Because as one of the most influential political figures of the past couple of decades, she used her jewelry to convey messages to fellow diplomats rather than see it as a frivolous addition to an outfit. Fun fact: Saddam Hussein's poet-in-residence called Albright "an unparalleled serpent." The next time she met with the Iraqi government, she donned a snake pin. God, if I ever have the opportunity to make that big of a statement with such a small accessory, I'll be thinking of her. Honestly, if you like pretty pictures and pins (two of my favorite things, of course), do yourself a favor and check out Read My Pins: Stories From a Diplomat's Jewel Box.
Now, if only my other feminist hero, Ruth Ginsburg, would publish a book like that. I'm thinking Supreme Style: Big Glasses and Badass Blouses. Eh, eh?
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you really have no idea how excited I get when you post something new.
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