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I remember going to the grand opening of an A&P Grocery store. My mother held my hand as we walked the three blocks to Cicero Avenue. She was wearing her dress gloves, a woolen cape and a fancy hat. We ran into neighbors that were also dressed in what also looked like their Sunday best. In fact, this wasn’t uncommon because decades ago, women wore dresses every day.  As with many fashion trends, daytime dresses have gone by the wayside. I’ll be the first to say that leggings and jeans can be more comfortable. However, there is just something about...

With Halloween just around the corner, it's once again time for a public service announcement: Don't appropriate culture for a costume. If you're worried about offending someone, the good news is that it's easy to avoid. Does your costume involve stereotypical signifiers like sombreros or, god forbid, blackface? Skip it. Does your costume oversexualize women of color, like a slutty geisha or Native American princess? If in doubt, choose something else (like a mouse, duh!). None Related | Kacey Musgraves: Next Gen Country Superstar None Appropriation is sometimes harder to spot than outright racism — after all, it's not just...

Don't know a dang thing about opera and have no idea where to start? Boy, are you in luck these next few weeks. It makes sense that a city like Santa Fe would arguably lead the nation in accessibility and education about opera for newbies. The Santa Fe Opera, anchored in education even beyond its robust apprentice program, is downright obsessed with making the opera house, its stars and production crews accessible to the public. The company offers youth programs, backstage tours, Instameets and more on a regular basis. Another initiative involves making opera an accessible art form not only...

Color coordinating can be a little daunting if you've never been introduced to color theory based on the color wheel. The color wheel is a great tool to help you choose colors that go together. Whether you're putting together an outfit or choosing paint colors for your house, use the color wheel to figure out the best colors to suit the occasion. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Understanding the Color Wheel Figure out the basics of the color wheel. The color wheel is made up of primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (purple, green, orange) in the shape of a wheel. Primary...

OK, listen up teachers, moms wrangling toddlers and anyone else that might find themselves on their feet for a long period of time. I found a loafer that is just as comfortable as it is chic. Meet The Starling in Cheetah Calf Hair from Birdies. It’s no wonder this shoe has almost 1000 positive (and verified) reviews. I’ve been wearing these shoes for about two weeks now and it was easy to see what all the buzz is about –– this shoe is incredibly comfortable. Like you don’t want to take it off. I wore my Birdies on our evening walk,...