More boo hoo rather than boho

by la_spice @ 2008-05-31 - 08:57:46

That's my summer wardrobe according to Vogue magazine (which my recent visitor left behind).

It seems that I need to attire myself either in a "purple,ochre and terracotta kaftan" or a "silk shirtdress and glossy patent tote" neither of which appeals to me.

All isn't lost though because last year's natural linens can be revamped into "African Queens' Safari Chic" thanks to the purchase of a ~~cheap~~ new short sleeved safari shirt.

If all else fails the nautical look is timeless so my stripey top and white cropped trousers will be freshly laundered again. Perhaps I should invest in a jaunty sailor cap? On second thoughts :no:

As for candy pinks (which "sunkissed skin yearns for") I think not! :no:

What about "tribal patterns"or "sumptuous florals"? :roll: Perhaps not! :no:

So African Queen it is! :yes:

Now where did I put that "£350 fine cashmere scarf worn as a headscarf"?

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Tentativeplotfinder [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:07

And here's me got excited because I've been able to buy plain tee-shirts with decent length sleeves again.

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:11

Vogue also says that denim is still "in"!

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Tentativeplotfinder [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:15

Denim's never out in these parts.. What do Vogue know, pah!

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:35

Exactly! have you seen the golf knickers ad that's popped upon this post?

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Tentativeplotfinder [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:39

Luckily no! It seems to have changed...

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:41

Not for me it hasn't! :)) Candy pink knickerbockers it is then! :yes:

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Tentativeplotfinder [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:44

No.... that's just a complete abomination!

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 09:47

But "chic"! I've never seen such an overused adjective in a magazine - I might have to go through and count how many times they've used it!

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EllieGant ^pro
2008-05-31 @ 10:49

I'm willing to bet that the person that wrote that article is suffering from hay fever, insect bites (African ones of course) or piles. No-one could be mean enough to inflict on the world someone dancing a hornpipe wearing combos of candy pink, purple, ochre and terracotta.

(Mind you, even that would be an improvement on my gardening shorts) :))

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kevinwilson ^pro
2008-05-31 @ 10:57

and what's wrong with candy pink?
i wear it all the time.

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 12:43

Exactly! :>>

I guess it's like camouflage with the calamine lotion! :))

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la_spice [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 12:42

You should see my teddy bears' picnic combo!

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Melinda_blog [Member]
2008-05-31 @ 15:55

I like my pinks hot, not sugary, thanks very much!
Today I'm wearing my gardening jeans, with designer mud patches (still damp) on the knees, and a fetching fuchsia 'Pre-school Play Groups Association' sweat shirt with 'distressed' (ie frayed) cuffs - if you remember that my kids are now 19 and 22, that'll give you some idea why it's frayed! :)) (But it's SOOOOO comfy )