TooMuchPatentLeather: Celibacy

What is TooMuchPatentLeather?

My name is Alex and this blog is more of a diary or mood board, expressing my own original thoughts about fashion, beauty, art and what exactly is too much. The title of this blog is like my personal style in that it is ironic- there can never be too much patent leather. Fashion is more than self expression or art, it is a form of communication and this page will be committed to communicating both simple and elaborate conceptual ideas and also opinions. Whenever I place pictures of myself I am not using professional photography tools. I do not own or claim property on any images. Feel free to leave a comment expressing your own opinions and constructive criticism. Thanks for reading!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Celibacy

I've been so happily obsessed with Winona's character Charlotte in Mermaids. I love every little detail about her, from the fact she used Joan Arc at the gynecologists office as her own name, her inability to understand her own urges, but most of all her determined and earnest dedication to a life of celibacy and purity. The very idea of a life of celibacy seems so funny yet warm, a little shy and even nostalgic. Turtle necks, maxi skirts, muted colors--a life of bliss! I love the gaudiness of the crosses, and St. Mary candles. Love the character Charlotte and her overall development through the story- maybe theres a Charlottes within all of us (but more likely there is a Samantha). Enjoy and thanks for reading.