I love jokes based on homophones or phrases that can be heard as something else! Never grows old!
No TARDIS Tuesday today. I haven't been wearing anything Doctor Whoish and I didn't just want to get into something for the sake of it. So, instead, I thought I'd join in with Style Imitating Art- something I haven't done for a while.
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| Van Gogh’s “Still Life with Blue Enamel Coffeepot, Earthenware and Fruit” |
This is the piece we are studying this time. The Blue Enamel post is the star of the piece but the oranges and lemons feature highly.
Here is my outif
This is an outfit which I confess that I LOVE! Although it is a bit tenuous, it does feature a dark blue as the central feature, liberally sprinkled with oranges.
This outfit is one I perhaps did not expect to share on here!
It is a jumpsuit!
I have objections to jumpsuits- namely the difficulty in visiting the bathroom in them.
But, I was in a lovely shop called Wish Boutique in Leigh-on-Seaon Saturday and they had this beautiful jumpsuit which I was curiously drawn to. I was OBSESSEd with Scarlet Macaws as a child and my younger self is squealing at the thought of an outfit with them all over it. Hey, my first ever charity shop purchase as a child was a white t-shirt with a sequined Scarlet Macaw on it!
I have a really nice, "Shop local," story associated with buying this. The aforementioned shop stocks Emily and Fin clothing which I really like as they are 100% cotton, fully lined, have pockets, interesting designs and fit really well. I own several of their dresses, most of which bought second-hand, with vouchers or as a present (except one or two)- here are a few posts featuring them. I'd seen a beautiful rainbow-checked shirt dress online which I loved and last time I went in this shop, they had the strappy version of that dress and I'd asked the lovely shop owner if she had the shirt dress version. She hadn't but advised me to try online from Emily and Fin direct.
When I went in on Saturday, I looked at the alternative one again and she asked me if I had managed to find the shirt dress version. I replied that I had seen it but I preferred to buy from an actual shop, rather than online. She was really touched by my saying that. Then I spotted the Parrot jumpsuit and tried it on. I decided, since I am going to sign up for a Slow fashion challenge (buy nothing, mend or buy second hand), I would just buy this item as a last hooray. I also thought that I wanted to support this lovely independent shop that is so beautifully curated. As I paid for it, grappling with my phone- She gave me my receipt and said to me, "I've given you a discount on the price,". I looked at her surprised (having not noticed) and said, "Thank you very much - that is so kind,". At which point, she looked at me, smiled and quietly said, "Thank YOU for shopping local."
As I left, I noticed that she had given me £6 off the price and when I checked online later, this jumpsuit was £5 more expensive online anyway. so I saved £11 by shopping local. It was a kind gesture from her.
I can confirm that I was superbly comfortable all day in this outfit and I felt really stylish and, shock horrors, maybe even a little on-trend (whaaaaaaaaaaaaaat/???? WHO AM I???). The loo-going experience at my Dad's house was, I admit, a bit weird but it was fine! Not sure how I'd feel about a skanky public loo though!
If you fancy seeing how everyone else interpreted the Van Gogh- head over to Kim at Fierce Fashion blog to find out more!
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The print on that jumpsuit is perfect! I've been seeing jumpsuits everywhere and I'm seriously considering getting one, but the idea of going to the bathroom in them is still quite daunting :P
ReplyDeleteYes to the jumpsuit! Yes to your anecdote of the shop! I own two jumpsuits (one current, one vintage) and never wear them, mostly due to having limited shoe options. I adore yours and its colors and print. Very cute and summer appropriate!
ReplyDeleteAs to the story of your local shop, I used to offer a similar gesture to patrons of my shop (I no longer work there) who would make an effort to purchase from our store. There were folks who were really trying to shop local and support small business and they stood out as shining stars. I'm glad things worked to both your favor in the end.
That jumpsuit is fantastic - the perfect last hurrah as your last new buy for the next three months! Love your interpretation of that wonderful Van Gogh painting and you've just proved why shopping local and supporting small businesses is the best way to shop! xxx
ReplyDeleteThat outfit is so you!! Love it, love it xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning jumpsuit! I was also not a huge fan previously, but more because I thought it wouldn't look good on my athletic frame. They're so comfy though, and now I'm a convert haha. How lovely of the woman to give you a discount and support buying local <3
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit obsessed with jumpsuits lately (I'm taking two to the UK, would you believe), and yours is absolutely delightful. I always, always prefer shopping at a real shop rather than online. I've got you package stacked away, by the way, and will post it when we're there next week. xxx P.S. love the joke, they're my kind of thing as well. xxx
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely jumpsuit. It looks great on you. I really like its print too. I only wear jumpsuits in summer, no layers makes taking them off easier.
ReplyDeleteI love that jumpsuit and that picture of you modeling it on a tilt. It looks perfect on you.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Julia
Oh, it's so fun and summery!
ReplyDeleteI am also put off jumpsuits by the loo situation. It's alright at home but would feel really weird out in public in a cubicle.
What a pretty jumpsuit. And your smile is delightful.
ReplyDeleteWhy don't we see elephants hiding in trees?
Because they're really good at it.
Love the jumpsuit!
ReplyDeleteI said the opening joke out loud a couple times and couldn't make sense of it. I realized it must rely on a British phrase to work and then a vague memory surfaced. One google search later and yes indeed, the American word is acetaminophon vs. British paracetamol.
I love the jumpsuit, it suits you :)
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