Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts
Showing posts with label scarves. Show all posts

Monday, 2 January 2012

Essential Men's Scarves

It seems apt at this moment to take some time to ponder over the rarely discussed issue of men’s scarves. Men have so little opportunity to accessorise and enhance any outfit, and here we have a perfect opportunity to show off our style; yet it is very strange that this obvious form of neckwear is often overlooked or not properly considered.

I personally believe that every wardrobe should have at least three men’s scarves as essential accessories to cover all possibilities and events. Personally, I champion natural fibres over synthetic – while they may need more looking after they are softer, breathable and with a look and feel that is inherently far more luxurious than any possible acrylic or polyester blend.

To begin with there is the thick winter staple. This item is bought for use in the depths of winter when it really starts to get cold and practicality should be at the forefront of any decision. As it is really for keeping the cold out it should be large enough to fold over in half and still be able to wrap round your neck twice, covering it completely (If you are looking for exact measurements, somewhere above 150x25 cm is a good start). It will be worn with your thick winter coat, and therefore the colour should complement it. Moreover this item should be plain or muted so it can be used in as many situations as possible. One way to easily prevent these men’s scarves from being too boring, however, is to consider texture instead of colour – if your winter overcoat is smooth then look at materials with a lot of texture to them and vice versa.
Naturally, these men’s scarves are going to be made out of thick, insulating materials such as wool or cashmere and I would personally choose the latter over the former. While there is a considerable price difference between the two materials, the benefits of cashmere in this situation should make you consider the extra expense. From a style point of view, this item will see a lot of use; so it will be noticed by many people where the aspirational luxury will speak for itself. From a practical perspective, cashmere has far better insulating properties than wool - a wool scarf at the size necessary would be quite bulky and heavy.

Wool scarves are more suited to the second essential item – the winter fashion item. This is for when you are socialising and want to use the full potential of the neckwear to enhance your outfit. Again, these men’s scarves need to deal with the cold, but they will have a bit more colour and pattern to them which will match with whatever you are wearing. Unless you are a particularly savvy man this item will fall out of use as you either get bored or as sympathies move on - so the extra price for cashmere may not make sense. Nevertheless, I would recommend looking at merino wool or a cashmere blend so that you still have the lightness, softness and luxury to hand. The final essential item is the thinner Spring / Autumn scarf. When there is a relatively cold snap, or it is particularly gusty, the winter scarf choices may be a little overkill. Here a thin and light choice is ideal for just providing a helping hand, and gives you an excuse to wear a scarf as an accessory beyond winter. Really, the fashion scarf or winter scarf leaning is a matter of personal taste, but lighter colours and shades are more fitting to the season whether you chose to go for patterned or not. Cotton and linen are ideal materials, but you should also consider fine weave cashmere to really stand out.

As an aside, depending on your needs it may also be necessary to consider a dress scarf. This is for formal occasions where there is a considerable chance you may be outside, or you just want to be noticed. These men’s scarves primarily need to look smart, sophisticated, and more often than not, classic so as to increase their longevity. Here a plain, sombre coloured cashmere scarf will excel if you wish to offset your smooth outfit with texture – in most cases the thick winter staple scarf choice can double up. However for those who want something a little more impressive, a silk scarf would be idea. For the same versatility you are looking at the same size (anything above 150x25cm), but this will exceptionally light and thin. Silk is very flexible as it regulates body temperature – it is cooling if you are hot and warming if you are cold. It also provides a soft sheen finish that looks striking when paired with almost any other material.

Tuesday, 13 December 2011

Become a Glamour Queen Draped in Fur Scarves

What's the buzzword on this year's boardwalks, catwalks, and sidewalks? It's glamour! People love glamour and you'll find many people tending to wear glamorous clothes like silk sheathed dresses, pearls and diamonds, sequins and fur stoles and shawls.

And if you have a formal event or a wedding to go to this holiday season, you'll find that one of the great accessories to really dress up your dress is not a new dress or a new pair of shoes but rather a beautiful fur cape (shawl) around your neck. These fashion garments are a hot bargain accessory this season. Women love them because they cost less than a new wardrobe and yet can make it feel like they have a completely new wardrobe. They also allow for increased versatility in moving from formal to informal events and make unique gifts for almost any occasion.

Pair your cream colored floor-length dress with a beautiful real or faux fox, rabbit or mink fur. Wrap it around your neck and let it drape down your front or your back for a dramatic look. Heads will turn and eyes will pop when they see what you're wearing. With your white or red dress...consider a black mink or rabbit. Or, with your red or black dress consider a white mink cape, or rabbit fur. Either way, you'll create a powerful, elegant look that can make other women jealous.

On your way to work, leave a stunning impression with a fur scarf against a mid-length professional cut leather jacket. In the evening, when you're out with friends, an off-white fur scarf can look great against a black or brown leather jacket and dark blue jeans. Boots or heels are your choice. A romantic get together with your favorite guy can get even sexier when you pair a beautiful satin lingerie with a stunning fur scarf. See how versatile a scarf can be? The same scarf can make a variety of outfits look amazing. But it's not about the outfit. A scarf should make YOU look and feel amazing.

Fur scarves are a must have accessory but so are other kinds of capes and shawls too. Get silk, velvet, organza, and pashmina to accent a variety of wardrobes for work and play. Always remember to pair opposites: smooth scarves against coarse, woven material like wool or coarser fabric against smooth material like silk or satin.

For head wraps (either weather related or for chemotherapy patients) you may not want a fur headwrap but rather a smoother scarf like velvet or silk.

Fur scarves - and, in fact, all of these fashion accessories - are a fabulous addition to any wardrobe to update it and turn it from glum to glam.

They make great gifts for many women in your life. Want to make an impact this holiday season? Give a beautiful fur to your mom, your sisters, and your girlfriends...but don't forget to keep a couple for yourself, too.

Designer Scarves at a Religious Ceremony?

Designer scarves can be a wonderful addition to your wardrobe. Especially if you can purchase them without paying the high price of the real ones.

If you find that the winter blues are turning into the wardrobe blahs, you'll likely find that a few of these Fendi and Burberry look-a-likes can transform how you feel about your clothes...and yourself!

For centuries people have been wearing these accessories for practical, religious, and fashion purposes. Today they still wear them for the same purposes. By going out and picking up two or three can add real pop and zest to your wardrobe. Where once you felt there was only boring old clothes...thats no longer the case, and you can be made to feel great about yourself.

And that's the most important thing, isn't it? You SHOULD have clothes that help you to feel good about yourself!

Here are the "must have" style wear you want to own for your closet:

Pick up a smooth, soft cashmere or velvet designer scarf. These luxurious scarves look great in formal settings, so be sure to find ones that match or coordinate with your formal wear, ball gowns, and evening dresses. In particular, dresses without sleeves or shoulders can end up leaving you feeling chilly all night so a beautiful paisley draped over your shoulders will not only keep you warm but will help to really add something special and unique to your outfit.

A beautiful, tightly woven merino is great to leave in your desk drawer at work. That way, if the air conditioning gets turned up too high you can put it on and still look very professional. Also, silk and a finer wool in neutral colors could be the perfect addition to your corporate or professional outfit.

You'll also want a tight-to-medium knit (fringes optional) in an off-white that can look great with a pair of jeans, running shoes, and a plain t-shirt. For an evening out with the girls, or a casual date with a guy, this is a great look.

Lastly, don't forget your comfort clothes! There's nothing like wearing jogging pants and a big, baggy shirt to walk around the house in. Now, you can take that comfort to the next level with a big, wooly designer scarf that feels great. Curl up with it and have a nap, sip hot chocolate by the fire, read a book by candlelight, have a little campfire in your backyard, snuggle into an oversized chair with a magazine...whatever you want to do, a thick knit, big wool scarf will make that moment extra relaxing.
These accessories are wonderful, ancient creations that come in either a square or triangular shape (and are usually worn in a triangular shape) or a semi-circular shape. They are draped over your shoulders and can be left to hang on their own or clipped together with some kind of clasp.

Today, designer scarves are as popular as they ever were thanks to its combination of fashion and practicality.

Friday, 18 November 2011

Scarves...Timeless Fashion

When you're just using scarves to complement your outfit, you truly can't go wrong with beautiful silk scarves. Scarves made from other material such as angora, cashmere, velvet, and chenille are also good as fashion accessories. It's fact that women are very cautious about their looks, therefore, they always select high quality scarves that actually enhance their beauty. Embroidered scarves are mostly used with a sweater, blouse or suit to make your outfit fabulous and velvet scarf is one of the most popular clothing items of women.




Ever since the beginning of civilization, human beings have always been extremely fascinated with accessories. It has always been around and has come in many different forms. While gold pendants, medals and fancy robes make up the hottest accessories centuries ago, today's accessories come in the form of electronic gadgets, shades and the like.




And although it has evolved into different things over the years, accessories will always play a big role in society. One accessory that has seen consistent popularity over its lifetime is the scarf. It has been around for quite some time now and when it was first introduced to the public, it was done so as a practical way of carrying a handkerchief. Of course, practicality was very much favored during that time so people followed suit and accessorized in this fashion.




Several centuries later, people found a different way to use scarf and this boosted its popularity among the people even further. It was used as a uniform for different groups. Because it was very cheap, easy to produce and could come in many different colors, big groups such as armies used these as identification tags. The different colors represented the specific rank of a soldier and this was adopted by several other groups and armies.




Later on, style and elegance became an important factor in society especially among the rich and famous. As you can guess, these distinguished people turned to scarves to jazz up their style and outfits. They had them created using expensive fabrics and wore them with the utmost confidence which exuded a very classy look.




Because of this sudden surge in popularity among the rich, scarves became closely associated with high society people. Consequently this only further made other people want to wear this fashion accessory. In effect, its popularity rose among all social classes and supplanted it as a staple fashion accessory.




Today, the battle cry among the fashion savvy is personalization and creativity. People nowadays always want to make statements and they do so by showing it in their style. They try very hard to create their own mix of clothing and scarves greatly help them.




It is a very versatile accessory in that it can pretty much put on in so many different ways. Around the neck, leg or waist, hanging out of a pocket or any which way, it provides fashion conscious people an outlet to unleash their inner most creativity. Thus, even until now, scarf is still and most likely will forever be popular.




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Women's scarves are one of today's hottest accessory essentials. Head wrap scarf not only protect women from cold but can transform an outfit by transforming dull outfit to stylish. Head scarves to be used in different ways to give you special look in cold weather by keeping your warmth.



Thursday, 23 June 2011

Pakistani Fashion Accessories


Fashion accessories play a vital role in your dressing and help to prominent your personality because fashion accessories add colors, style and class to an outfit and create a perfect look. Pakistan fashion accessories include jewelry, gloves, handbags, hats, belts, scarves, watches and sunglasses.
Because of talented Pakistani fashion accessories designers, Local market is full with all kinds of fashion accessories targeting all age groups. Due to rich traditional environment Pakistani fashion accessories have no limitations, as we all know that Pakistani culture is full of colors, traditional events, celebrations and religious events. That's why Pakistani fashion accessories are generally made for all events, but some Pakistani fashion accessories designers have specialty to make, custom made fashion accessories with respect to the type of the event. Pakistani accessories designers are creative and trend followers. Just because of the talent, creativeness and true fashion sense of Pakistani fashion accessories, Pakistani designers start representing their fashion accessories in international fashion industry.