While the 5 1/2 months of snow drift finally melts from the yard, the faintest green of crocus is breaking through the brown of our garden beds. With this hint of spring I am drawn to search into the back of my closet to undo the restraints of my utilitarian winter garb. I take inspiration from the 1920’s mavericks who yearned for freedom, striped off their Victorian corsets along with the limitations set upon women of their day: they marched for their voice–for the vote–for all we have today in terms of female liberty and their unconfined dress screamed autonomy. As I await the buds and color just around the corner, I break out a bit myself, choosing a flowing vintage silk shift to wear while wandering about the awakening trees in the morning light.
Category Archives: Fashion
And the Oscar goes to…
What do Charlton Heston, Kevin Bacon, Tom Cruise, Ryan Rosling, Christopher Reeve and Kevin Sorbo all have in common? Handsome, recognized actors, yes, but what else? Here’s a hint… Oscar winners Maximilian Schell in 1961 and Lee Marvin in 1965 share this similarity… Still guessing? Okay, last BIG clue, picture Kirk Douglas, Patrick Swayze, Richard Burton, Anthony Quinn, Warren Beattie, Robert Redford and most certainly Paul Newman. See them? Yes, they all have blue eyes, and for a leading man, apparently, this is a must have feature.
Seasonal Accessories
Tis the season to accessorize, right? Already houses up and down every street are unknotting their white or colored strands of lights and wrapping their bushes and trees and sheds and houses with illumination, so much so that even the most mundane commute is a venture into winter wonderland.
Nine Cent Girl 