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Let's Bring Back: The Holiday Season Edition

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 12.17.2009 | Style

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Lesley M. M. Blume

It seems that Americans have always been nostalgic around the winter holidays. Just look at the lyrics of Irving Berlin's iconic song, White Christma...

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State Dinner Menus of Eras Past: Aspic, Hot Dogs, and Boiled Mutton

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 11.24.2009 | Style

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Lesley M. M. Blume

It's fascinating to see how presentation and palates have evolved over the years, and how historical context and presidential personality all influence this facet of American showmanship. The Kennedys tout the virtues of aspic, the Franklin Roosevelts scandalized the polite world with an entrée, and George Washington gave new meaning to the phrase "no frills."

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Let's Bring Back: The Earliest Supermodels

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 06.04.2009 | Style

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Lesley M. M. Blume

Tonight Vogue and the MET Costume Institute will co-host their annual gala, considered by many to be fashion's most glamorous event. This year's them...

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Let's Bring Back... Traditional Anniversary Gifts

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 10.25.2008 | Style

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Lesley M. M. Blume

I'm a very modern woman. After all, modernity is so terribly convenient. My blackberry connects me with my best friend in Dubai as I sail up 5th Ave...

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Let's Bring Back ... 10 Things That Are Ready For A Comeback

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 08.05.2008 | Style

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Lesley M. M. Blume

Ladies and Gentlemen: To honor the launch of Huffington Post's new Style section, I present the seventh installment of my Let's Bring Back series. A...

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Let's Bring Back...Part VI

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 06.13.2008 | Living

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Lesley M. M. Blume

Ladies and Gentlemen: With great pleasure, I present the sixth installment of my Let's Bring Back series. A quiet homage to Vogue legend Diana Vreel...

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Let's Bring Back...Part V

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 05.13.2008 | Living

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Lesley M. M. Blume

Presenting: the latest installment of my Let's Bring Back series, which celebrates rituals, curiosities, and objects from times past. It is also a ...

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Let's Bring Back...

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 05.05.2008 | Living

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Lesley M. M. Blume

It's been a while, but Let's Bring Back is back. The fourth of my LBB series, what follows is a celebration of rituals and objects from times past. ...

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Chic Nostalgia: Let's Bring Back...

Lesley M. M. Blume | Posted 05.05.2008 | Living

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Lesley M. M. Blume

For all of the advantages of modern, whirring uber-connectedness, there are many instructive, old-fashioned rituals and pleasures that get lost in the shuffle.

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