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This was sent to my husband so I don't know whether it is a west coast thing or not. Perseid meteor shower peaks Tuesday morning The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to put on a good display of shooting stars in the pre-dawn hours Tuesday...

We came home to a lab that had had an encounter with a skunk. Fortunately, my friend had "treated" her. Claire

I've just renewed my membership. I joined two years ago and have truly enjoyed being a member and want to tell you why--just in case you are considering membership. I'm not a dealer, but I'm a very good shopper. I might add that I know a great deal about couture and expensive ready-to-wear...

Last week I went to Chicago to visit my son and go to Ravinia. I spent two days in a "behind the scenes" visit at the Chicago History Museum where they are currently dressing the mannequins for Chicago Chic. This will be a fabulous exhibition with 50 garments--all the name designers and some...

Today's paper had an AP article (originally from Indianapolis) about tests on shoes and handbags. The focus was whether those expensive shoes and bags are really worth the price. The article included some things to look for when evaluating quality. The consensus was that Nine West shoes had...

Dave\'s Rock Shop Evanston, IL My Judith Lieber bag lost a malachite stone. Originally, these bags were guaranteed--not any more. After I reviewed the price list, I decided to repair it myself. I went to the Bead shop first in Evanston; she referred me to Dave's. They had a 12mm malachite...

"getting things right" is probably "getting it the way they want it." Claire

Julie, things were and probably still are a bit "gritty" at LA Trade Tech, but it is a fabulous school. No veneer--just good, old-fashioned courses. Claire

A friend sent me this. Claire -- one with some good views of several Fortuny garments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQd2Az3sFA8&feature=PlayList&p=41C6FCF4222FFC0C

Can't wait. Claire

Date, label--it's lovely. Claire

When I was in Berlin recently, I examined Dietrich's garments in the Berlin Film Museum archives. She had a Chanel suit with a similar back treatment but it was early 60s. Claire

You might point out the sleeveless blouse--very Jackie. A blouse without the pretense of cuffs on the jacket. JK made the sleeveless look fashionable. Claire

Hollis, yes.

I thought it was interesting that the Chanel Boutique had a better match than Neiman's--deliberate? Claire

I don't think I've told you this before. When I was in Chicago in the spring, I snoop shopped at Neiman's. In the Chanel Boutique, they had a black and white plaid top with princess seams. On the front, nothing matched. The two fronts were different and so were the side fronts. Needless to...

Jody, I'm sorry I haven't mentioned it. Most of the couture houses have similar websites. The Berge-YSL Fondation also has a wonderful website. Claire

If necessary, I would rip the lining a tad so you can find a snippet to test. I think silks in this period were much more expensive than rayon. Claire

Dating garments is not my thing but I think 50s or 1960 for these reasons. 1. I don't think it is post JBK. 2. I managed the Town &Country dept. at Famous Barr in the early sixties. This included a "blouse bar." We didn't have anything like this. 3. I made a blouse in 1958 from dacron...

Dana, yes they will be available for purchase. Laura, there will be text with them on the CD but not a book. I have hopes that they will be so interesting a publisher will want to do a book. Claire

Sometime ago I indicated that I was working with a colleague to photograph some of my collection to make a CD--well we made photos for 4 days last week and have about 35 garments for 2 different CDs. One is Chanel. It includes my 17 suits and 1 coat, some copies and knock-offs from the...

It looks like nylon chiffon. Claire

How wonderful! Claire

I like that her pix is larger than his since he got all the credit and she did most of the designs. I like the diversity on the sheet, Claire

I can identify with that. Once when I was travelling, my husband called to tell me the air cond. wasn't working. As I walked him through it, it was just a matter of turning it on properly. Claire

Thanks, Lynne. This is very useful. The website has a lot of interesting data. Claire

Cherry and grape tomatoes are ok and cooking kills whatever the salmonella. Unfortunately, I don't any of these are particularly good for BLTs. Claire

Deborah, thanks, that's interesting. C

I remember in the 60s that you could order bone buttons dyed to match any fabric. Do you know how to test a button to determine if it is bone or plastic. Claire

Lizzie, this is delightful. Claire