I just finished reading Necklace of Kisses by Francesca Lia Block. The sequel to the Weetzie Bat series, it is totally magical. Fashion takes more of a front seat in this book, and although a lot of the inspiration can be found from Weetzie's outfits and her "brief history of fashion," there are some style tips/fashion commentary hidden in the pages that I just love. Here are a few of my favorites, in no particular order.
1. Vintage clothing is magical because all the clothes have histories.
"Weetzie loved the old dresses she found and sold, because they had their own secret histories. She always wondered where, when, and how they had been worn. What they had seen. Old dresses were like old ladies."
2. It's all in the details.
"Honey, the details are everything. You know that. A ginger ale on ice. It's really good if you put sushi ginger in the glass. A white trench belted with a studded punk number. I mean, look at the rhinestones on your toenails."
3. A little grooming makes all the difference.
"If her toes and fingers were shiny and cuticle-free, she always felt a bit brighter and lighter, even when her heart had darkened and sunken heavily into her chest."
4. Fashion has power.
"She imagined that each piece of clothing would have little secret spells written into the lining - incantations that would make the wearer feel her beauty and her power. That was what clothing could do . . . It could seduce, soothe, enhance, disguise, protect. It could empower. Like magic."
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Necklace of Kisses
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Those are so great. I love the idea of last, of clothes having magical powers. I think it's silly when people say fashion is frivolous--as if so many other things people do aren't (what purpose is burying your nose in a book every day doing, or playing sports, or numerous of other tasks). Back on topic, those tips are a delight--not really a guide on how to dress, but almost how to live/enjoy yourself.
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Oh, I've read and re-read all of Block's books. I really want a dress made of children's sheets printed with pigs like Weetzie Bat had.
O.M.G. I used to be obsessed with Weetzie Bat and have somehow forgotten about those books. Thanks for reminding me...they are amazing!
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Thank you very much for fashion knowledge and good information. Today people don't know what is proper for his/herself? They love to follow the trend. If they visit this blog and read about the fashion power, the idea will totally change.
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I have heard about this book but still have no time to read due to busy work.However,I am quite agree that fashion has power.Popular people and products are powerful.
Looking forward to read this book.I find that the description has proved that it's a book worth to read.
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Regarding what you say,
"If her toes and fingers were shiny and cuticle-free, she always felt a bit brighter and lighter, even when her heart had darkened and sunken heavily into her chest."
this is true.. having clean nails gives much of an impression.
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