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If you don't have any individuality and you're happy just being one of the girls (or boys) be my guest. I'm not the fashion police. I won't fault you.

Iris Apfel

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Iris Apfel
Age: 103
Born: 1921
Born: August 29
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If you hair is done properly and you're wearing good shoes, you can get anyway with anything.
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You have to know yourself and know what you can carry. If you're not comfortable, no matter how well dressed you are, you're not going to look right. I'd rather be happy and feel comfy.
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To lead the good life in New York, the two most important things for a woman are a chauffeur and a fur-lined raincoat. If you have those two things, you’re made.
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You're not pretty, and you'll never be pretty. But, it doesn't matter. You have something much better. You have style.
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I never just went to look for clothes and style I always find that wherever I go.
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Technologically I live in the 17th century. I have a very simple cell phone. I say I live through the kindness of strangers, because if they see something on the Net they type it out and send it to me.
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Style means you have a real curiosity about yourself and then you express it. Having style is not copying somebody else.
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First you have to know who you are. That is the most important thing, as if you don't know who you are you will either get swallowed up or you follow some unsuitable trends and just become a nonentity.
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Never be afraid to stop traffic.
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If you don’t learn constantly, you don’t grow and you will wither. Too many people wither on the vine. Sure, it gets a little harder as you get older, but new experiences and new challenges keep it fresh.
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I'm a color person, I've never been known to play it safe. Plus I like big bags. My eyeglasses are so big they don't fit into smaller bags.
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I'm not a minimalist, as I'm sure you've noticed.
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The fun of getting dressed is it's a creative experience.
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I'm delighted that gay people now want to get married and I say why not! It's nobody's business and I would happily give my blessing.
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I don't believe in rules. It's different for everybody. Everyone has to make their own decision and find out what's comfortable for them.
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I'm not going to be a rebel and offend anybody, but I'm not going to live in somebody else's image.
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When you're older, no matter how good your humor is you don't always feel perky and peppy. But if you sit home all day and brood about it, it gets worse.
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I never had a fondness for gems or the extravagance of Harry Winston or Van Cleef & Arpels. I've always liked the more flamboyant, imaginative things. I lusted after costume jewelry. My husband was a very lucky man.
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Caviar used to be my drug of choice, but since my husband is on a no-salt diet, I've kind of given it up. I still have dreams of sitting down and gorging, though. I love it with a good vodka I don't like it with champagne.
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I always feel that if you're gonna be uncomfortable and unhappy in something, just because you think it's in or it's chic, I would advise you to be happy rather than well-dressed. It's better to be happy.
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