Tuesday, April 13, 2010

neckwarmer

since i threw out my neck i have been wearing the same cotton scarf..the majority of my scarves are cashmere or wool..and thats itchy at times..cool!! an opportunity to buy something new that i actually need..
image from here

here is a round up of this springs best accessory..i like it!

subtle pattern from martin and osa
the queen of scarves Matta has the original dupatta and i am loving the fringe on the aqua bordered cotton scarf with shell buttons and soft fringe hanging
paisley silk and batik cotton from jcrew

image from here

handmade in Ethiopia, and Virginia johnsons camel print both available from here

tie dye from gap, solid pink pompoms from old navy

10 comments:

Gwen Driscoll said...

Just love scarves! And these are some winners. Thanks for sharing. Hope you are well.

ChampagneMaker said...

I think your fabric would make a fabulous scarf! I'll tradeja labor for fabric! One for me and one for you? :-) I'll decorate with cool edging or lace, fringe beads...you name it! I do want to buy some fabric btw...how can I do that...I love all you do!!! (hugs and stitches) vovovov, cm @ crushparty (h2ocolor@perigee.net)

rikshaw design said...

champagne/stitchpoet..thats sounds so fab..how much facric would you need for 2? i am emailing you right away!

Pink Wallpaper said...

i love a scarf....although, my husband sometimes questions why one wears them in the summer time :) boys!

The Neo-Traditionalist said...

Such cuteness. I want the Matta one soooo bad(ly?), but I haven't pulled the trigger. Soon I hope. xoxo

thegoldenoctopus said...

matta scarves (and everything else) are 20% off on shop pretty mommy right now.

Anonymous said...

Hope you're feeling better!
Love the scarves!!! Love Matta & Viginia Johnson!! Great taste & thanks for sharing!
Champagne/stitchpoet, I totally AGREE with you! Rikshaw's fabrics WOULD look amazing as scarves!!! ;)
nola31, thanks for the tip! Just finished shopping at pretty mommy!

Unknown said...

Hope your neck is better!
ps...i have some of your favorites above in my shop (and a little sale happening!)

HAMPTON HOSTESS said...

Great post--a bit chilly in NY today so I donned a pretty yellow scarf from Loro Piano (pre-recession) great punch of color and keeps me warm! I love the paisly silk from J. Crew too.

Sarah Engel said...

i'm a huge fan of scarves:) year round, thank you for finding all of these beautiful one's!