Monday, 23 February 2009

Lorenzo Lotto Venus and Cupid

Lorenzo Lotto Venus and CupidJean Fragonard The BathersThomas Gainsborough Mrs SheridanSandro Botticelli Venus and Mars
few weeks ago I did one of my regular TV gigs for the show I work on. For the segment, I wore some jeans, a pair of boots and a new short-sleeved shirt. A friend of mine who is a self-confessed clothes snob and fashion aficionado from $150.00 to $90.00.” (complete lie, it cost $25.00!)F: (now with a look of approval on her face) “Wow, that’s cheap for a nice shirt like that. Good shopping by you. It makes such a difference when you wear quality clothes. And the jeans, they’re nice…”(searching for some more info)CH: “Yeah, picked them up when I was in the States earlier this year. They informed me that “I looked great.” Here’s a snapshot of the conversation we had:Friend (F): “Hey, saw you on TV this morning, you looked great. Gorgeous shirt, that colour really suits you. Is it new?” (I was still wearing the same clothes)CH: “Thanks. Yep, new shirt. Bought it all by myself!”F: “Well done, where did you get it?” (trying to get an idea of its cost and whether or not she should like it!)CH: “Some shop in the city.” (I actually bought it at Target)F: “Was it expensive?” (knew that was coming)CH: “Not too bad; it was reduced

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