So this one time (read: last week),
I went through this really obnoxious phase,
in which every time I wore a scarf around my neck, I'd insist upon asking each individual within a 10 foot radius...
"why I do I tie this scarf around my neck?!?"
Inevitably, they'd shrug -
a gesture which I'd enthusiastically interpret as a passionate "I don't know, why!?"
and to which I'd thus respond by dramatically removing the scarf and cleverly pretending that
my head fell off.
Moral of that story:
I'm like, really clever.
The fact that the original tale involved a yellow ribbon and not an idiotically-tied scarf really didn't matter when there was such noteworthy acting taking place.
Anyhow,
to this day, that story has stuck with me every time I've gone to tie any sort of accoutrement around my neck.
Back then, tying a scarf around my neck seemed so retro - something someone from The Notebook would do (I obviously have a very deep wealth of historical knowledge).
Today, however, it feels a little bit fresh - like it's been gone long enough now to be cool again.
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scarf: vintage paris, shirt: zara, shorts: nicole miller, shoes: 3.1 phillip lim |
Like the bell bottom.
But how do you know?
How long do you have to wait for an out-of-style trend to become an in-style throwback? When does it officially cross over from passé to vintage?
How long before really bad highlights and Britney Spears-esque pigtails are intentional historical references rather than "fashion faux pas"?
And are there ever trends that are doomed to no revival?
hmm
Cheers.
do you remember in that old scary stories book, the story about the girl whose head was tied on witha ribbon? and when someone untied it, her head fell off. god those books were freaky.
ReplyDeleteBagahahahah, the falling head story made me spit my coffee, hilarious :D
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely dazzling!
hahahahahaha you are a funny lady ;) I like this post a lot. And you do actually just look really stylish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comment on my blog, it's much appreciated. I know some people have gotten a bit freaked out by my last post, but whatevs, you know? LOL. I'm glad there are people out there who understand and who can relate :) so thanks again. Now following on bloglovin!
Holly xoxox
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Your blog is hilarious. You really are such a breath of fresh air. And you have totez just received a brand new follower (me) on Blog Lovin'. :)
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Looking insanely gorgeous/leggy. Those nude pumps with those shorts = WIN.
ReplyDelete"How long do you have to wait for an out-of-style trend to become an in-style throwback?" <--- Been thinking about that so much lately! Specifically because the 90's are in style right now. The 90's were only 20 years ago!Is this the first time in fashion history that the trend has turned around THAT fast? I feel like it might be. Such a good post gurl.
xoxo Britt
oh my gosh, I remember reading that yellow ribbon story when I was six and it freaked the heck out of me. I bet I've read a ton of other horror stories in my childhood, but literally no other story has made such a deep impression on me as that one. your anecdote is so funny though, I might do the same the next time I wear a scarf ;)
ReplyDeleteyour shoes are awesome, by the way. they make your legs look so long, and the chunky heel looks like they'd be comfortable to walk in too.
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