'OMG, like WTF, HM (help me), I can't find ANYT (anything) to wear for 2MOR....nah, only JK (joking), I found SMTHG (something). LOL (LAUGH OUT LOUD!!)'. I would never actually abbreviate to this extent, because not only would I confuse the poor person on the other end of the phone, but I would confuse myself when reading back over the text.
I'll let you in on a secret....for quite some time, I genuinely thought that LOL meant 'Lots of Love' instead of 'Laugh out Loud'. I was so confused when seeing texts sent by friends, and I saw LOL stuck in the middle of a sentence. 'What in the name of God are they on about?'. When I found out the 'true' meaning of LOL, I felt quite stupid! The moral of this secret is the fact that I am crap at abbreviating and abbreviations themselves.
Anyway, there is a point to my jibber-jabbering! OTK! Know what that means? Over-the-knee. Over-the-knee socks to be precise. I have never worn this type of sock before (apart from when I HAD to wear them in school). But with the Irish summer acting like a moody person (as in, one day it is sunny, the next lashing rain & windy), I need something to cover my oh-so-white legs when it is horrible out there.
Tights won't do because despite the rain and so on, its actually humid and sticky. So, these socks are a perfect alternative! I would wear mine with a simple dress and ballet flats. I actually really, really want a pair now! They are a brilliant transition going from bare-leg to half-a-covered leg as we go into Autumn-Winter.
What way do you like to wear your OTK's? Or if you don't have any, will you be buying?
National Magazine & Christian Dior image from fashioncopious.com and socks from product websites.
61 comments:
Oh yes, they are!
OMG.. The Dior campaign this season is beyond stunning.
Absolutely love it..
LOx
Me too, I used to think that LOL wa lots of love!
I actually don't like to receive messages with so many abreviations
I have a pair! Waiting for the weather to get warmer so I can wear them. It's too cold in South Africa now.
Anthea,
Embracing Style
A friend of mine will be absolutely happy with this trend xD
I've sadly never worn them either. I don't think I can pull them off...haha
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I love them.
HAAA!! I adore this post. So funny! And I also am a HUGE fan of OTK socks. My favorite way to wear them is with an above-the-knee skirt or leggings and knee-high boots, with the socks kind of scrunchy at the top. Not only are they sexy that way (but not too), they are perfect for extra warmth in winter with skirts. And if you hate hosiery (like me) they're great for max coverage without the discomfort.
♥ V
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I totally have my sights set on OTK socks for the fall -- they can look so cute coming up over the top of knee-high boots!
I know what you mean about abbreviations... too many and the "convenience" of using them simply becomes a nuisance!
Oh I want some of those so bad! You have some cute styles here :)
love them! i have a mustard pair from AA (there's another abbreviation for you!)
Brilliant comments!
haha, thanks Hannah.:)
I think they look great. Being a guy though I'm not planning on wearing any. lol
I haven't tried them yet, perhaps now I would :)), why not :)), wishing you a lovely day my dear :)) xoxo
Thanks for your comment!
I love the socks, they're cute ♥
I love the socks however I think I'm too old too wear them. I'd feel like a school girl! On another note, my parents had to ask me what LOL stood for and my brother asked me the other day, "What does it mean when someone says 'I heart something'?" It means they love it. I thought that was pretty obvious but no ; )
I love my over the knee, but I don't really have a lot of time to wear them as it gets hot here in summer then all of the sudden it's just cold! lol. one of these days I will wear them!
For a long time I thought that LOL meant "Lots of Laughts", but I guess that's not soooo diferent of the original meaning! :)
Red stockings with the brown boots =X
[Drooolll]
Yasmeen
Awesome finds!
Loving OTK socks and boots!
xoxox,
CC
Great ad campaign..haute cotture.
long sock will make our perfomance looks more edgy..i'm glad long socks is back in this seasons. great post, so inspire!!
THE SECRET LIFE OF "D"
hug and kiss^^
I love socks!
I will not be wearing or getting a pair of otk socks, but maybe I can see myself in a pair of otk boots :)
Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I must say I've been contemplating getting some. I love them! You have a new follower!
Ohhh I want some of them sooooo much:) So cool:)
Kisses, my lovely:)
Must check out Topshop....
Really nice blog, I am following now. Come by and follow me.
very cool socks, so sexy!
not sure but they are cute:)
Love the New look pair
I def want to try OTK socks this fall!
You are HILARIOUS. I so LOLed at your LOL translation! Oh, and yes please to the over the knee socks. This is the first I have wanted them. So you did it. Your fault. Must have knee socks NOW!
Lots of love: Kimberellie
OMG, My OTK socks r perminatly attached to my feet, I ♥ them :) LOL, Sorry for my fail at writing in abreviations!
Fashion teapot ♥
LOL :D Took me awhile to figure out abbreviations as well! I still get confused about some...
I love knee and OTK socks! I wear them with shorts, dresses, skirts etc. And i love them with every kind of shoe from flats, wedges to boots. they can really jazz up an outfit.
Love those pictures!
Ha ha I thought the same about LOL! There are OTK boots out here now alongwith OTK socks so the knees are going to be warm for a while!
hahaha i love your story about LOL - too funny :) and i can't wait to wear those socks! so very chic :}
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oh i love the very first one!!
love all your posts!! :)
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I like 'em because they're like the poor man's OTK boot (for lack of a better term) Just add 'em to regular heels and you're golden for Fall weather!
Thank you for your comment, I'm glad you like my OTKs! :) They were so perfect for my trip to Seattle because it was in between warm and cold. Happy Thursday!
xx
Rachel
If I wasn't so short I would totally be rocking the knee high socks..i love the look. Karlie looks gorgeous in that ensemble
I want some knee high socks for school.
Im bad at abbreviations too. I hate how everyone expects you to know every single one as well.
I love thigh high socks! In fact, I'm wearing them in my last outfit post ;)
And my boyfriend has an annoying habit of abbreviating unconventional phrases. I can never figure what he's talking about.
And speaking of LOL, I LOL'd when I read you thought it meant "Lots of Love." Hehe.
ahh love the dior ruffle socks xx
Aww you are so precious! I only use lol - I have an iphone and I think its easier to read if the whole text is spelt out.
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I really liked this post since sometimes I get lost with those kind of abbreviations! OTK, I like it.
xoxo
B* a la Moda
Omg!fantastic socks ! I need to have such:) GOOD LUCK!:)
I love your blog, will definitely follow you!
I'm not that good at abbreviating....I always text full sentences ^^
And I love over-the-knees socks, I have never really found the perfect cute outfit for them (or they never stay in place ><) but I owe quite a few!
Also love your post below on that hairstyle, lately I've been dreaming to do my hair like that for like some kind of fancy occasion but I'm too clumsy..
xo
This post is hilarious, girl!
these socks are fab!!!
love your blog...i will come back soon! thank you for passing by and leaving your sweet comment - don't hesitate to follow me ;)
have a great weekend
xoxo from rome
K.
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Dior is genius - Knee highs are cute, and stylish now! SCORE :)
Panda xx
Ps, Thanks for the lovely comment!
The Dior grey ones are super cute. I love the detailing.
I wear my black OTK's a lot now, cos it's winter. I find they're a little too clingy for summer, though.
cool!! love it so much <3
love,vdcouture
Oh I love them! Great post :)
hahaha i love how you wrote this post, and i want some socks!
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ohhh those socks are really adorable !!
i want all of them !
have an awesome TGIF !
GLISTERSandBLISTERS
I love the Dior socks but there are about £500! I have some amzing Prada ones and Vivienne Westwood always has fab ones at pretty good prices too.
Love the socks over knee: it gives such a great and original look!
I love OTK socks & boots :) I wear them with skirts or dresses!
I like your blog and your pictures are so funny ;)
i just loveeeee knee highs. i m soo happy they are soo popular this season and fall!
so many ways to style them
great post :)
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