Wednesday 12 June 2013

Fashion For Every Age


Hey there!
     Today we are going through some cute fashion photos. You may or may not know, but in addition to being a teenager and a blogger I  have a  younger sister and I love to dress her up all the time and now in my country the winter is starting so I was searching for new scarves for my real-life doll! And I found so many different cute babies and little kids wearing scarves and I wanted to share with you guys the amazing scarf style of this kids.










So if you want to dress up your sister, brother, daughter, son, nephew, niece... Here are some tips that you can use to put them on fashion since little.


Tuesday 11 June 2013

How to Tie a Scarf On Your Head


Hi Folks!

     So in this post we are going to focus in our head. Is unbelievable how fashion is to wear scarfs in our head. My inspiration and favorite style is from the Olsen sisters and they are often wearing headscarves and I personally find extremely charming! And this post will teach you how to successfully tie a scarf on your head.

Instructions: 
1- Begin by making sure that your hair is combed back. If you already have straight hair, you're all set. However, if you have thick, curly hair, pull it back into a low ponytail.


  • 2- Take the scarf and completely unfold it. Lay it out on a flat surface, such as a vanity table or your bed.
  • 3- The scarf should be a long rectangle. You want the scarf to appear like a long headband, and to do this you have two folding options
4-The first folding option is to fold the scarf lengthwise in half, and then in half again

5-The second folding option is to pick up an end of the unfolded scarf, and run your free hand lengthwise through, bunch up the fabric in almost an accordion pattern.

6- Once you have folded the scarf in the way that you'd like, look in the mirror and place the scarf just behind your bangs, or the frontal crown of your head, behind your ears.

7- Take the loose ends of the scarf and tie them together at the base of your neck--either in a bow, or in a double knot, leaving the ends longer and trailing down your back.

8- Take some hair pins and place them intermittently around where the scarf meets your scalp line to keep the scarf in place.




    • As always I got some examples: 












Olsen Sisters






Monday 10 June 2013

Scarf Wrap Sandals

 
      Hello!

     Why keep the scarf wrapped just around our neck???
     I was thinking these days what else could I do with my scarves... I was (like always) surfing in the internet and then I saw a cool sandal with a scarf around an ankle! Such I good idea, right guys? 
     So here I got  some photos for you folks get inspired. 

                                                           






                            Here we have a easy way to do it: 


     You know I've always seen the DIY potential in scarves, and aren't these sandals from Avec Moderation fun? Using a simple pair of sandals and silky scarves, you could easily recreate the look. While the chances of thrifting an identical pair of scarves are slim to none, you could always pick up two scarves from a fast fashion joint like H&M or cut a large scarf in two.
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Wednesday 5 June 2013

Be Creative


Hey there! Here we go again ...


   Are you getting tired of your old purse(?) Well we all know this moments... Time to make a decision.

Here are several options. You can: 



1- Keep your bag as it is... and save money. Not very exciting 
2- Get a new bag and forget about money saving. Not money wise 
3- Find an exciting + money wise option 

     Let's talk about option #3 which obviously sounds like the best one to many of us. What is you could  re vamp, zest up and at the same time customize your purse without spending a dime ?

To start with, grab your favorite scarf/ scarves and your favorite purse. Then think about your day: 
-will you hold you bag  all day long?
-Will you have to put it on the ground?
-Do you intend to go shopping with elegance?
- Will you attend and event? 
    In any case, time has become to dress up your bag. Below are a few ideas: 

    On all these photos, I am using silk scarves 36"x 36" or 30"x 30" which I fold either in a short band or a long ribbon before tying them with a large square knot or a bow. Remember that straps, buckles, zips, (viva Longchamp and Lancel) are perfect places to tie a scarf. 

                                  Short band around one handle 

30" x 30" Scarf pulled through the front buckle and tied with a bow.

Flowing trails 

Wrap around style 

One short scarf 

If you are looking for a bold look, you also have the option to totally wrap your purse in a scarf. This style will turn any old handbag  into a stunning accessory: Place you handbag at the center of your scarf. Grab the first two tips and tie them at the bottom of the handles. Do the same with the two other tips. No worries: you  will still be able to access the (probably numerous) things which are inside your bag and that - like many other women- you need several times a days 

Total wrap. New look purse. 

If you like the total scarf-bag look, you may also want to try to turn a scarf into a bag. This old tradition an art in Japan. It is called "Furoshiki". The video bellow will show you how easily do it. All you need is a pretty large scarf ... and a little training... 

                         

How do you customize your purses? Are you ready for the "Furoshiki" art? I'd love to hear from you.



Tuesday 28 May 2013

Scarves All Over The World

     Cachecol, Scarf, Sciarpa, Echarpe, Schal... Many words in different languages with the same meaning and function!
     Do you like travelling? Are you interested in other cultures? Don't you think is fascinating  and enriching to discover countries we are not familiar with? Thanks to fast and modern ways to travel, thanks to internet too, the planet seems a little bit smaller (!) everyday... It's never been so easy to open your mind and your eyes to other cultures!
     Please join me for a quick but intense tour around the world.

     Our first stop is Africa. Women there have a real talent for wrapping headscarves - So much talent that more and more western designers find inspiration in these multiple and amazing ways they can tie a headscarf.
African women believe that if they use the headscarf it is going to protect themselves of evil spirits. And also because it looks nice!!! The more skills they show in tying a scarf, the more fulfilled and proud they are.




In North Africa and Middle East, a scarf remains a strong a Islamic symbol. Let's remember though that in and around the Arabic Peninsula, men wear scarves too. Called the " keffieh" it was originally worn to protect from the sun and sand storms . Since 1940's it has become a political symbol for the Palestinians.

When the "Keffieh" inspires Balenciaga.


Other continent, other traditions and other style: In South America, a country is famous for it shoulder scarves: here is Bolivia! Colored like a rainbow, a poncho - As also called " Manta" is part of the traditional men's and women's costume. Made in Alpaca, it protects shoulders from the cold. Its colors and pattern also  tell about the social class its owner belongs to.




Finally France and England, wearing a silk square scarf has no meaning other than being elegant and Fashionable!!!


Well, I also found another video that shows ways that you can wear some scarf in your short hair (if you have)

 I hope you guys enjoy!!!


Monday 27 May 2013

Several ways to be charming

Hey Bloggers! How is it going?

     So for today I was thinking about how we could wear the scarf in different ways around our neck???
     We usually have many scarves and we always ended up wearing them the same way always (What is boring, right?)
     But guess what... I found a video on You Tube that show us 25 ways to wear a scarf !!! So watch this video and then tell me later how many ways you already knew and if this hint is helping in your daily life!!!
     Have fun!





Starting to know you Folks!

Hey there!
     My name is Nicole Hoffmann (but you can call me Nick). I'm 18 years old and I'm from the warm country BRAZIL!
     In the beginning of this year (2013) I decided that I wanted to visit a new country and learn a new language and culture.
     Now I'm studying a Victoria High School (Vic High) in Victoria BC, Canada. I had the luck of taking this amazing class FASHION DESIGN and in this moment we are having this challenge: Do your own Fashion Blog!!! (Isn't that awesome?!?) 
     Then I got me thinking:" what should I write about?"  I started thinking about my own clothing, what I brought to Canada, so  I asked myself : What am I always wearing?  What is my favorite accessory? 
     Then my theme came into my mind: Scarves!!!
     So here we go explore this cute accessory!!!
     I hope you enjoy :)