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It simply wasn’t a thing.

Magazines highlighted makeup and hair, but as window dressing for the clothes.

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The mega beauty stores were only a twinkle in their creators' eyes.

But, really, we’ve come so far.

Today, beauty is a vital part of our cultural conversation.

I’m beyond moved to have her voice back on these pages with a poignant essay on page 104.

Anniversaries rightly encourage us to take a backward glance and indulge in a bit of nostalgia.

Let’s go together.

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