Gina Rinehart and her Endless Success

‘Success never comes along, but through stern determination, perseverance and God’s grace’. A successful person is one who works hard but smartly. All of us would have certainly read about several successful stories of great men. But having read about a successful woman, I decided to compile about her and her achievements in brief. Hard work can make a man rich but can it make a woman the richest on Earth? Yes, this has been made utterly possible and the cogent evidence is none other than, ‘Gina Rinehart- The Iron lady of Australia’.

Georgina Hope Rinehart, the richest woman in Australia

Source: http://www.abc.net.au/

Several magazines have reported Rinehart’s success stating that Georgina Hope Rinehart or Gina Rinehart, the richest person in Australia will soon become the richest person (woman) on Earth in just a few years from now. It is said that she will surpass both Carlos Slim and Bill Gates (currently the richest persons in the world) to become the richest person in the world. In a man-dominated world like ours, one would definitely be keen to know how this lone lady was able to achieve this unbelievable status at such an early age. To know more, let us briefly explore about her story and her success routes.

Early Life

Georgina Hope Rinehart was born on 9th of February 1954 at Perth in Australia to the late mining magnate Lang Hancock and late Hope Margaret Nicholas. She studied at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls in Perth and later studied economics at The University of Sydney. Then she worked for her father as his Personal Assistant and gained extensive knowledge about iron-ore industry. Gina married twice, first to an Englishman Greg Milton whom she divorced later and then to Frank Rinehart who died in the year 1990.

Her Growth

Langley Hancock, Gina Rinehart’s father discovered the world’s largest iron ore deposits when she was just 38 years old. Then she inherited a debt-ridden iron ore company, ‘Hancock Prospecting’ from her father. After that, Gina Rinehart showed steady progress and started earning profit year after year through iron ore projects running in Western Australia and also through royalty payments received from mining companies with whom her father had negotiated. She also has few coal projects in Galilee Basin.

This 57 year old (as of 2011) woman has been amassing wealth for decades and has been subsequently appearing in almost all business magazines which mentioned her as one of the richest persons in Australia. Citigroup estimates that she would become the richest person in a few years from now as she is the sole owner of the huge property and does not have any share holders to pay for.

Into Business

After the death of her father Lang Hancock in 1992, she became the Executive Chairman of HPPL and the HPPL Group of companies. In due course, she started off with legal fight with her step mother over her father’s death and also over Hancock’s assets which took 14 long years to complete. Later, she gradually developed those Hancock’s undeveloped iron ore deposits into operable mines which in turn earned her huge profits. As on 2010, Gina Rinehart’s daughter, Bianca Rinehart was the Director of most of the Hancock companies and also the member of the executive management team.

Georgina Hope Rinehart and Lang Hancock, her father

Source: www.brisbanetimes.com.au

Wealth Status

After the death of Rinehart’s father in 1992, her name appeared for the first time in the Business Review Weekly (BRW) in the Rich 200 list in the year 1992. And year after year, her name has been appearing in several magazines. In the year 2006, her name appeared in the billionaires list. Ultimately in the year 2010, news flashed in magazines declaring Gina as the richest woman in Australia and in the year 2011 she was declared as the richest person in Australia.

Her name first appeared among Australia’s 40 richest persons in Forbes magazine when her wealth estimate touched the mark of US$1 billion. Thereafter it doubled to US$2.4 billion in the following year and more than trebled to US$9 billion in the year 2011. Her growth did not stop here. Both Forbes and BRW declared her as the richest woman in the year 2011.

As per Citigroup’s prediction, Rinehart will soon overtake Carlos Slim whose wealth estimate is US$74 billion and also Bill Gates whose estimated wealth is US$56 billion. Reports say that owing to an increase in iron and ore production, Rinehart’s wealth is expected to touch a dazing US$100 billion.

Georgina Hope Rinehart and Ginia Rinehart, her daughter

Source: www.brisbanetimes.com.au

Successor of the Dynasty

Recent reports reveal that Rinehart’s youngest daughter Ginia Rinehart has been appointed as the director of Hancock Prospecting. Now, it is the world’s richest and wealthiest dynasty that has mining projects spread over Queensland, Western Australia and also stake investments made in Fairfax Media and Ten Network Holdings. Of her four children, three of them except Ginia Rinehart have filed case against her in the NSW Supreme Court to remove her as the head of the family trust that took control of nearly 25 percent of the family’s wealth. Reports also say that Ginia Rinehart was appointed as the director of Hope Downs Marketing Company that has a tie up with another giant mining company, Rio Tinto.

Rinehart’s Fortune

As already mentioned Gina Rinehart will achieve the title of ‘World’s richest person’ in few years from now, beating the current richest persons. This is due to the fact that she does not have any shareholders and that she holds all rights of the company.

Amazing but Real

Although this woman has achieved this status during a short period of time, it is shocking to read about three of her four children having filed a case against her asking for her removal as the trustee of the multi billion company. In fact, this company was set up by Rinehart’s father Mr Hancock announcing his four grand children as its beneficiaries before he died.

Although several factors lie behind the success of a man, one of the common factors that we see in SUCCESSFUL persons is their DEVOTED HARD WORK. Hence, let us reshape our minds in order to apply this concept to fulfil our dreams. Good Luck, Rich Girls!

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Rich Girls!

I hope that each and everyone of you is having a very special time with your family or friends this Christmas. This year I had a wonderful celebration with my friends. We had so much fun and plenty of amazing food. I still can’t breathe after the amount of food I ate this Christmas. The good thing is that I already know what my New Years resolution will be: LOSE WEIGHT!!! Well, this will only hopefully happen next year, but now I can still enjoy my favorite food.

I love winter Holidays, everyone is happy, exchange gifts, reflect on the great things that had happened this year and hope for even better year to come!

I want to thank you all for being the part of Rich Girl’s Club in 2011! Without you, this wouldn’t be fun! Thank you for your support and love! I felt it throughout the year and it gave me inspiration for new exciting posts. I am really happy that we have been together in 2011 and I hope you will enjoy Rich Girls Club even more in 2012!

Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New 2012 Year!

And here is my Christmas Greeting card to you!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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7 Sequined Dresses Ideal For Christmas Party

I bet you have already received your invitations for the best Christmas parties in your town and now you are looking for that perfect outfit. Well, at least that is what I am doing – searching for the IT Christmas dress.

At Christmas and New Years everything is magical, festive and shiny. That’s why I think that sequined dresses are the best choice for these special events. These dresses will add sparkle to every place you go and make you stand out of the crowd. Here are 7 sequined dresses which I think are ideal for any Christmas party.

1 – Haute Hippie Drape Back Sequined Dress

Haute Hippie Drape Back Sequined Dress

2 – Alice + Olivia Violet Sequined Dress

Alice + Olivia Violet Sequined Dress

3 – Susana Monaco Sequined Party Dress

Susana Monaco Sequined Party Dress

4 – Tibi Sequined Shift Dress

Tibi Sequined Shift Dress

5 – Susana Monaco Sequined Shift Dress

Susana Monaco Sequined Shift Dress

6 – Parker Open Back Sequined Dress

Parker Open Back Sequined Dress

7 – Haute Hippie One Shoulder Sequined Dress

Haute Hippie One Shoulder Sequined Dress

So, what do you think about sequined dresses, rich girls? Do you like any of these or maybe you have anything else in mind? I am so excited about the Christmas season approaching! It will be so much fun!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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10 Best Boots For Cold Season

One of the reasons why I don’t like winter or autumn is because of the boots. I am more of the shoes and pumps girl. But, what can you do, when it is cold outside you just can’t go outside in shoes. And even in Spain during winter you need to wear something warmer than just shoes or flats. So, I really have no other choice, but to look for some cool stylish boots online.

What I am looking for is comfortable, warm and wear-all-day-long type of boots. I have put together a list of 10 pairs I like the most, all I have to do now is to choose one and just buy it. Girls, could you please help me to choose the boots which you think are the absolute best from the following list and let me know in the comments below. I would really appreciate it!

1 – Jimmy Choo – Doreen Waxed Suede Boots

These tall black waxed suede boots are my absolute favorite so far. I love the gold-toned two-way zipper. I think that they are simple yet stylish. You can wear these with jeans as well as with a skirt or a dress, which is very practical.

Jimmy Choo – Doreen Waxed Suede Boots

2 – Gucci – Camelot High Flat Boots

The only reason I put these tall black textured leather boots by Gucci on my list is because of the rabbit fur lining. These boots are definitely comfortable and warm, but not sexy at all. What do you think, girls?

Gucci – Camelot High Flat Boots

3 – Gucci – Saint Moritz High Flat Boots

I like these Gucci tall cocoa suede boots. They are definitely comfortable and nice.

Gucci – Saint Moritz High Flat Boots

4 – Miu Miu – Tall Textured Leather Boots

These tall textured leather boots by Miu Miu is my other best choice. Because I am not a great fun of suede boots, this pair with a pewter-toned exposed zipper at the side seems like the best option even for the rainy days.

Miu Miu – Tall Textured Leather Boots

5 – Jimmy Choo – Yen Suede Biker Boots

These black suede boots are not tall and look more like men boots, but I somehow like them. I have also seen my friend wearing something similar and they looked cool on her.

Jimmy Choo Yen Suede Biker Boots

6 – Givenchy – Rubber Rain Boots

Ok, rubber boots are my soft spot. I love rubber boots, they are the most comfortable and practical boots in the whole world. Although most of the time they don’t look good, these black rubber rain boots by Givenchy are cool.

Givenchy Rubber Rain Boots

7 – Tory Burch – Blaire Riding Boots

I absolutely love these red leather flat boots by Tory Burch.

Tory Burch Blaire Riding Boots

8 – Vera Wang – Lavender Label York Wedge Boots

These leather wedge boots by Vera Wang look interesting, but I am not sure about the covered wedge heel. Are they going to be comfortable to wear all day long?

Vera Wang Lavender Label York Wedge Boots

9 – KORS Michael Kors – Nicolette Suede Riding Boots

I like these waxed suede boots by Michael Kors. What is important is that they’re already distressed looking, so I don’t really need to worry about anything, I can be rough

KORS Michael Kors Nicolette Suede Riding Boots

10 – UGG Australia – Classic Tall Boots

And finally good old UGG boots. I believe that these are the most comfortable and warm of all, but somehow I am still not sure about them. Every year I think that I should get one pair and still end up not buying. Maybe I should do so this year?

UGG Australia Classic Tall Boots

So, here is the list of my favorite boots for this season. What do you think, rich girls? Looking forward to talk to you in the comments below!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Magical Portimao Beach in Portugal

In the beginning of October I was lucky enough to spend a few days in the south of Portugal. I was not planning to go there, but since it is only a 4 hour drive from Marbella and there was a place for me in the car, I went along.

I was in this part of Portugal briefly last year, but it was November and the weather was not very good to enjoy the beach at that time, so I didn’t even know what the beaches are like in Algarve region.

We stayed at the Tivoli Marina Portimão resort, which had enormous rooms, amazing breakfast, great location and wonderful view to the Marina of Portimão from every single room. The hotel was very good and I would recommend it, if you decide to go and stay in Portimão.

Here is a picture of me enjoying my breakfast I love my food

This is a magnificent view from our room.

Yeah, and here is the gym with amazing view, which no one actually used. At least I haven’t seen a single person who would be using the equipment during my 3-day stay in the hotel. Which is a shame, right?

So, after having a breakfast I decided to go for a walk and check out the beach. I didn’t even had my bikini with me, because all I wanted to do was to see what the beach is like, then go to my room to work a little and only after that and if the water was warm enough I thought I would go for a swim. At least this was my initial plan.

I was glad to find out that the sand on the beach was very fine and white, the water was warm and crystal clear and the beach itself was very wide. So, I decided to go towards the huge rock or cliff which was far ahead, check it out and then go back to the hotel.

When I came closer to the cliff I thought that this was the end of the beach. I was enjoying the enormity of rocks in the water and then I noticed that there is a small hole in this cliff through which you can go to the other side. Of course I was curious enough to check what was beyond this point.

And then I came through the wall to the other side I was gobsmacked by almost surreal beauty. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I was definitely not expecting to see something so extraordinary in Europe. I thought that you need to go to Hawaii or Maldives or other exotic place to experience such magnificent nature. But yet it was here in Portugal just in front of my eyes. The rocks surrounding me were so enormous, that I felt like on a different planet, like Alice in Wonderland even. I still can’t find proper words to explain what I felt and experienced, just have a look for yourself and decide if this place is special or not.

For me it definitely felt special and I don’t need to tell you that I was walking back and forwards all day long and the next morning I came down there straight after breakfast and stayed till sunset. I felt very happy there and will be definitely coming back!

And this is not the end please continue reading and watching to the Magical Portimao Beach in Portugal Part II

What do you think so far, rich girls? Have you been to Portimao or any other city in Algarve region of Portugal? Do you like it here? Please share your experience and thoughts in the comments below.

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Rich Girl Visits Wonderful Portimao Beach in Portugal

This is the Part II of my story along with the pictures taken during my recent unforgettable trip to Portugal. I’ve spent 3 amazing days on the unique and picturesque beach of Portimao, called Praia da Rocha. Portimao is a very famous resort city in Algarve region of Portugal, mainly because of the beaches.

If you are interested in the full story as well as to see a lot more pictures, please start reading from the Part I here: Magical Portimao Beach in Portugal

First part of this article could be found here: Magical Portimao Beach in Portugal

What do you think about this magical place, rich girls? Please share your opinion in the comments below.

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Colorful Shoes This Autumn

Summer is almost over here in Marbella, although the weather is still hot and sun is shining constantly, I just can’t get rid of the nagging feeling that it is almost October and it is time for some shoe shopping. I am glad that Autumns here in Spain are mostly dry, so you can really wear suede shoes without fearing to ruin them. I never bought suede shoes when I was living in Latvia, it was pointless, you just can’t walk in them on the streets, because of the terrible weather and the constant rain.

So, I consulted the shoe trends for Fall 2011 and was pleased to find out that it is cool to wear shoes in any possible color this season. I think this is really fun. I needed to bring a little bit of color into my shoe collection, because black is the dominating shade in my closet, so now it feels like the perfect timing.

Here is the list of 14 pairs of pumps in every possible color I could find. What do you think, rich girls?

1 – Orange Maniac Pumps by Brian Atwood

If you want to radically change your shoe color palette, why not start with orange? I honestly loved these pumps by Brian Atwood, they are so fun! In orange shoes you will definitely not disappear in the crowd. The only problem is to find what to wear with these shoes. Any ideas, girls?

Orange Maniac Pumps by Brian Atwood

2 – Nude Maniac Pumps by Brian Atwood

But if you are still afraid to go all wild and orange (because when I think about it, maybe I am not that brave), these nude pumps by Brian Atwood will help you to play it safe. They are still not black, right?!

Nude Maniac Pumps by Brian Atwood

3 – Pink Open Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

I love pink and I love Yves Saint Laurent. Maybe it is just the right time to buy.

Pink Palais 80 Open Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

4 – Magenta Suede Platform Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

Now this color is definitely very interesting and sexy. What do you think?

Magenta GISELE 80 Suede Platform Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

5 – Beige Python Leather Platform Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

These are just another play it safe pieces, although the python leather make them look wild. I think these shoes will be prefect to wear to the office, if I ever gonna return to the corporate life.

Beige python leather GISELE 80 Platform Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

6 – Dark Leaf Palais 105 Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

Yves Saint Lauren has a wide palette of colors this season. I love these dark green suede shoes.

Dark Leaf Palais 105 Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

7 – Indigo Palais Open Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

Indigo is a magnificent color and I always had a soft spot for pip-toe shoes. This pair combines it all in one Just perfect!

Indigo Palais 105 Open Pumps by Yves Saint Laurent

8 – Dark Red Leather Pumps by Jimmy Choo

You can never go wrong in red. Red is a magical color. I once had dark red shoes, which gathered so much attention and complements, that I even marked in my mind’s diary that red is the perfect color for shoes, grab them as soon as you see them!

Dark red reptile embossed leather pumps by Jimmy Choo

9 – Anthracite Cosmic Glitter Pumps by Jimmy Choo

These cosmic glittery shoes by Jimmy Choo are made for glamorous parties. There could never be too much glitter, right?!

Anthracite Cosmic Glitter fabric platform pumps by Jimmy Choo

10 – Two-Tone Patent Platform Pumps by Gucci

I love these two-tone shoes by Gucci. They are very interesting and feminine. These are the shoes I think the Duchess of Cambridge could wear for one of her public appearances.

Two-Tone Patent Platform Pumps by Gucci

11 – Sequin Platform Pumps by Nicholas Kirkwood

These are the other perfect party shoes that I like.

Sequin Platform Pumps by Nicholas Kirkwood

12 – Blue Laser Cut Satin Lace-Ups by Nicholas Kirkwood

I know that these are not pumps, but I sooo loved them, that I decided to add them to my list. Usually I don’t like the booties, but these are exceptionally great ones. I like everything about them: the color, the lace, the design, the heel. These are perfect!

Blue Laser Cut Satin Lace-Ups by Nicholas Kirkwood

13 – Velvet Printed Platform Pumps by Erdem

What do you think about these shoes? I think they are super sexy. I love the color and the fact that these are actually velvet shoes, excites me! I have never had velvet shoes before!

Velvet Printed Platform Pumps by Erdem

14 – Prorata 90 Pony Leopard Pumps by Christian Louboutin

And my list of the most perfect and colorful shoes wouldn’t be complete without Christian Louboutin! I think that animal print on shoes is a great idea. And it looks super sexy! Just be careful to not overdo the look. Too much of animal print is ridiculous.

Prorata 90 Pony Leopard Pumps by Christian Louboutin

So, this is my list of the bold color shoes for the Fall 2011. What do you think, rich girls? Is there anything you want to add or share with us? Please leave your thoughts in the comments below.

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Airport Madness And Almost Missed Flight

My trip to Monaco Yacht Show this year was almost ruined by the force majeure situation Try to imagine the following, I come to a check-in desk all smiles, hand in my passport, the lady at the desk checks her computer and says that she can’t find me in the list for this flight.

“You are not registered for this flight” – she says in the most polite voice.

First few seconds I couldn’t even digest this information. I just kept smiling. Then as the situation gradually started to sink into my brain my smile faded.

“What do you mean, I am not on this flight? I have confirmation in my email. There must be a mistake! I am on this flight! Please check properly.” – I was beyond annoyed at this point. I honestly thought that the lady was just plain stupid.

Turned out that I indeed was not on the flight! There was some kind of misunderstanding between my travel agency and the airline, which resulted in me crying in the airline office at Malaga airport and almost kissing my Monaco trip good-bye. Because the airline said that it is not their problem and if I still want to fly now, I should pay 450 Euros. To this I just said: “F$%# You! Are you kidding me?! I already paid for my tickets! Do something!” “No, it is too late.” – they said and started to mind their own business, drinking coffee and chatting.

What would you do in the situation like this? When there is one hour left to your flight? I was shocked, I panicked, with trembling hands I started to call my agency. They were holding me on the line for literally 30 minutes and only when there was half an hour left to my flight, they solved the problem. Alleluia! Thank God, that the lady on the check-in desk (the one which I thought was stupid at the beginning, for what I apologize) haven’t left already. They usually close check-in desks 1 hour before the flight.

The lady on the check-in desk said: “Yes, you are on the list now, but it is too late. I can’t allow you to board the plane.” I plead and plead this holy woman and she agreed to call the captain of the plane and only after he said: “Ok, let her in!” She printed out my boarding passes.

You can’t even imagine what I felt then she said I am in! That I can fly! I literally started crying! I always wondered why girls, who participate in beauty contests, cry when they win the prize? Well, now I understand them. After such a nervous pressure, there is no other option.

So, when they said I can go now, I ran to the security. They asked me to take off my shoes, at that moment the boarding already started. I took my shoes off and ran barefoot to my gate through the whole Malaga airport! You might have already guessed correctly that my gate was at the farthest end possible of the departure area. Thank God and cleaning ladies for the tidy floors in Malaga airport.

No matter what have happened to me just a few hours before, I was so happy to be on the plane. You can’t even imagine!! So, it is only logical that I celebrated the happy ending of this madness with a glass of cava and the rest of my trip went down smoothly. Although, I couldn’t concentrate to read or do anything other than just look out of the window and drink.

I am in Monaco now and really appreciate every minute of it, because there was a great chance that I would not be here at all.

Stay tuned to my reports from Monaco Yacht Show 2011. By the way, if anyone of you are here by any chance, let’s meet up for a cocktail or something!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Rihanna Spends $23 000 A Week On Hair

Ok, rich girls, how much money do you usually spend on your hair monthly? Count in everything, starting with all your treatments, vitamins, oils, coloring, trimming and up-dos for special events. Is it close to $92 000 per month? If your answer is no, than you can relax and stop being guilty for spending what you think is a fortune on your hair, as you still have a long way to go to match Rihanna’s spending. Yes, according to CelebTV.com, Rihanna spends around $23 000 a week on her hair.

Of course, Rihanna is a star and she needs to be interesting and keep her fans intrigued by her new hair styles and looks, but just think of it – $23K per week on hair! I love it! I am also happy for her celebrity hairstylist and new image beauty expert Ursula Stephen, who managed to come up with so many creative and innovative hair style ideas.

The only concern I have, is what really happens to Rihanna’s hair after all these radical transitions from one color to another? There must be some kind of secret magic hair product which prevents her hair from falling off.

Spend your money with chic, rich girls!

Yours,

Rich Girl

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Top 10 Must-See Movies for Rich Girls

Sarah Danielson submitted a lot of interesting and useful articles to Rich Girls Club lately. Today I am glad to share with you the list of Top 10 Must-See movies, which Sarah carefully selected for us. I would love to know if you have already seen some of these movies and what did you think of them? Maybe there is your most favorite movie mentioned in this list? Maybe you can suggest us other interesting movies, which are not in this list? Please leave your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below. Kisses, Rich Girl.

Even rich girls sometimes spend a night at home, curled up in front of their flat screen in their own home theater. And for those nights when hitting the VIP room at the club or schmoozing with society elites sounds like too much to handle, a little at-home entertainment is in order. So pull out the caviar and Cristal and sink into the cushions of your designer couch; here are few movies that every rich girl will love.

Troop Beverly Hills (1989). What could be more fun than selling cookies door-to-door in Beverly Hills (if only it weren’t for the annoying red-feathers)? These girls are not your typical scouts; their problems include rich parents that forget your birthday (they planned a trip…without you) and dads who run off with the hired help. And their badges are for shopping and gem appraisal. But they have each other’s backs, and that’s what matters when you’re stuck in the woods with couture backpacks and no real knowledge of the wilderness.

Clueless (1995).The movie that spawned countless truisms like “whatever” and “as if” still has the power to entertain as rich girl Cher cluelessly stumbles through her sunny SoCal life with a giant wardrobe and a heart to match.

The Breakfast Club (1985). Nobody makes slumming it in detention look quite as good as Molly Ringwald (sushi for lunch? really?). Every rich girl in the room will give a little “Aww!” when she hands one of her diamond earrings to bad boy, rebel-without-a-cause Judd Nelson, who basically vows to help her grab the attention of her wealthy and neglectful parents.

Wall Street (1987). He may not have said it first, but Gordon Gekko certainly said it best: greed is good. Who cares if using insider information to earn a buck is illegal? The ends justify the means in this tale of ‘80s excess and cutthroat corporate competition. It’s all good (right up until Gekko goes to jail).

Heathers (1988). This movie is not so much about rich girls as the girls who rule the school, but with teenage suicide (don’t do it!) becoming the latest trend, it’s no surprise that the backstabbing between the three Heathers (and one Veronica) that rule the roost would reach epic proportions when a handsome stranger appears to stir the pot.

Jawbreaker (1999). There’s no shortage of movies about upper-crust girls behaving badly, but this one goes from bad to worse when the murder of a classmate (by Jawbreaker candy) puts a couple of girls in the hot-seat and lands one mousy witness in the money. For her silence, she gets a rich-girl makeover, complete with attitude.

Trading Places (1983). What happens when two old men with too much money start making bets about the power of social position? Hilarity ensues, in the form of one well-bred, high-powered stock-broker (Dan Aykroyd) being tricked into switching places with a wheedling street thug (Eddie Murphy). Luckily, they work together to get rich and put the gambling grandpas out of business.

Grey Gardens (2009). Let this serve as a warning: a good family name can go a long way, but once the money starts to run out, it’s all too easy to end up living in a run-down mansion with your crazy mother. And this movie imparts another lesson, as well; avoid head scarves at all costs!

Jerry Maguire (1996). Does it get any better than Tom Cruise shouting “Show me the money!” at the top of his lungs to secure the devotion of his one remaining client as he quits his high-paying job to strike out on his own? Of course, his tale of hardship isn’t quite as enthralling as the lengths he goes to where love is concerned. You had us at hello, Jerry.

Cinderella (1950). The penultimate movie for rich girls showcases a poor girl who strikes it rich not through hard work, but because she catches the attention of handsome prince. Of course, her winning attitude doesn’t hurt, but we all know it’s the magic of her fairy godmother (early personal stylist) and the glass slippers that really seal the deal. Looking for an updated version of this movie? Try Pretty Woman or one of about a dozen remakes (both animated and live).

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