NPR Series: The Countess of Culture http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4131036&ft=1&f=4131036 <EM>Day to Day</EM> high society maven Jessica Seigel samples the good life, so you don't have to... From polo in the Hamptons to high-priced Manhattan therapists, Seigel shares her own humorous takes on the latest trends in fashion, culture and politics. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif The Countess of Culture http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4131036&ft=1&f=4131036 Countess of Culture: Curing My Voting Anxiety <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel visits psychiatrist Justin Frank to get professional help for her voting anxiety. Frank is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He's also the author of <EM>Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President</EM> -- an unflattering psychological profile of the nation's chief executive. Thu, 28 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4130857&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4130857&ft=1&f=4131036 Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel visits psychiatrist Justin Frank to get professional help for her voting anxiety. Frank is a clinical professor of psychiatry at the George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. He's also the author of Bush on the Couch: Inside the Mind of the President -- an unflattering psychological profile of the nation's chief executive.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Fashion's Attack on Black <EM>Day to Day</EM> fashion and lifestyle correspondent Jessica Seigel reports on why the color black has faded in American fashion -- and why this is a <EM>bad</EM> thing for women. Wed, 21 Jul 2004 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3606481&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=3606481&ft=1&f=4131036 Day to Day fashion and lifestyle correspondent Jessica Seigel reports on why the color black has faded in American fashion -- and why this is a bad thing for women.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Getting the VIP Treatment NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with <EM>Day to Day</EM> "Countess of Culture" Jessica Seigel, about the concept of the VIP treatment -- and where people can go to get it in New York City. Fri, 05 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1748236&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1748236&ft=1&f=4131036 NPR's Madeleine Brand speaks with Day to Day "Countess of Culture" Jessica Seigel, about the concept of the VIP treatment -- and where people can go to get it in New York City.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Thank-You Notes <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel talks to NPR's Madeleine Brand about the proper ettiquette for thanking someone for a gift. She says that hand-written notes are still the best way to go, and it's important to find the right stationery, too. Fri, 26 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1571917&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1571917&ft=1&f=4131036 Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel talks to NPR's Madeleine Brand about the proper ettiquette for thanking someone for a gift. She says that hand-written notes are still the best way to go, and it's important to find the right stationery, too.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Getting on Page 6 <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel talks with NPR's Madeleine Brand about the gossip world and <EM>The New York Post</EM> premiere gossip column, Page 6. Seigel attended a seminar about how appear on to Page 6, a column known for discovering celebrities. Fri, 05 Dec 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1533915&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1533915&ft=1&f=4131036 Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel talks with NPR's Madeleine Brand about the gossip world and The New York Post premiere gossip column, Page 6. Seigel attended a seminar about how appear on to Page 6, a column known for discovering celebrities.

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]]> Countess of Culture: '80s Fashion Comeback Countess of Culture <EM>fashionista</EM> Jessica Seigel reports on the revival of 1980s-era fashions: side ponytails, ripped sweatshirts, aqua eye shadow, parachute pants -- and Boy George. Fri, 14 Nov 2003 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1506160&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1506160&ft=1&f=4131036 Countess of Culture fashionista Jessica Seigel reports on the revival of 1980s-era fashions: side ponytails, ripped sweatshirts, aqua eye shadow, parachute pants -- and Boy George.

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]]> Countess of Culture: NYC's Fashion Week It's Fashion Week in New York City and NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel about what's new on the runways. Wed, 17 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1433928&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1433928&ft=1&f=4131036 It's Fashion Week in New York City and NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel about what's new on the runways.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Bare Midriffs NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel about bare midriffs and those super-low-rise jeans that keep getting lower. Tue, 09 Sep 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1424728&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1424728&ft=1&f=4131036 NPR's Madeleine Brand talks to Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel about bare midriffs and those super-low-rise jeans that keep getting lower.

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]]> Countess of Culture: Polo in the Hamptons Day to Day's Jessica Siegal -- our own Countess of Culture -- recently spent some time in the Hamptons, the tony summer retreat for the rich, to learn how to play the classic blueblood sport of polo. See photos of her lessons with a hunky Argentinian tutor. Thu, 28 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1414120&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1414120&ft=1&f=4131036 Day to Day's Jessica Siegal -- our own Countess of Culture -- recently spent some time in the Hamptons, the tony summer retreat for the rich, to learn how to play the classic blueblood sport of polo. See photos of her lessons with a hunky Argentinian tutor.

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]]> Marilyn Monroe's Plus-Size Body Myth On the 41st anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, <EM>Day to Day</EM> Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel dispels one of the myths surrounding the starlet -- that Monroe was, by today's standards, a plus-sized woman. See photos of Seigel trying to squeeze into Monroe's signature gowns. Tue, 05 Aug 2003 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1385806&ft=1&f=4131036 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1385806&ft=1&f=4131036 On the 41st anniversary of the death of Marilyn Monroe, Day to Day Countess of Culture Jessica Seigel dispels one of the myths surrounding the starlet -- that Monroe was, by today's standards, a plus-sized woman. See photos of Seigel trying to squeeze into Monroe's signature gowns.

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