A few years ago, I watched a beautiful movie called Turn Left, Turn Right starring the gorgeous Takeshi Kaneshiro.The story revolved around two people – a violinist and a translator – living parallel yet complementary lives. Although both seem perfect for each other, they seemed destined not to know each other. Sometimes, they even walked past each other without knowing that they’ve just bumped into the person who could potentially bring them happiness.
The movie, for me, begged the question, “What if there’s someone out there that’s made especially for you and yet you just don’t recognize him or her?”
Isn’t that such a cruel twist of fate? The irony in the movie was made even more poignant by a recitation of a poem by famous Polish poet Wisława Szymborska, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1996.
This outfit post was inspired by that poem.
Love at First Sight
Both are convinced
that a sudden surge of emotion bound them together.
Beautiful is such a certainty,
but uncertainty is more beautiful.
Because they didn’t know each other earlier, they suppose that
nothing was happening between them.
What of the streets, stairways and corridors
where they could have passed each other long ago?
I’d like to ask them
whether they remember– perhaps in a revolving door
ever being face to face?
an “excuse me” in a crowd
or a voice “wrong number” in the receiver.
But I know their answer:
no, they don’t remember.
They’d be greatly astonished
to learn that for a long time
chance had been playing with them.
Not yet wholly ready
to transform into fate for them
it approached them, then backed off,
stood in their way
and, suppressing a giggle,
jumped to the side.
The poem goes on, by the way, but I’m just copying the parts that were narrated in the movie. 🙂
Outfit Details:
- Ruffled Black Top – Thrifted
- Tutu Skirt from Forever 21
- Belt from SM Accessories
- Tweed Jacket from Blanc et Noir at SM Department Store
- Necklace from SM Accessories
- Shoes from Anna Sui for Hush Puppies
I hope you enjoyed this post and do watch the movie if you haven’t yet! It’s brilliant! 🙂
P.S. Don’t forget to HYPE the look!
I think missed opportunities between two destined lovers are great cliffhangers for movies and stories. It keeps the audience waiting. It’s always a pleasure combining your outfit posts with a touch of literature.
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Thanks Franc for always taking the time to leave comments 🙂
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I like this outfit! I llove the tutu skirt :3
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I love your shoes! Soooo cute! 😛
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Love the necklace, now I really must check SM Accessories hehe! How are the prices compared to Forever 21 accessories?
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The prices are much cheaper! Siguro by 200 to 300. 🙂 I got that necklace at around PHP300+ if I remember correctly 🙂
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yeeppeee 🙂 so pretty labs 🙂 I love the poem.. reflects on your outfit nga talaga 😀
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The words and the photos left me floating in the air 🙂 I especially love the first picture.
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I remembered the movie Serendipity and Chances Are… so romantic!
Love your look here — esp. the tweed jacket and spectator pumps! 😉
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Love the tweed jacket sis! Perfect sa skirt mo.
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Yay! Love the shoes 🙂 Nice meeting you at the SNOE Event 😀
Kath
kittykittiekath.blogspot.com
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I am lucky that I already met the man who will always make me happy. My husband!
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Wow Nice! I’m actually going to download this movie coz of the reco.
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If you didn’t recognize him, he was not made specially for you! But of course, the theme itself would be more melodramatic with this premise!
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I loooove it! Especially the skirt and the shoes! I know I always say that about your outfits but I really do like your style! Nice seeing you last Saturday, by the way 😀
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I gotta see this movie.
This is one beautiful post, Mich. So is your outfit. 🙂
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love your entry mich. and i so love the tweed jacket!! i miss you babe! see you na talaga really sooon 🙂
Rovie
The Bargain Doll
🙂
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I love your neckpiece and shoes Mich! <33
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Hi, where can I find blanc et noir aside from SM Southmall?
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You can find it in all SM Department Stores, SM Ladies Fashion section, nationwide.
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