“The first time you marry for love, the second for money, and the third for companionship.” – Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis [Editor’s Note] It’s a funny thing, love, isn’t it? Strangely enough, my mother told me this quote many years ago and for some reason, it always stuck with me. It seemed to be the perfect contradiction of a person I could never quite figure out; a romantic, a strategist, and a woman just looking for a little happiness. And maybe that’s just what Jackie intended when she spoke it; to reveal different sides of herself, yet keep who she truly was at her core a mystery… – KL Having been married two times, just as Jackie Kennedy was, her words resonate not only with me, but for all women who, for whatever reason, have been married more than once. After a woman has children, her little babies influence almost every…
In researching Jackie Kennedy’s tenure in The White House, factoids cropped up that everyone already knows: her significant style, her intense protection of her family, and her restoration of The White House. Here are the Top 10 Professional Accomplishments of Jacqueline’s life. 1. White House Restoration Her passion for history led her to curate artwork, furntiture, and more from government storage to create “perfect American house”. 2. Established The White House Historical Association The Association published the 1st White House Guidebook in 1962; profits from the sale of the book & White House tours funded her restoration project to avoid using public money. Pretty genius, if you ask us. 3. The White House TV Tour The TV Special raked in over 56 million viewers and she even won an Emmy. oh heyyyy. 4. Built the JFK Library on the Boston Harbor After her husband’s death, she got right to work…
It’s no secret that among Jackie Kennedy’s list of accomplishments, she was hailed as being a fashion icon, especially in the 1960s. Between her love of French designers, her bold choices, and her consistent style that blended her preppy upbringing with a dash of global elegance, she started trends and adhered to a specific personal image that would go on to influence millions. At this Tommy Hilfiger outlet you will be able to find a lot of options for you to create an elegant outfit like Jackie Kennedy. You may also shop at luxury consignment sites to find high quality pre-loved designer label shoes and dresses. Let’s take a look back at some of her trends: In The White House Oleg Cassini, Jackie’s appointed designer and fashion collaborator, created many dresses over the years for her as First Lady that showcased her elegance and diplomacy (show below). Many of Jackie’s…
Admittedly, we’ve always had a thing for The Kennedys. From their rich history as American royalty, to their fascinating, mysterious, and altogether tragic “curse”, they are a dynasty that after decades, we still can’t get enough of. And perhaps the most culturally significant icon to come from that family, is the beloved Jackie. Born in the summertime of 1929, right in Southampton Hospital, Jackie was a Hamptonite, quite literally, from birth. Bred from a Wall Street tycoon father and socialite mother, Jackie was named for her father, John “Black Jack” Bouvier, and spent her time like many New Yorkers do, between Manhattan and the Hamptons. While in East Hampton, Jackie often spent her time riding horses and by age eleven was a champion equestrian, scoring a double victory in a horseman competition. Her childhood home in East Hampton, Lesata, which in Native American is translated to “place of peace”, recently…