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Tag Archives: Diana Vreeland

Why Don’t You? #11

November 4, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you plan a little trip to the biggest city you can get to and enjoy within a day? I have my pick of Minneapolis, Kansas City, and […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, suggestion, travel, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #10

October 28, 2013by Benjamin Phillips 8 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you try a food you thought you hated? I recently discovered that I don’t dislike broccoli as I thought I did but rather enjoy it. I’m still […]

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advice, clothes, Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, inspiration, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #9

October 21, 2013by Benjamin Phillips 2 Comments

Monday: Why don’t you write your favorite author a note telling them how much you adore them and want to be their friend and want to be them and want […]

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advice, Anne Rice, Diana Vreeland, fitness, inspiration, Tom Daley, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #8

October 14, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you do some research on a religion you know nothing about? Won’t it be intriguing to know all about Hinduism or be knowledgeable about Zarathustra? You’ll surely […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, fashion, inspiration, Karl Lagerfeld, music, religion, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #8

October 7, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you dress completely in yellow? All shades of yellow, from dandelion to buttercream. I look amazing in yellow, so I can only assume the rest of the […]

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Diana Vreeland, fashion, food, inspiration, underwear, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #7

September 30, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you dress your house up for Halloween already? There’s no holiday more delightful and we all love it. Buy an enormous number of pumpkins and fill your […]

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advice, baking, Diana Vreeland, emergency, fashion, inspiration, tattoo, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #6

September 23, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you go through your fonts and delete the dreadful Papyrus and loathsome Comic Sans? They make you look foolish and immature. Instead use wonderful and beautiful fonts […]

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Diana Vreeland, inspiration, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #5

September 16, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you sign up for an online class in art history or appreciation? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to annoy the peasants in museums and galleries with your bold […]

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advice, art, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #4

September 9, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you volunteer at an animal shelter? Those darling creatures are infinitely more lovable and kind than the dreadful people you deal with each day. Humans are awful; […]

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advice, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, Why Don't You?

Why Don’t You? #3

September 2, 2013by Benjamin Phillips Leave a comment

Monday: Why don’t you buy yourself a pair of roller skates and simply glide about everywhere? Skate to work, through the halls, in a mall, skate through the office, skate […]

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art, Diana Vreeland, inspiration, Why Don't You?

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