CindyS tagged me for the book meme:
Grab the nearest book. Open the book to page 56. Find the fifth sentence. Post the text of the next two to five sentences in your journal/blog along with these instructions. Don’t dig for your favorite book, the cool book, or the intellectual one: pick the closest. Tag five other people to do the same.
It’s Fashion and Women’s Attitudes In The Nineteenth Century by C. Willett Cunnington:
“The Gothic principle of disguise of mind and body was the new mode.
The classical form of the dress with its vertical emphasis of line had already become blurred by Gothic types of ornamentation;”
Okay, then onto some other stuff. Yesterday, I interviewed Clinton Kelly and Carmindy, both from TLC’s What Not To Wear, for my freelance job. First off, both were really nice, just as they are on TV. I totally wanted to hang out with Clinton, he was sharp and snarky and charming. He said the four trends for winter are:
purple
plaid
vests
ruffles
And when I made a face at the ruffles thing, he said it’s one of his style mantras that women of any age can wear any trend, as long as they pair it with classic pieces.
Next up was Carmindy, who told me I had “beautiful skin and gorgeous eyes.” She recommended primer as the one product women could use to instantly make a difference on their skin.
Anything else we need to discuss?
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Thanks for the book recommendation!
I’m so jealous! I love Clinton.
I don’t think I could do ruffles, either.
Hey, I just bought a purple plaid skirt! I feel so on-trend.
I’m not much for vests, though, and unless the ruffle is very subtle (like maybe one on the hem of a skirt) I feel sort of preschool-ish.
Lovely! You are so fab. Now what were you wearing?
Primer? What the F is primer?
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I am not quite sure, but I’m gonna get me some.