Divorce, Bunions, Psychics, Loosing Weight and Going Grey.

August 26th, 2009
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So my darlings you can see I have been just a bit busy. So let’s start with my Divorce. I wonder what the actual definition in the dictionary is. I would say kill the mother ****** before he kills you. My divorce was with my European Distributor, we were together for almost 14 years, my real husband and I were married 17 years, you know we stick it out, as we all believe in happy forever after, until it’s not humanly possible to continue one more day. Of course it cost me money, it always does when you are the money maker, but in the end, it’s like paying for your freedom. In my faith, money is like grass… it keeps growing.  But, as they say… free at last. I have to think everyone feels better after the big D, it takes time, but then your new happier life takes shape, and the old fades into not even a memory…

GREY IS THE NEW BLONDE

It seems like hair is not like grass, but like dry desert bush, blowing away in the wind. After trying to be Marilyn Monroe for 12 years or more, I have had with my bangs break off three times, and my whole pony tail just vanish into thin air.

I went from double processing (really bad, expensive idea and not mine) to single process, to never blow drying, to never using a hot iron, my hair decided to jump ship anyway. As my housekeeper says “big roads everywhere”.  So, thanks to Dr. Catherine, I have been taking Biotin since February, and it is growing back little black hairs, like a 4th grade science project. I am bi-colored now. I am holding onto the blonde as long as possible…I have now embraced the color grey, and the positive side is that I can buy a whole new wardrobe based on what goes with grey, and of course more lipsticks.

AND AS YOU AGE; THINGS START CHANGING, BUT NO ONE TELLS YOU….

So the things no one tells you as you get older….. no one for sure told me that at 40 my vision was going to rapidly disappear. And for the next 22 years I would be collecting the most glamorous eyeglass frames in the world, and then finally try contacts, and then just finally give up. As heavy eye makeup + contacts = severe eye infections.

Now at 62…which we all know is the new 42 or the minimum age limit we can date some hottie…my foot starts getting a red spot when I take off my shoes. I cannot figure this one out, as we all know I make the most comfortable shoes in the world. It’s happening with all my flats that are specifically designed to be super comfy. So off to a foot doctor where I hear this ugly word BUNION! Ech! It’s only a millimeter spot on each foot. You need a magnifying glass. But after the x-rays, I see clearly (with Chanel glasses) my toes are taking right and left turns, the wrong way. My doctor, Dr. Greg Rock, who is really handsome, gives me this whole speech, that it is not going to hurt, he has developed a method of no pain and in 6 weeks I will be wearing regular shoes. So, I went in and did it, and guess what? It absolutely did not hurt! Three weeks after, I am wearing sneakers (leopard and gold) and waiting patiently for my big Beverly Feldman shoe day.

I am sure you want his number: 212 397 3111. Say I recommended you. By the way, I asked him if I got this from all my swimming and exercising, and he said no. Actually, when he opened it up I had a tremendous amount of arthritis. Oy Gevalt. What is happening to my body?

THE BEST PSYCHIC IN NYC

Did I mention psychics? Well, Frank Andrews is back in town, that’s New York City Town. Frank is the number one. The celebrity psychic of the last 30 years (minus the last 5, when he thought he should be a live in nanny/grandfather). I guess he did not read his own future, as he came back to the city, and now only calls them on Sundays.

Everything he ever told me came true. I am sure you want his number?  But this one you have to write in and actually ask me. He is still overbooked and selective.

MIRACLE WEIGHT LOSS:  8 MONTHS 13 POUNDS!

Well, maybe the arthritis helped me lose weight? Who knows but 13 pounds vanished. And not just like that! 8 months of diet jail. Not going out, and tracking my points daily with Weight Watchers online. But it took a really fast track, when Frank told me I was going to meet a rich business man, and then several days after, I did, and we have expected rendezvous in 17 days. The date was made was 3 weeks ago. From the minute I got the call, my hunger stopped. Amazing isn’t it when you think you have to get undressed in front of a new lover, your brain just disconnects with your stomach. I actually thought I had a disease as I just could not eat.

I think when the day comes I may cancel as I would just rather lose the weight than have all that craziness back in my life….but I would like your opinion. Should I do it or not?

It would certainly make my next collection much more sexy, which is a good thing……….

My Book Of The Month
: World Without End (A Desperate Housewives 1200 page story set in England in the 14th century)

Remember ¨too much is not enough¨

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My eBay closet

August 26th, 2009
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After 35 years of shopping for myself and for my business, I decided it was time to start letting go. As you know shopping is my passion. I have been shopping and collecting for inspiration for each collection with the excitement that I enjoy with the entire design process. Now with the help of eBay I am releasing back to the universe some of my goodies.

So what is special about my eBay store? Each piece has some specific relationship to my designs. Whether it is a color combination, a stitching detail, an embroidery story, a vintage bead design, somehow it has all been an inspiration. I have many handbags, both new and vintage, as I have to buy shapes to give to my manufacturers. I have an immense collection of vintage jewelry, beaded handbags, and embroidery samples from European factory showrooms, along with most of my own personal designer wardrobe that I have saved over the years. I have over 1500 pairs of shoes which are a collection of mine, vintage and just other designers that I admire.

All designers have an inspirational closet, room, some even have warehouses. I thought I would start letting go before I got to the warehouse stage. Everything is being shipped direct from my design studio in Alicante, Spain where all the ideas start from.

Happy bidding.

Click on this link to go directly to my eBay store. You can also find a direct link on the blog’s toolbar on the right.

http://stores.ebay.com/Beverlys-Closet

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My Favorite Store in the World… Lane Crawford, Hong Kong

May 26th, 2009
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And why you may ask, when they hardly have any sizes over an 8, that alone is wonderful, as most of the time I cannot find anything to fit/buy. The merchandise is exquisite, but bought for those wonderful Asian women, who are born size zero and stay that size their entire lives. But they have accessories beyond and I have to say they are the number one leader in fashion, worldwide. The design of the stores was done by Yabu Pushelberg – Toronto, Canada.  The newest addition is in Beijing. Recently awarded the 2009 Design Award of Best Department Store in the World.

But the real reason that I love this store is because of the charming man I am standing next to, Sir Peter Harris.  I personally give him all the credit for his vision coming true on what the Best should look and feel like.

The shoe department is where you can find the most Beverly Feldman shoes in all of Asia. We have enjoyed a long (very long) relationship. This because Peter has always realized that less expensive does not mean less quality, or less taste, just more universal appeal. If you are in Hong Kong, do not miss the Lane Crawford Experience either at Pacific Place, IFC mall (my personal favorite) Times Square, or Ocean Terminal, and of course Beijing.

When you get to the IFC, have lunch or dinner at Isola, wonderful Italian, and make sure you go to the cosmetic department at LC, and check out their cosmetic concierge.

This is the greatest concept I ever came across. The Man to ask for is Mr. Norris. He will do your makeup if you wish, but the best is that he takes you counter to counter getting you the best products. New products, tried and true products. Colors that you would never ever thought of buying but are sensational on…… he changed my face! And for the better.

Like I don’t have enough make up already. I still have my Boyds of Madison Avenue blusher, that I bought 33 years ago, that I have saved unused. I loved it so…. when I die, they can bury it with me.

Well that’s it girls. Life is good, I am 11 pounds thinner (where does it actually go?).  I always say it’s invisibly floating around you waiting to jump back on. It’s never new fat we gain, it’s the same old fat that comes back. Misses us so.

And the big news?
 
Some Spanish hottie seduced me, very young. So young that when I was 22, he wasn’t even born. So there is hope for all of us.

So let’s hear about some older women/younger men stories.

You go first.

XXX

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Good Books Have Replaced Bad Men

April 20th, 2009
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It’s been a long time, I know, I was actually waiting for spring. I was in New York for two months. On my own self-imposed no shopping ban. Not that the world economy falling apart could stop a shopper of my high qualifications. It was more at this age, I looked around and found myself surrounded with just too much stuff. All those lipsticks I have been collecting for all those years, now when I go on a trip, which do I bring? My entire collection of jeans, which do I pack?, my jewellery is definitively getting packed away. Everyone I know has seen it, and the time I spend looking for it in hotel rooms is just not worth taking it along. I am only going to wear Carlo Zini and my dear friend Giuliana Michelotti. And all those outfits I bought for the last 10 years and wore twice or three times, are sadly sitting in the closets looking at the wall. Time to shop your closets, that’s what I said on HSN. And that’s what I am doing now. Be your own stylist!
My newest interests to replace shopping have been my eternal quest to stay 38, expanding my mind with books, instead of Facebook, Myspace (already passé) and now Twitter, which I am not going to give a twit about. And selling as much as I can on my eBay store.

My new list of recommended professionals that help keep up the illusion that I am at least 42, this is the New York City team, as you know I have a Paris team also:

Dr. Carmen Bosch: the very best general doctor I have ever had. Through, caring, and absolutely takes her time, calls you to see if you are ok after. Priceless, in today’s in and out speedy HMO medical madness. Please, please see Michael Moore’s movie Sicko. And start thinking like the Canadians and Europeans do. We need a much better medical system. (212 583 2992, 110 E 59th St)

Dr. Susanne Pastore, gynecolosist supreme. You can tell her anything, and I mean anything. I think I was her first patient when she opened her practice. Just mention you are a friend of mine, and possibly they will shorten your waiting time. (212 772 3535, 150 E 71st St)

Dr. Catherine Orentreich: as delicate and chic as she is, that is how all her injections are. One of the first clinics to begin cosmetic dermatology in the early 80´s (I was there of course) this clinic is one of the most famous, established and accessible. No waiting list here. The work is perfect. I am the poster child for Silicone, Botox, Restylane, and Juvéderm. I can’t wait until they can start injecting your whole body! (212 794 0800, 909 Fifth Avenue)

Dr. Lili Rysz: feeling a bit stressed, keep thinking of that old boyfriend 5 years later, while waiting for the phone to ring at the same time. Dr. Lili will put you back into reality, get you to sleep and maybe loose some weight. And personally she is so cool, you won’t believe it. (212 721 3800, 230 Central Park West Suite B, Office D)

Dr. Zelner, when you are missing some sensibility to your life, this is the woman to call. Her experience in counselling is award winning. She also told me she hasn’t shopped in 20 years, when we were having one of my why do I shop so much conversations? She is the most chic and stunning women I know. Could be the Hermes bag… Meanwhile her philosophy is that we should save instead of shop… of course this does not apply to shoes, handbags, jeans, or lipsticks, those are basic necessities, don’t you think?

Heather Bauer: my past life nutritionist. Taught me how to travel and not gain weight. Can give you healthy programs and one on one weekly attention. Attention. You also can loose weight with Heather. Everyone I have sent her has.

Borja Color: I cannot forget the most important: Hair! Borja has been my colorist for, well never mind, even before I didn’t need color. Mentioned yearly in all the top magazines, she is the Mrs. Michangelo of Color.  And gives a great cut. I do not believe in hair cuts for hundreds of dollars, and why should a hairdresser get paid more than your doctor. Borja is reasonable, can fix anybody’s previous bad color job and serves wine. (800 979 5125 (118 East 57th St, http://borjacolorstudio.com/)

Dr. Darren Wallis: the one and only man that can touch me, gave me sight without glasses. The contact bifocal genius. I kid you not. And what’s better after you put all your eye makeup on, than to have the world see it. (212 972 5505, 305 E 40th St)

My computer had a series of nervous breakdowns.  I called the Geek Squad, which although my ¨agent¨ Greg was very nice. The call center was totally ridiculous and I could not give this company any kind of recommendation. There should be counselling on line instead of waiting a week, for a visit, that if the girls knew anything on the phone which I think they should, could fix immediately.
Of course hysteria immediately set in, when I realized no email. 80% of my time is spent emailing my shoeworld. After I adjusted to the fact it was out of my control. I had time for other things, mostly reading. When was the last time you read a good book? I read 3 just recently and I would like to highly recommend them…. I am sure one day books will be out of fashion like records are today.

Smart Women Finish Rich by David Bach. Absolutely changed my whole head around about the importance of saving versus spending. Should be required reading for anyone who gets a paycheck, no matter how young.

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell just so very fascinating. His research is incredible and his theories are really undisputable.

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand. This was a big hit when it came out in the 40s, when I was in college in the 60s it got another wave of enthusiasm, I passed. I was not exactly into reading then. I did read it when I was in my early 40s. Now it’s a reread, as everything going on in our world seems so reminiscent of what Ayn Rand wrote 65 years ago…

My third pastime is my eBay store where all those things that I could not live without are ending up. There should be an eBay outlet store also, you know the sale after the sale. Some things no one wants at any price, which is difficult to comprehend as I wanted it so bad when I bought it for that original designer price…

I am off to Asia this week, yes to do it all over again.
So I say a sweet good bye until the next time I have an afternoon to tell you inside stories of an obsessed shoe and handbag designer.

XXXX

P.S.: my favorite Italian restaurant is Mia Dona, Michael Psilakis, is the chef owner along with Donatella, restaurant queen of NYC. Michael by the way is the first chef to have been invited to the White House to cook. If that isn’t Mama Mia moment I don’t know what is!

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