1. Last night I had the pleasure of attending a unique conversation with Iris Apfel and Veranda editor Dara Caponigro in benefit of the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club. Throughout the conversation, it was clear that Iris' personality is as big as her trademark glasses. She makes her own rules, dances to her own drumbeat and feels no need to apologize to anyone. I live-tweeted as many of her quotes as possible (apologies to my followers). In case you missed it, here's a few gems:
  2. On her career:
  3. When she started at @womensweardaily, Iris Apfel made $15 a week as a copy girl. She only stayed a couple of months.
  4. "Everything good that has happened has just happened. I never had a business plan." Bless Iris Apfel & her free spirit.
  5. I've found her style (and the many women featured on Advanced Style, to be fair) so inspiring. It's a joy to know that sartorial perfection and beauty don't have to stop past the age of 40. Naturally, Iris had a few words of wisdom on the subject.
  6. "We're subliminally attacked by the advertising media." Iris Apfel on aging women and their style.
  7. "You should be happy for every year that you get. If God was good enough to give it to you, enjoy it!" Iris Apfel
  8. Her bold style is magnetic (and hence the reason you're reading this post). The stories of her evolution (especially during her time at the University of Wisconsin) were the most charming.
  9. "I've never tried to be a rebel, but I do what I like to do because I like to do it." Iris Apfel marches to her own beat.
  10. "I was one of the first women to wear a pair of jeans. I thought they would look interesting w/a turban & oversized jewelry." Iris Apfel
  11. "I really needed a nice turban and a nice pair of earrings." Iris Apfel fondly remembers "blowing her wad" at Marshall Fields.
  12. "People should out more things in their heads than on their heads." Iris Apfel on buying 12 books & having no $ left for accessories.
  13. (excuse the typo - people put more things)
  14. "I buy what I like. If it's a name, great." if it's garbage, that's okay too." - Iris Apfel
  15. "What difference does it make if nobody likes it? I like it. That's all that matters." Iris Apfel
  16. And my personal favorite:
  17. "I always feel like I'm a great sponge. I mop up everything & every once in a while, someone wrings me out." -Iris Apfel
  18. May we all live to be as bold, charismatic and stylish as the lovely Iris Apfel.

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I'm a digital girl living in a digital world. I'm a fashion nerd who knows far too much about technology and the world of blogging. I'm passionate about helping bloggers become the best they can and discovering all that is new and fresh on the internet.

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