Friedman - 50 Ways to Wear a Scarf

For my mom and grandma, who made me who I am today. And to my all-time favorite scarf, pilfered from my moms closet and subsequently lost weeks later on New Years Eve, 2011: You would have looked great in this book. Copyright 2014 by Lauren Friedman. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher. Scarves. I. Title. II. II.

Title: Fifty ways to wear a scarf.
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A scarf is more than just an accessory; it has the power to transport your style to another time or place. If youre wearing classic pants with a simple top, pull out a favorite scarf, wrap it into one of the looks found in this book, and suddenly youre a French gamine on the banks of the Seine, a carefree coed skipping class in a convertible, or an anthropologist taking coffee with the local Bedouins. A scarf is the last flourish, the exclamation point to the daily narrative of getting dressed, and it has the ability to truly make an outfit. My own scarf collection, which Ive illustrated throughout this book, is more than just a pile of fabric. My scarves represent a series of stories and memories. The first scarf I ever remember wearing was a purple paisley hand-me-down from my mothers freewheeling single days.

When I put it on, I was no longer just a little girl in middle school yearning to grow up. That scarf instantly transformed my daily uniform of a tee shirt and jeans into a look that said, Im a young woman with my own style and I march to the beat of my own purple paisley drum! to accessorize a girls best friend. Bring new life to the scarves in the back of your closet, and, above all, dont be afraid to be bold. Lauren

SQUARE SCARVES pashmina or wrap made of cotton, silk, or cashmere bandanna, handkerchief, or small silk square OBLONG SCARVES heavy knit for winter made of wool or cotton a long swath made of silk, cotton, or cashmere Keep your scarves in check! I like to use this type of organizer (available at IKEA) for my collection. Knot each scarf so that the loose ends are hidden and hanging down the back, then organize by type and color. For the wily girl on the go, this desperado look is a runaway success with any old rocker tee. With a square scarf folded in half diagonally to form a triangle, gather the two folded corners. Finish by knotting the folded corners together behind your neck. No muss, no fuss; pretty much any oblong scarf will work for this simple style. Drape a long scarf, folded in half widthwise, around the back of your neck. Reaching through the loop, grab the loose ends of the scarf. Pull the ends through the loop. Tighten the scarf at the base of your neck to finish. A beautiful bloom for any blushing lass, this twist will have everyone stopping to admire the rose at your collar. Drape a long, skinny scarf around the back of your neck so that both ends hang evenly down the front. Starting near your neck, twist the ends together until you are a few inches away from the bottom. Wrap the twist up into a bun on the side of your neck. Tuck the ends underneath, and finish by gently splaying them out like the petals of a flower. Next page