Closets of Cultural Icons

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Francine Pascal, creator of the Sweet Valley High books, has just released a 2011 update called Sweet Valley Confidential. Merely getting a copy of the book would be exciting enough for some children of the '80s, but Racked National took things to the next level by wrangling a tour of Pascal's closet. Head over for a look at Pascal's Manhattan home, her collection of high heels, and of course her lavalieres—the same statement necklaces worn by Elizabeth and Jessica in every single Sweet Valley High book. [Racked National]