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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

Hello Dolly

Today's inspiring woman of the day is the one and only Dolly Parton. The energetic, fun loving queen of country music, began her career in the music industry at the young age of 13. While performing at the Grand ole Opry, she met a man by the name of Johnny Cash. His advice to her was to go where her heart takes her, and not worry what others think. She followed this advice, and has since become one of the most iconic women in hollywood's history. She has starred in some of our favorite movies, like Steel Magnolias, 9 to 5, and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, and has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. We had to include one of our favorite songs by Dolly- Jolene, from 1974. We hope you love it as much as we do!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Dame Elizabeth Taylor

By far one of the most icon women in Hollywood is the one and only Elizabeth Taylor. Her career began in the young years of her life, when she had her first contract at age 7. She has since starred in some of the most iconic rolls of our time, being named seventh on the list of Greatest American Screen Legends by the American Film Institute. Between her highly publicized personal life, eight marriages, unparalleled jewelry collection and to her activism, she has kept our attention both on screen and off, for decades. Having co-founded the The American Foundation for AIDS research, and and The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, she received the Presidential Citizens Medal, the Legion of Honor, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award for her exceptional humanitarian work.

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

American Beauty

Claiborne Swanson Frank's new book, American Beauty is now available for pre-order! Featuring 100 portraits of American women spanning all walks of life; Artists, mothers, models, designers, and everything in between. Ivan Shaw, Vogue's Director of Photography, talks about Swanson Frank's direction for her work with the questions "How can I capture these women in their greatest beauty and truth? Who are you? What is your Style? And Where do you feel most at home in the world?" A fellow Vogue Alumni, Genevive Bahrenburg who co-produced the book and wrote the accompanying texts, writes in the into "Each woman in this book possesses an original blend of grit, grace, glamour, and gravitas." A perfect definition of the inspiring women who will grace the pages of Swanson Frank's first book.

Available at assouline.com