Silk Scarves: Inspirations and Tips

What girl doesn't love Scarves? For many women, its even the only piece of silk they own. In recent years the trend with scarves has transitioned from belt, to handbag strap accessory, to draping across your chest, but I would like to make a case for wearing a scarf, as a scarf. I think that women look very chic wearing a scarf as a scarf- and most of us definitely thought that Jackie Kennedy, Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn look chic and even more attractive wearing them with oversized sunglasses, but it seems that this look is nearly non-existant in the present day. So in an effort to inspired someone out there to wear a scarf as a scarf, here are some of my favorite photos of ladies in scarves.

Adriana Lima Vogue Paris 2008

Coach Fall 2010 Ad

Hermes Fall 2010 Ad Campaign

Malgosia Bela

Annica by Dimitris Skoulos for Elle Greece August 2010

Miu Miu Campaign

Anouck Lepere by Jean-François Campos for Flair October 2010 

Rasa Zukauskaite Far From Heaven Muse Fall 2010

Louis Vuitton Scarf Ad 

Lilly Pulitzer Summer 2010 Catalog Cover

Dree Hemingway by Alexi Lubomirski Simply Red Harpers Bazaar Sept 2010

You'll notice that with their scarves, these ladies are wearing more pronounced makeup: stronger eye makeup and colorful lips to help play up the glamorous and fashion-forward side of the scarf. Jewelry is important as well, you'll notice lots of earrings, bracelets, and of course.. oversized sunglasses.

Hopefully these tips and this collection of photos will inspire a few out there to try the scarf, as a scarf. Have a lovely day everyone!

Fall Olive Shimmer: The Marriage of Military and Sequin

Don't you just love it when your favorite things come together?

Military is back as a huge fall trend -these olive and khaki hues make all women who wear them look urban chic and ruggedly-feminine. But why stop there? Adding sequin, gold shimmer and shine takes this look from military-issue to khaki bombshell, in a look I like to call olive shimmer.

Gisele Bundchen Vogue Oct '06

photo credit: Fahion Gone Rogue

Jeep and Aviators are optional but highly recommended ;-)

(que Johnny Cash Jeep Commercial Music)

This look is so intriguing because of the combination of very masculine (military /aviators) and very feminine (sequin, gold) pieces. The result is a sultry head turning look.

Layer your shimmery pieces with olive & khaki, pair with aviators, or rugged ankle boots.

Tory Burch Panzi Sequined Dress

Accessorize your military pieces with feminine jewelry like a multi-strand gold /or statement necklace, or a sequin skirt.

J.Crew August 2010 Catalog Cover

Robert Rodriguez Wool-Cashmere Shimmer Top

Cast of The Romantics in J.Crew '10 Fall Collection

(Malin Akerman & Jeremy Strong)

Express Embellished Essential Stretch Military Shirt

MICHAEL Michael Kors Sequined Camo Tank

Again, with the Aviators :)

Styling Options /Inspirations:

Smoldering Smudged Olive & bronze eye makeup

Megan Fox, October '09 Cosmopolitan Mag

Pair with some Gold rimmed Aviators

Adriana Lima in Ray Ban Aviators Photo Credit

Layer with gold and bronze statement jewelry.

Necklace: Lu Lu Frost

The variations and styling options on this look are endless, so grab what you already have and pair it with something new.

Have a lovely weekend everyone! And thank you for all the sweet and kind comments- they make my day :)