Morning, Kids. I've been SO sick for the past week, reaching new heights of congestion and wretchedness.
Now, I know they say that people who dress entirely in one color are usually nuts. And I have always believed this to be fact. But I would love, just for a day, to know what it's like to wear all Fuchsia. I attribute this to being Barbie-deprived as a kid. But also, it's because of the color itself. While I really loathe pink (I find it cliché) I have a solid thing for Fuchsia. Because it's pink with an attitude.
Fucshia, Fushia, Fushcia... FUCHSIA! It's a wonderful color. Did you know, much like Orange, it is the name of a color and a plant? Actually, the plant name came first. The bright purply flowering shrub was named after LEONARD FUCHS. one of the three Founding Fathers of Botany...otherwise known as the Notorious FFoB's.
So, now, when you're having trouble spelling it, just think of dear Mr. Fuchs. Who, if you ask me, looks like a fun guy.
Overpriced Indian Umbrellas here
Jeans here
Smaller Raybans (finally.) here
Shoes (if you're gonna wear fuchsia shoes, keep the shape focused and let the color talk.) here
A print I have always adored here
Ha ha. Thanks for clarifying that spelling. I have just been calling it "Hot Pink" for safety! Love the umbrellas. I am always drawn to that color and I'm not afraid to wear it. I have a fuchsia leather handbag!
Posted by: Shari | Feb 17, 2010 at 09:26 AM
Awesome! I love this whole post you cutie! I am so sorry you have been so sick my friend. This is a bright return! :) Love that overpriced umbrella! ;)
xo
Melis
Posted by: Account Deleted | Feb 17, 2010 at 10:04 AM
What a great collection of fuchsia items.. I think my whole life I've been spelling and reading it as fuschia!! Haha!
Caroline
http://www.redglassesblog.com
Posted by: Caroline | Feb 17, 2010 at 10:14 AM
me too... i knew it had a weird spelling, that i could never remember. so this weekend, i looked it up.
now that i have met Mr Fuchs, I will think of him, and know i have it right. :)
Posted by: Susy | Feb 17, 2010 at 10:52 AM
Those umbrellas are great. They would be nice turned into light fixtures! I've got that bull print and I love it!
Posted by: Megan | Feb 17, 2010 at 01:05 PM
I love fuchsia paired with blues. that umbrella is so awesome!
Posted by: Jen | Feb 17, 2010 at 01:32 PM
May I be so bold and correct Partners & Spade? That is for sure a parasol. No way they'd charge me $200 for an umbrella just to have it ruined in the rain.
:)
And thank you for the etymology lesson! Do you have a trick for "inconvenience"? I don't even try anymore I just let the red dotted line guide me.
Posted by: lauren | Feb 17, 2010 at 04:12 PM
an absolutely perfect post. thank you
Posted by: oni | Feb 18, 2010 at 12:53 AM
Just found your blog and love it!
Greetings from Italy,
Federica.
Posted by: Federica | Feb 19, 2010 at 04:47 AM
I love the shoes.... I bought these shoes (http://katiecrackernuts.blogspot.com/2009/12/new-suede-shoes-huh-huh.html) at an antique centre late last year - similar tones of colours. Would be great to pair with those jeans.
Posted by: katiecrackernuts | Feb 20, 2010 at 04:31 AM
love fuschia! i volunteered on an organic farm in denmark several years ago, and the owner wore head to toe fuschia every single day. and i am not even exaggerating the tinest bit! her husband wore head to toe emerald green every single day. it was pretty eccentric, but also completely charming.
Posted by: eva / sycamore street press | Feb 21, 2010 at 12:36 AM
those ray bans are delicious~
Posted by: Livi | Feb 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Yay! I'm so glad you all liked this post...I know I've been so slow at blogging lately...I have just been busy.
: )
Posted by: Susy | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:22 PM
Oh my god, that sounds like the best farm ever! I love the idea of a pink and green couple...
Posted by: Susy | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:22 PM
oooh. those shoes are looooovely. they remind me of a mondrian!
Posted by: Susy | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:24 PM
thank you so much, Federica! I'm so glad you've been liking the blog. : )
Posted by: Susy | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:24 PM
Be Bold with Gusto! I know. I can just see that thing running like crazy...and ending up looking like I'd just poured a glass of beet juice over my head.
You're so right about spell check...sometimes, though, I run up against a word I have no clue how to spell, and even my spellchecker doesn't know what I am doing.
Posted by: Susy | Feb 23, 2010 at 03:26 PM
i love... this color : )
Posted by: mosey | Feb 26, 2010 at 06:34 AM
i agree with you completely about fuchsia being leaps and bounds (and miles!) better than pink. when i was in middle school i went through a phase when i wore pink EVERY DAY! i'm so glad i got that fashion quirk out of my system at such a young age. now, fuchsia is the only form of pink for me! (mostly..)
Posted by: Mallory | Feb 26, 2010 at 11:45 PM
cute!! love those umbrellas!
Posted by: Color Collective | Mar 08, 2010 at 01:14 PM