To do this exercise, you will need to read select passages below. I have tried to arrange these in pairs, so you can see two very different authors dealing with similar subject-matter. When you have finished, attempt to create a similar passage in the exercise below--but imitate a different author's style. 1  Passage #1: Hemingway passage contrasting peaceful and dangerous aspects of the sea. 2  Passage #2: Homeric passage contrasting peaceful and dangerous aspects of the sea.
Burgundy colour can be combined with dark neutral colours such as black, grey, and dark blue. For an office look, you can combine a burgundy blouse or shirt together with a dark suit, whereas if you wear a burgundy skirt, combine it with a black shirt. Burgundy is a great choice when it comes to cocktail dresses. In this case, choose a shade of burgundy where either the blue or purple nuances dominate.
Here in the states burgundy is the most under-utilized shoe color. Which partially as a result when it is worn it gives the wearer a bit more style and panache. And oddly enough, I think burgundy is worn more here in the States then from what I have seen in Europe. So naturally, the question of what to wear with burgundy shoes arises. It goes with just as many, if not more colors than brown. Black, grey, navy, brown and tan are all fair game. Regarding formality, burgundy is less formal than black but on par with brown. I have heard some say that burgundy looks best in cordovan, but I strongly disagree. The calf shoes pictured have developed a beautiful patina over the past few years and will continue to do so over the coming years. So next time you go to enlarge your shoe selection (or collection), do not overlook burgundy, for it has its benefitsâ¦