4 February 2010
Posted on | February 4, 2010 | 10 Comments
4 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.Sources:
- Gray sweater – Merona, thrifted
- Embellished tee – hand made by E.
- Jeans – Old Navy Flirt
- Boots – Dillards
- Scarf – Nepali by TDM Design
- Bag – 1 Euro reusable shopping bag made from recycled plastic bottles, drug store
Endnotes:
I mentioned last week that I received a care package with goodies from A. and E. With it arrived my Nepali by TDM Design scarf, which I couldn’t be more excited about. This lightweight silk scarf will be perfect this spring or summer but I can’t help finding ways to work into my wardrobe already. While the rest of my outfit is comprised of sturdy, sensible winter fabrics – jean, wool, leather – the silk scarf adds that dash of light and airiness that softens the whole look. It’s all about juxtaposition, people…
Nepali by TDM Design scarf, originally uploaded by academichic.
I think this outfit in particular shows how a scarf can really change the feel and look of a basic ensemble. Without it, I’m just wearing a basic gray sweater, jeans, and a tee. With it, I look a little more polished and put together for my ventures out of the house. It’s amazing what a difference a little bit of well placed fabric can make.
And while we’re on the subject of scarves, I want to point you over to Audi’s site to check out this great little video in which she demonstrates two ways to wear a scarf that are slight deviations from the European Loop and the Loop & Tie methods we used earlier this week – I’ve never seen either of these ways of tying a scarf, so I am thrilled that Audi’s video how-to gave me new ideas for this month.
Once you’ve watched that, you might want to check out his awesome link that came from reader Beth T. on my post yesterday. It takes you to Hermès’s guide on the many ways you can wear a scarf. More new-to-me scarf tying techniques that I was sure to bookmark. Check those out, perhaps you’ll find some new ideas on how to wear a scarf as well.
And then hold that thought and come back tomorrow for your chance to win a Nepali by TDM Design scarf of your own in our first Scarf Month Giveaway tomorrow! You can snatch you own awesome Nepali scarf on which to practice all those new scarf-tying techniques. S.
4 February 2010, originally uploaded by academichic.
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February 4th, 2010 @ 2:52 pm
Love the scarf, the colors are delightful on you and certainly do brighten up any winter outfit!
I am so glad someone sent the link to the Hermes tutorial “playing with your scarf”.I had seen it a long time ago and LOVED it but could not recall where to find it.That was the final hook to get me addicted to scarfs :-)
February 4th, 2010 @ 3:40 pm
Thank you so much for the playtime scarf pdfs! My mother has been giving me large scarves that I have never worn because I never knew how to tie them. I have been receiving (and repurposing) scarves since I was 12 years old. Now I wish I had all those old scarves that I turned into table cloths and dust covers so I could use them… but they are probably in terrible condition now. This is an inspiring post. I think my next purchase will be a thrifted scarf.
February 4th, 2010 @ 3:42 pm
that scarf is so pretty! I love that it’s big but it still looks light and not at all over bearing. It really punches up the outfit.
February 4th, 2010 @ 4:09 pm
It’s so sweet that E. and A. send you care packages!
February 4th, 2010 @ 5:20 pm
I love that super-pretty lightweight scarf!
February 4th, 2010 @ 7:10 pm
how pretty! You are right about the juxtaposition — it works out perfectly.
February 4th, 2010 @ 11:21 pm
What a pretty scarf! I agree that it makes the outfit. I often use scarfs just for that purpose in an academic environment.
February 5th, 2010 @ 7:51 am
That is one of the prettiest and cheeriest scarves I have seen in a while… I love it up against the casual cardi.
February 5th, 2010 @ 8:41 am
Thanks for all the scarf tying links! Yours is beautiful – reminds me of a chic-ified, grown up version of tie dye!
February 5th, 2010 @ 5:20 pm
I have a cute little purple dress that is calling for that scarf. I would probably wear a demin jacket and grey tights, but I would have to play with the shoes. SO CUTE!!!!
Thanks!!