Scarf Ability
Do you own dozens of lovely scarves but don’t know how to make the most out of them? Do you always wear your scarves the same way? If you need a stroke of inspiration, take a look at this lovely vintage booklet, Scarf Ability – 25 Ways to Tie a Scarf, published back in 1960’s by Sears and Roebuck.
Despite the fact that the booklet is more than forty years old, I find it so up to date and very inspiring. As the booklet simplifies, accessories can give a personal touch to any outfit. “A woman’s way with accessories can become her personal fashion signature”, the author explains and continues: “In today’s fashion picture, a scarf worn in combination with a hat, a handsome belt or rows of chains, a dramatic pin, flying from a handbag strap or luggage handle, expresses today’s mood”. So what are you waiting for? Get accessorising and have fun!
Think about this season’s must have, the LBD, accessorised with a glorious Isadora, or common work outfit spiced up with The Stole. I’m hooked!
If you think after glancing through the booklet that you are running short of ideas, search inspiration from books, such as Sensational Scarfs, to teach you how to turn a scarf into a fabulous fashion look. Tech wizards might find scarf tying cd guides, such as 80 Ways to Tie Your Scarf , extremely handy.
Accessorising is all about experimenting, so get creative and have a blast!
Sanna 19. November 2007 | DIY Accessories | Comment [2]
Slowly But Surely
About that wrap-around skirt... Unfortunately I’m not that crafting-savvy. I actually got stuck with the damn zipper so it takes me a day or two more than I expected to get that skirt officially pimped.
Sanna 27. September 2007 | DIY Skirts | Comment
Pimp My Skirt!
I’m a sucker for skirts and every time I go around second hand shops or thrift stores I have my eye on skirts or good looking fabrics from which I could stitch a simple skirt for everyday use. A couple of months ago I found this interesting retro wraparound skirt I thought I could wear.
I didn’t even bother to try it on because a) I fell in love with its lovely pattern and b) this tag inside the garment just charmed my pants off. The skirt, as well as yours truly, came from Tampere.
But yea, I should have known my body type better. The thing is, I can’t (or won’t) wear any extra layers on my hips as I like to think I have enough on that department already. So what a smart gal could do in this situation? Pimp her skirt, of course!
Now I’m not any stitch wiz or hardcore craftswoman so I need a few days to actually realize my plan. But in my mind it goes something like this: A few snips here, a couple of stitches there, a hint of patience et voilà!: a beautiful and totally wearable a-lined skirt is ready to hit the streets. Be back on Thursday to see if it worked!
Do you customize your outfits?
Sanna 24. September 2007 | DIY Skirts | Comment [2]
