Nine to Fly: Dots

Monday, June 25, 2012

Oxymorons & BFSC!

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.