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80Life And Style Of Coco Chanel
Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel once said that, "Simplicity is the keynote of all true elegance." This one statement eloquently sums up the philosophy of the designer who revolutionized the way that women dressed....
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82Second Weddings
There was a time when most marriages were expected to last a lifetime and to be divorced was a shameful condition, especially for a woman. As times have changed, though, divorce has become much more common....
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83Lilly Pulitzer History
How many free spirited ladies of privilege can you name who became entrepreneurs in the uptight era of the 1950s? There is only one, and she is a true American original: Lilly Pulitzer. What began as a way to...
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87Silver Prices - CurrentPrice and Historical Value
Silver has been considered a precious material since antiquity. It is mentioned in the book of Genesis, and indications from old mining refuse indicates that silver was being separated from lead at least...
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73NY Fashion Week
When you think of the word "fashion", the first place that springs to mind is probably Paris. The world capital of haute couture, Paris has rightly earned its reputation as a leading city in the...
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82Pearl Jewelry Throughout History
Pearls have been treasured since antiquity. They have been revered for their iridescence, their radiance, their luster, and elegant beauty. People have crushed pearls into their makeup, ingested them as...
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83Wedding Jewelry Customs
Weddings are are about much more than the joining of two individuals in marriage. They have far greater social implications, and are rich with customs and traditional rituals that provide a link with the...
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77Famous Debutantes
In our society, when we think of a young woman dressed to the nines in a long white gown and pearl jewelry, the first thought that springs to mind is a bride on her wedding day. However, for young ladies of...
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79Haute-Couture
Couture, or haute couture, is a much misunderstood and often misused term. It does not, in fact, mean "expensive", although it is, nor does it mean "designer", though true haute couture is made by a very...
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75Love for Sale: Dowries and Bride Prices
The customs involving dowries and bride prices date back to ancient times. They were referred to in many of our oldest written records, including the Code of Hammurabi from 1790 BC and the Old Testament of...
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