Fall:http://www.elle.com/Fashion/Trend-Reports/Trend-Report-Leopard-Pr...

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Loving DVF's New Collection and Message!

Diane Von Furstenberg Fall 2010 Collection - More free videos are hereClothing for today's chic wom...

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Interesting Titles on Women and Culture

Woman in the Mirror: 1945-2004 [Hardcover]Richard Avedon (Photographer)Wasson, Sam: Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman.Women In Horror Films, 1940s [Paperback]Gregory William Mank (Author) Women and Soap Opera: A Study of Prime Time Soaps [Paperback]Christine GeraghtyTemptress: From the Original Bad Girls to Wom… (Paperback)by Jane BillinghurstWomen in Film Noir [Paperback]E.Ann Kaplan (Editor)...

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Working Women

Women working at North American Button Mfg. Co., Inc., Dinwiddie County. 1950s. Virginia Chamber of Commerce Collection. The Library of VirginiaSo I have a question for you: When a business tells a female employee who has consistently high ratings at work that she is too young for a promotion? Does that really mean you are a young woman so unconsciously I feel like you are too young? I have talked to several women who have experienced similar...

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Mad Men and Mad Women

With Mad Men's Season 4 premiere all of the men seem to be asking "Who is Don Draper?"We are asking who are the women of Mad Men?In terms of the opener and storyline we see the Drapettes or the ad men and women of his new agency trying to figure out how to keep their new agency SCDP going. “Their first job Bikinis or one pieces?” Don to the rescue. This AMC drama has been a truly artistic effort and visual feast through its three season and we all await this next season to unfold. So, what do we have in the first episode of season 4 ? Well ...

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Martha's Fluffy Home Fashions for Pets!

I cannot believe I am going to say this but Martha strikes again! You can't keep a good business woman down. As much as some of you may or may not want to contribute to her woman made empire, you have to check out her new pet line: http://promotions.petsmart.com/landing/martha-stewart/. You can see more of her product images such as this one and others. She just seems to know what works, looks great, is fashionable and affordable for pets. She just...

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