

Today’s media world allows anyone to be a celebrity and makes it easier than ever to claim your 15 minutes of fame.
But have you ever noticed that often the people who deserve the most attention are hiding from the limelight while those clamoring for the spotlight often have very little of value to add to the mix?
In the good ol’ days, VIP status was earned…
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The bloodsuckers of True Blood have returned to HBO for their fourth season and you may or may not be inviting these vampires into your home on Sunday nights.
But, if you’re like most Americans, you may be surprised to learn that you are entertaining about 40 energy vampires each day that are feasting on 10% of your electricity.
Fortunately, fighting off these energy vampires is soooo much easier…
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Written on
July 7, 2011 by
Mary Kincaid in
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something…Pink?!
Oh, yes! For her recent marriage to Bill Toth, Reese Witherspoon looked radiant by opting-out of traditional white and opting-in to a custom-designed pink wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier.
And any budding brides can follow her lead with today’s VPOD.
This vintage 1960s brocade and feather caped wedding dress will make you feel like a princess without hiding your killer legs…
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Written on
October 4, 2010 by
Mary Kincaid in
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Bonnie Cashin,
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I spied a Tweet the other day asking why vintage clothes were so expensive and the way I see it, any price tag on a piece of vintage clothing reflects two different things:
- The value of the original garment (based on its creator, fabric, construction, scarcity, provenance, etc.)
- A dealer premium that reflects the dealer’s efforts to make the piece available for sale.
Now for those readers who…
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