SJP is on Fire and Rhianna is HEATING UP

but she cooks pretty quick so it will just take a minute…

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thanks to Christy Minstrel for this LOL.

Gwen Verdon Dancing Bob Fosse’s “Cool Hand Luke”

Lidsville on 5th Coming Up!

Are you feeling beat down after fighting the crowds in the millinery district? Were you literally forced to beg when trying to buy a bundle of bonnet buckram this year? Here’s an idea -put the hot glue away and leave your lid to an expert. All these hats are from the expert, Stephen Jones.

IT”S THE EASTER PARADE!!!!  You goin? I’m not.

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The Sammy Dance – By Milton H. Greene

Ripped off by Apple to sell iPods – sorry – “inspired by”

Milton H. Greene – the man was a genius. This was a test he shot as an idea for the opening of The Sammy Davis Jr. Show.

One Meter Long Black Taper Candles And Where To Find Them

GET THEM RIGHT HERE

Creative Candles are the best quality and the tallest tapers around. Give them. Burn them often. They last forever, don’t drip and would never smoke. This is your final candle hunt destination. Creative Candles. If you gave one to Martha she would say, “Oh yes, Creative Candles. Excellent.”

I started burning this one in 2002. (Just kidding.)

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The Making Of The Great Gatsby 1974

This is the only cinematic version I recognize.

Flowers Falling Into Your Hair

Erwin Blumenfeld. Inspiring innovator.

Architectural Jewelry Returns To 57th and 5th

Last year Bulgari. This year Tiffany & Co. The Battle of the Fifty Foot High Jewelry has begun. Amen.

Thanks to Christy Minstrel for these fresh pics. Christy is recently back from India and reporting only the really important things now.

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MORE PLEASE.

Last year’s at BULGARI

Thanksgiving Photography and Design

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This is Macy’s big parade in 1988 as seen by the master photographer Elliott Erwitt.

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The cornucopia or horn of plenty is Thanksgiving’s enduring symbol of abundance. It comes to us today from the very earliest of ancient Greek oral-poetic traditions. This symbol goes back…quite simply it goes all the way back. Read all about it on Wikipedia.

(FACTOID – The iPhone was invented much later.)

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle

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It’s always been about tie-ins and corporate cross marketing. Look for the new GAP balloon this year, a massive “balloon” shaped balloon in tan.

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The Holidays are a time for costumes but Pilgrim is out. The kids will be wearing a First Nations, Native American / American Indian look this year. “We’re sorry we stole your world,” is the sentiment behind the feathers and paint. ( “We love your casinos though.” )

Susan Dey. FACE. Susan Dey. BOOM. Susan Dey, say I.

Push Dick’s Button by Dick Button

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A must read. Dick’s tweeting during the Ladies’ finals was fun. His interview after the men’s final was coming from his sharp inside edge. Let’s all read Button. There will be a test later. I have a feeling this may be a page turner…

…and on Dick’s advice I present: Torvill and Dean – Bolero (1984 Olympics Sarajevo)

Now THAT’S ( ice ) Dancing!

Yes We Can, Yes We Kaftan, Yes We Can…

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…uh why Dont’cha make a kaftan?

Stay at home models will recognize the easy fit and flowy feel of a kafan as the perfect costume for some private modeling or a white hot Polaroid photo session. Making kaftans is easy. Modeling them properly takes practice and an honest dedication to the craft.

Styling tip : belts of all varieties.

Please : Model responsibly. Never model drunk.

Mens color style trends Fall 2014

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20140216-044343.jpgDo you see where it’s going here? Caramel Creme candies into…I think it’s pretty obvious that wood burning and leather tooling are rushing back to the fashionable man’s work table. Blonde men are the trend. Golden and honey blondes are the shades for light skinned men of Fall 2014. Men of color will be “in” with the darkest blue blacks ( as always.) All browns or grays are to go blonde. Redheads know no code.

Here’s one for your Judy Garland Library

This is Judy Garland in London,1969.

It’s not official, but it’s authentic. Click Judy to download it.

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Ohayo – Yasujiro Ozu – 1959

I’ll tell ya one thing about Shirley Bassey…

…she knows how to end it.

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Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Begins!

Styling note: black high waisted pants, red tank top, creepers – one earring.

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Jeffrey. Mini Ha Ha tribe. 2012