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Harry King freed women from permanent wave solutions, sleeping on orange juice cans, big bonnet hairdryers, and the need to have every hair shellacked into place. Harry’s a hairstyling legend, and we owe him our gratitude. Even if you don’t know Harry King, one look and you’ll notice the mischievous twinkle in his eye and

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Isn’t it funny how one thing leads to another, and the next thing you know, you’re off down the rabbit

When I was in my 20’s, a hand lettered sign on the checkout desk of an Austin, Texas, motel made

Spring is just around the corner. Hopefully. I’ve been waxing nostalgic on my blog about childhood spring rituals. Skipping ropes

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If only Deviled Eggs came from the Easter Bunny… Since they don’t, and the crucial ingredient is a Perfect Egg,*

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Most of us have heard of Bill Cunningham, the legendary, eccentric photographer who chronicled NYC street fashion style. Carol Dietz,
For several years I've been bemoaning the ever-widening landing strips on my scalp. Recently I decided to take my thin,

“Hi diddly dee, an actors life for me. A high silk hat and a silver cane. A watch of gold

I don’t have grandchildren. I’ll try not to sound triumphant here, because the word on the street is I’m missing

When do you use ice and when do you apply heat? Wise words from orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Barbara Bergin.

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I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of the phrase “it girl.” It’s been around long enough, ever since

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