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Inge on "For Shiny - Spring scarves"

Inge — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 13:30:21 +0000

Got it. It all makes perfect sense Shiny.

If it's any help, I can vouch for this one personally:
http://www.mattany.com/product.....cts_id=149
I know it's expensive, but my lovely sister gave it to me for my birthday (in Cactus).

It's the most amazing rich green colour, very flattering for my skin tone, and incredibly soft (and trust me, I hate scratchy scarves too!). It can look both chic and casual, it's really extremely versatile.

It feels a bit silly to say this about oneself, but whenever I wear this, it lightens up my face and I look ten times better.

I think the Bay, Cactus, Rani (and maybe the Turquoise) would look beautiful on you.

shiny on "For Shiny - Spring scarves"

shiny — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:15:24 +0000

Thanks Inge! I'm going through these one-by-one now, but it's taking awhile because my computer is acting slow today.

To clarify my requirements:

1) Solid color - I don't want a scarf with a print, because for spring/summer a lot of my tops have patterns already.

2) Obviously the color has to be flattering, since it will be near my face.

3) Color that will work well in my wardrobe. For example if I'm wearing grey and white, it seems yellow would be a great accent color for a scarf, but yellow looks like crap against my face. :-(

4) Non-scratchy material - I dress by "feel" as much as by mood. It's important to me that clothes feel nice against my skin. This is most important when it comes to scarves, which are at my neck. For example I was in F21 recently and many of the scarves seemed way too scratchy. :-(

5) Size - I want something that I can wind several times around my neck, euro-style, to keep warm on chilly spring days. Yet it can't be so long it is overwhelming on me either. But I don't think I'm really the type to wear a kerchief scarf artfully tied around my neck just for color. Does that make sense? I prefer a scarf that is more functional.

My green scarf that I bought in Paris is my ideal: it is a very lightweight pashmina. It's so soft, it feels really nice, yet it keeps me warm too. The color is very rich (it has sheen and the back is slightly darker than the front, which adds interest). The color is flattering to my skin tone and eye color. And the color is a good accent that works well with a lot of other items in my spring/summer closet.

I suspect this is one of those items I'm not going to be able to buy online. I'm too picky, and I really have to touch and feel it, try it on for size, and see the color in real life. :-(

Inge on "For Shiny - Spring scarves"

Inge — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 05:37:24 +0000

Oh yes Shana! I think it was this one:
http://www.polyvore.com/womens.....id=5270117

I love it in purple!!

shana on "For Shiny - Spring scarves"

shana — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:33:20 +0000

Shiny, I know you are a BR fan so I am not sure if you've seen this already. I saw a pretty lavender floral scarf in the store - I believe it was available in a pale green and a lavender. I was hoping to pick it up online at some point but it looks like it is already sold out & I can't find it on the website anymore. Perhaps one of your local stores still has it - it is really beautiful and would be great for spring!