First of all, we’re excited to say that today marks Urban Mantra's one year anniversary! A whole year of our random musings and ramblings on all matters, big and small, documented on a blog. It's been a fun journey (not without its challenges though). Thank you to all our family, friends, and blogger friends who read this blog and support us (all 10 of them...okay, maybe 15).
Second of all, I’m half way through my shopping ban! January down, February to go. And thank god February is a short month. The idea behind today’s post is on how to maximize your closet. This is something we can all do, shopping ban or no shopping ban. In this two-part series, we’ll be focusing on the scarf. Yes, that small piece of cloth that you use to keep warm or to spice up an outfit. It’s a surprisingly versatile piece that often gets overlooked. Here’s our take on how you can wear it in simple yet fun ways:
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Around your neck: So, the most obvious placement of a scarf is around your neck. But even with this traditional use, you can play around with different styles. Instead of just wrapping that scarf around your neck, how about adding a bit of interest to the look with a piece of jewelry? In the pictures below, I basically pulled the ends of my scarf through a statement ring (a brooch would work just as well). I’m a huge fan of
Wendy’s Lookbook video which showcases 25 ways to wear a scarf so if you're looking for more ideas, check that video out.
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Give your purse some love: How about taking that colorful scarf of yours and tying it around the handle of your purse? It’s a simple way to jazz up your bag as well as your look.
Tune in next week for our take on 3 other ways to wear a scarf. In the meantime, if you wish to join us on this self-imposed misery...I mean, shopping ban, visit this
post
by Tanvi from The Fabulous Life of Not-So-Rich and InFamous. Or you can just sit in the comfort of your home and snicker at us as you read about our painful exile from the shopping malls of America.
Linking up with Rubi for
Your Style Link Up and Molly for
YOLOMondays. Check them out! :)
You won't believe it, but just yesterday I came across an Hermes pin on Pinterest with about 20 different ways to wear a scarf.
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Hahaa. But great post. Looking forward the the other parts!
Good luck on your shopping ban. I have just one more week left!
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Just in time to read this post ! Have to wear one to an event today, and I loved the way you added that twist with the ring, while I was thinking to add a brooch, the ring would be a better idea now ! how cool ! thanks for the post..
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I love scarves!! Love the little detail on yours! And can't wait to see the rest of the style!!! Hope you are having a wonderful day!
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i just love wearing scarves and have never considered wearing them on my purses, thanks for the tip :)
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Great post! I am a huge fan of Wendy's as well...and I have yet to try all 25 ways. :) Thanks to your post, I now have 2 additional ways to try. ;) Looking forward to your other posts.
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I have a huge collection of scarves, thanks for introducing to different ways of wearing them. Love your style!!!!
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scarves can really do wonders and make you look chic! thanks for sharing the info :)
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Wow the way of trying on scarves is explained everywhere but what makes you blog different is the unique way of saying it.
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love those pants and the statement ring obviously:)
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