Let's examine "irony" as it applies to today's subject. But first the definition from my extremely heavy Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language: "
1.) "A figure of speech in which the literal meaning of the locution is the opposite of that intended. . ."
2.) "An utterance or the use of words to express a meaning which is different from, and often the direct opposite of, the literal meaning."
I felt I had a choice between two salient words going into our conversation: "irony" or "joke" and since I have this massive dictionary (which I use all the time btw and explains why my right arm is more developed than my left -- it's to the right on the bookcase next to my computer), I thought I would go for a more literary tone. Though perhaps "joke" is more apt.
No doubt about it, today's freebies are definitely budget friendly as in zero cash outlays. My question, and this is where the irony/joke quandary comes into play, is: Is this fashion or is someone pulling a fast one?
In the second and final installment of the fall freebie report, direct from the pages of French Elle and entitled: "Les 20 Details Qui Font Le Chic" will probably knock your new ankle socks off.
OK, enough from my side. You be the judge. If you've already thought of some or all of these trendy tricks may I suggest you apply for a job tout de suite at French Elle.
And the details are -- ta-da:
- Wear your sunglasses in the winter. (Hello? I put mine on first thing every morning 365 days a year, sometimes I wear them at breakfast -- they signal my mood and the ensuing tone for the day.)
- Tuck in your turtleneck. (Your call, but may I suggest no matter how thin you are, the top better be feather weight.)
- Turn up the collar on your pea coat -- or any coat for that matter. (I'll bet those of you living in frigid climates never realized how fashion forward you were.)
- Wear your boyfriend sweater over your shoulders like a cape. (I really don't know what to say.)
- Nuance on the theme: wear any sweater over your shoulders, sleeves hanging down the front this time. (Honestly, it's too much.)
9 comments:
For one, I HATE (yes, the forbidden hate word) the sweater over the shoulders look-at-me-I-am-so-European look... the cape look? ??? the turned up collar: you said it, great in cold winters and those are coming to us I am afraid; so, how is that new? and the turned in turtle neck I REALLY don't get. I love the animal prints however. There I put in my 2 cents! Bravo again Letitia.
Loved the top/dress in the first pix. You wrote it best Tish, "Honestly, it's too much." Thanks for the laughs though.
xoxo, C.
Always sport the sweater over the shoulder look...can' help it, is it because i am french?? the sad tale about the sweater over the shoulder look is that i have lost many cashmere cardigans and sweaters who would simply slide on my back...would i notice such a thing...of course not.
Like it all. I worked alongside a great lady who always had the sweater thus. Always-it lent great presence. Certainly is appropriate for a femme d'un certain age with hot flashes. Good stuff-easy suggestions. pgt
The animal prints are by far my favourite, but perhaps that is because of my love of Africa. Diane
Geez, they actually PAY some fashion editor to come up with that?
Next they'll suggest a little chain with clips to hold your cape sweater on your shoulders. I can see a librarian in this style (no offence to any librarians!)
Thanks for the chuckle. I'll be right on trend soon with my collar turned up.
visiting your blog, just like I'm in a fashion show
All these fashion rules...I don't know if I can keep up!
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