The lovely Selah at A Bibliophile’s Style co-hosts Thoughtful Third Thursday (T3) each month.
You can either pick your current read or use the theme they’ve set out. This month’s theme was:
Favorite Literary Man
This was hard for many reasons. I have a lot of book boyfriends. I also am not really interested in fashion, and I don’t really have a lot of clothes that could fit with any of those book boyfriends. In fact, one of the articles of clothing I’m wearing below doesn’t even belong to me (I’m not really a glittery sort of person when it comes to clothes). However, because I had that article of clothing, I decided to go with Jay Gatsby. I’ve always liked him. He’s interesting and crazy and (okay, fine) he could spoil me.
Here’s the quote I chose to go along with Gatsby and my outfit:
“It was one of those rare smiles with a quality of eternal reassurance in it that you may come across four or five times in life. It faced–or seemed to face–the whole external world for an instant, and then concentrated on you with an irresistible prejudice in your favor.”
— F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
I chose khakis, a bright blue shirt, and a glittery cardigan, and I paired it with these earrings my mom made me and some boots. Not super Gatsby-esque, but I thought the earrings worked and the glitter. Also, excuse the somewhat silly face. I don’t know how to be serious. Sorry it took all day, Selah!
Who’s your favorite literary man?
Caught Read Handed 
Ooooh, those boots. I’m in the market for a new pair and love those!
Gatsby’s not really my guy, but oh yes, I’d let him spoil me just a little. He’s got the cash to spare. 😉
I got the boots at Charlotte Rousse (??) – 2 pairs for $50! I got these and a pair of black ankle boots that have a design on the site. I LOVE these. Super comfortable and they fold down so that you can wear them two ways. 🙂
Yay! Thanks for participating! The earrings and sparkle-y shrug work great, and the blue top brings to mind the classic Gatsby book cover.
I always smile for my photos because a serious face is hard to do! 😉
Yay! I really enjoy doing these posts. I just always forget that it’s the third Thursday and by the time I remember, it’s too late. I’m going to write it in my planner now. What’s next month’s theme?
That’s partly my fault. I’m not good about posting reminders. 😳 February is a freebie – pick whatever you like.
Oooo. Fun!
I’ve always liked Gatsby. I liked this bit of the quote – “an irresistible prejudice in your favor”.
Same here! He’s both really attractive and horribly scary. Could you imagine dating Gatsby? It’d be terrifying and wonderful at the same time. Lol.