I think of you every time I slip on my own long strand of pearls.Įnter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. I felt honored when she once wrote: Your writing is sharp and creative, and always fun to read. She was a columnist herself for the San Francisco Chronicle, having penned the popular My Fair City from 1962 to 1985. Merla followed my fashion column on and I appreciated the occasional e-mail from her of congratulations or sometimes a comment. She wasn’t particularly interested in jewelry but often reached for the pearls to complete her outfits. She seemed pleased with the idea. A little surprised, she said she had never thought of that. I crossed paths with Merla several times over the next few years. One meeting I recall we talked about signature looks and I commented that hers was the long strand of pearls. At that time she must have been in her late 70s and I admired her classic look. I decided that when I reach Merla’s age I will emulate her effortless sense of style. I was instantly taken with her easy manner as well as her sartorial choices. She sported no logos or ostentatious accessories, just a pair of slacks and a colorful soft sweater with a long strand of pearls. The ensemble was simple and of impeccable quality and she looked lovely. Her hairdo was unfussed and red lipstick brightened her translucent complexion. When I showed up at one of her readings, Merla couldn’t have been more gracious. I had the pleasure of meeting Merla in 2009 when her publisher contacted me about reviewing her mystery novel – Secrets in Time (Firefall Media, 2008). Meet former Australian rugby player, now a model and. I was sad to learn that San Francisco socialite and author Merla Zellerbach passed away this last December. It has been tough, but weve spent all week long scouring the depths of Instagram to bring you this weeks Instahottie Charlie Taylor. They described feeling a balance between masculine and feminine energy and not identifying exclusively as a man or a woman.Merla Zellerbach with model Katiti Kironde in October 2009. In May 2022, Lovato added “she/her” back to their Instagram profile alongside “they/them.”Ī few months later, during a conversation on the Spout podcast with Tamara Dhia, Lovato explained their choice to reintroduce she/her pronouns.

Lovato emphasized that this change reflected their fluidity in gender expression and allowed them to be true to themselves. Last year, during an episode of their podcast 4D with Demi Lovato, the artist publicly came out as nonbinary and announced their decision to use they/them pronouns. Demi Lovato performs onstage during the 2015 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on Novemin Los Angeles, California. Lovato expressed a desire for a change in such systems, hoping for more inclusive options in the future. They shared personal experiences of feeling conflicted when using public toilets or filling out forms that only offer male or female options.

Lovato also touched on the need for more gender-neutral spaces, not only for artists but for everyone. A socialite is a person usually from a wealthy or aristocratic background who is prominent in high society. However, they acknowledged the importance of raising awareness and educating others about different gender identities. Lady Georgiana Cavendish, (17571806), an English socialite from the late 18th century.

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