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But then, an hourglass turns and time winds back.

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“She is like an infinite hourglass, and in time, she will receive all the credit that she deserves for following her muse and selecting such an honest musical path.”

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The hourglass silhouette – the cinched in waist and fuller skirt – felt pointed and intentional.

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Both have hourglass markings, but the black widow’s is bright red, while the brown widow’s is orange.

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“The hourglass sand bag complemented the sand-treated dress and was the icing on the cake, not to mention the theatrics of her ‘walk’ on the carpet.”

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