Blogger has added a new feature: Polling. I'm giving it a try and polling good vacation spots. Please submit your pick for the best vacation spot of the bunch!
So, in honor of the fact that my weather gadget reads 5 degrees today (41F), I'm going to ring in autumn with the semi-annual Euro Fasion Guide. Keep in mind that this is the crazy Euro stuff--the stuff I'm not wearing. The stuff that scares us as Americans.
FaShIoN GuIdE
COATS
I know WE don't call this a coat, but over here vests are called "waistcoats", so I thought I'd toss this in under this category. They are literally EVERYWHERE. They wear them with skinny jeans mostly, but the latest is to throw them on with some high-waisted jeans. Thanks a lot, annoying Fergie video, for launching the high-waisted jeans nightmare (see below)...
HATSWhat do Europeans love more than hats? Fun hats. Wacky hats. Zany hats! Well, unfortunately, the beret is making a very large appearance this fall over here. Haven't seen many with the pom-pom tops, but otherwise they are coming in all varieties: knitted, wool, and my personal favorite, tossed-gallantly-in-the-air-MTM style. Anyway, as I have no intention of dressing like an American Girl doll, this is another trend I won't be carrying.
Elisa, this is this gonna make you run out
and get a beret and muff, isn't it? lol
Pants
I hate you and everything you fashion-stand for.
Shirts
Elisa, this is this gonna make you run outand get a beret and muff, isn't it? lol
PantsI call this the big-honkin trousers phenomena. I HATE these trousers. HATE them. Seriously. And people are wearing them with suspenders (again, thanks Fergie), which, God bless me, makes them even more hideous. Anyway, if you're terribly interested in pursuing this look, do it with either a tucked in tank or a flouncy puffy shirt a la Seinfeld, plus suspenders, plus heels, plus stupid hat, plus microphone, plus recording contract...
I hate you and everything you fashion-stand for.
ShirtsWell, the last bonkers Euro trend isn't really new for fall, but it catches my eye every time I see it so it's probably time I gave this a shout out. Is this in the States? It has downright permeated the market over here. It's the oversized dayglo message tee. People have been writing crap on thier shirts for a few years now; why the trend had to take the sudden turn of XXXL tees is beyond me. This pic doesn't really capture how large the shirts are over here. Think along the lines of the sweater you wore with the stirrup leggings circa 1994. Now you have it!
Have a great Tuesday!
Have a great Tuesday!
Hey! I wanted to explain my voting tactics for your poll: I voted for Scotland, because next to Ireland, it is my favorite place in the world-MAGICAL. However, if you're looking for a warmer vacation, go to Madrid. Rome could be great too, but maybe after your scary morning commute, Rome might be just a bit busy (like manic busy!). I would recommend Scotland in late May, early June (I went backpacking there at that time and had 80degree/no rain weather the entire time-amazing!). It might be colder than Dublin right now! Of course you have Fiona to advise you on that.....you should think about Ljubljana, Slovenia, too. I researched that place a lot wanting to go there last year-it's on the Ryanair route, it is supposedly like the Prague or Vienna of now, meaning it is as beautiful and interesting, but much less expensive. Have fun choosing!
ReplyDeleteThe tees with the big words are here in NY. I see them in stores everywhere, but never see anyone wearing them. Wonder why...
ReplyDeletePS: If I see one more skinny hipster dude wearing a vest I'm going to break his arm. PPS. The same goes for anyone wearing a Justin Timberlake-style Fedora.
how'd you get your url to be just silent45.com? instead of all that other blogspot crap?
ReplyDeletelol, actually, [small voice] I already have a beige beret, lol. But even though Samantha does look very cute there with her muff, I don't want nor NEED one here in San Diego, lol. I do want that outfit for her though, look at how adorable she looks with her ice skates!
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