St. Augustine, Florida is the oldest European settlement in the United States— even before Virginia’s Jamestown—established by the Spanish in 1565. That means the city just celebrated its 450th year in 2015. There are plenty of beach-y things to do, but also lots more that make this city an amazing gem for travellers to uncover.
Check out 10 things to see and do that should be on the top of your itinerary when you decide to #SeeSomeStAugustine. — Marquaysa Battle
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Elbow gloves, lariat necklaces, extravagant headpieces and meticulous beading were all the rage at the "Dressing Downton" a exhibition highlighting 40 years of fashion as seen on the international hit TV show Downton Abbey. I caught the now defunctshowing at the Virginia Historical Society in Richmond. No worries, “Dressing Downton” opens at the Richard H. Driehaus Museum in Chicago on February 9. For complete tour schedule: HERE.
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The idea behind the exhibition is that the phrase "fairy tale" is used in fashion circles to describe clothing that is particularly ornate and seemingly out of reach. Clothing also plays a significant role in fairytales, think Cinderella's ball gown or glass slippers; or Little Red Riding Hood's, well hood. The curators used garments and accessories from the 18th century to present-day to fuse the phrase "fairy tale" and actual "fairytales" into a magical display
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