Last Spring I took my first trip to Paris and what I had assumed was true- yes, no matter what the weather, a chic Parisian is never without his/her scarf! The city was scarf crazy! Man, woman- even child, all had an extra layer of “je ne sais quoi” wrapped oh-so-chicly around their necks!
Sete Ki Jaipur scarves in “Ikat” and “Spiderweb chiffon” from Intermix nyc
I returned to the states ready to partake, but with the warmer weather of spring awaiting me at home I found most of my scarves were far too heavy to wear for long.
Thus I waited until cooler weather to live out my Parisian fantasy. And yes, scarves were an important part of my “winter” look. I loved how throwing on a scarf and a big pair of shades made me feel pulled together ( even if I was just running to the market for a gallon of milk in my New York uniform of jeans and snow boots! )
Needless to say- I’m hooked on the added little extra “oomph” and pop of color a scarf brings to the fashion table. Lucky for me this Spring I’m “in luck”. I’ve been spotting a plethora of light, colorful scarves more appropriate to wear with say a tank, white jeans and flip flops then with my woolly parka.
Parisian Spring chic- here I come!
The latest Teen Vogue points out these fun and festive scarves from Madewell 1937.com (apparently the secret love child of J.Crew) and yes- my secret is out, too- I do read Teen Vogue!
Love Quotes-the scarves that have been the accessory du jour for young Hollywood movers and shakers this past year- among their fans: Lauren Conrad, Paris, Lindsey, Nicole- you get the picture. The scarves come in a changing palette- so no color lover is left out. As a little extra fun, each scarf comes with an inspirational quote ( like “It is love alone that gives worth to all things… Mother Theresa ) and 10% of each sale goes to children’s charity. Chic and Sweet.
Colorful beauties from Calypso-Christiane Celle ( shown in morning, periwinkle,robin, aqua, flame and mimosa ) -this is a good fashion lesson on how one style of scarf can be worn six different ways!
Yeah an accessory that is practical and multi-functional!
I’m loving look #3 (robin). How will you be “tying one on” this season?
Trend lovers rejoice ! Even if you don’t have a starlet’s bank account ( or access to fab “swag” events ) you can look just as stylish. This ombre scarf from Forever 21 looks like a million buck and will only set you back an amazing $6.90-no joke! ( I spotted the same one on my oh-so chic friend the other day and believe me-its super cute!)
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