Eternal Beauty: Audrey Hepburn and Frida Kahlo
By BarbaraAnne:
In the center of your body,
Energy radiates.
You feel it after aerobic exhaustion —
When you sing, dance, paint,
Write, or love a man.
The world can destroy you;
But only you can destroy your soul.
When… Continue reading
A Room of One’s Own
By BarbaraAnne:
This is my friend Miriam’s art studio. I see its silent, sunlit beauty. I also see all the gifted women who never had a hope in the world to get a space like this.
Jane Austen wrote in… Continue reading
Vintage Gloves
My Mother’s Gloves
By BarbaraAnne:
Vintage rhinestoned pink they were
Perfectly kept in a mahogany drawer —
A time capsule for accessories,
in case we required delicate attire.
Our prepared identity,
my mother’s and mine
must be kept safe.… Continue reading
Kate Middleton: Reiss Shola Dress
By BarbaraAnne:
For her first appearance as a member of the Royal Family, Kate chose to wear a $340 dress from Reiss, called the “Shola” dress. Michelle Obama’s $2000 pale-blue floral dress with a deep-pink jacket overpowered her. Kate’s… Continue reading