Years ago, Spy magazine ran an article discussing the “irony epidemic,” including examples of fake irony vs. irony – which they labeled as “camp lite” vs “true camp.” And to this day, I still remember this, the very best one of all as it perfectly sums up the difference between the two:
Camp lite – Giving someone a copy of Jackie Collins’s Hollywood Wives as a joke gift.
True camp – Buying a gown from The Dynasty Collection and wearing Forever Krystle toilet water.
Though really this is just an excuse to post this amazing ad (Thanks, Jean!).
Hold on to your hat, sister – http://www.etsy.com/listing/63091140/nolan-miller-dynasty-collection-sequin
And for the office – http://www.etsy.com/listing/34599570/vintage-nolan-miller-dynasty-collection
The second will be perfect to wear when I dramatically announce that I’ve secretly bought a majority share of Denver Carrington and now own the company!