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    Yves Saint Laurent: African Collection (Part 3)

    Saint Laurent Elevated the Beauty of Traditional Ethnic Dress Like No Other Yves Saint Lauren’s African & Safari Collections caused quite the revolution in the fashion world in 1967.  Inspired by the fantasy and exoticism of traditional cultural African dress YSL’s interpretation made beaded, feathered, tribal patterns oh so chic and beautiful!  When he brought his African Collection to the…

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    Yves Saint Laurent: Safari Collection (Part 2)

    Call him a Stylistic Rebel and the Master of Sexy Androgyny Yves Saint Laurent transformed men’s ordinary work and military uniforms into a new casual elegant style for women and made it supersexy in the process.  He was a leader at understanding the desires and changing attitudes of the modern woman. Verushka looking super sexy in YSL Safari Jacket 1967…

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    Wallpaper: Bold & Colorful

    Nothing changes the mood of a room to bold and beautiful quickly than wallpaper, especially one of the new trendy wallpapers being featured this season.  Here are a few 1960’s inspired favorites many designers are using.   Are you bold enough to try one? Mad Men Inspired Orange by Graham & Brown Beautiful black & white flowers by Graham & Brown…