So as you can probably tell from what you've read so far of my blog, I am definitely in favour of an accessory or two, heck even four or five if I'm in the mood to dazzle. I love the idea of being draped in anything from chains, to gems, to rings on every finger, bracelets from my wrist to my elbow, various belts cinching in my waist and hanging from my hips, dangling charms tinkling on my ankles, shoes in every colour, shape, heel size (apart from the dreaded kitten - read previous post), armfuls of handbags, clutch bags, slouchy bags, structured bags, bucket bags, scarves in clashing prints wrapped decoratively around my body.
And it's the last item on my very long list that I'd like to centre this post on: The Scarf.
(Still from 'Cup of Jo' step-by-step guide)
The weather at the moment is erratic to say the least and without belittling the very real chaos that has ensued, I would like to focus on something that, though is a little more trivial, is nonetheless essential to staving off those winter blues. As everyone knows, coughs, runny noses, fevers, colds and flu are never deemed fashionable.
After browsing through my usual '.com' haunts I fell upon an article by 'Cup of Jo' aptly titled 'Three ways to tie a scarf'. Now if you're anything like me your day goes a little like this: Miss alarm, jump/fall out of bed, haphazardly apply makeup, try to remember to brush teeth, maybe pick up an apple, sling coat over shoulders, grab scarf as I fly out the door, encircle it around my neck as many times as possible without strangling myself and hope not to lose it during my day. Despite how my tirade might make it sound, wearing a scarf is a hassle that I am more than prepared to put up with.
A scarf for me is like walking around with a socially acceptable blanket around my shoulders, I wouldn't be without it. Even in the warmer months, you'll often find me with a silk scarf loosely slung around my neck - sometimes jewellery just seems too much effort in the warmer months ya' know.
(Mixing denim and plaid prints, all whilst staying fashionably warm. Yup, I didn't know it could be done either. Caroline De Maigret defies all yet again)
I'd definitely recommend checking out the aforementioned post, it's complete with handy pictorial instructions and just for added gumption here are a few pictures of other scarf wearers.
I'd tell you guys to stay cool but it's probably more apt to say stay warm instead!
(Daria contradicts the advice of wrapping up in favour of exposed shoulders but at least her neck will be warm…
Ashley on the other hand uses a chic silk scarf to keep her hair at bay - handy against the turbulent winds - all the while looking fashionably lady-like, a difficult thing whilst battling the elements.)
(The scarf needn't be merely for practical use, it can also make a fantastic statement as the above left photo shows.
And who says scarves need to be made out of the usual fabrics? Leather might not be the warmest but you'll definitely look like a bad ass.)
(I love this outfit! Flares and a technicolour coat! The icing on the cake is the larger than life scarf that completes the look by picking up the accent colour of the coats edging.
Now I realise there is no scarf in this photograph but I couldn't resist including this. After all I imagine it to be very warm in there.)
(I'm carrying on the Olsen love from my previous post, but how could I leave the masters of layering out of this list? I swear discovering the blog Olsens Anonymous was definitely one of the highlights of this year so far! Mixing textures and prints, all the while looking the epitome of coziness.)
(And lastly, I love this photo by Lust For Life's Olivia Lopez, using a blanket sized scarf to add an ease and sense of comfort to her outfit that is only amped up by her killer metal tipped boots.)
Ciao!
(Unless stated none of the above photos are my own, but I have tried to credit all those photos that I know the origin of.)
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