I am really loving the gorgeous and brightly colored scarves that are being worn as headscarves this summer.  I wrote earlier this summer about How To Tie A Headscarf, so now I am building a collection of summer scarves to wear.
Discount website Bluefly currently has an amazing selection of Diane Von Furstenberg colorful silk, cotton, and cashmere scarves at affordable prices.  DVF is famous for her bold patterned wrap dresses in vibrant hues, so I’m excited to see the fabrics appearing on scarves as well.  I love finding brightly colored patterned fabrics in accessories because they’re usually a little too …read more

Do you love the look of scarves, but aren’t quite sure how to wear or tie one?
Texere Silk has a great online guide with dozens of ways to tie a scarf.  Try out the classic shoulder wrap for an added touch of style around your arms.  Want to sport a Diana Vreeland-inspired turban?  How about adding a feminine twist to the masculine tie?
And of course, you need a new scarf to show off your scarf-tying skills, right?  How about the Pucci “Diamante” silk scarf:

images: Nordstrom

I’m thinking ahead when we will be able to get away with a turtleneck sweater instead of a bulky coat and I think this scarf definitely will take the outfit up a degree. You could match the sweater up with a pair of jeans and the minute you add this scarf, you will start turning heads.
But how about how to care for this scarf. Is it possible to handwash it or is that strictly a no-no? So, I went looking.
I found some really good advice here and here. So we now have our scarves and our lingerie… covered!
And did …read more