Manspiration Month: Inigo Montoya (Princess Bride)

I came by to correct the outfit pic for today, and I figure since it's Friday, I might as well do the big reveal while I'm at it!

Hats off to those who guessed the manspiration as "The Princess Bride" Spaniard Inigo Montoya. Inigo's back story is interesting in that he witnessed his father killed by a six-fingered man - and then spent the rest of his life training for revenge. He's also a kindred spirit to the Man in Black (both men start dueling left-handed... because they each think they're giving the other poor sap half a chance) - and any friend of Westley is a friend of mine.

P.S. Although a cult classic film, "The Princess Bride" also made NPR's flowchart of the 100 best sci-fi and fantasy *books*. Yes, I've read it. And yes, it's that good.
http://www.sfsignal.com/archiv.....sff_books/
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I must have rushed out without hitting submit on today's Manspiration post! So Sad! I am wearing the below outfit in #1, but with the cruise Nexx shirt in #2, nude snakeskin pumps, and a mauve hobo. I will replace the pix with the correct outfit when I get home....

BUT... that doesn't mean the game cannot continue! Here's what I'd written for a clue:

Hello! As an Urban Warrior Princess, it's still sometimes hard to believe that I was somebody's bride. Growing up, all I wanted to do was fight boys with swords! But there's so much I will never do in life - I don't speak Spanish, I don't have six fingers, and I'm not left-hande, either - so why prepare to die alone? There are other, giant battles all around, and not even an UWP can fight "twue wuv."

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21 Comments

  • Echo replied 11 years ago

    Is that an ROUS in the background, or am I off the mark here?

  • Meredith1953 replied 11 years ago

    Ah....The Princess Bride?

  • cciele replied 11 years ago

    Ok, I just have to post a pic of this shirt I saw recently :)

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Hahaha! You guys are awesome!! I wish I had that tank for my bridal shower. Can you tell which character it is?

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Is that a Buttercup yellow top in #1? You look fab!

  • Nadya replied 11 years ago

    If I killed your father, should I prepare to die?

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Both outfits are fab, but #2 is stellar! And as usual....I have no guess....I'm pitiful...

  • Diana replied 11 years ago

    Are you hunting for a six-fingered man?

    I can't wait to see the actual outfit!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Diana and Nadya know what "my name is"!

  • Heather replied 11 years ago

    Rae, you could avenge a patriarch's wrongful death in this ensemble! :)

  • Erica replied 11 years ago

    Best. Movie. Ever. Love your outfit, by the way!

  • Abie replied 11 years ago

    EEp! I know, I know!! Great pieces! Sad that your post didnt go through =(

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    Coming back to say that when I officiated at the wedding of my high school friend's daughter, I actually opened the ceremony with the quote that's on the tank top above (minus the Very Distinguished Clergyman speech impediment): "Marriage is what brings us together today. Marriage, that blessed arrangement, that dream within a dream!" Not everybody caught it, of course, but there were a few groups scattered throughout the congregation that were cracking up! Big fun!!

    And did I ever tell you about the time I saw Mandy Patinkin's two-person musical stage show with Patti Lupone? So fab!!

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Hehehe - best opening ever. And wha...? Mandy Patinkin was in a musical stage show? Excuse me while I faint dead away from jealousy!

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    Yay I can't wait to see the final photo, the outfit as described sounds awesome! I am sure IM and his father would be honored :}

    (There is a cover of this movie where the title is readable normal as well as upside down, I've always loved that cover!)

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    Revealed!

    Thanks, Aida - I love that cover, too. I used to have a poster, I think, but it got lost in one move or another.

  • MsMary replied 11 years ago

    PERFECT OUTFIT!! LOVE!!!!

    And yes, Mandy P. has been a B'way musical star for years! Inter alia, he was the original Che in "Evita" and the original George in "Sunday in the Park with George." (Hubby always refers to him as "Andy Potemkin," which cracks me up!)

  • Aida replied 11 years ago

    WELL. That is one of my favorite outfits of yours Rae! I thought the citron top pairing couldn't be beat, but the Nexx blouse is just SO cool with the olive, so unexpected. Paired with the black skinnies the whole look turns cool toned in a way completely unlike the other version with the citron blouse. I am very color inspired right now :D

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    CUTE! So Rae, so that puts a deeper smile on my face :)

    Zara has all sorts of utility anoraks in their TRF section at the moment.

  • Ana replied 11 years ago

    Awesome outfit, Rae! And I love your inspiration. "You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means."

  • Kari replied 11 years ago

    Anybody want a peanut?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP5-qJSzDUg

    Oh my gosh, I can't believe I missed this post when you originally had it up. Yay! My favorite movie.

    This sweet behind the scenes clip looking back at Andre on the film set made me tear up. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZg8XMdgX8Y

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