Fashion, Style & More

How a gift can inspire you!

My best friend just got back from a trip to New York and with her she brought back a gift for me: a beautiful scarf.  I absolutely loved it because it was the type of scarf that can be worn in a number of ways.  It is ultra-soft with the richest tones of gold & red I had ever seen.  I plan to use it mostly during this season as a neck wrap or a shawl because it coordinates perfectly with my new caramel wrap sweater.  The pattern and combinations of colors gives it a regal look and it was a perfect compliment to my personality and style.

This gift inspired me because it reminded my how much I love scarves!  You can do so much with them; tie them around your waist, double them up around your shoulder and the same old drape them around your neck. No matter how you wear it, wearing scarves give you a chance to have fun with fashion and share a bit of your personality and style.  In the spirit of the joy of wearing scarves, I thought I’d share tried and true tips!

 

 

Here are a few ways to wear your scarves this season.

 

Scarf around the neck

One of the most popular uses of the traditional scarf is to wear it around the neck. This is the most popular and mod way to accessorize.

To add interest, try experimenting with your scarf knot placement. You can tie the scarf like a bowtie or you can leave the loops out of the design and let the scarf fall like a necktie.  For a more sophisticated look move the knot to the side or even the back.  This tends to add a sense of elegance to any outfit and creates a smooth neckline.

 

Shawl on the shoulders

On the days that it is not necessary to wear a covering wearing your scarf as a shawl is most fashionable.  This practice, in recent years, has regained its popularity. Whether you choose a knitted shawl or a knotted shawl, gently drape the shawl around the base of your shoulder blades and tie a knot in the front at your chest. You can finish the look by investing in a nice broach or pin to join the two ends of the shawl together. This is a great way to create a designer look with very little investment.

 

Just waist it!

Scarves make wonderful belts hat add flare to any outfit. Purchase a scarf that is longer than the size of your waist so that you can wrap it all the way around and then finish the look off with a nice tie.

Your scarf belt can have any width that you desire - from the long and slender scarf to the fat, chunky scarf. Play around with a few different styles until you find the style that's right for you!

Tie it Up

Tie a scarf to any handbag to add a flare. The key is to find a scarf that matches the color of your bag and outfit.  Use caution when selecting the fabric of your scarf.  Keep in mind that silk and cashmere scarves will be ruined if they get dirty.  Trust me your scarf will get dirty if you leave it on your bag long enough.

 

Anticipating that these tips will be useful, you are ready to begin accessorizing with your scarf.  Dress up your outfit and be sure to match colors as you hit the stores.  Have fun and accessorize according to your personal sense of style!!  

Smiles!

FashionStyleCoach,

Karen

www.fashionstylecoach.com

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Part III

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We’ve talked about protecting ourselves from Sun Exposure through this three part series.  I’ve shared three fantastic Sun Care Options plus one of the hottest trends this summer.

    

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Sun Protection

Part II

Now there is another component to sun exposure.  You know what I’m talking about that “unintentional” exposure like when our arms are exposed through our car windows, when we go for a walk, when we exercise or do out door activities.  It is usually when we think we’re not going to be out too long that we realize we were out in the sun too long and didn’t protect ourselves accordingly.  As I sit on this beautiful afternoon writing my thoughts I realized that I am not so good at protecting myself from the daily unintentional exposure to the warm Florida sun.  I’m thinking I’m not alone in this one.  So you know the obvious, wear the appropriate sun protection product.  Seems simple – right?  For the times that you are going to be outdoors, be sure to wear a sunscreen of at least 20 or higher.  Whether you are fair skinned and burn easily or you have darker skin and looking for a little color (what I refer to as natures golden glow) you still need to protect yourself.  Remember that 85% statistic?  You want to protect yourself and prevent those aging rays (UVA) from damaging your skin.  You may want to try SkinlogicsÒ SPF 30 with Parisol is non-stinging and provides long-lasting water resistant coverage. 

 

Enjoy your summer golden glow!!     

Sun Protection

Part I

How vividly I can hear my mom saying to me on a beautiful sunny Florida summer day, “Karen, be sure to wear your sun tan lotion”.  Back then, what we call sun protection or sun screen today, use to be called sun tan lotion.  We all wanted have these beautiful golden tans.  Today, I find myself reminding my children if they have their sun protection on as well.  We are often so good at protecting our skin when we go to the beach or an amusement park, and even when we are gardening.  There are other times that we are just not that good about it.   

Did you know that sun damage accounts for 85% of the visible signs of aging?   Sometimes we get all involved in what we are doing that we forget to re-apply our sunscreen.  Then there is getting way too much sun on our face!! I know we all try to avoid it all cost, but the reality is it happens.  If your foundation doesn’t have any SPF protection then here’s a suggestion.  Skinlogics® SPF Booster 30+ is a powerful broad-spectrum daily protection for your face! Start blocking UVA and UVB rays which can cause burning and skin aging.

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Be sure to visit back for my article on Recovering from sun exposure!

Sun Alert

Limiting sun exposure, wearing protective closing and using sunscreen may help reduce the risk and signs of skin aging, skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun.