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We have something a little different for you today, my friends. As scarf-aficionados, we are all well-aware of the versatility of our favorite accessory, but we might not have spent much time thinking about where our loves of scarves originates. Sure, for those history buffs out there, there are resources like our timeline on the history of scarves,  but most of us will look closer to home for answers.  From where does your love of fashion come? You might remember a family member from your childhood who inspired your fashion savvy, or a certain celebrity who just recently moved you to experiment with your look. Some of you might not even remember a time when you weren’t in love with fashion.

For guest blogger Ryan Tom, an internet marketer who represents RC helicopters, the cartoons he watched as a child were his inspiration. Ryan recently contacted us wanting to write a guest post about famous cartoon characters who have made scarf-wearing their own. Check out his top four scarf-wearing ‘toons.

There are many cartoon characters out there that are always shown wearing a pretty cool scarf. What are the best ones, and why do they wear them?

Dick Dastardly

You might recognize this character from Wacky Races or Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines – he is one of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s most famous creations, along with his partner-in-crime, Muttley. Dick can be seen in Wacky Races wearing very old-fashioned racing gear: a long blue or purple overcoat, long red gloves, the famous hat, and of course, a red scarf. The scarf is thrown on in various episodes to add to the traditional “driving” look, and even Muttley sometimes wears a scarf when helping Dick navigate. Unfortunately, every single scheme that the aptly-named Dastardly attempts with Muttley always fails, and he actually never technically wins the race.

Rupert The Bear

Rupert has been around since 1920 and is still going strong, with a Rupert annual produced every single year since. Rupert is always seen in a red jumper and yellow trousers with a bright yellow scarf wrapped around him. Several television shows have been made around the character, and although not as popular as he once was, Rupert has inspired books and even video games.

Daphne Blake

Daphne has to be the most famous on this list of scarf-wearing ‘toons,  and according to Scooby Doo fans, she is the third most-liked character in the franchise, second, of course, to Shaggy and Scooby. Daphne is always seen wearing her purple dress with a green scarf, and in the earlier seasons she was always the one being captured by the bad guys. In some of the later seasons and the movies, she is portrayed in a better light, becoming a bit less clumsy and almost matching Velma in coming up with ideas.

Penelope Pitstop

Another character from the Wacky Races franchise, Penelope Pitstop is the only girl in the entire series. She wears a bright pink racing uniform with white gloves, finishing off the outfit with a purple scarf. Joseph Barbera thought that it would be a great idea to include a girl in the line up for the show, and the character and car were put together in just a couple of hours.

So there you have it, some of the greatest scarf-wearing ‘toons of all time!

Can you think of any other famous characters from books and television who rocked a scarf? Who is your fashion inspiration? Let us know!

Image Credit: news.bbc.co.uk, metsmerizedonline.com, teddybearhugs.co.uk, wikipedia.com, comedy-zone.net

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If you follow our sister blog, you may already be familiar with our guest this week – the fabulous Gemma from Retro Chick, who writes about fashion with a vintage/retro twist. In this post she explains why it’s important to always leave room for scarves in your suitcase.

With spring here and summer fast approaching, our minds turn to thoughts of vacations. Scarves are an often over-looked but really versatile holiday packing essential. Whether you’re a beach break kind of girl or you prefer sight seeing in the city, when space is an issue, scarves save the day. Lightweight, multi-functional, and oh-so-chic, they can transform an outfit, protect you from the elements, add a touch of retro chic, or bring you back up to date.

Personally I love a touch of retro style, so I use scarves to protect my pin curls or tied pussy bow style at the neck. I also have a massive attachment to pashmina shawls as an elegant and portable way to keep warm. However you like to wear them, here are 3 types of scarf that deserve a place in your suitcase next time you’re away.

A Classic Silk Scarf

Super lightweight, you can pack 50 of these in every colour you could possibly think of and never be short of an accessory. Wear it slung casually round your neck, fold it up and tie it, wear it round your head as a headband or your waist as a belt. You can even tie them round your wrists as a bracelet for a splash of colour.

A Pashmina Wrap

A Pasmina wrap is a hand luggage essential. While you travel it functions as a cozy travel blanket, or you can fold it up and use it as a pillow. Once you reach your destination, it becomes a stylishly warm evening cover up, an emergency picnic blanket, or even a beach towel. Slightly thicker than silk, it’s perfect to wrap around your shoulders for a bit of emergency sun protection.

A Cotton Square

A simple cotton square is perfect for protecting your hair from the elements, be it sun or wind. Place it over your head and then tie around and team with huge sunglasses for retro glamour, use it to protect your pin curls while you sleep, or simply wrap it round your neck for a splash of colour.

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Let’s give a big welcome to Ina from My Vogue, a fantastic website that reviews affordable clothing and gives you great tips for putting together that perfect outfit. In this post she gives us her take on wearing scarves in the warmer months – don’t worry, you don’t have to leave your favorite accessory behind!

Have you always thought about scarves as winter accessories only? Well, let me tell you, there is no need to put your stylish scarves away once the cold months are over. Believe it or not, with a little imagination, you can wear your favorite fashion accessory all year round, even during the hot summer. Of course, I am not saying to wrap yourself into a thick knitted shawl when it is 100 degrees outside! Instead, there are beautiful pieces made of cotton, silk, or other light material. The Affordable Scarves boutique has a very nice “summer collection.” Once you pick your favorite scarf from there, go ahead and read these top 5 tips on how to wear it during hot months:

1. Be stylish – name the most sophisticated and classy fashion accessory??? A scarf! Seriously, that is an absolute necessity in every business look – a silk scarf completing an elegant suit, that’s classy. A cotton scarf matched with a casual outfit will make it fashionable and stylish.
2. Be creative – a scarf is not only a “neck accessory.” That’s right – why not use it as a kerchief or a belt? My favorite pool outfit in the summer is a light dress, flip flops, sunglasses, and a scarf wrapped around the head – it looks funky and different, plus it protects the hair from the strong sun. Try it out this season – it’s really fun! Accessorizing a linen dress with a scarf instead of heavy leather belt is also a very smart move – it looks much more gentle and feminine. Plus, this way the outfit will be very interesting every time you put on a different scarf.
3. Be sophisticated - matching colors when creating a fashionable look is very important. For example, I always try to match shoes + purse + belt. Sometimes it’s not possible, though. No matter how hard I looked, I just couldn’t find the same pink suede handbag as the fabulous Italian pumps I bought an year ago. Instead I found the same color scarf! So my way of being sophisticated when I want to wear those suede heels is to combine them with my favorite pink linen scarf and black purse.
4. Be fashionable - all these different trends every year are a little overwhelming, aren’t they? Not everybody can afford to buy new sets of clothes every season just to be up on the latest fashion. It is much easier and cheaper to buy one or two trendy scarves. Keep in mind at the Affordable Scarves online store you will find all the fashion trends – animal prints, florals, embellishments, metallics, stripes, etc. What else do you need to call yourself a fashionista?
5. Be comfy and warm – no, I didn’t forget Iwas talking about summer months. However, even in the hottest months I am freezing in the office, at malls, and in all kinds of enclosed areas where the air conditioner is set on 55 degrees when outside it is 90 – you know that’s not healthy at all, right? And in states like Texas where the summer is unbearably hot, most of the time we are inside (unless we’re in the pool) so I always like to have something cozy to keep me warm. Why not a light sweater or a beautiful trendy scarf???

And because I wanted to show you how beautiful and sophisticated it can look to combine scarves with spring/summer clothes, I matched two outfits on looklet.com.

Thanks, Ina, for giving us some great ideas on how to wear scarves all year long! To check out some of our latest warm-weather accessories, be sure to visit the Affordable Scarves Spring and Summer pages!

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