Fashion

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

Handbags, Valentino and the Most Wonderful Husband in the World

*This* is the most gorgeous handbag in the world.  Period.

Valentino Rosette Bag in Pink

It is a Valentino leather and silk Rosette bag and is available today only at Beyond the Rack for a mere $1360.

*This* is the most wonderful husband in the… 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

Andy Warhol: Liz #5

By BarbaraAnne:

Andrij Warhola was Rusyn Byzantine Catholic coal miner from Pittsburgh. His son invented pop art and painted the British-born daughter of Americans, who became a movie star. Phillips de Pury & Co. sold Andy Warhol’s “Liz #5” for… Continue reading



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