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Thursday, January 13, 2011

Rainbow Brite

When I found this image I was stunned really, it was kind of shocking how much the woman I saw on the metro was channelling this peppy rainbow-adorned little sprite. Ok, this particular woman wasn't exactly spritely, but she was pretty spot-on with the outfit, except it was pants and the boots might have been a tad more in the style of "moon" boots circa 1980. And she wasn't actually emitting rainbow stars. But the funny thing about someone so colorful in a sea of cranky black- and gray-jacketed commuters is that she managed to give off an aura of rainbow stars. Enough that it made me smile, and I'm pretty sure it was the cause of the smiles of at least a few others seated around me.
I couldn't help equate it to the adult version of Princess #2's desire to layer flowered leggings with a sparkly skirt and pair that with a contrasting-color shirt covered in butterflies. And then add a sweatshirt or sweater with more sparkles and flowers or polka dots; paired with some striped socks and a scarf and light up shoes; and topped off with a ponytail and five barrettes; and a headband. It's more about being pretty because each individual item is pretty and so the rainbow sum total makes it more pretty. (I am not one to argue with the fashion logic of a 5 yo. -- or a 3 yo or 7 yo for that matter.)
Unfortunately the adult real-life version isn't quite as charming, and is definitely a questionable choice for business attire. But maybe her job was at a daycare or hosting kids parties or cheering up sick little ones in the hospital? Whatever her destination, I'm certain she continued to spark smiles all along the way.
XOXO - Not quite a double rainbow, but still awesome

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