Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
scarves
U N mottled scarf tied “cowboy” style
So back to the fashion posts. Scarves. For the last few years scarves have been the fashion accessory. I remember in high school and college seeing cute girls wearing scarves around their neck or in their hair, and wishing I could pull it off. Whenever I tried it, it looked silly and forced. I was wishing for the Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday look, but it felt like I had a sign tied around my neck saying “dork”.
When scarves came back into fashion a few years ago, I tried them again and fell in love. I think one of the big reasons they seem to work for me now is that they’re bigger, and can be tied kind of messy. You don’t have to worry as much that they are “just so”. I also love that they keep me warm! I am always cold, no matter the season, and scarves allow me to wear short sleeves in summer and still not get too chilly.
One great thing about scarves right now is that they are relatively inexpensive and can make an outfit. You can pair a fantastic scarf with a t-shirt and jeans and look fabulous for not a lot of money and not a lot of effort or time.
I have lots of the long rectangular scarves, but lately I’ve been acquiring a few square shaped ones, which I really like. I like to tie them in what I call a “cowboy” style: basically folded into a triangle with the point in front, wrapped once around the neck and then tied under the point. Did you see Maria’s post at 3191 on tying scarves? Fantastic.
I just updated my shop with some more mottled and gossamer scarves and a few clothing pieces as well.
some of my favorite scarves at the moment. the one on the right was handwoven by ah yi.
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 1:58 pm:
I really love the one from targbouget that u have, I have that one myself and wear it as much as possible. I just bought one of the small gossamer black plum ones from your shop….I can’t wait to receive it. I love scarves and as soon as the weather allows I have them on.
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 3:19 pm:
Thank for the post especially since I want to wear scarf more often.
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 3:38 pm:
Whoo hoo,
Just purchased a small Gossamer Scarf in Black Plum!!
I also wear scarves, no matter what the season, as I am also cold most of the time.
I’m a scarf addict. I’m usually wearing something colorful, in some kind of crazy pattern, with a colorful, crazy patterned scarf.
And Audrey. You gotta love Audrey.
And Ah-yi. You gotta love Ah-yi.
I also wanted to say, thanks for the mention in your post, yesterday. I very much enjoyed looking at your other links.
I might have to make myself a Rodarte -inspired scarf/shawl!
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 8:07 pm:
i’ve said it already, but i’ll say it again. a scarf is like a security blanket for me. it hides me, a little. it keeps me warm. if i have one i know i can always wrap it around my shoulders, my waist, my babies…
i usually have one a season that i wear to death. guess which one it is this season?
on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 at 9:11 pm:
thank you alina! that target scarf is so soft and drapy, I love it:)
Hi sook:)
jennifer -I’m glad you got one! I think you need to post more of your colorful outfits:)
tara -it took me a long time, but now I feel the same way. I’m so glad you like your scarf:)