Daily Photo Tour - Christmas Has Come to Elias & Co.
It is true then. What they're saying. Christmas has come to Elias & Co. You'll soon find that some department stores are better decorated for Christmas than others. You don't want to go wandering into the wrong store. I can help you there. The exterior of Elias & Co. is surprisingly deceptive. There's lovely garland and wreaths adorning the outside, but it's no match for what lies inside. Inside, the real jewel of Christmas at Elias & Co. can be found. Enough snowflakes, garland and Christmas trees are spread throughout the entire store that it's guaranteed to put a smile on everyone's face. So be careful not to be deceived at first glance and trust me; wander inside.
Photo by Michaela Hansen
Daily Photo Tour - The Height of Fashion
The height of fashion. For some it may be the '80s, though I would strongly object, and for others it may be the '50s, for which I would more easily agree. For me, the height of fashion is the very definition of the '20s. It was the beginning of a new era in fashion. Women did away with the cumbersome attire of the victorian era in exchange for more comfortable clothing. Heavy hairdos gave way to bobs. Skirts climbed knee-ward. Trousers found their way to the feminine form. Even men began to ease up a little, wearing athletic attire for the first time. For some men, athletic attire included a leather jacket with a rocket attached to the back.
Photo by Michaela Hansen
Daily Photo Tour - Elias & Company
The Elias & Co. department store is truly phenomenal. The theming is so smooth that you hardly notice what's going on; it just feels right. On a late evening at DCA I spotted what I considered a sort of visual echo of the store's name and that's what I tried to capture with this image. The three Elias & Company signs lined up at varying distances. I love details like that.
Photo by Matthew Hansen
Daily Photo Tour - Crystal Captivation
This beauty of a chandelier can be found hanging out over head in the jewelry department of Elias & Co. It's almost disorienting as you look up and find yourself captivated by the depths of its detail and craftsmanship.
Photo by Matthew Hansen
