You know every once in a while, when you see a woman wearing a scarf and she looks phenomenal? There are many things that come into play in this kind of situation. In no particular order, these include what she's wearing, her personal appearance, how she's carrying herself. And we can't forget the scarf itself- the colors, design, dimensions and texture. These aspects significantly affect the overall look.
But there are two things that are very commonly neglected, particularly with 100% silk and other very delicate scarves: It's: (1) finish and (2) draping. Everything else could be perfect. But if one or both of these things are off, the whole look is ruined.
Even if you begin with doing just these two things, and you may have a very inexpensive/average, light acrylic scarf, this can mark the beginning of transforming your look!
Think about sending that special woman, be it your aunt, mother or sister, something different this holiday season! A flower bouquet or fruit basket is nice. But they last only a matter of days. I have given this a lot of thought over many years. And, if you are very careful about certain aspects of a particular choice, your gift this year could be really loved by the receiver!
A knit green or red scarf for Christmas is very thoughtful and appropriate for a teenager or young woman in her twenties. A silk scarf can be elegant and perfect for a refined woman in her 30s and older. When you find one in a wonderful shade of red or green, with a lovely classic design, it will likely be greatly appreciated and worn many holiday season for years to come.
When considering a holiday red silk scarf, look for a gorgeous rich red shade. The color needs to be deep. But you don't want it to have a brown or burgundy hue. Often, manufacturers go the other way and use a red that is too light and looks orange.
When wanting to get a holiday green silk scarf, look for shades of green that remind you of a forest and winter. Mint greens fall flat, generally. Although, if you have found one with white which makes a delicate print, it could be delightful. It could, for instance, work with a black or deep green wool or velvet outfit. A toned down chartreuse that is lime colored could potentially work with a deep green, not on its own.
One of my passions in life is designing and creating premium quality silk scarves. And, I do have a great red as well as a wonderful green scarf you could send! You can order the scarves through Amazon which will give you the option of gift wrapping and free super saver shipping or my scarfsense.com site which lets you purchase the gift box with green grosgrain ribbon shown in the picture here and use a order ahead feature which lets you to specify a preferred ship date so that you can buy gifts ahead of time.
Enter our very first contest to win a Scarfsense scarf! The prize is this beautiful red sarong! First CLICK the ScarfsenseLLC Fan page LIKE button. Then CLICK on the Sweepstakes icon (top right corner of the page). Then, complete the short entry formFree Sarong Contest
This is appr0ximately a $50 value including shipping. Drawings will be later this month. Good luck!
It's not your imagination, some leopard print scarfs look awesome and others, bad. This article tells you exactly what you need to look for to find a leopard print scarf that sizzles: Leopard Print Scarf Article
Appreciating the finer things in life is a good trait. Like anything else, though, striking a balance is important.
If you want to buy a gorgeous scarf, are you going to automatically buy one that is the most expensive?
Why don't you try to find the "next" Hermes instead? It could be a fun adventure and you'd save you a boatload of cash!
Have you ever watched ‘The Voice"? An interesting aspect of this program is the idea that as an expert (here, in vocal music), you could potentially identify a real, unknown musical talent and even be a part of their evolving story. That can be very rewarding. "America's Got Talent" has done something incredible here. Did you watch when they had Jackie Evancho on last year in August and September? She was just 10 years old. Without question, she is a gifted prodigy who sings opera essentially flawlessly.
Would you have any interest in finding the next generation of this or that? If yes, what topics do you think you are qualified to do this? Singers, actors, automobiles, food, clothing? And then, what do you have access, time and/or funding to do? With clothing, especially accessories, access shouldn't be too difficult and you might be able to find the next best ones without spending that much money. For example, have you ever heard of Franco Sarto shoes? They are made in Italy and have beautiful, timeless design lines, the best materials and are incredibly well made. I fell in love with a pair of Franco Sarto pumps several years ago that had a 3" heel and a strap that would cross at the ankle.
For as long as this style was available (about 3 years), I would buy three pair at a time (I was in consulting and on my feet all the time). Believe me, when you consider the shoe, these were incredibly reasonably priced ($65/pair).
Let's talk about scarves. It's true, the top of the line is Hermes. And you pay for them, for sure. I've seen them run from $300 to $800. The price can drop quite a bit just switching to another well known designer. I have a wonderful Ralph Lauren chiffon silk scarf with a delicate paisley design that I paid $75 for. Some seasons Echo may have a couple scarves that have good material, colors and designs. I've paid around $40 for them. But, lately, I've seen that a lot of their scarf products are very faddish and not as high quality as they've been other years.
I think its fun to try to find scarves that approach or are equal to Hermes in terms of quality of silk material, design and color, but are significantly less in cost. You feel like you've accomplished something when you've been successful, not to mention the fact that you have saved a lot of money! In some ways, you might be able to compare this to the stock market. You want to catch a good stock on its way up in price, not when it has peaked, if you can help it, because you'll be paying top dollar for it then.
In your search for the next Hermes, you will surely encounter the fakes. They are out there. Whether their manufacturers are blatant and copy famous existing scarf designs or they just stamp out junk, I am stunned at the proliferation of pieces of material these companies are calling scarves. I wouldn't even want to use any of them for house cleaning rags. Really! The truth is, plan to see very low quality silk, colors, designs and processes during this endeavor.
I encourage you to become an educated shopper in whatever area you decide to try to find the next one for tomorrow. That will allow the process to be fun instead of frustrating. In the case of silk scarves for example, there are very specific qualities you should be aware of and looking for. Have fun!
I love roses a lot, believe me. But over the years, I've grown to love peonies, perhaps as much, if not more than roses. After you hear more details from this article, you may start to feel the same way!
Perhaps you have an elderly relative or friend who is now in a small apartment or assisted living. It's often important or preferred to keep her volume of "things" down and footprint minimal. Although sending fruit supports this objective, there is a risk to consider.
It is so common to send fruit on certain holidays and for some types of celebrations, like birthdays.
If it's going to a large or young, health conscious family that likes fruit, you have a good chance of it being enjoyed and used just as long as not too many others are sending the same thing.
In the case of it going to one person, like an aunt, mom or a grandma, the probability that it will get eaten drops significantly, particularly when others are also thinking about sending fruit. If this happens (and it often can, particularly with big holidays or important celebrations), there is no way all of the fruit will get eaten by this one person. And you may be lucky if it ends up being taken to a shelter or food pantry before it becomes too ripe or rotten.
You should also think about the possibility that she would like something that she can keep more than a week. There are alternatives to sending fruit which don't take up a lot of space. Perhaps this person is in a nursing home or in assisted living or just plain has too much "stuff". The idea of getting something perishable isn't bad because of this. The problem is that there may be a good chance it won't get used. So, even though it will be removed from the living space in a short period of time, in this case, it may not be eaten and enjoyed.
If you are open doing something other than sending fruit this year, keep in mind that sentimental women sometimes like something they can hold or look at to remind them of you and your thoughtfulness! And, if she really doesn't tend to buy nice things for herself, something to consider is a well made silk scarf in time-tested colors and a timeless design. Otherwise, you may want to consider some wonderful bees wax candles or fragrant triple milled soap.
Regardless of the way you go, make sure you give some attention to the gift delivery and presentation. It can be just as important as the gift itself! It helps the recipient to get excited about receiving a gift and to also become filled with wonder about what the gift might actually be.
Some scarves really benefit from certain ties. It's often because of the kind of pattern on a scarf and where certain colors are. Equip yourself with a few good scarf ties and you will be prepared to showcase most scarf patterns beautifully. Here's a really good tie I end up using a lot:
It's hard to believe fall hits in a couple days! Time to pull out the flannel sheets and the sweaters. There is a great alternative to sweaters. Do you know what it is? A wrap!
They are really pretty and in many cases are a better choice than a sweater for keeping you warm. Here's an article I just wrote on the subject: