Can I interest you in some delightful reading material?
-- Sarah Jessica Parker wrote a WONDERFUL tribute to Oscar de la Renta. (The Hollywood Reporter)
-- I think you'll be interested in this take on 18th century cosmetic enhancements over at All Things Georgian. I personally could use a "false rump" myself at times.
-- You will also love this, I think: Saving an English Country House. (Two Nerdy History Girls)
-- Related! And so, so so good: The resurrection of Grey Gardens. (I did NOT know that Ben Bradlee, who died just this week, had bought Grey Gardens.) Via Gardenista.
-- Glamour ranks all Mr Darcys. (Spoiler: Number one is who you think it is.)
-- Amazing: In 1938, L.A. woman went to jail for wearing slacks in courtroom. (Los Angeles Times)
-- ALSO AMAZING, and also from the LA Times: Sphinx unearthed from 1923 Cecil B. DeMille movie set. !!!!
-- Dawson's Creek, but with dachshunds. Yes.
-- Given the season, you may want to know How to Grow a GIANT PUMPKIN. (Smithsonian)
-- How DID Allison Janney become "that actor in everything"? She talks to Buzzfeed, explains, is awesome.
-- MORE pictures of Taylor Kitsch and Josh Jackson. MORE (Lainey)
-- I enjoy the Ask A Literary Lady series over at Barnes & Noble, and this week she tackles what to read after a break-up.
-- Pajiba suggests Tina Fey take over for Lorne Michaels at SNL, ASAP.
-- This video, on YouTube, is a fascinating look at the making of a couture collection (in this case, the 2011 Spring/Summer Dior.)
-- Rumor has it that George and Amal are having another big huge wedding party this weekend. We will be on alert. (Celebitchy)