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| pigment ink pen & watercolour fashion illustration, 7" x 8.75" [18 x 22.5cm] |
Hot on the heels of the wildly escalating popularity of the famed delicacy named
the macaron {and not named the macaroon: one errant 'o' creates an entirely different pastry animal}, researchers are discovering the effects of a recently discovered phenomenon known in gastronomic circles as
Macaron Fatigue. In a somewhat contrary fashion, the term refers to both an overindulgence in macarons and a lack of sufficient macarons, both resulting in the risk of swooning. While a romantic notion if one happens to have a chivalrous male with strong arms and good reflexes within a metre's perimeter, fainting in the street outside of this scenario might not lead to the most elegant of dispositions. Clearly
this damsel is in
Macaron Distress, a precursor to and flashing beacon of impending
Macaron Fatigue. Following the convenient theory of homeopathic medicine whereby a small dose of something known to cause something can actually chase that very something away, might we suggest carrying a box of preventative macarons in one's purse
{or
inside suit pocket for the solicitous male of the species} at all
times? You're welcome. And on that note...
Happy Fashionable Francophile Friday to you!
PS: I might be posting more sporadically over the next little while ~ please subscribe to emails over on the right as a convenient way of knowing when I've posted something new. Merci, grazie, thank you!
So gorgeous ♥
ReplyDeleteSo Glam.
So why become scarce? Macaroon fatigue or do Australians do that month off in August like they do in Europe? Either way, I like your interpretation of the damsel's photo
ReplyDeleteI like your interpretation of this fab gown even more than the original, Shell! Alas, I am at serious risk of succumbing to a case of the macaron "vapors" (as it were), but it will be from the effort of avoiding the new calorie-laden macaron shop near my office, which I must pass each evening on my way home—when I am usually craving something caramel au fleur de sel-ish.
ReplyDeleteWill be looking forward to your next illos—sporadic is better than nothing!
So fanciful and fancy!
ReplyDeleteTime to hibernate, huh? Stay warm!
This is just fabulous! Have a lovely week ahead, Kellie xx
ReplyDeleteAh, this explains, at last, the odd langour that overcomes me once in a while. I had been valiantly persisting with the useless smelling salts and, in extreme cases, a whiff of clove-encrusted orange, but thanks to your excellent medical advice my ailments will be no more.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ann ~ I'm glad you like it!
ReplyDeletePasadena Adjacent ~ if anything, a lack of macarons rather than excess!
Alexa ~ I shouldn't try to sway you from your good intentions, but a little part of me hopes you succumb once in a while. What if you email me the calories every time you eat a caramel au fleur de sel macaron? I'm happy to take a hit for the team.
Thanks, dear cali! I might not hibernate after all but I just need the option at the moment.
You too, Kellie ~ thank you.
Mise ~ I'm glad I'm not the only one who finds smelling salts to be strangely inadequate. Your clove-encrusted orange sounds promising, though.
Ton illustration est splendide comme d'habitude, je suis allée voir la photo, belle réalisation de ta part personnellement j'aime mieux ton aquarelle !
ReplyDeleteQuant aux macarons, je craquerais pour un, au caramel à la fleur de sel, sans coup de fatigue !
Bisous
Danielle
I'm all about this gown. It looks like clouds or waves. Enjoy you're time off -- looks like a lot of us are taking things easy this summer. Uh, winter.
ReplyDeleteFatigue fashion -- love it! You've done a stunning job with this gorgeous dress, as well as the Parisian details. Having once waaaay overindulged in macarons I can attest to the fatigue factor (although I didn't look quite like this), but I like the suggestion of small doses.
ReplyDeleteSuch a dreamy, romantic gown.... And good advice for any macaron affliction.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to give yourself options -- like taking a little time off when you need it. I'll keep an eye out when the next "Shell Day" arrives :-)
Oh, shoot me now. Apparently I'm having contractions. Your. Your. Your.
ReplyDeleteI love gray. Grey. Whatever. I love it. It makes the best, prettiest clothes. I don't think it would make an appetizing macaron, however.
ReplyDeleteVenetiaMicio ~ merci, ma chère! Et caramel à la fleur de sel ~ c'est un choix populaire. Enjoy! Bisous.
ReplyDeleteHiker ~ or perhaps cloudy waves. {PS: I'd rather your contractions than the other kind of contractions, any day.}
Katie ~ I'll bet if you had this dress at the time, you'd look much like this.
Thanks, Ms M! I'll do my best to ensure you don't have to wait long.
Petrea ~ grey suits you, as does gray, whereas I doubt either grey or gray would suit a macaron. {Unless it was straying very close to lilac territory.}
Might it be you have discovered the cure to most ailments, Shell? Thank you for passing on your sweet wisdom.
ReplyDeleteI just adore this swooning damsel.
Thanks, Susan ~ I like to think it applies to all the things I love eating. We can hope!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is gorgeous. I want a dress like that, and a figure like that.
ReplyDeleteI can see you wearing this at your next book reading and signing, Margaret. We'll get the tailoring pixies onto it straight away. {The Pasadena/Altadena crew can take turns holding a fan near you to replicate the above effect.}
ReplyDeletewonderfully stylish ... as always, a pleasure to pop in x
ReplyDeleteThanks, dkshopgirl ~ I'm glad you like it.
ReplyDeleteWas introduced to you work via Charlotte Clothier, Love everything!
ReplyDeleteJade
Hi, Peachy Keen ~ how lovely! I just 'met' Charlotte and she's a sweetheart. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteTrouble is - keeping a little box in my purse "just in case" would cause me to swoon regardless as I would not be able to resist partaking - leading me to replenish - and partake again - until fatigue takes over..............
ReplyDeleteFabulous painting
I see more than a passing resemblance to the chicken and the egg conundrum, Debs. Let us eat another macaron while we consider the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteOh, I always swoon over macarons, even when Holly and I make them! We have no shortage of fine macarons, but one must be careful as too many would spoil the look of this fine gown!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite? It's a toss-up between caramel au beurre salé and pistache! Let's have one of each!
Bises,
Genie
Genie ~ you and Holly inspire me to want to have another crack at making macarons. I'll start mentally preparing myself now and perhaps I'll be ready in a month or two! Bises...
ReplyDeleteAnd, if you're not already aware, I've tagged you for a Liebster Award, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you, le0pard13 ~ I'm chuffed! I shall respond accordingly as soon as possible.
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