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September 1, 2008

Very Strange

When I realized in June that the colours of my dress coordinated so perfectly with a Miriam Toews novel, I thought it was a marvelous sort of coincidence. But what to make of it now, Toews’ new novel The Flying Troutmans such a perfect match for my other favourite summer dress? Have I failed to notice book designers rummaging through my closet for inspiration?

Posted in bookishly, curiosities, dress like your book

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Vintage Reading says:

September 1, 2008 at 11:49 pm

Hi, just stumbled upon your blog but I do like the idea of clothes co-ordinating with books! Nice blog. Nicola

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