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dln, there were alot of this topper(many books and films of this character)
I ordered hardbound edition to read on the plane and then can pass it on to a french friend who can practice her english. Miss Jaster is so delightful!
I ordered hardbound edition to read on the plane and then can pass it on to a french friend who can practice her english. Miss Jaster is so delightful!
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And I'll bet Pup is quite the show-stopper on the streets of NYC!
Update on my long-lost childhood book: I believe it is called "Shoes for Angela" by Ellen Bartow Snavely. Jogged my memory (not my feet ) with all variations on a theme, and this might be it. I sent in an inquiry to the bookshop that has one copy (via www.alibris.com, again) copy, and asked that they look at the illustrations to verify! Sticker shock: my book now costs nearly $40!!!
Damn damn damn! Didn't hang onto my Converses, didn't hang onto my picture books...
Update on my long-lost childhood book: I believe it is called "Shoes for Angela" by Ellen Bartow Snavely. Jogged my memory (not my feet ) with all variations on a theme, and this might be it. I sent in an inquiry to the bookshop that has one copy (via www.alibris.com, again) copy, and asked that they look at the illustrations to verify! Sticker shock: my book now costs nearly $40!!!
Damn damn damn! Didn't hang onto my Converses, didn't hang onto my picture books...
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Are all Converse All Star high tops of the Chuck Taylor variety? I really hate to ask who Chuck Taylor is because I'm sure someone will make me feel stupid, but I am curious...
I was just at Colette in Paris and they did have a great variety of Converse high tops in wonderful patterns -- leopard print, florals, etc. But, at about 70 euros, I figured they'd be better to buy in the states.
I was just at Colette in Paris and they did have a great variety of Converse high tops in wonderful patterns -- leopard print, florals, etc. But, at about 70 euros, I figured they'd be better to buy in the states.
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babette, not being a sports fan, neither do I who he is/was. Mine are plain old fashioned sneakers as they have always been made by converse and worn when young because they were cheap, now, they like everything elso have to spoil the simplicity and jazz them up. Here it's only (converse) colors that have been added in our shops.
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Chuck Taylor-born in Indiana 1908 (the hotbed of American basketball), played high school basketball wearing Converse shoes. He approached the Converse Company with suggestions and innovative ideas for improving their shoe. They incorporate these ideas and become the shoe of choice for players. In 1936 they made first appearance in the Olympics and were "the official shoe" til 1984. They are the #1 selling shoe of this type in the US.
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From previous poster: "She's only 7 ft. tall and weighs about 80 pounds...what doesn't she look good in?"
Ummm...the nude?
And yes, I know you were using hyperbole to make a point, but if she's actually 5'10" and 105 lbs, my response is the same. Blech!
Ummm...the nude?
And yes, I know you were using hyperbole to make a point, but if she's actually 5'10" and 105 lbs, my response is the same. Blech!