In the movie (based on the book by Sophie Kinsella) Confessions of a Shopaholic, Rebecca Bloomwood is merrily on her way to a job interview when she spies it in the window -the green scarf. She just knows it will transform her life. After a series of mishaps, the Dolce & Gabbana crinkled kelly green scarf is hers. She soon becomes known as “the girl in the green scarf” and her career & life are never the same.
While a scarf may not completely transform your career & life, it can add a certain panache to an ordinary outfit. Over the last couple of years, I have become a HUGE fan of scarves. During the cooler months, I am more-often-than-not ensconced in a pashmina. I joke, a pashmina is quite possibly the acceptable “blankie” of adulthood. Thankfully, as the days warm, I don’t have to completely tuck my favorite accessory away. I am excited to see fabulous gauzy scarves are back for another spring season.
This “shadowed vine” scarf from Anthropologie is definitely one of my favorites. I own two of these - one in pale pink and one in dusty blue. This season they offer them in various ombre shades. For a mere $28, it really is a steal and adds such a unique texture to a t shirt, cardigan, or a simple sweater dress.
www.anthropologie.com
The Catch and Release scarf from Anthropologie is also a favorite. I dig the ruffled shape with the tassels that add even more texture. I can see this paired with a neutral tshirt (thinking tan and white stripe) and skinny white jeans for spring. LOVE that Tiffany’s- esque blue.
www.anthropologie.com
This Gucci scarf in a brighter hue of lemon is quite luxurious and more versatile option to wear as a scarf or a wrap. This color is just scrumptious.
Gucci scarf - courtesy of www.neimanmarcus.com
For more English country charm, these patterned scarves offer a relaxed yet refined look.
http://www.calypso-celle.com/Floral-Scarf-p-16915.html
www.jcrew.com
The smocking detail on this one from Urban Outfitters gives it a vintage feel that I adore.
www.urbanoutfitters.com
While I love all of these soft sherbet colors for Spring, the one I most want is this one from Burberry in RED.
Burberry scarf image courtesy of www.neimanmarcus.com
If I was walking down the street, this one would stop me in my tracks. Look how that pop of color transforms a simple white tank and jeans. I can also envision this used as a runner on a table for an easy low country meal or picnic. See how entrepreneurial I can be as I re-purpose things and prove it really IS an investment piece. Maybe that Rebecca Bloomwood was onto something with her “investment” know-how. Maybe THIS scarf could actually transform my career and life …and I’d be known as “the girl in the red scarf”. At the very least, I could be fashionable and dream.
Cheers & Happy Friday, Y’all.
Weekend Playlist = some tunes from the “Confessions of a Shopaholic” Soundtrack
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