For some reason, boys always seem to tell me that I'm dressed like a librarian, and contrary to what they are trying to do, I don't get annoyed, because to me it's a compliment. I love books. I am going to spend three or more years studying exclusively books. Why wouldn't I want to be paid to live in a library? I take great pride in my tortoiseshell glasses, shirts and brogues Still, I also think it's a pretty stupid thing to say, because I don't know any librarians who actually dress like this, and I don’t think there is a librarian uniform, but if there were one it would probably consist more of brightly coloured coats, Marks and Spencers v-neck jumpers and calf-length skirts.
When I stumbled across
this website (appropriately titled 'The Literary Gift Company, it reminded me of the book group I went to which refused to be named 'book club', instead calling itself 'Literary Society') it definitely wasn't to my usual 'librarian nerd' taste. I like classy, not crafty. But the true non-ironic nerd deep inside me was charmed by
and
(actually nearly cried when I saw that this one was out of stock)
and
and my personal favourite....
UPDATE - EVERY SECOND I DON'T OWN THIS MY HEART BREAKS A LITTLE BIT MORE:
Great Alcott quote!
ReplyDeleteDrats!! I hate that these items aren't available. It is so clear that they need to be yours.
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I love the bag (esp since Alcott is my favorite author) :) I agree- consider the "dress like a librarian" a compliment :)
ReplyDeleteLook here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BookFiend?page=1
ReplyDeleteIt's a Etsy shop that does canvas bags and other items with book slogans. Couldn't find the Alcott one on a bag (they have it on a bumper sticker) but they can probably customize it on a bag) :)
oh how i love these! i've seen book cluthes before... i need to attempt to make, so adorable!
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