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As Ellen's husband recalled to the Daily Mail , "Somebody in the entertainment industry was also interested in the dress and Ellen was determined not to be outbid." Ellen herself was not a celebrity or power player rather, she was a self-made businesswoman who sought out discounts in her day-to-day life and had been saving up money to buy a property

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Remember, the key to channelling Vermeer is in the subtle interplay of light and shadow, so opt for fabrics that have a slight sheen to catch the light