To visit Charleston, South Carolina , one of America’s most historic and historically preserved cities is to go back in time. About 200 years, give or take. Charleston, best known as the heart of the confederacy during the A
merican civil war, encompasses a downtown historic district comprised of mansions and courtyards built in the 18th and 19th century. All are carefully preserved and occupied to this day. Driving past them in a horse drawn carriage you half expect a Scarlett or Millie to come out in their petticoats and parasols and offer you some iced tea or lemonade.
It is also, best described by Rhett Butler in “Gone With The Wind
” as a city of grace and charm!
In keeping with the overall gentille and old fashioned European feel of the city, the Southern Belles( who no longer sport Scarlett’s petticoats) in the summer are wearing printed sundresses, sandals, well groomed hair and makeup. It’s rare to see a real local not carefully put together even for a casual weekend stroll.
The styles are conservative, but they somehow suit this “history in a capsule” city where thigh high boots with mini skirt and a studded leather jacket ( yes I’m thinking fall 2009, Rodarte collection) would look as out of place here as a “gator” would in Central Park! Probably would cause just as much panic as well…
Gina Mullen, fashion buyer for Lulakate at the newly opened Eden Boheme clothing, accessories, and designer furniture boutique!
Allison Sprock with her lab Lucy, at her charming walk up fine art gallery on King Street.
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I lived there for a few years and yeah, it’s pretty but some of the old attitudes still persist here. They type that led to the civil war..
sounds like a gorgeous place to visit!
Sounds beautiful, a good escape from crazy city life