Every Actress Needs Magic
At 23 years old, Kim Novak had movies on her mind. Here she is inquiring about her future in 1956 after appearing in The Picnic. Two years later, Kim Novak would hit a home-run with Hitchcock’s Vertigo. Photographer Leonard McCombe followed the budding actress around for a Life Magazine portfolio (see here). We send a big Happy Birthday to Chicago born Novak, who recently 80!
(Photo: Leonard McCombe, Courtesy of Life. Text by Jauretsi)
![Chic Picnic Blankets
By Jauretsi
This summer is all about the party on the blanket. Aside from picking the perfect combination of libations and munchies, we believe the most imperative accessory is the quintessential sheet that it’s all thrown onto.
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We searched our eBay engine to recommend a few options for your grassy fiesta. Whether its Mexican boho chic or summoning the spirit of India, above are a few selections from the eBay closet, a few bids beginning at (we’re not kidding) $5. The general price range is roughy in the $20 to $100 for a comfy blanket. Snatch them while they’re hot.
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