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Hugh Rock filed the earliest U.S. patent for a modern hairbrush in 1854, and later in 1870, a brush with elastic wire teeth along with natural bris...

The 1760s saw the hairstyles adding a quarter to half the length of the face. By the mid to late 1770s, huge hair became all the rage with the heig...

Louis Vuitton, after an apprenticeship in Paris, opened his own box-making workshop in 1854. The iconic monogram canvas was introduced in 1896, fea...

Traditionally, heels were for men. Riding horses required footwear with heels in order to stay in the stirrups - hence the heels on cowboy boots. S...

Isaac Merritt Singer came from humble beginnings. Working in a machine-shop in Boston in 1851, he was given a sewing machine to repair. He construc...

Studies showed that if given the opportunity to select one designer item, handbag would be the item of choice by 22% of women.

The major difference between a mannequin and a dress form, is the layer of foam and cloth on top of its inner shell, which enables craftsmen and de...

A dress form is a model of the torso used for fitting clothing in the process of it being designed or sewed. Some call the dress form that represen...

During World War II, although cosmetics were rationed, the lipstick was the only cosmetic that was kept in production under Winston Churchill's ins...

The craze for the hourglass figure peaked in popularity in the Victorian period when steel boning was used to shape the waist, and when completely ...

With the absence of gears, old fashioned bikes relied on having bigger wheels to propel a bigger push from the pedals for speed. The large wheel al...

Purses and handbags have been a practical necessity, as well as a fantastic fashion accessory which can be traced as far back as the 14th Century. ...

From the iconic series, Pictures of Beautiful Women , depicted here is a young girl blowing on a toy glass pipe which was a novelty and highly fash...

Everyone has unique ways to reach happiness. What makes one person happy can be very different from what makes someone else happy. Revel in your in...

Painted in 1875 by Monet, this iconic portrait is of his wife Camille and their son Jean. The strong upward perspective, he creates the dramatic ef...

Depicted is Monet's first wife Camille Doncieux. Prior to their marriage, she had been his mistress whilst serving as a model. Camille was said to ...

Van Gogh's "Portrait of a Courtesan" is not simply a copy of the original by Eisen, but a composite picture of different Japanese woodblock prints ...

For many people, high heels are more than just shoes. Suzanne Ferriss PhD, mentioned in an interview for Cosmopolitan, that many consider them like...

By the Japanese woodblock print master Utamaro (c.1753 - 1806), this is a portrait of three ladies renowned for their beauty. Published in c.1793, ...

Quote by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900), who always remained deeply committed to the principles of aestheticism and was celebrated for his wit and flamboy...

Studies show that there are over 70 taboo words commonly in use, but 80 percent of the time, only ten of these words are used. The word “bitch” ran...

The track 'Shine On You Crazy Diamond' appeared on Pink Floyd's 1975 concept album 'Wish You Were Here', but the song was performed live for over a...

Image taken from a vintage poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. His Art Nouveau style was often imitated although it was a movement he would try to d...

In the United Kingdom cards from the Royal Family are sent to those celebrating their 100th,105th birthday and every year thereafter.

All types of white lilies express majesty and purity, but in particular, a white stargazer lily symbolises sympathy. Lilies are often interpreted a...

Image taken from a vintage electric publicity poster. Did you know that only 10 percent of energy in a standard light bulb is actually used to crea...

Studies show that people who read are more likely to get ahead in their careers, as well as in life in general.

As famously quoted by the actress Bette Davis, “there comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of Champagne.”

Snow White when it was released, was the highest grossing film ever made.

Catherine de Medici (1519-1589) wore high heels for her wedding ceremony with King of France as she knew to be in competition with his favourite mi...

They say that “success occurs when your dreams get bigger than your excuses”. Dream bigger, shine and sparkle brighter. Wishing that all you desire...

Americans eat close to fifty billion burgers annually, which translates to three burgers a week for every single person in the USA.

Image taken from a vintage poster designed by Alphonse Mucha. His Art Nouveau style was often imitated although it was a movement he would try to d...

The Moulin Rouge is close to Montmartre in the Paris district of Pigalle. A seductive dance by the courtesans who operated there, evolved into maki...

Each year over 2 million people take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) test to determine their relationship compatibility. Studies disproved t...

Purchases release a surge of dopamine to the brain, somewhat like comfort food. Studies also show that elderly men who shop daily are 28% less like...