The article refers to Jaqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis as a stylish icon. Jackie encapsulated the Camelot era. I completely agree. Her style is timeless which makes her legendary. I consider 'Jackie' to have legendary status as well! Yes, there is a big market even today for pearls. It is amazing how pearl necklaces are timeless. I continue to be amazed with the number of people who wear the triple strand necklace. Strangely I feel as if we are all a part of a club - a club of triple strand pearl necklace owners and admirers. I greatly appreciate you stopping by. On our family's radar is visiting England. Thank you so sharing the shoppe! I was only passing a shoppe (olde English spelling) in Fleet Street today with a sign reading 'pearl necklaces re strung'. Must be a market for that, antique, heirlooms and all! I look forward to reading your novelette 'Those Armitage Girls'.

Some of the barriers are gone, but there is still more work to be done. I really enjoyed reading your hub and it brought back some memories. In 1958 it was not allowed for girls to play baseball. The reason was girls (really very stupid) had to wear dresses at all time. No pants or shorts, Mimi just a dress. Glad all this has changed. Some things are much better. I loved to play, but could not. A League of Their Own is a wonderful movie. Thanks for the history lesson about girls and baseball. I hadn't heard about these people before, but was most impressed when watching the movie, A League of Their Own, about how women got to play baseball when the men were away at war. When I was growing up girls were discouraged from any kind of athletic pursuit unless it fit someone's idea of what girls should be doing.

As the temperatures rise, it's time to heat up your wardrobe as well with sexy summer dresses that show off your curves and your style. This time of year is perfect for flirty styles with higher hemlines that keep you cool while making you look hot! Among the hottest looks for summer dresses are colorful floral prints that draw attention and stand out after the long winter of somber colors. Strapless styles are popular for summertime, baring the shoulders and preventing tan lines. Bandeau top and tube dresses are both great options for a sexy summer look. These dresses can take you from day to evening easily, and are even a great choice for a summer event like a beach wedding. Take a tip from sexy icon Marilyn Monroe and step out this summer in a halter dress. This classic look remains popular year after year because it accentuates curves, bares the arms and shoulders and allows for a sexy open back. A halter top with a deep v-neck creates beautiful cleavage - it's one of the sexiest looks of all time and perfect for summer.

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It's a good choice if you prefer to keep the upper thing concealed. The mini-dress is for good reason the sexiest dress a woman can buy. This is a hemline that falls somewhere in the upper thigh, and includes what is known as a micro-mini, the shortest possible hemline without showing off more than is decent! Mini dresses are great for making the legs look as long as possible - but they aren't very forgiving. Long, toned legs look best in this type of dress. The nice thing about a short hemline is that by showing the full length of the legs, it will help you to look taller. Mini dresses are generally best for club wear and other occasions where sexy dresses won't be out of place. Whatever length you choose for your dress, be sure to choose a style that suits your body type and personality, and add shoes, accessories and other accents to personalize the look and make it your own. You can find dresses of all lengths, as well as the shoes to make them even sexier.