Frida's In The House

Like everyone else I know I am a huge fan of Frida Kahlo. I was taken in by her talent long before she became the current media darling she is today, and I have probably read every book and article ever written about her. When I heard more of her personal memorabilia was discovered and a traveling museum show was being put together I was ecstatic. Reality set in when I realized the show would never make it to this island and as much as I would love to fly to the mainland to see it I don't see that happening anytime soon. So, I did the next best thing and ordered a copy of "Self Portrait In A Velvet Dress...Frida's Wardrobe", an exquisite book showcasing Frida's wardrobe, complete with photographs of her I haven't seen before. How wonderful is this book? If you are fascinated by every aspect of this woman's life as I am you will think you have died and gone to heaven when you look at this book. An added bonus are photographs taken by Graciela Iturbide, one of my favorite photographers. Not that I needed to see Frida's bloody hospital gown or her prosthetic leg wearing one of her fabulous red boots, and yet the strength of the images surely captures the strength Frida must have had in her life. This book is definitely eye candy for fridaholics as well as anyone interested in textiles and fashion. Now if I could just find someone to replicate those red, wedge heeled boots for me....