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May 27th, 2010

How to keep that crinkled scarf look

Jennifer Crinkle Scarf

Crinkly scarves are great. You can throw them on; they look good with almost anything. They’re lightweight and breezy, perfect for summer wearing. But what happens when you spill some of your smoothie on that great crinkly scarf, you wash it and the crinkles come out? Or maybe you aren’t a klutz like I am; maybe the crinkles are just coming undone due to everyday wear. Well don’t fret, there happens to be a simple fix to keeping the look to that scarf you love so dearly.

  • Get your scarf wet. Run it through the wash if it’s machine safe or just get it damp in the sink, either way works.
  • Twist the ends in opposite directions until you can’t twist any longer!
  • Tie both ends in a loose knot.
  • Hang your scarf to dry or throw it in your dryer. When you take it out, untie the knots and untwist your scarf and you will have that crinkled look back and better than ever!

There you have it! And people worry about ironing boards. Pshhhhh.

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May 24th, 2010

Scarf, Necklace or Both?

Pairing a scarf and necklace

Picture this…You’re heading out for a nice evening on the town with some girlfriends.You’ve decided on the perfect outfit, strapped on the stilettos, and now you’re fidgeting through your tower-of-a-jewelry-box. Now this giant box contains cute necklaces your mom gave you for Christmas, stylish bangles of every color, long chain necklaces with creative pendants, and a ring for every occasion. After taking 30 minutes to reminisce about each piece, you decide on the perfect necklace to complement your, “I’m lookin’ kinda good!” attire. After this laboring accessorizing process, you head to the hall closet to grab your coat and BAM! There it is. Your favorite scarf. Now you panic, second guessing every decision you made in the last half-hour. Do I wear just a scarf? Only a necklace? Or more questionably, both?  Was the whole pain-staking, accessorizing, digging through my gigantic tower of lost gems experience worth the trouble when I just could have thrown on a scarf?

Okay, so maybe it’s not that serious. Maybe you don’t own a gigantic tower-of-a -jewelry-box or maybe you hate accessories. And yet maybe, just maybe you have pondered the consequences of rocking that sassy yellow scarf and your pendant necklace. The fact of the matter is that no, this is not a serious dilemma, but it does pose as a completely logical question. Is a scarf and a necklace too much at once?

I say, use it all in moderation. Use a scarf in the place of a necklace or a necklace in place of a scarf. Don’t be afraid to sport a colorful scarf over a simple necklace, but do ask yourself the following:

  • Which accessory do I want to stand out more? Can they complement each other?
  • Am I wearing the scarf because I’m cold or for aesthetics?
  • Will I at any point take off the scarf?

These questions will help you determine how to accessorize appropriately. If you want your vibrant yellow scarf to stand out and spice up the outfit, then stick to a simple necklace.  Avoid long dramatic chains or an equally vibrant colored one. If you have a necklace and scarf that compare favorably in both color and style, without being over-powering, then wear both. If you are rocking the scarf because the weather is cold then don’t worry about matching it with your other accessories. And finally, if you feel that at any point during your outing you may want to remove your scarf, whether hot, sweaty or uncomfortable, then feel free to put more focus into picking a complementary necklace.

Whether you’re scarfing it, necklacing it, or both, strive to invigorate your attire.  Accessorize not ostracize.

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May 19th, 2010

Swiping that Runway Look

If you’ve ever visited Le Quaintrelle, you know that this blogger is a whiz at recreating runway looks without the ridiculously high designer budget. Today Emily is here to show us how we can steal a designer look using our favorite inexpensive accessory.

Spring is here and that means sunshine and warm weather, but it doesn’t mean having to ditch your scarf. Going from winter to spring, a scarf turns from being a necessity to an accessory. There’s a ton of different ways a scarf can be worn that will keep you both cool and stylish. Remember to keep the material light and the colors bright, and you can keep your scarves a part of your wardrobe all year long.

Here’s some ideas of how designers have styled scarves from their Resort 2010 collections, and my (very less expensive) way of coping these looks to show you how to make a look go from a runway to a hallway!


Lutz & Patmos

Tip: Try a solid color pashmina

Rag & Bone

Tip: Try a lightweight cotton scarf.

Jonathon Saunders

Tip: Try a skinny scarf.

Antonio Berardi

Tip: Try a colorful circle scarf.

Antonio Berardi

Tip: Try a more neutral circle scarf.

Bottega Veneta

Tip: Try a red scarf.

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May 6th, 2010

Celeb Style: Sarah Jessica Parker’s Animal Print Scarf for Less

sarah jessica parker animal print scarfSarah Jessica Parker looks quite snazzy in her warm earth-tone accessories (barring the cobalt blue, I suppose). I’m not sure how I feel about the rolled up flares, but I’m sure it’s just an iteration of some neo-eighties fashion trend that I don’t understand. Thus, I’ll pass over it. Something I won’t pass over? You guessed it, that saucy animal print scarf of hers.

Grab this look for yourself in our Cheetah Print Safari Scarf, a viscose blended must-have that will round out anyone’s accessory collection. If you’ve been afraid to try an animal print thus far, this is an easy and safe place to start. If you’re not feeling the ‘tude required to rock the look, you can simply take it off and try again when you’re your feeling more..er…’tudeful? ‘tudey? We’ll go with ‘tudey.

sarah jessica parker animal print scarf

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