Wearable (whereable?) memories.

The ideal souvenir captures the exoticism of a distant locale and transports it into one’s daily life, sparking an intriguing transformation whereby the familiar is rendered more exotic by a hint of distant adventures. I’ve found that few souvenirs integrate as seamlessly into daily life as those that are wearable. In that spirit, I was inspired recently by the pair of exquisite sandals with which Lahnna returned from Cyprus. She traveled over the Thanksgiving holiday, and purchased a lovely pair of metallic sandals as a souvenir.  They are a silvery leather, with ornate black beading and decoration. After returning, she wore them with bright red nail polish, jeans, and a wide 1960’s-style headband. Perfect post-vacation glamour!

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