The Montreal Styling Diva – Fashion Confessions
Who doesn't own a pair of blue jeans? These have become trendy family faves since the day Levi Strauss (1877) made them popular. What is it that's made this staple, basic, and, these days, a luxurious, sought-after item, at any stage of one's life? Gucci at 750$... Originally created for work purposes- think overalls, not... Continue Reading →
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion Three more amazing books coming your way in the next weeks. And I still can't decide which is more flamboyant than the next! Let's start with today's review. Dapper Dan - Made in Harlem- A Memoir Another fantastic Audible read. I basically binged three days on this, walking... Continue Reading →
How exciting that the Met Gala this year be centered on the 'Gilded Glamour' period in America! What an incredible idea for the coming out of a pandemic with a splash of reverie. Mindful of how people have had enough of restraints, confinement and living in fear- what best but to go all out and... Continue Reading →
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion... Review: PARACHUTE EXHIBITION at the Mccord Museum of Montreal Do you remember the iconic fashion brand, Parachute? It was all the rave of sought-after underground fashion from 1977 to 1993. A true phenomenon of the 80's. Harry Parnass and Nicola Pelly both worked in sales at Le Chateau... Continue Reading →
My go-to books are always fashion or history-related; with most often it being a mix of both. To go further, my favourite kinds of reads are biographies or autobiographies- especially about women. I just recently devoured three such books that fit all of the above, and am here to let you in on these: Vivienne... Continue Reading →
Ok, so these are once again Audible books. Gone is the feeling of never having any time for a good book- and I'm truly addicted! Being both a Fashion History, and Fibres & Textiles teacher, you can imagine the thrill of me delving in both these areas combined, in not only One- but TWO books!... Continue Reading →
Bye-Bye...our encounter was enchanting and memorable...Yes, finally, a few weeks ago I got to see the Christian DIOR exhibit here in Montreal at the McCord Museum. This outing had been in the making forever and the day came! My girlfriend Sandra and I made a day out of it. We had both been dying to... Continue Reading →
If you'd rather LISTEN to the book reviews, click below (3 min) https://lucybertoldi.files.wordpress.com/2021/09/3-fashion-book-reviews-sept.15-2021.m4a Fashion Book Reviews! I've told you before how much this Audible thing is working for me- I can finally get through books without falling asleep! I don't know how it's come to this, as I've always been an avid reader- but now?... Continue Reading →
So it's the weekend and I'm super hyped that Italy is in the Final's for the Euro Cup!! The way I see it, to get to this point, both teams have got to be amazing. If all goes my way- there will be lots of partying and pics for you next week! Charlie's so into... Continue Reading →
It was Canada Day on July 1st this week. I'm so proud to be born here and to have had the privilege of my parents coming here as immigrants 70 years ago from Italy. This magnificent country has given us so many opportunities, privileges, rights and all in safety. I'm truly grateful. That being said,... Continue Reading →
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