Thursday, September 10, 2009

Jackie's Favorite Sandal--The Jack Rogers Navajo Thong AKA "The Palm Beach"

Jackie's Jack Rogers Sandal Still Available


Interesting fashion tidbit; wish I'd found it at the start of summer..... Jacqueline Kennedy usually wore Jack Rogers sandals while on vacation. One style, still available today and shown above, is nicknamed the “Palm Beach” when the First Lady wore the flat whip-stitched thong sandals to a Good Friday church service there. Some debate the origin of this sandal—Steve Bonnano versus Jack Rogers—but regardless the First Lady had these sandals in a variety of colors and styles, mixing them with shift dresses or Capri pants while enjoying her off-duty time.

The Latest on the Kennedy Compound



Article from "Cape Cod Times":


HYANNISPORT — Friends and neighbors walked, jogged and lazed yesterday around the Kennedy family compound — something of a deep breath after three days, and 60 years, of suffocating in the national spotlight.


By noontime, the swarm of media representatives who had filled the streets earlier this week had moved on, and the police presence relocated. But even as the flood of visitors slowed to a trickle, rumors of plans to turn the compound into a museum or memorial site left residents wondering about the future of the neighborhood.


The homes in the compound which could comprise a museum include:


50 Marchant Avenue
Owned by: Michael D. Ford Trust
Purchased: Joseph and Rose Kennedy, 1928
Year built: 1915
Assessed value: $9.6 million
Number of rooms: 21



28 Marchant Avenue
Owned by: Robert F. Kennedy
Purchased: Edward Kennedy, 1955
Year built: 1921
Assessed value: $2.3 million
Number of rooms: 14



111 Irving Avenue
Owned by: Michael D. Ford Trust
Purchased: John F. Kennedy, 1956
Year built: 1925
Assessed value: $2.9 million
Number of rooms: 12



Spurred by a move from representatives of the Kennedy family to subdivide the property, speculation is rampant that the family, per the wishes of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, could turn portions of the compound over to a nonprofit group for use as a museum, a memorial or an education center.


Kennedy representatives and associates could not be reached yesterday for comment.


"You hear all these rumors, and you're not sure what to think," said Deborah Converse, president of the Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce.


"There's so much history to that place," she said. "It would be a fabulous place to visit. But I don't really know if the community is built for it. ... We'll have to see what happens."



Piece of American history


Some neighbors walking by the compound applauded the idea as an appropriate tribute to the fallen senator and his family, including brothers President John F. Kennedy and Sen. Robert Kennedy, both of whom had homes at the compound.


"That (compound) is a piece of American history," said Dennis Shea, of nearby Scudder Avenue. "People would like to know what's in there. I'd like to see inside myself."


But others, both neighbors and local community leaders, expressed concerns about taking the home from Kennedy hands.


The compound, in the family for more than 80 years, consists of three white clapboard master homes and two guest houses on 6 acres at the edge of Nantucket Sound.
Joseph and Rose Kennedy, parents to John, Robert and Edward, purchased the first home, at 50 Marchant Ave., in 1928. Ted Kennedy and his second wife, Victoria Reggie Kennedy, inhabited that home most recently.


Ted Kennedy added the second home, at 28 Marchant Ave., in 1955, selling it to his brother Robert and Robert's wife, Ethel, in 1961.


Finally, John Kennedy bought the third home, at 111 Irving Ave., in 1956 before he ascended to the presidency.



Residential neighborhood


"I just think it should stay in the family," Mick Carlon of Hyannisport said yesterday as he walked past the compound. "It has meant so much to the family for so long. It just wouldn't feel right" if it belonged to someone else.


A full-scale museum would not fit right, either, into the small, residential community that inhabits the seaside neighborhood, others said yesterday.


Any changes to the home would have to meet town zoning codes, but because the properties fall in the Hyannisport Historic District, changes also would have to go before the town historic commission, and possibly the Cape Cod Commission for approval, according to historic commission chairwoman Barbara Flinn.


"Hyannisport is a village, and it's a very small one," said Rebecca Pierce-Merrick, co-founder and curator of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum on Main Street. "It doesn't have the roads, the parking. ... (A museum) doesn't really fit in a community like that.
"It'll be interesting to see what comes of it, but for now, it's a private home. I hope that people can respect that."


From "The American Spectator":


Highlighting this is the other major story -- the transformation of the Kennedy Compound into a museum -- to emerge from the Kennedy funeral. "Rose [Kennedy] wanted to turn the place over to the Benedictine monks before she died," Benedict Fitzgerald, the late Kennedy matriarch's personal attorney, told author Ed Klein for his book Ted Kennedy: The Dream That Never Died. "I drew up the legal papers for her on my front porch. But when Ted found out about it, he ripped the thing in half. There was no way he was going to have the place turned into a monastery." Instead, as Fox News reported, "The Kennedy compound in Hyannis, Mass. will be converted into an educational center and museum as a tribute to the late Sen. Edward Kennedy."

Never-Before-Seen Photos of Jacqueline Kennedy Released by "Life"

NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN PHOTOS OF JACQUELINE KENNEDY

On a rainy day in Hyannisport, Jackie comforts Caroline during a stroll on the beach.



During a flight from Hyannisport to Boston, Jackie chats with a reporter who later observed that one of Mrs. Kennedy's rituals before take-off was to make the sign of the cross.


While the family celebrates Jack's victory, Jackie walks on the beach at Hyannisport.



Attending an official dinner, the former Inquiring Photographer knows how to dazzle the camera.



Just days before the Sept. 12 anniversary--56 years ago now--of Jacqueline Bouvier marrying into the Kennedy clan in 1953, LIFE.com has unearthed a series of never-before-seen photos of the first lady of Camelot.


The stunning pictures range from a scene of the chaos of her wedding day to candid shots of Jackie during husband John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign and her state visits abroad as the wife of the leader of the free world. In one eerily prescient photo, she wears a pillbox hat as her husband waves to crowds in a convertible car.


To see all 19 photos, use this link:


Make a "Jackie" Jewelry Pillow for a Beautiful--And Secure--Way to Showcase Your Gems!!!



TAKE THIS...........





JBK "Flower" Brooch


OR A FEW OF THESE........

Byzantine Cross


Gold, Pearl and Diamond Brooch

JBK Gold & Silver Earrings



"Strawberries" Brooch from Jack



Favorite "Starburst" Pin

"Fleur de Lis" Diamond/Silver Brooch
ADD A FEW OF YOUR OWN PIECES--OR THRIFT SHOP "FINDS"....

AND, VOILA!, YOU'LL HAVE A VERY SPECIAL DECORATIVE "JACKIE STYLE" PILLOW LIKE THESE!!!!!





I love this idea; just think how you could take one (or more) great replicas of Jackie's jewelry (if you don't have any, there's a 50% off sale at http://www.wbjewelrychest.com/jakejeco.html) and intersperse them with other jewelry and, voila!, a stunning, unique decorative pillow-- combining your style and Jackie's; does it get any better???--for your bed!

Not only eye-catching, a 'jewelry pillow' is a simple way to ensure your costume jewelry is displayed beautifully but never stolen if thieves break in to your home. Pieces made with swarovski crystals show especially well because of their glitter!


Why is this a great way to keep your jewelry safe and organized? If it were in your jewelry box on the dresser, it would be easy pickings. If your pieces were in a safety deposit box, chances are you'd rarely see them. Each morning when you make the bed, put this pillow in a prominent place in the center of the throw pillows--then, whenever you walk by, you can admire its beauty. When you go away for a day or a week or longer, just turn the pillow so the jewelry faces down on the bed. And there you have it; your treasures are hidden in plain sight; not to many would-be thieves are interested in pillows, right??!!

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

"Drop Kick Me Jesus (Through the Goalposts of Life)" Forges Friendship with Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Joe Armstrong, Friend of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis


Drop-kick Me, Jesus, Through the Goalposts of Life (by Paul Craft)

Drop-kick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life,

End over end, neither left nor to right.

Straight through the heart of them righteous uprights

Drop-kick me, Jesus, through the goalposts of life.

Make me, Oh make me, Lord, more than I am

Make me a part of your master game plan

Free of the earthly tempestions belowI've got the will, Lord, if you've got the toe.

Chorus: Bring on the brothers who've gone on before

Bring on the sisters who've knocked on your door.

Bring on those sainted relations of mine......And put them up front in the offensive line.



In the latter years of her life, Jackie reached out to people who interested her--like Joe Armstrong, a young Texan from Abilene, who had rescued 'Rolling Stone' magazine from obscurity in the early 1970's. When Jackie heard the story of how he raised staff morale by putting on a song 'Dropkick Me Jesus (Through the Goalposts of Life)' and directing the speaker out of the window on to Park Avenue, "she broke into laughter so hard that she cried and said, 'Get me Joe Armstrong's telephone number!' says Armstrong. 'She just called me for lunch. She wanted the record and the only place I could find it was an antique record store in Dallas. And Jackie memorized all the words to that song.'"

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Young Jackie

Words cannot explain these photos!


Thursday, September 3, 2009

The Jackie O Glow

Jackie O’s iconic minimalist doe-eyed look of the 1960s works for today too.

Start by evening out your skin-tone. Jackie reportedly has a ruddy complexion and used Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish Foundation to create her perfect skin. For long wear and a beautiful finish, set with translucent loose powder.

Prep the eyelids with a little bit of concealer or eyeshadow primer. Pat and layer on a matte eye shadow similar to your skin tone all over the lids. Contour you eyes by sweeping a matte neutral shadow that is 2 or 3 shades darker than your natural skin tone into the crease.

Line the eyes with a precise line. Use black pencil or, if you are practiced, use black liquid liner to create an even more precise line. TIP: shu uemura’s Liquid Eyeliner Pen is notoriously wonderful.

Keep your brows full, but keep them groomed. Anastasia Brow Gel offers great hold with a natural look.

For cheeks, choose a rosey shade of blush just to the apples of your cheeks to create a radiant glow from within. According to “An Inspired Guide To Distinctive Living, What Would Jackie Do?” Jackie used Erno Laszlo pink cream blush.

For the lips, pick a nude, pink shade. Adrien Arpel Perfect Pink Lipstick was Jackie’s favorite. For a similar look, try Elizabeth Arden’s Color Intrigue Effects Lipstick in Pink Honey Pearl.

The "Flip" Do

Jackie mastered it....if you ask me (and of course I'm not at ALL biased).

New Book?

I haven't read this - I came across this as I was going through a stack of fashion magazines I have been collecting since work became so busy I didn't have time to read them! I know nothing about it, except it's a novel which means it is "based on the story of...blah blah blah". Has anyone read it?