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I was going through my things and came upon on two items, which I haven't looked at for a very long time. Some things I've collected are books and vintage clothes and accessories.

Here is my little vintage heart pin that I bought when I was about 9 for 75 cents at a swap meet from an elderly woman. I remember thinking at the time how I was going be out 75 cents, but I really thought this pin was old and beautiful and wanted it.

Next, The Genius Of Charles James , a book which I've had since I was 19 or 21. I think I paid about $12 dollars for this book from a used bookstore. Actually, the used bookseller had about five copies and the books were in "new" condition. I went back to the bookseller two or three times before deciding that I really loved this book and wanted this book and so, I purchased it. I thought this fashion designer who was no longer alive and I hadn't heard about before was fantastic.

Several years later I did my internship at the museum with the book's author, Elizabeth Ann Coleman, a renowned costume curator. I was very fortunate this happened and I learned so many interesting things from her.

It's funny how life works out.

And, Charles James.....Well he was a genius and I still think so.