Fashion

Thank God I'm a brunette, because I'm definitely in the right part of the world! Physically, I could almost pass for a Chilean if it weren't for my green eyes and my substantial and curvy posterior. Oh, and my hair's too short; most of the ladies here have long flowing hair, rarely worn up or back.

Since it's winter now, most everyone wears very dark jackets, black high-heeled boots (all different heights) and tight jeans tucked into the boots - brings new meaning to "goth." And the women all wear scarves, lots of beautiful scarves, all different lengths and fabrics. My favorite item has got to be the sweaters; I now own a couple. Gorgeous colors that I can't find in the USA, with long sleeves and long hemlines in the front, short in the back (the cut almost resembles a handkerchief.) I see a lot of purples, greens, blues, very rich jewel colors and nearly no pastels. Huge handbags are "in" down here, too, all colors and styles but heavily laden with the hardware I see back in the States. Makeup is nearly non-existent but it's just not needed; people's skin here is clear and radiant. (Even the teenagers don't have a lot of acne like I see in the States.)

I'll be curious to see what the spring and summer bring. Stores are touting white jeans and high-heeled sandals. Not sure about the white jeans, but I am learning to walk like a super-model in the heels since I wear them almost daily!