We were pretty crafty today in the Affordable Scarves office while we refashioned some flats with scarves.

For Stacie’s Glittery flats:

Whenever I saw these shoes on Anthropologie, I knew I had to try and make a version of my own. At the time, the price of Anthropologie’s version was $148.00, but now they are on sale for $78.00. Ahem. What a deal?

The inspiration:

Step 1: For this project, you need a pair of flats, (Mine are from Payless and I highly recommend them.) some thread, a needle, scissors, and a scarf of course. I used a vintage scarf that my mom had used in a previous DIY project. I just thought it was too pretty to be stuck lying around.

Step 2: Next you need to cut up your scarf into four strips. You need to cut the strips wide enough so that you can fold them in half, stitch them up, and then flip them inside out. (In the end you will have a little scarf tube to sew to your flats.)

Step 3: Now you need to sew the little strips into tubes. I stitched the tubes by hand, (because I am crafting at work, of course #yeahwork!) but I recommend stitching the tubes up with a machine.

Step 4: After you’ve stitched the little scarf tubes, you just start stitching the fabric to your flats. This is where a thimble comes in handy because as I am typing this, my fingers are in a little bit more pain than usual because I stabbed myself with the needle a few times. Don’t be stupid like me. Use a thimble.

Step 5: After you have both of the sides of your bow stitched to your shoe, all you have to do is tie it up. If your scarf tube is too long, just cut it to size and stitch the edges under so they do not fray.

For Maggie’s Scarf Flats:

While I love to sew, my vacation-brain forgot to bring some needle and thread to the office! I brainstormed, found some glue, and came up with the idea of just covering the entire shoe in a scarf.

Step 1: Gather your goods: a scarf, scissors, tacky glue, shoes, and a lighter or candle (if your scarf ends fray after cutting).

Step 2: Cut your scarf into strips. For my shoe, I kept the strips the length of the scarf, and about 1 1/2 inches wide. I cut the length off as needed to fit the shoe. This is where you’ll need your lighter to burn the edges if they fray.

Step 3: Starting from the back of the shoe, apply a decent layer of tacky glue to the shoe (I squeezed it straight from the bottle) and firmly apply the scarf to the shoe, fitting the edges. If there are parts where the scarf needs cut, chop those away. Work the scarf from the back of the shoe to the front, smoothing as you go.

Step 4: Let the glue dry before you strut around the office showing off your new DIY shoes. Wearing them before they’re dry will cause the fabric to wrinkle and separate from the shoe– no good!

But that’s it! So easy, and so sassy! If you like the scarf that I used, you can get your own here.

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For me, with the curly mop of unruliness that is my hair, second-day hair is not a choice. It is a necessity. You would be amazed at the amount of product that goes into taming curly hair. (To my fellow curly-locked gals, am I right or what?)

While I was in college, I lived in a sorority for three years and I had different roommates each semester. I remember one instance with a new roommate, I was getting ready for class in the morning after washing my hair. My roommate and I were chatting and I started doling out some mousse into my hand mid-conversation. When I put the bottle of mousse down onto the dresser, I turned to look at my roommate. Her mouth was open looking at my hand full of mousse.

“You put that much stuff in your hair?” she said. I became self-conscious with her look of disgust and awe.
“Um, yeah?” I said. “Curly hair requires a lot of taming.” I didn’t mention that I was about to use a bit of gel and hairspray as well.

With the (embarrassing) amount of product and work that is required to make me look like a regular person instead of Miss Frizzle’s sandy-blonde-haired daughter, I usually wash my hair only twice per week. Not only does it keep my hair from drying out, it also cuts down on my hair product costs. So on the third or fourth day of unwashed hair, I definitely need a scarf solution.

This is the scarf I used. It is actually a regular-sized neck scarf, but I wrapped it around my head twice using the rosette wrap head scarf tutorial. I definitely advise using a thinner neck scarf as a head scarf (and I twisted my scarf to make it a bit thinner). I was pleasantly surprised by how it came out! And the scarf does a very nice job as a hair tamer.

Which as you can see has been a lifelong battle.

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I’m getting married this Saturday (HOORAY!), and for the past year leading up to this weekend, I’ve undergone the painstaking task of trying to grow out my hair. Easier said than done!

To help my hair grow faster for the big day, I’ve cut back to every-other-day washings.

But you know how it is. Hair just isn’t the same on a day when it isn’t washed! Luckily, I came up with a favorite solution to mask my second-day hair — and you know it involves a head scarf! Read on to learn how to get this sweet ‘do!

What you need:

a teasing comb, two hair ties, a few bobby pins, and a square scarf.

How to get the look:

1. Brush your hair out.
2. Use a comb to tease up your hair at the crown. Pin the top layer back Snooki-style (but not as big!!).
3. Divide the bottom of your hair into two sections, one on top of the other, like in the photo.
4. Twist the top section. As you twist, coil it around so it makes a small bun. Secure the bun with a tie, and if it’s flopping down, pin it flat to your head with a bobby pin.
5. Twist the bottom section, again coiling it into a small bun. It should be resting directly underneath your top bun. Secure it with a hair tie and a bobby pin.
6. Fold your scarf in a triangle, and then fold it again to the desired width.
7. Place it at the front of your hairline. I think it looks best if it stops right before your teased crown line.
8. Tie it at the nape of your neck with a double knot.

Have you fallen in love the the scarf shown in the photos? It’s this adorable heart scarf!

Stay tuned for Maggie and Stacie’s secret scarf solutions for days when you don’t wash your hair!

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The gals at Affordable Scarves all have Fashion Week streaming live in the background. And you know what we’re loving most?

TURBANS

Luca Luca’s show was chock full of bold, beautiful colors, jumpsuits, dresses, one gorgeous polka-dotted dress, and turbans.

Get the look by learning how to tie a Luca Luca turban!

What’s your favorite trend from Fashion Week so far?

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