On Padre Island, one woman is turning heads for Barefoot Mardi Gras — and her collection has to be seen to be believed.
I first met Kim Erwin at the “Fat Tuesday” grand opening of Perrins on the Water. Immediately, I knew I had to ask a million questions. She told me Barefoot Mardi Gras is her favorite time of the year.
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“Getting ready for Barefoot Mardi Gras!” Erwin said.
When she invited me to see her collection, I didn’t realize I’d be walking into a full-blown Mardi Gras museum…