Friday, October 25, 2013

Jewels

Hurry over to the Academy of Music before Sunday to check out the opening of their 50th anniversary season, George Balanchine’s Jewels.  Inspired by the artistry of jewelry designer Claude Arpels, Jewels unfolds in three distinct sections – Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds – each with its own music and mood.  Emeralds evokes the elegance of France, to the music of Gabriel Fauré.



The Dree II by Badgley Mischka is a peep toe pump made of deep emerald satin, but the wow factor is the embroidery on the heel.  Small gold beads, rhinestones in four different shapes (round, teardrop, marquis, and—you guessed it—emerald)…this is a shoe that makes an impact. A 4.5-inch heel and .75-inch platform finish the look.  Also available in black, white, and taupe; your choice for $245 at Zappos.

Rubies is influenced by Balanchine’s experiences in America. The jazz-inflected Stravinsky score sends dancers zipping through the stage in Balanchine’s definitively neoclassical style.



The Hangisi by Manolo Blahnik is a gorgeous ruby satin flat (well, almost-flat—it does have a little heel).  On its almond toe is an elaborate frame of jewels—hundreds of tiny round sparkling stones!  Fabulous.  Also available in black, blue, gray, pink, and white, so you’ll have one for every mood!  They’re $955 at Saks.

The grandeur and regality of Imperial Russia are the inspiration for Diamonds, a nod to Balanchine’s own heritage, as is the sumptuous Tchaikovsky score.



The Tiara by David Tutera is a silver metallic leather pointed toe pump, bedazzled with a string of rhinestones across the front.  Pears, rounds…these are shoes befitting a princess.  Yours for $140 from DSW.

George Balanchine’s Jewels has three more performances—tomorrow at 2, and Sunday at 2 and 8.  Go and celebrate the Pennsylvania Ballet’s 50th anniversary with them in the most sparkly was possible! 


Sales this weekend:
Aerosoles: Up to 25% off select boots
Bakers: $20 off all shoes with code SHOES20 and $30 off all boots with code BOOTS30
Bus Stop Boutique: Movie screening tonight!  Gabriella Hiatt (designer for Nina Payne Footwear) shows her short film Table Game from 5:30-8.  Plus she's showing off her autumn collection!
Lord & Taylor: 25% off with code FRIENDS
Neiman Marcus: Cole Haan event-- take 40% off
Nine West: 30% off your entire purchase
Payless: Buy one, get one half off

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