from Oxford English Dictionary 2nd Ed. 1989 (OED) Aesthetic 2. The philosophy or theory of taste, or of the perception of the beautiful in nature and art.
When my friend C (who is quite fashion forward and stylish) goes shopping, she sometimes spots an item and thinks "that is sooo Chrissy", but can't put a definitive finger on what that implies, except that it's something pretty and special. In fact, I don't know what I like until I chance upon it. Everyone has a personal style these days. It's fashionable to be different, and I'm no exception. I think the reason that you can't really define my aesthetic is because it's ever evolving, constantly shaped by: present mood, new memories, fashion ideas on the runway, acquired knowledge, etc. Possibly, it's my refusal to be defined, nailed down, and categorized. Or perhaps it's because I'm a tireless aesthete. After all, I do adore James McNeill Whistler (in addition to 99^8 others).
from OED 2nd Ed. 1989 Aesthete: One who professes a special appreciation of what is beautiful, and endeavours to carry his ideas of beauty into practical manifestation.
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I must admit I can't quite put my finger on the Chrissy aesthestic either haha...mystere et boule de gomme! (new phrase i borrowed from a 9 year old in my French textbook. It literally means 'mystery, and ball of gum')
I think it fits you very well :)
Love that dress by the way - is that the one you will razzle and dazzle everyone with at the gala?
hehe,nope. I have the most gorgeous Badgley Mischka strapless silk dress (sets off my skin and hair divinely)that you will see. Very Chrissy (ie I gasped when I saw myself in the mirror)
But I do like that phrase ;)
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