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From Angie's today list:

Tip 2. Eyewear: I love my big dark sunnies.

Tip 3. Interesting Footwear and Handbags: My cute, practical, upscale backpack.

Tip 4. Architectural and Avant-Garde Clothing and Accessories: There is something irresistible in draping myself with plain long piece of fabric and coming up with something - wearable or useful.

Tip 5. Bold Colours and High Contrast: I do these anyway, but some days they just feel a bit bolder than usual...

Today I was late for bus, twice - both times the drivers saw me AND actually waited for me. One actually stopped further down the bus stop (!) and could not resist giving me an earful for being late, but just the fact he stopped where actually did made me grin from ear to ear - perhaps my red Ruana (as Kelly had kindly educated me in one older thread) flying in the strong wind made it impossible to ignore me

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Who ever said Superman was a guy???

p.s.
FWIW, IRL I am not Drama Queen at all... just don't ask my husband

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10 years ago

NDMom

Active Member

This is the best post ever! I love everything about it, Ornelia! Go Superwoman.....you look beyond fab!

Joyce B

Veteran

Yay for team red ruana! You look super fab!

Aida

Love it! Wonderfully dramatic but still true to your minimalist senses (well as much as one can be with a giant swathe of red ^^). Glad the bus drivers waited for you, dramatic outfit helped prevent unneeded drama

(I also don't think of myself as very dramatic, even though there's a lot of drama in my dressing. I think "dramatic" these days tends to be associated with tension or negativity, but that's a very constricting definition. Off to Angie's post to mull on this!)

Anonymous

Lol! Love the last pic and you spinning just before transformation. You look fabulous in your Ruana. It's a lovely warm red and nice and bold next to your white jeans. The hint of black and white at your neck is clever. Looking good!

Ornella

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Paula, Joyce, Diane :: you are so kind, thank you

Aida :: I'd agree with the more common understanding of the meaning of dramatic as tense or negative, in social context. In terms of personal style, it's a different story -- thanks to YLF I started noticing that very characteristic and now I see dramatic outfits as in the exhibit above as one of the main descriptors of my own style. I actually wore different thing in the morning and planned to stay in it the whole day - until I saw the blog post The other outfit felt good, but very pale in comparison and not nearly as much me as this one.
Btw, I always think back to my beginnings here and how one tip from you - about adding white - made many things click. White is crucial to underline the outfit in many cases, e.g. my Mother's Day outfit with that blue scarf that has a lot of white on it made the whole thing work to my own eye

rachylou

I love the first pic. Kapow! Very dramatic colour field.

Debbie

I love this. You do have a dramatic style and that is a very good thing. It suits you well.

Definitely true about "drama" in a social context. But I think sometimes it can be hard to take the idea out of that context especially since that's the primary usage for most people. You can see it in the comments on the post, many people don't consider themselves dramatic yet apply several of the methods listed; socially you either are or aren't dramatic usually, and in style it's a far more fluid spectrum with a big gray area in the middle. It's one of those words that people tend to have a strong reaction to, which I suppose is entirely appropriate Dramatic is also one of my key descriptors! I'm glad the white comment made things click ^^ It is nice to see so many options available in white these days!

MsMaven

You look so warm and cozy--in a dramatic fashion, of course.

carter

This is fabulous! Superwoman for sure. Love the Ruana...that's a new term for me. Is there any shape to the Ruana, or is it just a big rectangle that becomes something magical on you?

Firecracker (Sharan)

Love the outfit, and your posts are so fun to read. Great photos. It's enlightening to see your list of the tips that are incorporated into this outfit.

Karie

Those bus drivers saw how gorgeous you looked in that outfit and put the brakes on immediately! Who would't want you on the bus, when you look so fantastic!

MsMary

SO FAB!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

sinead

If ever there was a person born to wear red, it's you! Just gorgeous on you. I've never heard the term ruana, but I love those big dramatic pieces of fabric, whatever they're called.

Thanks all

carter :: my Ruana is just two huge rectangles. They are stitched up to about half length on the longer side and that's it. Next time I'll post the photo of it "unworn"

Lisa

I am a big fan of drapey large tops, ponchos are my favorite, and this ruana piece reminds me of a poncho, a great item!

dustt

I'll agree with Aida here - Dramatic whilst still adhering to a bit of minimalism!! - excellent job!!

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Super Ornella, killer look with ample drama. xo

JAileen

The bold colors look fab with your coloring. Well done!

Jaime

Gorgeous! The best kind of drama!

Gigi

Great outfit! I love the striped turtleneck peeking out from under the ruana. And I *love* high-contrast dressing...that's one of my style bedrocks.

Kiwichik

I am still laughing at your post whilst admiring the drama if that fantastic poncho/cape.

A super fab look, Ornella! I always enjoy watching you have fun with fashion!

ManidipaM

Super stylish Ornella!

crutcher

How could the bus driver help but stop?...He was drooling over the beautiful lady...What an incredible outfit!...I love everything about it....The colors make a statement all of their own..."I am woman, beautiful, well put together...but don't mess with me..." Your presence brings the dramatic element to the clothes...which to me is the most important part...You definitely nailed it with this one...5 stars +

rute

that cape is stunning! You look gorgeous in red!

Elizabeth P

Well, you look amazing, and your post totally cracked me up. Maybe the bus driver(s) got a glimpse of what might be hiding under that cape if he didn't stop?
I'd love to see the ruana "unworn". As well as ways to wear it. Intriguing!

Janet

What a fantastic piece on you! The red, the drape -- all drama perfectly suited to you. Superwoman indeed!

tricia w.

This is so fabulous, and looks great on you!

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