Hiya, Thursday. It seems odd to profess my love for the color green today in French, this being St. Patrick's Day and all. But if you are a regular reader of this blog, you know my intense obsession with all things verte- green is the color for me and that's that. I have always loved thee- you conjure up images of lushness, fertility, the Sherwood forest, and sensuality. I am your biggest fan, dear green. And I suppose on St. Patrick's Day, I turn a bit Irish, though my liver does not (only so much green beer I can drink).
I remember the first time I went to Scotland and spent time in the Highlands (yes I know Scotland is not so much a fan of St. Patty's Day but bear with me). I felt like I was home. There before me was field after green field, thickets of trees surrounded by green wherever I looked, with ruins of medieval castles on heaths to boot. I'm not sure I have ever been so smitten by terrain, but there I was, happier than happy to be somewhere so uniquely linked to my sense. I suppose that's why I love Jamaica too- it's insanely lush and green and takes me to the good place.Not to mention my affection for all things mint hued- mint chocolate chip ice cream, key lime pie, pistachio ice cream, and the elusive Shamrock Shake from Mickey D's that I used to slurp down every St. Patty's Day back in the day.
And though I'm in jeans and basic black today, I thought I would share some lovely images I found of ladies in green dresses as well as a few that capture that feeling of splendor in the grass- we're talking instant g-ddess here- that's how powerful green is. I am a huge fan of wearing green as a way to lift the mood and celebrate a sort of fertile chic. I hope you love these pictures as much as I do, and wherever you are, Happy St. Patrick's Day- enjoy the festivities and celebrate the best color in the whole damn wheel.Erin Go Bragh.
And that's what's up this verdant Thursday in the MIA. XO