The Tie
So for my birthday, one of my friends (who managed to stay out of any of the pictures) gave me this GREAT tie. I was talking about how great it was (and explaining in exacting detail why I liked it so much) when S1 derisively told me to "save it for my blog."
I was, of course, deeply hurt by her disinterest in what I had to say. But, just like Toyota used to say, "You asked for it, you got it." fn1. So for the enjoyment of S1, if no one else, here's why this tie is great:
First of all, it's a great color combination. It manages to combine chocolate, pink, and an almost orange shade. It's perfect for the season, as we are just heading into fall. It's also very versatile, in that it could be paired with a dark shirt and suit for fall/winter, but the tie itself is light enough that it could go with a tan or khaki suit in the middle of summer.
On a personal level, it's a great color for me because I feel like the browns and oranges are a color family which I have not explored enough in my tie collection. I have plenty of red, blue, and pink, with a nice touch of green and purple. I love these colors, but this tie is completely unique in my collection.
The other great thing about it is the way it combines formal and fashion. It's a classic repp style, which means that it's perfectly appropriate for a boardroom. Yet the colors are fresh and creative, giving it a light feel that avoids stuffiness.
Oh, did I mention that it's made out of luscious silk? It looks great, and hangs well. All in all, a perfect tie.
There, you happy now S1? ;)
1. The only reason I know this particular tag line is because of Forget Paris, a relatively funny Billy Crystal romantic comedy. It features his senile father (or maybe it was the father of his love interest), who repeats everything he sees. So they'd be driving down the road past a donut shop and he's suddenly say in a monotone, "Donuts, donuts, donuts." Pretty hilarious, but frighteningly similar to what I do when I'm riding in the car.
I was, of course, deeply hurt by her disinterest in what I had to say. But, just like Toyota used to say, "You asked for it, you got it." fn1. So for the enjoyment of S1, if no one else, here's why this tie is great:
First of all, it's a great color combination. It manages to combine chocolate, pink, and an almost orange shade. It's perfect for the season, as we are just heading into fall. It's also very versatile, in that it could be paired with a dark shirt and suit for fall/winter, but the tie itself is light enough that it could go with a tan or khaki suit in the middle of summer.
On a personal level, it's a great color for me because I feel like the browns and oranges are a color family which I have not explored enough in my tie collection. I have plenty of red, blue, and pink, with a nice touch of green and purple. I love these colors, but this tie is completely unique in my collection.
The other great thing about it is the way it combines formal and fashion. It's a classic repp style, which means that it's perfectly appropriate for a boardroom. Yet the colors are fresh and creative, giving it a light feel that avoids stuffiness.
Oh, did I mention that it's made out of luscious silk? It looks great, and hangs well. All in all, a perfect tie.
There, you happy now S1? ;)
1. The only reason I know this particular tag line is because of Forget Paris, a relatively funny Billy Crystal romantic comedy. It features his senile father (or maybe it was the father of his love interest), who repeats everything he sees. So they'd be driving down the road past a donut shop and he's suddenly say in a monotone, "Donuts, donuts, donuts." Pretty hilarious, but frighteningly similar to what I do when I'm riding in the car.
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