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Mallory Ortberg writes on Outfits I Have Coveted In Atlas Shrugged, and it is pretty on-point, and I think we're getting a glimpse into Rand's missed opportunities to become a clothing designer.

“The huge blanket of fur made her look like a child bundled for a snowstorm; the luxurious texture transformed the innocence of the awkward bundle into the elegance of a perversely intentional contrast: into a look of stressed sensuality. The fur was a soft brown, dimmed by an aura of blue that could not be seen, only felt like an enveloping mist, like a suggestion of color grasped not by one’s eyes but by one’s hands, as if one felt, without contact, the sensation of sinking one’s palms into the fur’s softness. The cape left nothing to be seen of her, except the brown of her hair, the blue-gray of her eyes, the shape of her mouth.”

INVISIBLE BLUE THAT CAN ONLY BE FELT LIKE A MIST AND NOT SEEN IS MY FAVORITE COLOR

Cue my rant about my anger at the look of the Rearden Metal bracelet in the Atlas Shrugged movie (full disclosure: that movie was unwatchable and I only made it 10 minutes, but allow me to remind you all that the bracelet was described as "heavy, crudely made, the shining metal had an odd tinge, it was greenish-blue"), but allow me to use this as an opportunity to introduce you all one of my favorite places on the internet: The Official Atlas Shrugged Movie Store. Specifically, the jewelry section, dear reader, for the reviews.

"I FOUND THAT I NEEDED HELP IN ORDER TO PUT IT ON"

In other Women Wear Daily News, the Death Becomes Her exhibit is at the Met, which highlights mourning dress throughout the ages. Learning about the Victorians fear of widows is my new favorite thing.

"When we see ladies persist in wearing sable, we are reminded of the reply a young widow made to her mother: 'Don't you see,' said she, 'it saves me the expense of advertising for a husband'"

Speaking of death, Mitch sent a link to Hell-On-Line, a "a comprehensive on-line collection of over 100 visions, tours and descriptions of the infernal otherworld from the cultures of the world" AMAZING.

Etcetera: The Hairpin discusses Imposter Syndrome. The Into The Woods trailer is out, but I know only 2 lines from this show so I trust you all will be excited.

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--Emily