"REALLY!" The Magazine for Dowagers

The company I work for told us, “If you have any new magazine launch ideas, be sure to let us know!” I think this would be great—think of the article possibilities!

• Little flowered hats for spring
• Tips on lorgnette-glaring
• “Embracing your Inner Mrs. Drysdale”
• Cover stories on Queen Elizabeth, Barbara Bush, Brooke Astor, Kitty Carlisle Hart
• How to drape your pearls over your stately monobosom

. . . And much more, this month in Really!

And who could forget the advice column, “Well, I Never!”?

Food and Lifestyle Section: “How to communicate with your non-English speaking help with hand gestures”

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[li]Spin on your heel! – tips on leaving in a huff[/li][li]Take to your bed with style[/li][li]Make their inheritance work for you[/li][li]“Dear” or “Young Lady?” How to address the gal under 50[/li][/ul]

Also in Food and Lifestyle: A tear-out recipe section (so you can give it to your cook) featuring finger sandwiches and elegant desserts. Available in French, Spanish, and several other languages, but not English. (Probably not Swedish either, I suppose. Pity!)

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[li]You too can have a bigger pinkie[/li][/ul]

“Cats. Is 50 really enough?”

And for you “Rose for Emily” fans, an article in the continuing “Achieving Southern Decadence” series,

“Keeping your Man, three room deodorizers that really work!”

How could you leave out Margaret Dumont?

Purchasing art without actually meeting the artist.

Hotels and restaurants you simply must visit this year.

The year’s Top 10 cotillions.

What to do when your…embarassing relations visit unexpectedly. We show you several easy ways to prevent their meeting your peers.

Eve, I love monobosom.

[ul][li]Accessorize yourself![/li]This week we review the latest in haaaaaaaaaaaaaandbaaaaaaaaaaaaags.[/ul]

Cautionary Tales! - This week, one of our readers writes in about almost being taken in by a confidence man. Learn helpful hints on how to avoid a “Rufus T. Firefly” of your own, inside!

The latest in decor: “One Grecian Urn.”

Next month: “Two Grecian Urns.”

101 new uses for a doiley. (sp?)

Test driving a new chauffer. What to avoid and why.

The cucumber sandwich diet! Lose pounds without losing grace.

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[li]Tips on removing blue blood stains[/li][li]10 best telescopes for viewing your property[/li][li]True Stories: My actual ride in the front seat[/li][/ul]

Wouldn’t there have to be a whole, continuing section devoted to “female troubles?”

That would be for our sister publication, “Teen Really!

Going to the Dogs–the monthly column about caring for your small, neurotic dog. 10 Best Breeds to Carry in a Handbag. 10 Unobtrusive Ways to Dehair Your Monobosom. 10 Ways to Avoid Toothmarks on Your Lorgnette. 10 Best Sweaters for Your Yorkie.

Visiting the South–Learn to swoon or have the vapors in style

Medical Update–101 euphemisms for bodily functions to use with your physician.

“Hottest Summer Haircolors: Which Blue is You!”

How to wake up with your hair still perfectly coifed!
How to get the Old Money smell on the New 50 dollar bill.

Vitamin Q or Valium - which is right for you?

10 new slight hand/head gestures to express utter distaste!