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Why can't I wear a scarf?

Scarves have been in fashion for decades. As you know my style icon is Audrey Hepburn and she was one of the women who made the scarf as fashionable as it is today! The only problem with this is that I have found that I am unable to do the scarf thing.


 


The only time you see me wearing a scarf is in the cooler months of Autumn/Winter. I own one cashmere scarf. That's it! I am not a scarf girl, much to my disappointment.

I just find that whenever I try on a scarf, there is too much material around my neck and it makes me feel uncomfortable. I also feel that if the scarf is large, it overwhelms my petite frame. 

I think the way around my dilemma may have to be to wear a twilly instead. Have you heard of a twilly? It's a smaller, skinnier version of a scarf. You know, the type you would usually see tied onto designer bags. Well, maybe these little silk delights may just be the answer to my problem!


Audrey wearing a twilly
  
I love anything made from silk, and when it comes to scarves, only one name comes to mind-Hermes Paris! Hermes is famous for their silk scarves, which come in a range of exquisite prints and colours. Silk is the  perfect choice during the summer months because it is made from natural fibres. This means it is more comfortable and cooler to wear than its polyester/nylon counterparts.  


Hermes silk twilly


Are you a scarf person? How do you like to wear your scarves? On your head to keep the wind from messing your hair, as a bandanna, worn around your waist as a belt or simply tied in a multitude of different ways around your neck? 

I love receiving your feedback, so don't be shy, leave a comment below. x

Yours in style,

Suzi x


Pics courtesy of brooksidebuzz.com
tpmcafe.talkingpointsmemo.com 
aliexpress.com
leatherhermes.com

Comments

  1. Kamila11 January 2012 at 07:13

    Hi Suzi, love your latest blog about scraves. As I am generally known as the scarf lady, I have a scarf for just about every outfit and wear them in different ways around my neck. I have woollen, cotton and of course silk. Thanks again for your interesting blog. Give the twilly a try. Kp x

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  2. J11 January 2012 at 09:42

    Great! :)

    liberty-walk-sara.blogspot.com/

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  3. Alexandra12 January 2012 at 17:08

    I'm definitely a big scarf person actually. But I'm not a hat person! It's funny how people take to one thing or another.

    Alexandra xo

    http://tovogueorbust.com/

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  4. .sabo skirt.12 January 2012 at 19:27

    We are on a neutral side when it comes to wearing a scarf. There are times when we do not like wearing one.
    These are cute photos!:)


    Much love from the SABO SKIRT girls!
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  5. Suzi Maynard12 January 2012 at 21:41

    Thanks for your comments!

    Suzi x

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  6. Heather12 January 2012 at 23:47

    I wear scarves all the time - they are my favorite accessory! Such a simple and fun way to spice up an outfit :)

    XO
    www.pearlsandpaws.blogspot.com

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    1. Suzi Maynard19 January 2012 at 15:02

      I'll come & have a look at how you wear your scarves on your blog to give me some ideas!
      Suzi x

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  7. BusiChic19 January 2012 at 00:25

    Hi Suzy,

    Great blog btw! I'm a total scarf person - I love wearing square ones as tops, rectangular ones as shawls or around my bag.... I've actually got a whole lot of ways I like to wear them and will even have an outfit post on BusiChic in the morning showing how I use a scarf to change a work look to a drinks-with-friends look !

    I still would love a twilly though ;)

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    1. Suzi Maynard19 January 2012 at 15:04

      Hi Busichic! I shall check out your blog.
      You sound like a scarf-expert!
      Suzi x

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  8. Suzi Maynard19 January 2012 at 15:05

    Thanks Glamorous Girl!
    Suzi x

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