Fashion

Ecstasy as Style in Ballet

By BarbaraAnne

When I was 19, I told my mother, “Oh yes, I will be very well taken care of at Karen’s home in Brewster!” Of course, Karen, Debbie, Mamie, and I rushed to JFK so we could board a… Continue reading

All I Want for XMAS is a Diamond Studded iPad Case

And fortunately, I’m in luck.  Mervis Diamond Importers just happen to have one I can direct my hubby to, and at just shy of 11.5 carats, it’s a mere $20,000.  Just what I need to keep my $600 iPad safe!… Continue reading

Black Lace and Givenchy

By BarbaraAnne

The wedding gown Hubert de Givenchy designed for Audrey Hepburn in Sabrina (1954) stunned the fashion world. The strapless gown was the first to have black lace embellishments and embroidered black-and-white flowers on white organdy. Floral templates both… Continue reading

On the Runway for Chanel

By BarbaraAnne

Instead of doing “Lalique, Lalique, Lalique,” as Susan predicted, I’m doing “Chanel, Chanel, Chanel.” Will it pass? Only time will tell.

On E-bay, I saw an haute couture creme silk tunic-jacket from the… Continue reading

New LongLocks ZenStix Hair Jewelry Designs Posted!

LongLocks ZenStix Hair Jewelry

Four new first edition LongLocks ZenStix hair jewelry designs have been posted at LongLocks!

The Special Edition Designs page has been updated and two “last chance” special order designs have been posted in Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow.

Keep in… Continue reading



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