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I adore artifice. I always have.

Diana Vreeland

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Diana Vreeland
Age: 83 †
Born: 1906
Born: July 29
Died: 1989
Died: August 2
Editor
Fashion Editor
Journalist
Socialite
Paris
France
D. V. Vreeland
Diana Vreland
Artifice
Adore
Fashion
Always

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I sincerely believe that energy grows from itself and the more energy you expand the more you create within yourself.
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Too much good taste can be very boring. Independent style, on the other hand, can be very inspiring.
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Don't look left nor right and never compete. Never. Watching the other guy is what kills all forms of energy.
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