BERGDORF GOODMAN GEMS

Last Friday found me in New York City for my annual pilgrimage with some of my ex co-workers from Bloomingdales to spend the day in NYC to have lunch and view what is left of the fine art of Christmas windows, let alone, the world of department stores. As always and by far, Bergdorf Goodman blows the lid off with creative concepts, and such detail, in these small spaces. This year I was able to see clan member Preston, as he is on the inside now working full time in the Men's Store. And I'm happy to report the store is still bustling with activity. I don't think this store is ever quiet. One of the things I eagerly anticipate every holiday though is their windows, which always feature stunning artistry and craftsmanship and elegance. There's just something magical about the way they glow at night too. Did you know that the planning for these windows starts almost right after the current holidays windows come down? Yes...a year planning and then finally a month spent on each window, by a team of about 100 people. This year the theme was "Toast of the Town, a fascinating theme as it celebrates the 200th anniversary of Fifth Avenue and highlights the vibrant role in NYC's character, with windows celebrating the two well-known parks and park system, the fabled cabs, the shopping district, the library system, and another the famous landmarks along Fifth Avenue like the Empire State Building, the Flatiron Building and the Plaza. Amazing. Take in the details if you can!!! The Green window was my favorite.

I saw my friend Preston inside briefly as he was working. 

Couldn't resist these two fun displays.

So much so that they inspired us for what to have for lunch!!! 

Right at the Goodman's Bar!! Cheers!

Stay tuned for the pigeons...

PRIDE MOOD

 

My lands, what a weekend!!!! The New York City Pride was yet another packed event! Luckily the weather wasn't bad at all and it was a very enjoyable experience with me enjoying myself so much after the parade in the Village with the Clan and the Lumbersexual, who joined me at Penn Station, I got caught up in the festivities that I may have missed my train and got in very late.  Oh hell, you only live once, right? And the silly queen who sat next to me on the way back, he kept the flannel flying, and I swear didn't come up for air. I could only think of one thing that would have kept him quiet, but there were far too many people present. But glorious weekend none the less. We even got to take part in the Drag March on Friday evening, and Dyke March on Saturday, and then partook of the parade on Sunday, forgoing the festival, but heading to the Village for some libations, then the Piers for the Pride Concert. The Clan was all present, in addition to Lumbersexual, who attended his first Pride! That was exciting to be part of with him.  The concert was great, and unbeknownst to me, had an impromptu Kylie Minogue present for a 5-song performance. Across town Preston attend another music event, Lady Land Festive where the queen herself, Madonna was the headliner.  After our respective concerts, the Clan converged in the Village at the Stonewall for our traditional pride cock-a-tails, where we take a moment to toast our past LBGTQ heroes, and give toast to our current, fabulous friends and queens. The numbers were there again too. So important to get to these events and show our number I swear. If we give in and not show up, I truly think we will be cooked. Every Pride I attended so far has had huge numbers and getting larger every year, I swear. What a Pride Month!!!! Never give in...Never give Up!!!!  Some sites fromm the Pride festivities.... 

Rockefeller Center , I admit looked very festive.

Member of the Clan, Luiz

Start of the Dyke March

This cracked me up! Especially the Elton part.

Preach Queen!!!

Peppermint!

Drag sister and friend Nina West sang a very moving song in the Stonewall Memorial Monument.

 

This cow!

Clan members Kio, Holly Dae and the Lumbersexual! Whores!

I may have organism a bit when this picture came from Preston, popped up on my phone. The Queen herself, headlining the Lady Land Festival!!!!!! I was ok, we saw Princess Kylie at our concert.

After work on Friday, I even got into almost full drag for the Drag March on Friday evening in the Village. I knew I wouldn't have much time once there to get ready I went on the train just like this which got many looks. Some loved it, and others must have thought I was nuts, but a queen must do what a queen must do. The finished Pam looks were in the previous post. LOVED those lashes!!!! Oh, I did wear a shirt up. I didn't want to shock to many people after all.

Happy Gay Pride!🏳‍🌈

WEEKEND POSTCARDS

 

A fun, but busy weekend. The clan decided to forgo a full-on Christmas Party this year. When good friend Manny said he could get us tickets for the Met Opera, we opted to see a show and then drinks. Manny is one of the costume designers for the met and very talented. It's the first us boys of the clan have all been together since last year's Ptown trip. The opera didn't disappoint... The Met featured a production of Mozart's dazzling fairy tale The Magic Flute, sung in English and running under two hours. The conductor duties split between Patrick Furrer and Gareth Morroell and stunning sets, and a standout cast. After a brief stop at Rockefeller to view the tree and then Bergdorf's to see the windows, it was off to Midtown West to Skylark Bar for a few libations. The views!

After getting in this morning. I had a nice lie in. All told a nice weekend. With impeding rain, and lots of it, I'm baking my few nut-based cookies, and two little batches of mince pies. Had a nice email from reader Helen from the UK. She said she makes the best ever mince pies. I may need her recipe if mine don't turn out. She also makes a mean Carribean Cake too she says...and the fruit must soak in liqueur for a few months. Atta girl.

 I told her I'm use to that. My friends say I'm like a fruitcake...soaked in liqueur for months.