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My Mother. the Fashionista

2/11/2014

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This week marks my mother’s birthday. Although she passed away in 1993, I think of her often, especially during this time of the year. My mother always seemed to have an eye for fashion, and also a bargain! She appreciated well-made clothing, and when she found a coat or a skirt or a dress she liked, she would keep visiting it in the store until the price was right before she bought it. She didn’t get upset if the item sold, she just said another bargain would come along eventually.

        My mother loved hats! She always had a hat to go with any special outfit, or maybe it was the hat that made any outfit special. I remember one outfit in particular – an olive green skirt and top with matching shoes that she accented with a leopard stole. Of course she also had a pillbox-style olive hat that completed the outfit. It was the special touch that she added last before going out.

            In addition to hats, she always wore gloves – white cotton gloves, black suede gloves, red leather gloves of all different lengths. Some stopped at the wrist, while others reached father up the arm or sometimes to the elbow. I remember watching her one Christmas Eve as she painstakingly sewed colorful star-shaped sequins onto a pair of long black cotton gloves before going to church for midnight Mass.

            Both of my parents were part-time professional musicians who played violin in the city’s symphony orchestra.  One of my fondest memories is watching my mother get dressed on concert nights. She had beautiful silver hair that she always had styled on the afternoon of the night of the concert.  It contrasted sharply with, but at the same time complemented, her long black dress. I would sit on the edge of the bed and watch as she applied her make-up and jewelry, and by the time we had to leave for the concert she was truly a vision.

            My mother, the fashionista. Fond memories, indeed. I’ll be wearing a hat this week in her honor.




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bernadette laganella link
2/10/2014 07:30:14 pm

This is Fashion Week in New York. Isn't it a funny coincidence that it is also the anniversary of your fashionista Mom's birthday. Nice memories. Thanks for sharing.
Bernadette

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Nancy Hatcher link
2/10/2014 08:43:52 pm

I loved this line...olive green skirt and top with matching shoes that she accented with a leopard stole. Of course she also had a pillbox-style olive hat that completed the outfit. I totally could visualize it. This would be such a great short mentor text :) Enjoy wearing your hat in her memory. xo nanc

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Bonnie K. link
2/10/2014 08:49:59 pm

Mom, what a wonderful post about her. And how cool that your parents played professionally in the city's orchestra. Is that in NYC?
I'm remembering mine too...

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Rose
2/10/2014 09:09:21 pm

It was Harrisburg, PA

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Clare and Tammy link
2/11/2014 01:42:12 am

Love this piece -- what a lovely way to remember your mother. We will always remember your story when we wear a hat!
Clare and Tammy

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Tara link
2/11/2014 02:12:29 am

You painted such a vivid picture of your mother, Rose - I could just imagine her in her leopard stole. Your mother, the fashionista - so much love in this post!

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Mary Hill link
2/11/2014 10:49:44 am

Hi, sounds like wonderful memories of your mother. I enjoyed visiting with you today from Slice of Life. :)

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Leigh Anne Eck link
2/11/2014 11:01:27 am

What an elegant picture you created of your mother. I was in the "fashion" industry before teaching and I remember telling customers that accessories made the outfit. It sounds like your mother would have agreed with that!

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