Five Things

1. Obama supporting gay marriage.

2. The BBC show Merlin. Super corny but equally addicting.

3. Cute sleepy Alfie.

4. Sheer gingham dress by Marc Jacobs. 

5. A sunny weather forecast.

XOLily

Haiku Wednesday

I wore a short skirt,
thinking it would be warm out.
Cold legs protested.

At least I looked cute,
because that's all that matters.
I said to myself.

The day continued,
and it did not get warmer.
My poor legs shivered.

And now I wonder
if tomorrow will be worth
another short skirt.

XOLily

'Secret Garden - Versailles' | Film

Re: What's Sexy?

I recently stumbled upon the blog of a former english teacher of mine, and while I enjoyed all of his witty and entertaining thoughts, there was one blog post that stood out among the rest. 
I think it was the first statement that caught my attention:


"OK, I’ve had it. I’m angry. Burned. Waxed. Pissed. Here’s my story."


Immediately intrigued I continued to read and found out that his anger was concerning the "Sexiest Man Alive" issue of People magazine (the one featuring Bradley Cooper!). 
 
Of course, I happen to be quite a fan of the "Sexiest Man Alive" issue of People magazine, so I couldn't help but wonder (with some cynicism) what my retired english teacher would have to be angry about it. 


But I soon began to see where his anger was coming from. This particular "Sexiest Man Alive" issue of People magazine did not feature any men over the age of 59. 
(Fun Fact: Liam Neeson happened to be that sexy 59-year-old)


And so I have decided to make up for People magazine's mistake and come up with my own edition of "Sexiest Man Alive."




Five of The Sexiest Men Alive Over the Age of 60:

*Disclaimer: I am not a sexy man expert. This is just my opinion...

1. Harrison Ford. 69 years old. No woman could turn down that crooked smile...

2. Alan Rickman. Age 66. Super sexy in every way. Especially with that deep voice.

3. Robert Redford. Age 75. He's still got that lovely hair.

4. Paul McCartney. 69 years old. He's a Beatle. Enough said there.

5. Sean Connery. Age 81. Sexy is a super classy way...

These are just five of the sexy men over the age of 60, I'm sure there are loads more...
So, did I miss anyone?

XOLily


PS: Read The Blog Post that Inspired this Blog Post

Hopes for a Seattle Fashion District

Chanel Haute Couture.

Seattle is not known for its fashion sense.

Maybe it's because of the rain, or maybe it's the outdoorsey location.

It might just be because of the relaxed attitude of most Seattle dwellers.

But with a new hopes for a garment district in Seattle, our absence in the fashion world may be coming to an end.

Seattle fashion enthusiast Steven Matsumoto got the ball rolling about a year ago by founding the Seattle Fashion Incubator. The organization provides opportunities for small fashion businesses to learn and grow in the industry.

In an interview on The News Chick radio show Matsumoto spoke about Seattle fashion:

"Seattle is a 'come as you are' party... you're free to express who you are and fashion is an outward expression of who you are through apparel."

Seattle fashion designer Marta Kappl is thinking along the same lines as Matsumoto.

Kappl owns a studio in Belltown, where she is teaching designers the tricks of the trade and how to run their own business. 

She believes that Seattle has great potential to become a fashion famous city. 

"There used to be a huge fashion industry here and there still is to some extent. Designers just need a model to help them sustain," sais Kappl. 

To help launch the idea of a fashion district, Kappl is holding a "Haute Cuisine meets Haute Fashion" night tonight at 7, along with Seattle restaraunt owner Tom Douglas. 

"Somebody has to do it, so why not me?" said Kappl about building the fashion industry in Seattle. 

However, Matsumoto believes it will take quite a while for the garment district to show up. 

"Moving forward, I would love to see the garment district in the next five years - that's my dream," said Matsumoto. "Realistically it's probably going to take 10-15 [years] to pull it together."

So keep an eye out in the next couple of years for Seattle's growing fashion industry. 

Personally, I can't contain my excitement. What if we had a Seattle Fashion Week just like in New York, and Paris? 

XOLily

Sources: Fashion enthusiast... ; Fashion District...

Five Things

1. This LWD (Little White Dress) I spotted at the Nordstrom Trend Show.

2. Tweeting (Notice I added my Twitter Feed on the side bar?)

3. Aussi Street Style during Australia's Fashion Week.

(Pic from Harper's Bazaar)

4. Writing an informative speech about being classy for my Public Speaking class.

5. The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell.

XOLily

Haiku Wednesday

Sitting at the desk
trying to think of something
to haiku about.

Sometimes the best thing
is a trip to Tiffany's.
Gets rid of mean reds.

What is that bright light
hanging so high in the sky?
It warms my shoulders.

XOLily