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NYC Photo Journal: Part 2: Hot Shoes

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    Peppers were not the only things that were hot; meanwhile, next door at The Brooklyn Museum it’s time for the most incredible shoe exhibit ever. Last year I reported on the Gaultier exhibit. Now for shoes: the history of high heels. Not only did they elevate the rich and aristocracy, they were a necessity to keep their shoes and feet clean and dry. Initially they worn by male royals, then the ladies adopted them from Europe to Asia. The exhibit covered the most incredible specimens: if you ever dreamed of a pair of Manolo Blahniks or Christian Laboutins … Continue reading →

NYC Photo Journal: The Brooklyn Museum: Designs by Jean Paul Gaultier

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Gaultier with Madonna He dressed her for several tours You might say his career began after he dressed his Teddy bear in a cone bra An amazing exhibit of fashion that is more costume and theater than haute couture, in my humble opinion. Gaultier, like so many of us, were influenced by a childhood event. He saw showgirls at the Follies Bregeres and was mesmerized, if not titillated by the costumes and lack of thereof. He was obsessed with the experience and began to doodle designs while in class. He got his knuckles rapped with a ruler for drawing a … Continue reading →

214.b Sans Souci Shops, continued

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Going back to Tulips’ last comment… Well, my Tulips, when I was working I was a BIG shopper; years ago when I was teaching at Fashion Industries I was a perfectionite. When I switched to elementary school and often got down on the floor so to speak, with little kids, I ditched the heels and wore slacks and blazers in great colors–aqua, violet, coral have about 20 that I probably will never wear again but can’t ditch. Now that I am retired I have no need to get “dressed” everyday, now it’s all about COMFORT.  There’s a chain here that … Continue reading →

214 a. More Friday Fluff: Sans Souci Shops

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Looka my new stuff!  This year has been full of celebrations; I was in the mood for a little serious shopping, after all, it’s sale time. The dress is Kay Unger, beautiful polished cotton in a gleamy gunmetal with white dots.  There’s actually a small crinoline at the hem. Started out at over $400: SALE! COUPONS! way under 1/2 price… I decided it needed some color POP! Went to a discount shoe store; Nada. Went to Macy’s with no expectations, but there was a SALE so I pulled out the stops on coupons and pulled another nice save. The outfit: … Continue reading →