Stroll in Paris and spot a Haute Couture shop? It’s not just fancy babble! A combo of exclusive, tailor-fitted clothing, obsessively handmade from bizarrely high-end fabrics—it’s “high sewing.” Prepared to mortgage your car or home for one piece, though. Today, it still represents luxury, regulated by Paris’ ‘Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture.’ Alas, if, like me, you’re an everyday-Joe, much safer to stick to the off-rack stuff.
The Parktown Convent of Joburg has morphed from an early 1900s girls’ school to a ghoulish tourist attraction. Its dimly lit walkways may be creepy, but they’re as full of history as they are of phantom schoolgirls. Going solo might warrant a trespassing ticket, so rope in a mate, join a guided tour, or if you’re particularly brave — a haunted one. Just don’t forget your holy water for the spectres. Aggression towards tourists can be more real than spectral, though, so stay safe in the city.
In the highly imaginative world of long-exposure photography, even time can be toyed with to spin a visual yarn. This art is all about catching stillness amid a whirl of movement, using camera-ready tripods and quick thinking. Craft beguiling stories using not just light and shadow, but also the whispers of passing time. So grab a camera, toss reality out the window, and prepare to bend time to your artistic will!
Physical comedy: still on point after 80. Despair: rising with forgotten faces. Farewell: deep and sore. Alida Johanna van Blommestein was a woman of strength, quirks, excess mother-love, and a strange, long-lasting fling with Spice Girl platforms. Quad-bike accidents after sixty, ice cube dining, taxi extravagance, and an unyielding passion for berry farm cheesecakes. Pietersburg 1938-10-05 — Parys 2022-06-06. Over and out. Always remembered, always loved, miss you daily, Mom.
Pondering about the humble necktie? Those strips of fabric originating from 17th century Croatian mercenaries elevated by King Louis XIII to royal accessory status? Now, they undergo countless changes, reflect art movements, and give men a shot of expressing their artistic sides. Lads, next time you tie one on, remember it’s not just fashion, it’s history against your Adam’s apple!
Struggling to land your dream job despite being highly qualified? Turns out it’s not what’s on paper, but rather what’s on you. Dressing smartly might just help you outshine other candidates. To help you sweep into that boardroom like a corporate superstar, Macy’s offers tailored suits that fit like a glove. But remember, catsuits aren’t made overnight, so better plan in advance!
Found a box of faded memories gathering dust? Faces obscured by a film fog thicker than a mystery novel? Fear not, fellow nostalgia-seekers!
Editing photos feel like herding squirrels? Craving a workflow smoother than a jazz duet, not a rock band brawl? Hold on, photo warriors! Today’s clash pits Adobe (pricey!) against newcomer Luminar Neo. But wait! Can Neo team up with your existing Adobe for a photo editing dream team? Let’s see who wins (and saves you cash)!
Welcome to the world of photoshoots, where ‘clicks’ become ‘coins’ and pigeons photobombing are all part of the fun! With the ‘Trade for Portfolio’ barter system, amateurs get their shot at the limelight, professionals step it up with contract-heavy carnival-of-commerce shoots, and conceptual artists paint dreams with their pixels. Post-production, photoshoots become stories, and, with a sprinkle of Skylum Luminar magic, truly spectacular images come to life— because in this world, every frame tells a tale.
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