Hi y'all!
Happy Monday and all that
good stuff there!
What is an oxymoron? Merriam-Webster's definition is...
A combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements
Here are some common oxymorons:
Government Organization
Act Naturally
Exact Estimate
Diet Ice Cream
Jumbo Shrimp
And some fashion related oxymorons:
Casual Chic
One Size Fits All
Natural Make-up
Long Sleeve T-shirt
Tight Slacks
Annnnnd....
Me wearing this tropical dress in NYC a.k.a. the concrete
jungle! A serious 'oxymoronic' concept!
This dress has the Caribbean or some other tropical
paradise written all over it, so it was fun to throw it on far from the Caribbean to be comfortable while shopping.
I was born and raised in the Bronx and I don't get back as
often as I used to but when I do, I immediately catch the NY vibe. You
know...the moving and shaking vibe. No matter what you got going on, you
have to get where you need to be in a hurry. Nothing relaxed about the
city. Another reason having this relaxed maxi on is an oxymoron.
This dress is also striking strapless off the list for Jasifer's Big Fat Summer Challenge
I love to people watch and I took a breather and sat in
Greeley Square and had a good time.
New Yorkers are a very unique breed of people. The
best entertainment ever!
Well...almost better than a Broadway show...lol
There are a few things that definitely speak "New Yorkan" to me and I captured a few of them.
A hot dog stand, the yellow cab and Mr. Softee. I didn't get a chance to get a sloppy slice of New York
Pizza (darnit!) and I forgot to get a pic of my coconut icee I had from a
street vendor. I didn't catch any street performers either. Oh well...there will definitely be a next time.
Dress: Dots (Want it? Click to check availability at a store near you)
Sandals: BCBGirls via Off Broadway Purse: Charming Charlie
Sandals: BCBGirls via Off Broadway Purse: Charming Charlie
Random accessories
Shout out to Ma Dukes for snapping my pics for me even though she gave me a hard time!
Thanks for stopping by.
Stay fly and stay tuned!
You said it well: New Yorkers are really fun to watch! Love the pics of Sabretts and Mr. Softee. And I think your dress looks perfect there in the heart of the city. You bring a touch of the tropics, and you look fab.
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ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the dress!!! I am going to NY in September for the first time and I am so excited! Seeing this post just makes me that much more anxious!
ReplyDeleteI know how hard it is to get folks to snap pics for you! That includes MaDukes, Hubby and the chirren get all sometimey! They just don’t understand…
ReplyDeleteMaxi's are soooo comfy & I love the colors in yours!
Xoxo
Lynn
I love that dress!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl you look great! Loving that dress. The colors look great on you. I had no idea you were a NY girl. I was born and raised in Queens...moved to Brooklyn my junior year of college, and now I spend 95% of my time between New Jersey and the other 5% in Brooklyn lol. Hope you enjoyed your stay!
ReplyDeletelove your dress! so colorful :)
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By the way, fabulous dress!
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ReplyDeleteYour hair is AMAZING.. awesome post.. I love the posp of color in your outfit.. SO FAB!! Thanks SO much for linking to Mannequin Mondays.. LOVE this post.. BEAUTIFUL lady.. ;))
ReplyDeleteGorgeous colors in the maxi dress! You look like a futuristic diva ready for combat if need be...with that disc bracelet as a weapon. And then the maxi says all "peace and love". :)
ReplyDeletegorgeous maxi
ReplyDeleteXo Megan
Your intro...Lol! Hey casual can be chic. I actually used to have that term in my tagline. The outfit: Yes, that is very Caribbean, but there is such a large population there that I am sure that no one thought anything else other than, I wish I had thought about belting a long flowy Caribbean maxi dress. About New York City - In my head, I actually live there. I'm 2.5 hours away and I go there every time I need creative inspiration...and really good cheesecake. I am surprised that you didn't list that, because you haven't really experienced that City without tasting the cheesecake.
ReplyDeleteYou captured the NY vibe perfectly. Super post. The oxymoron dress was just the thing to wear.
ReplyDeleteLoving that color drenched maxi!!!
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I have to ask what I've been wanting to know for months. How do you achieve this hairstyle? It's gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you kindly!! I get it twisted and literally do nothing to it for months other than wash, condition and oil it.
DeleteLovely maxi dress you look great!!
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I love your into, and I really love that dress, it screams vacation (as in I need that dress for my upcoming vacation) Lol.
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I love these photos!! So artistic and edgy. Your contrast wearing this dress in the big city is wonderful! I bet you turned some heads and inspired many to go home and change their clothes.
ReplyDeleteI love your dress, the print is lovely..Hope you're having a great time in NY!
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You take my breath away in this dress Tavia.
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I really like the colors of the dress! So bright and cheerful :) But I am in love with your hair!
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