The Hunting of the Snark - part 2

"‘But oh, beamish nephew, beware of the day,
If your Snark be a Boojum! For then
You will softly and suddenly vanish away,
And never be met with again!’"
The Hunting of the Snark - Lewis Carroll

Before I delve deeper into the conclusion of my own, personal, Snark hunt allow me to add the snippet of information that I usually steer well clear of whites and off-whites (be they of the winter or summer variety). Not that I dislike them in theory...I just rest safe in the knowledge that I am a klutz, a buffoon, a stain magnet par excellence who will mar their pristine beauty in the space of about 5 minutes.

Which is why basic number two was such a shocker (and not purely from a pricing perspective)...for it is white...crisp white...pure white...”Don’t ask me if I want to eat or drink anything more exciting than a glass of stain-free water while I am wearing this” white. A blend of silk and linen that must make dry cleaners rub their hands with glee just thinking about it.

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At this point...when you are surely about to ask why in hell I made such an insane purchase...let me add that, in addition to all this white-ness, it is simply...achingly...beautiful. Beautiful in the graphic way that Diana Rigg's were when she played Emma Peel in the 1960's show, The Avengers. Beautiful in the way that only a jacket which is structured yet casual can be (down to the perfectly rolled collar and wind-breaker-esque zipper and tie). Beautiful in the way that almost anything trimmed with navy lambskin would be.

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And...despite my earlier comments...and with the certain knowledge that I am going to do something idiotic (sooner rather than later)...once the threat of snow finally disappears...I plan on wearing this jacket. Everywhere.

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Post a Comment 5 comments:

  • Carlene said...
    8:16 AM
    It really is beautiful. May your beautiful jacket never cross the threshold of an Italian restaurant.
  • Jennifer said...
    8:34 AM
    Totally Peel-ish! I wish you and your jacket a life of stain-free joy together.
  • Hebden said...
    9:59 PM
    Thanks ladies.

    Carlene - upon sober contemplation, perhaps "everywhere" should be amended to "everywhere except Italian restaurants..."
  • The Tote Trove said...
    11:08 PM
    I applaud your bravery! I too shy away from white and understand the risk.
  • sight said...
    5:12 PM
    Wow, your right, that jacket is worth eating nothing but bread and drinking nothing but water, beautiful!

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