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Cool Trivia for March 27th...
1513 – Spaniard Juan Ponce de Leon discovers Florida

1790 – The shoelace invented

1794 – The United States Government establishes a permanent navy and authorizes the building of six frigates

1841 – 1st US steam fire engine is tested in NYC

1861 – Black demonstrators in Charleston staged ride-ins on street cars

1866 – Pres Johnson vetoes civil rights bill; however, it later becomes 14th amend and Andrew Rankin patents the urinal

1897 – 1st long-distance telephone call from Boston to NY

1912 – 1st Japanese cherry blossom trees planted in Wash DC

1930 – 1st US radio broadcast from a ship at sea

1933 – Japan leaves League of Nations

1942 – Joe Louis knockouts Abe Simon in 6 retaining his heavyweight boxing title in NYC

1979 –Supreme Court rules, 8-1, cops can't randomly stop cars

1989 – 1st half-black soap opera, "Generations," premieres on NBC-TV after his death

1997 – Martin Luther King's son meets with James Earl Ray


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Fashion...
The Spring Parka!
March 27, 2010
Last weekend Florida had its 51st 2010 Winter Park Art Festival. Ok, so you’re wondering what that has to do with fashion. Simply this! Though it was slated to be a three day event, it was cut short due to the wet weather conditions. However, for those of you who got a chance to see it when Mother Earth was shinning a bright sunny canvas around the Central Park area, you were able to catch a glimpse of the booths which had exquisite displays of clay, fiber, water colors, glass, jewelry and so much more.

Unfortunately when I managed to go, it was Sunday and I was not blessed with good weather. I was totally drenched from head to toe from the torrent rain that seemed to beset what I had hoped would be a dry afternoon. Thank goodness this is Florida because it gave me the opportunity of removing my stilettos from my feet and brave this showery day walking barefoot through the park. No. It not a sequel to the movie but it did inspire this week’s discussion on fashion.

The Spring Parka! It seems only natural to include this item as one of spring’s utility jackets because of the versatility it offers. Some of which are quite sexy on a gal, especially when a touch of fluffy feathers or faux fur trim the hood, or it comes accented with a striped scarf, which can add an element of fun to these coats.

Though parkas all share the same blueprint — a relaxed hood, a loose-fitting shape, a length that falls just above the knee. They differ because there are so many stylistic variations, from the ’90s-grungee feel of the army parka to the modest chic look of the one by Barneys in New York. Plus, in comes in a variety of fabrics, from a light parachute quality to those that are more substantial (heavier), making them the perfect transitional-fix outerwear piece.

In conclusion, the parka is perpetually versatile. You can wear it with just about anything. Like a simple trouser or jean in spring or something like a floral dress through summertime. They are so multi-functional. Enough to wear on the weekend meeting friends for a light brunch or when traveling, or just giving your appearance that casual look.

Bottom line, there are not too many outfits in ones’ closet that can actually do all that. Besides after my small episode at the park I realized it’s definitely a must have item, especially if you live here in Florida. And, from this observer, it’s one that I’m sure will become a practical and comfortable piece in your fashion clothing.