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December   8

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Sometimes, holiday gifts hide out in unsuspecting places. Piazza Della Sole, Watchung Plaza's shoe boutique extraordinaire, actually offers a lot more than snazzy shoes and boots. LeathermensThe store is stocked with accessories galore, including gorgeous boucle, chenille, silk, cashmere and wool scarves, men's Italian leather accessories (passport covers, wallets, money clips, essentials travel bag) from Lodis (priced between $35-$75), sleek leather or toasty warm shearling gloves for women ($70-$95), and a handbag selection to rival any bag store. Judy Tylpados and Camille Kessler always leave out goodies to nibble on (allowing moms to actually try on shoes in peace). Accessories_1Check out the store to score some great gifts sure to make a big impression. And for one lucky reader, Piazza Della Sole wants to give you a pair of those leather or shearling gloves (your choice), just for answering these questions correctly:

How many pairs of shoes did officials find when a popular revolt forced Imelda Marcos and late dictator Ferdinand Marcos into exile in 1986?

When the shoes were found, what was Marcos' shoe size?

What style shoe can be found on a street in Montclair?

December 8, 2005 in Win Stuff | Permalink

Comments

I believe there were about 3,000 pairs of shoes, size 8.5. As for a shoe on Montclair streets, might it be a parking 'boot'?

Posted by: MadBrian | Dec 8, 2005 12:50:27 PM

Yes, 3000 pais, size 8 and a half. And the street is--Oxford!!

Posted by: latebloomer | Dec 8, 2005 1:11:13 PM

"Pairs", not "pais". Do I win?

Posted by: latebloomer | Dec 8, 2005 1:18:15 PM

1,220 pairs of shoes.
Size 8/12.
Oxford Street, although there are quite a few pumps at gas stations on other streets.

Posted by: Winnersbest | Dec 8, 2005 1:49:24 PM

1,200 pairs
size 8 1/2
Oxford St.

Posted by: Diane | Dec 8, 2005 2:00:50 PM

1,060 pairs of shoes
Size 8 1/2
Oxford St.

Posted by: Tracy | Dec 8, 2005 2:16:49 PM

My answer is 1,200 pairs of shoes. Did i win??

Posted by: Maria | Dec 8, 2005 2:31:10 PM

I'll just second that this is a fabulous store. Not for the bargain minded but everything is lovely and the ladies are great. I have purchased way too many pairs of shoes there. I love that I can walk into a local store and get great style and a level of service you won't get at a mall.

Posted by: girl | Dec 8, 2005 4:08:10 PM

Winnersbest actually nailed it -- but he/she needs to send me a real name via email to claim the prize. (liz - at - baristanet - dot - com)

Posted by: Liz | Dec 8, 2005 4:15:04 PM

Wait a minute! Wikipedia says she had 3000 pairs.

Posted by: latebloomer | Dec 8, 2005 5:49:05 PM

See second graph:

http://www.geocities.com/filipinoculture/shoes.html

Posted by: Liz | Dec 8, 2005 6:20:17 PM

Well, if you google it, you'll find varying estimates-- from 500 to 3000-- the 3000 estimate appears frequently, as does the 1200.

(hands on hips) It's not FAIR!!

Posted by: latebloomer | Dec 8, 2005 6:25:31 PM

1220 prs.
Size 8 1/2
Oxford

Posted by: Mary R | Dec 9, 2005 11:42:40 AM

Winnersbest has claimed it -- watch for more prizes this month -- and thanks for playing.

Posted by: Liz | Dec 9, 2005 11:46:02 AM

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