Students here have been striking for weeks-- the government is attempting to restructure the university system here. From what I understand, they are lessening the focus on research/scholarly studies, most likely because of the cost. I haven't been affected by a strike at all yet, but there are some AU students here who are attending another school who have not had class at all yet!
One strike that I most likely will be affected by is occurring next Thursday, March 19. It is a general strike, so the metro, the buses, and who knows what else will all be closed! Basically this means I can't go to class (I google mapped it, and my class is 4.5 miles from my house. I'm not that dedicated of a student). I'm thinking about sleeping over at a friend's apartment the night before because she is in walking distance to everything.
This week is Paris ready to wear fashion week! Of course I had to creep on it a bit, so today a few of us went to the Chloe show. Well, we didn't actually go to it, but we people watched and saw everyone who DID go, except for the VIPs who had a back entrance. Chloe is a Parisian designer who in the 1950's was one of the first to design ready-to-wear (instead of haute couture).
Okay, so, you want to dress like a Parisian fashion show attendee? First, you must be at least 5'10, and you probably shouldn't eat for the next year (literally..I never want to eat again after seeing everyone!). Then, you must don a combination of the following:
a) leather leggings
b) IMPOSSIBLY high heels/boots. 4 inches plus only.
c) super short skirt/dress with black tights
d) huge fur coat
e) chanel purse
f) immense black sunglasses
g) something ridiculous: feathers in your hair, a headband across your forehead, a bright yellow vest (see photos), etc.
h) don't forget your blackberry!
& voila! You are ready to attend! Just remember to NEVER smile for photos. See ya there!
3 comments:
Hilarious comments about the fashion show attendees. If the gal in the yellow vest is considered "Parisian chic", that's laughable!!!
I would be very upset if my child was away for a semester abroad and had yet to attend class!! What to do about the tuition $$$$ paid, yet no classes - and also how do those students get course credit when they haven't done anything yet?
It will be interesting to hear how next Thursday turns out.
Stay safe...Love, Mom
Yeah, pink tights and yellow vest -now that's a combo for me! Enjoyed the comments and the pics!!
Yes - stay safe!! Love, Aunt Kathy
Wonderful reading ..........enjoy the pictures.love grandma and grandpa.......stay safe.....
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