Posts Tagged ‘How to Wear a Scarf’
Thursday, March 10th, 2011
Vintage Fleurs-de-Lis Silk Scarf
Today I was lucky to make two wonderful finds while browsing in a thrift store ~ a never worn pure silk vintage scarf with hand rolled hems and original tags still attached and a pretty little hardback book titled “The Little Dictionary of Fashion” by Christian Dior! It was written in 1951, published by Abrams, is full of good, still pertinent advice, loaded with charm and fun to read. Since I have been writing about scarves I went right to the S section to find out what Christian Dior had to say. French women are famous for their ability to style and wear scarves with tremendous flair. In 1951 CD said,
“In many cases a scarf gives a final touch to a frock. But you have to experiment and try many ways of wearing a scarf before you find the way that suits you best. It is a very personal matter; and what one woman does will not necessarily suit another. A scarf is to a woman what a necktie is to a man and the way you tie it is part of your personality.” Christian Dior
I love the way he used the word frock instead of dress or outfit. It sounds quaint today but it is so charming and feminine! Throughout the book he also puts great emphasis on individual personality.
The scarf is an 18″ silk square. It is printed with Fleurs-de-Lis which are stylized irises that have long been associated with the French monarchy. This shape and size of scarf can be tied in many ways. I’ll experiment and demonstrate several of them soon. Fortunately this pretty little scarf is still in perfect condition. I was lucky to find the green scarf (just in time for Saint Patrick’s Day!) with its stylized iris flowers and the book for only $2.99 each!
Christian Dior would have approved of this too because he also says, in the introduction of his book, “It is possible for a woman to be elegant without spending very much money on her clothes, if she is careful to choose the clothes that suit her personality. Simplicity, good taste and grooming are the three fundamentals of good dressing and these do not cost money. First you must study yourself. Learn to know what suits you and what does not. And study your own needs.”
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
I am happy to present the instructions for tying and styling Tricia’s original and unique way of wearing an Orange Pashima Scarf/Shawl. This demonstration is by Tricia James, photos and written directions by Lady Violette. You can also visit Tricia at her website, scarfgenie.com. Tricia is an International Scarf and Accessories Stylist
The finished pashima scarf beautifully tied.
- Begin by folding the scarf in half lengthwise.
- Drape over shoulders.
- Loop scarf around neck & adjust with both ends coming forward in even lengths.
- Take Left side of scarf loop end and bring it under & around…
- under & around…
- several times…
- as shown…
- on Left side…
- Do the same thing with the Right side of the shawl wrapping the end under & around…
- under & around…
- until both sides of shawl are fully wrapped,
- and hanging down in the front.
- Next, slip your finger into one of the loops on the upper Left hand side of the shawl as Tricia demonstrates here.
- Next, pull that loop up and out a bit,
- then continue to “style it out” by spreading it apart with your fingers,
- as she demonstrates in the photos…
- To complete the style arrange the extended loop to your liking, adjusting the fullness of the scarf to fit attractively on your neck.
- Make sure the ends of the scarf and the fringes are hanging down and arranged neatly as shown!
Admire your work! You have just tied and styled your pashima beautifully!
Tags: Fashion, How To Make a Scarf, How To Tie a Pashima, How to Tie a Scarf, How To wear a Designer Scarf, How to Wear a Pashima, How to Wear a Scarf, How to Wear Fringe, International Scarf Styling, Making Scarves, Pashimas, Scarf Style, Scarf Styling, Scarf Tying, Scarves, Shawls, Style, Textiles, The Lady Violette Scarf Collection
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Monday, February 28th, 2011
Pashima Shawl Folded & Tied as a Scarf to Ring the Neck & Light the Face in Flattering Color
In her never ending creativity with scarves and shawls International Scarf Stylist Tricia has just invented this new way to wear a pashima – as a beautifully styled scarf to ring the neck and light the face in flattering color.
She actually just invented this new method of tying the shawl! It amazes me because I have seen stacks of these in department stores in scores of pretty colors and wondered exactly what one was supposed to do with them, beyond the obvious thing of wrapping your shoulders with a stole.
Now I feel like I need a stack of pretty colors to wear in all the ways she ties them! If you find a color that flatters your complexion, eyes, or hair (or all three) and learn how to tie it, you have an instantly unique accessory that lights up your face and also adds a bit of warmth around your neck and shoulders. And is unique to you!
The right scarf/shawl and way of tying it can transform any simple dress or blouse into a stunning outfit. I have begun to think of them as transformers! This is a traditional cashmere Pashima shawl size 28″ x 80″ and is folded and tied to wear as shown.
We are working on writing and photographing the directions for tying a pashima like this so you can learn to do it yourself. I’ll post them soon. meanwhile you can visit International Scarf Stylist Tricia James at scarfgenie.com
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Saturday, February 26th, 2011
The Fine Art of Draping the Figure
Artists have drawn and painted the human figure draped in beautiful folds of cloth to enhance its intrinsic grace for as long as they have been making art.
And I have been thinking about this all week as I have studied the pictures of Tricia’s beautiful scarf tying techniques.
What could be more stylish and feminine in any time in history or in any culture than a beautifully draped human figure? I can’t think of anything! But I can think of many beautiful examples of draping.
There were the, the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, the East Indian Women in their exquisite saris, Isadora Duncan the modern dancer, and more beautiful sculptures and paintings than anyone ever could list – just to mention a few examples. Every museum is full of them!
Draping the female figure alluringly is most definitely an example of the Feminine Arts throughout History.
Here Tricia has again used her basic wrap of the white silk shawl, then decorated it with a Ficcare Maximas Clip. These are designed to use in the hair to hold French twists and buns in place, but we have found them to work as excellent shawl and scarf clips as well.
I will post instructions for tying and styling these scarves soon. In the meantime you may visit International Scarf Stylist Tricia James at scarfgenie.com
Tags: Art & About, Fashion, Feminine Arts, How To Make a Scarf, How to Tie a Scarf, How To wear a Designer Scarf, How to Wear a Scarf, How to Wear Fringe, How To Wear Fringed Scarves and Shawls, International Scarf Styling, Making Art, Making Scarves, Scarf Style, Scarf Styling, Scarf Tying, Scarves, Shawls, Style, The Lady Violette Scarf Collection
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Friday, February 25th, 2011
White Shawl with Schrunchy Flower Styled by Tricia James
Here is yet another variation on the same basic wrap of the white shawl – this time “Scrunched” with a brown taffeta hair scrunchy. This flowery variation blew me away!
Tricia took a cloth covered hair scrunchy edged in beads, and pulled a section of the shawl through it, then fanned it out to create a Stylized Flower on one shoulder. After shaping it with her fingers she secured the “flower” with one corsage sized long straight pin, hiding the pearl pin head in the folds of the flower.
It is snowing outside and this is a way you can make and wear a fresh flower corsage in spite of the weather! And what a clever way to actually use that stack of seldom worn hair scrunchies made of pretty fabrics that have accumulated in a drawer! I must have 1/2 a dozen of them in various colors that I am now excited to try out as flowers on scarves!
Tricia will come back next week to help me write up directions for tying and styling these scarves which I will then post for you to follow. Meanwhile you can visit International Scarf Stylist Tricia James at scarfgenie.com
I am going to make myself some hair scrunchies just for the purpose of wearing them as cloth shawl flowers. This seems like a great way to utilize a small bit of pretty fabric, doesn’t it? When I figure out how to make them I will post the instructions as well.
Tags: Feminine Arts, Flowers, How To Make a Scarf, How to Tie a Scarf, How To wear a Designer Scarf, How to Wear a Scarf, How to Wear Fringe, How To Wear Fringed Scarves and Shawls, International Scarf Styling, Making Scarves, Scarf Style, Scarf Styling, Scarf Tying, Scarves, Shawls, Style, Textiles, The Lady Violette Scarf Collection
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