ESAU’S RETURN FROM THE HUNT – MOSIAC DATABLE TO 1174-1182 – CATHEDRAL, MONREALE

The Byzantine tradition is still vivacious in this beautiful example of a tunic with embroidered and jeweled sleeves, even if knee-length to facilitate the hunter’s actions:  tight pants; crural bands on the udones or tibials covering the calf.

The ceremonial scarf is part of the habit of this Hopi priest with his flute, photographed in Oraibi in 1901.

Woven by men, it presents the typical embroidery pattern of the loincloths or thongs.

It is believed that the geometric designs represent the mask of one of the Kacina guards:  the diamond shapes are the eyes and the zig-zags are the teeth.

MADELEINE VIONNET DRESS

WINTER 1920 – CALLED

“FOUR HANDKERCHIEF DRESS”

Ivory crepe cut along the nap in 4 square panels, fixed on the shoulders and gathered by two vertical seams at the base.

WEDDINGS AND BABIES

Coverage of  Hollywood weddings and babies was and is of special interest to both the national and fan magazine and both sets of publication have always been counted on to bid for exclusive first rights for such layouts.

The name value of the star in question usually dictates how high the bidding can go.

A procedure patented by John Mercer in 1844 and subsequently further refined.

It consisted of immersing cotton thread wound in skeins and stretched into solutions of caustic soda, to re-inflate the fibers and make them shiny and stable.

In general, however, the Aries does not have a perfectly serene relationship with sensuality. Their rashness leads to their not always being tune with their partner, who can easily tire, ever ready for new challenges.

The Aries never shies away from competition.  Their goal is not always that of wanting to prove their skill: they often feel threatened and want to demonstrate that they know how to defend themself.

One shortcoming is that, having the impulse to want to be first at giving life to any activity, often they don’t have time to finish the task that they intend to do. This way, they are full of projects that often don’t carry through to the finish. Similarly, they do many things in a hurry, since they see time as an enemy to be conquered.  It is a sign that how to come to terms with old age and with the wisdom that this phase of life entails.

Anatomically, the Aries corresponds with the head (not with the brain, however).  Those with a planet in this sign could undergo, sooner or later in life, some strike to the head.

Its simple design and the convenience immediately attracted the attention of American women and for many soon, especially in the 1950s, a smaller version of this model substituted the purse. After years of alternating luck it has returned to being in vogue and since then has become a classic present in the collections of every designer label.

Perfect with a t-shirt and button down matched with jeans and ankle-length pants, or with a mini-dress, shorts or short skirt.  Matched with high heeled shoes or with pumps or flat, slender sandals. Not to be worn with suits or folk dresses. For an extra touch, personalize it with your initials.

He designed jewelry and decorative glass, and created numerous sceneries and costumes for music halls, the theater and cinema. In fact, he designed the costumes of Rodolfo Valentino in the film “Monsieur Beaucaire” of 1924.

 He illustrated advertisement catalogues and numerous literary texts, specifically Charles Baudelaire, Théophile Gautier, Pierre Louÿs, Alfred de Musset, Paul Verlaine. His masterpiece are the five volumes of the “Almanac of present, past and future fashions” published between 1922 and 1925 by the name “Falbalas et Fanfreluches“.

He was greatly influenced by Greek vases, Indian miniatures and the works of Aubrey Beardsley and Léon Bakst which marked his precise and diligent style and typifies his school: Art deco.

SAN  LORENZO CON  I TIBURTINI–  TIBURTINO SUMMARY CODE FIRST HALF OF THE 12th CENTURY – VATICAN ARCHIVES

Next to the hieratic figure of St. Lorenzo, depicted in a jeweled dalmatic, the inhabitants of Tivoli, in a tight group, give the impression of a lively realism in their short tunics covered by heavy capes tied at their shoulders; the ancient classic tradition of the Pallium was not entirely extinguished in these descendants of the ancient Tiburtini recalled by historian Svetonio and by Pliny.

Summer, what a tremendous season.

In search of coolness and freedom, even showgirl Giada Di Miceli’s reinforced sandals are justified.

Or short boots, depending on your point of view.