Bow Ties, and Cartoons, and Holidays! Oh, My!

Bow Ties, and Cartoons, and Holidays! Oh, My!

It's beginning to look a lot like the holidays! Between the colorful twinkling lights, and witnessing an innocent shopper almost being plowed down in the mall parking lot by an anxious soccer mom in a minivan, you can't help but feel a wave of nostalgia sweep over you. Ah, memories. Let's face it, the holidays were WAY more fun when you were a kid. Unfortunately your landlord will be happy to remind you when the rent's due, and that those simpler times are long gone.

But who says "grown ups" don't remember how to have some G-rated fun? And what better way to encourage some clean, holiday- time, cheer, than remembering some old cartoon friends? But not just any cartoon pals, some bow tie loving blasts from the past! Reconnect with the kid inside, and reminisce about where you learned how to create that smart style of yours.

** Maybe you can finally prove to Mom that those Saturday morning cartoons were educational after all.

Cartoon Bow Tie Wearing Throwbacks

Boo Boo the Bear

Magilla Gorilla

Jerry the Mouse

Snagglepuss

Huckleberry Hound

Mr. Peabody

Cat in the Hat (for the kids who were told preferred to read instead;)

Bow Tie Lover of the Week: Johnny Depp

The Mad Hatter, Willy Wonka, Jack Sparrow, Sweeney Todd, Edward Scissorhands, Raoul Duke, Johnny Depp proves to be the true cinematic camelion. Okay, so Depp probably won't be casted as a giant Care Bear in a feature length remake of the TV special The Care Bears in the Land Without Feeling (yes, that's the real title), but he always manages to keep it interesting when on screen.
Depp's next big role might be a mystery, but what's never a surprise is his on and off screen love of bow ties! Willing to experiment with everything from classic tuxes, face paint, top hats, wigs, a sweet pair of shades, and with a gawking lady friend nearby, Depp is the ultimate fearless bow tie wearer. When sporting a bow tie, there are few roles that this film icon can't pull off flawlessly;) Let Depp encourage you to get rid of your camouflage-inspired wardrobe, and be brave to stand out with the help of a bow tie.

OoOTie Picks: The Mystery Tie (take advantage while supplies last!), The Black Tie, Black on Copper, or Paisley.

Fun Fact: Make sure to find some time to see Johnny Depp alongside Angelina Jolie in his latest sure-to-be blockbuster hit The Tourist.

Wise Words From a Bow Tie Wearer:

"If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?" ---Mad Hatter (Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland).

Question of the Day: Who's your favorite bow tie wearing cartoon character?

Until next time, make sure to check out OoOTie's buy two get one free holiday special! In keeping with the Alice in Wonderland spirit, this is one sale you don't want to be late for, time is ticking, so make your one click visit to oootie.com. Have a magical weekend everyone!