10.18.2012

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Burgundy, wine, merlot, maroon. These are all names for the color I'm wearing that I prefer to say instead of oxblood. Who came up with that horrible name? Every time I see it, I can't help but think of oxen being slaughtered. Does PETA know about this? I hope not. I don't want to get paint or flour thrown at me just for wearing the color formerly known as burgundy.

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84 comments:

  1. Hahaha! I used to feel the same way when I first heard the term, however I think it actually applies to the color just deeper than burgundy.. so dark it's almost black. That's why I don't mind it anymore.. although it is still a little off putting! anyway, you look great in it, whatever you want to call it!


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  2. i love burguny+leopard print!!

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  3. I hate the name, too! I call it burgundy usually

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  4. I didn't even know that was another name that people used for the color burgundy. I guess I'm well behind the times, although it is a pretty awful name.

    I love this outfit. It's so cute and perfect for fall!

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  5. Great fall outfit. I love animal print with oxbl.... maroon :)

    Alissa
    FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com

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  6. totally agree with you! I choose maroon - much better sounding!

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  7. agree! hate the oxblood term..i like bordeaux! u look great!

    Meghan
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  8. I have to agree with you Sharon! Loving the tank.
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  9. I love this color but definitely don't love the word 'oxblood.' I'm a burgundy girl :-)

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  10. I know! It's so gross. We don't have to be creative with colors. Just call it what it is...

    Amy


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  11. Haha, I agree. Burgundy all the way!

    xo, Yi-chia
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  12. agreed!! I HATE the name oxblood and refuse to use it! I'll stick to burgundy or merlot -- sounds much prettier -- and humane! haha

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  13. i love this outfit!! i have many similar and its the perfect office outfit for me! :)

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  14. I am with you! Oxblood is a stupid name for a color. I prefer to call it maroon if it's brownish, cranberry if it's pinkish. Either way, it's a great color on you:)

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  15. i agree...do people think that sounds more chic to say oxblood? gross. but it looks great on you!!

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  16. LOL, yep, I don't care to call it oxblood either. I like saying wine, because who doesn't love wine? He he.

    This is a really cute look, I love the vest with the buttonshirt - nice and preppy!

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  17. LOL, oxblood really is a gross name, but its the trendy name for burgundy right now? Do we really need another word for burgundy, wine, maroon? Probably not.

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  18. love the pop of leopard from your shoes!

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  19. yeah creepy name for an awesome color! But you nailed this color with your look today. I also wore oxblood in this post http://redtagchiclosangeles.com/2012/10/15/oxblood/

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  20. I'm a rebel, I still say burgundy most of the time. I totally agree with you Oxblood just sounds so terrible!

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  21. It's still burgundy to me. I don't think I'd ever call it oxblood!

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  23. Haha, yeah I'm not a big fan of the name "oxblood" either. Is the blood of an ox a different color than the blood of a regular cow? Or any other mammal for that matter? Fashion color names are funny sometimes :) Anyway, I like this look, great layering!

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  24. LOL I totally agree! I won't call it oxblood either and that is EXACTLY the picture that goes through my mind too.

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  26. LOL Sharon- you are so right its a horrible name! touche! Love this outfit, loving the leopard print flats. :)

    Sara
    http://seventwentysomethings.blogspot.com/

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  27. I really prefer to call it burgundy, wine or basically anything but Ox Blood! If someone were to ask what color I'm wearing today (also), I'd say maroon or Cabernet!

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  29. Yes I don't like the name too, burgundy is a great one, WINE! You look very cute,

    Simona
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  30. This look is so preppy chic! You look awesome!
    Meredith
    createthatoutfit.com

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  31. OMG perfect!! I'm having a burgundy link up party on my blog today - you should totally join!!! :)

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  32. Cute outfit!! I love the casual look. :)

    OMG right?!? Who came up with that name.. Oxblood. I totally agree! It just sounds so bad. lol

    xo - Sheila
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  33. You look gorgeous!! What an awesome outfit! xoxo

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  34. hahahhaa i AGREE!!! i like the name merlot. ;) xo!xO!
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  35. I sure hope PETA doesn't know!!! Loving this color on you!

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  36. cute sweater tank. Hope you are having a good week.

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  37. OXBLOOD...haha! The word is off-putting, but the color is fabulous! Love this color on you, and the touch of leopard is perfect, of course :)

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  39. I really love this look! Those flats are amazing!

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  40. LOL!!! I feel the same way, Sharon!! Let's just get back to the basic colors!! Love the sweater and the color of course!! xoxo

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  41. I don't know what to call it either, but burgundy sounds so frumpy! However, this outfit is the opposite of frumpy! It's amazing :)

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  42. Very very chic.I'll copycat!love

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  43. I TOTALLY agree with you about calling that color Oxblood. Ugh it makes me shudder.

    xo,
    Evani
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  44. Ew, why would any one want to wear oxblood - I'm with you, maroon suited the lovely colour just fine!

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  45. Cute layering, and I just love the cheetah print flats :)

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  46. LOLOLOL! You crack me up Sharon! Whatever it's called, it looks great on you! Love the outfit :).

    Catalina @ City and Burbs

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  48. Oxblood is seriously the worst color name for a color ever.

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  50. I am so with you on oxblood! I hate that name too! I think oxes are cute <3

    Love the outfit, so very fall!

    xo

    Ashley

    Southern (California) Belle

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  51. Yeah the "oxblood" word freaks me out a little bit. Worst colour name ever. I much prefer sticking to burgundy...

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  52. I feel the same way about oxblood! It's just such a gross name but a pretty color!

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  53. I'm loving the layers and your leopard shoes!

    xo,
    Angela

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  54. I'm with you! I keep wondering why everyone hasn't given in and just called it burgundy yet?

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  55. I TOTALLY agree - hate the name too! Love your classic vest look - and the leopard is perfect with that color ;)

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  56. Ohhh H&M. I love it. hahah. Hilarious about the ox blood comment. Why do they call it that?! That's terrible. I read online its the "Sophisticated and sexier version of deep-red." Bahaha. I guess maroon didn't sound sexy enough. :)

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  57. Hahaha I hate the name oxblood too! But I do love the color! And your flats!!!

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  58. I prefer burgundy as well :) Much less horrifying! :) Love your outfit ^^ x

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  59. Very pretty!

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  60. haha! I feel the same exact way. All of a sudden this color gets a new name and now it's the hottest thing this season, as if it's some amazing new color the human eye has never seen before. It's kind of amusing.
    xo
    Kym
    (and don't worry, as an active member of PETA I can assure you that there are no plans being made to throw anything on anyone wearing maroon. Even if they're calling it oxblood) ;)

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  61. I was confused when I first heard this color name too, and then I thought, "have these people ever even seen an oxe?!"

    You look beautiful though!

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  62. Love this fall color on you!

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  63. love your flats, perfect colors for fall

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  64. I love maroon and leopard together what a great casual outfit. Thats a good question does PETA know...lol?
    XO,
    Zhanna
    www.lifeandbows.com

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  65. loving this color. love the burgundy and leapord combo. You look great Sharon.

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    Sam
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  66. Such a cute outfit, loving your flats! And haha, I agree and so does my older sister. I told her that's what the color is called in the fashion world and she freaked out. I much prefer burgundy :) Or wine ;) Mostly because I love to drink red wine! Have a fabulous weekend!

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  67. You're so pretty!! Love your flats!!

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  70. I agree..I am not digging the name either...why wet they just call it Bordeaux as a fancy name for burgundy. Watch...springtime mint is going to be menthe'

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  71. Oxblood is disgusting! haha...I will call it burgundy! I love the leopard flats with the burgundy!
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  72. I know what you mean by the name! I'll just stick to something like burgundy, sounds yummier!

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  73. Hah, I have to agree, oxblood is a terrible name! (I can just imagine the smell....) I love seeing how many outfit you wear these cute leopard flats with, they are so versatile!

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  74. Hahaaa, I love the title of this post. What happened to those prettier, more friendly names? I love maroon, burgundy & wine. Oxblood - not so much.

    Anyway great vest. I have similar sweater vests so you inspired me to try this look on my own. You look adorable.


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  75. LOL that's so funny!!! What a horrible name!! But as always, you look so cute! :)

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  76. Love the burgundy (NOT oxblood) vest ;) - it's so perfect for this season! Fabulous look!
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  77. I love your "oxblood" sweater vest! I don't know we have to rename ever color for ever season, guess it's just one of those marketing things. Because I mean, who wants to buy red pumps every year? If they have fun new names, perhaps that's more enticing :D

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  78. You are too cute! My favorite fall combo: the color formally known as burgundy + leopard! Love it lady!
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  79. I love the leopard print flats and the burgundy color! and yeah oxblood is a pretty weird name, I feel like there's a new name for burgundy every year even though the color looks the same.

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  80. Yes, I much prefer the words burgundy, wine, and merlot to oxblood! Much less gruesome!

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  81. Love your burgundy vest. That is such a cute look. I have a pair of leopard flats that I haven't worn. I may have to steal this look from you :)

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  82. this color is gorgeous on you, sharon!! and i'm with you - it's all burgundy to me!! :)

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  84. I completely completely agree!! I hate the word oxblood, it's so gross. I would take a tasty glass of WINE over a dead OX anyday ;)

    Julia

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