Scarves

I got asked a couple of months ago when discussing my blog if I was a fashion blogger.  While I was flattered I was a little perplexed but said that no, mine is definitely just a lifestyle blog.  The woman said "Oh, it's just that you always seem really well put together."  Now I was extremely flattered but explained that I just like taking care with my dressing.

And then today I was reading Adrienne's post over at The Rich Life (on a budget) about de-blinging.  I commented that:

I think I've got the balance down pretty well. I wear a lot of black/grey/navy that is basic, add a sparkly piece or a great patterned scarf as a necklace (I do this at least once a week), and head out the door. I think in the end the most important thing is how you feel. If you're a sparkly person who loves to accessorize with lots, it can work (I think we've all seen an image of a fashionista who is wearing what on us would look ridiculous and overdone, but on her it looks just right). You have to know yourself.

I had never really thought about it before typing that, but I do kind of have a formula to my dressing.  I own enough scarves to support a small business, from vintage silk, fun printed polyester (I have one that is bright pink and white zebra print that pops off a black or grey shirt), long cotton ones, scrunched up/ruffled ones and of course my big ol' pashmina I bought while in Turkey.  And while odd for a 26 year old, I wear scarves more often than any other accessory. 

Now I know the average woman these days owns long scarves that they drape around, so that's not uncommon.  I will however wear pattered scarves as necklaces or silk scarves tied around my neck.  I even have long silk ones I can tie around my waist for a pop of color.  And don't be afraid of going for a bit of drama with a silk scarve wrapped around your head like an old Hollywood star.

I've spent countless hours searching for the 2 Hermes scarves that I'm on the lookout for.  My husband not only knows what Hermes is, he knows what the patterns look like and has become determined to obtain them for me (I am truly a blessed wife with a husband who loves her in scarves).  Hermes recently did a campaign in order to start getting younger customers.  I thought, "They're being ridiculous.  You shouldn't want just anyone to buy your product.  Then it becomes boring and just a sale.  Hermes scarves are like art....don't dumb it down."  

A scarf draped around your neck like a necklace with a simple watch or hoops or studs in your ears can be absolutely simple, classic, and beautiful.  It gets noticed more often than not.  I've gotten used to perfect strangers coming up and asking me about something or saying they love something.  The two most important things you can do with fashion is:

1. Make sure you love what you're wearing and that you feel like you.

2. Look in a mirror with a critical eye to determine number 1.

Getting dressed should be fun.  You should feel beautiful, chic, interesting.  I have some of the simplest clothing in the world, with plain colored v-necks and simple cardigans.  But accessories add a bit of flair that make you you.  

What is your favorite accessory that whenever you wear it you just know it's going to be a good day?