Scarves Ode to the Cashmere/Silk GM/Tri Shawls
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I did not think I would like this pattern in a shawl, but the pastels are killing me.
I have said it for the last 3 seasons - I am going to buy a shawl, and always reneged.
Maybe 2014 will be the year.
The one on the right is a silk twill but it is the same CW as one of the shawls in that pattern. The one on the left is a shawl.
Uh oh...I bought the mors remix in the pink/purple colorway that chin posted a while back, but this one I think that I might need. It's yellow/green and purple, no?
As promised , here is a group picture of my CS GM family. 41 members by now .... I am surprised by a high number of red shawls as red is really not my fav color
I am definitely an impulse buyer and it needs to change
Oh my goodness you Doll!! What an extensive collection of coveted designs. I see a few that I would steal from under your nose if I could. :giggles: Wow. I think Pierina's sage manifesto is something for all of us to think about.
And I like how Chestnut mentioned earlier on the Scarfie thread that to sell a shawl that doesn't receive enough love just opens a door for another piece to make its way home to you. Sometimes, decisions in the moment just do not work with the future.
Gorgeous, Hermesick, what a beautiful collection!! Swooning here.....I would never say that you shouldn't have more cashmere. You have made beautiful choices, with shawls for every season. Why should you change anything? Well done!!
Here are a couple of tactics I've used, if you are in the mood..Someone else might want a very condensed, effective, frequently worn collection or a third person might just buy every shawl in a particular color or from a certain designer that they can get their hands on. It doesn't matter what your criteria are as long as you end up with what you want.
Love: Once the shawls are all out on the bed make an instant pile of those that you love - don't think about, just grab your most favorite shawls as quickly as possible. Then select the second faves, and you'll be left with those that don't move you instantly. Think about why you have that last group. Perhaps they were bought to go with an outfit or color that you don't use frequently, perhaps you saw it on someone else and it appealed, there are a million reasons why but the important part is to identify those that you do really 'have to have' and figure out why. Color, pattern? And what about each factor is crucial for you - for pattern, do you like geometric patterns, those with a retro feel, those with a scene or ones that tell a story, or possibly the most modern designs? Do you like colors that are an accent, like a great lip color, or do you prefer colors that blend in to those in your wardrobe? Some of both no doubt.
Use:
Make another set of piles of shawls - the first one being those that you wear all the time. Then the once in a while shawls, and then the never/rarely ever worn ones. Again, try to figure out the common elements in each group - are they colors you love, color combinations that you enjoy, patterns you love, shawls that go best with your wardrobe or for certain occasions, shawls that you're saving for something special? Do you need clothing to go with an unworn shawl, is that why it isn't getting out? Take pics and compare these groups with the ones above.
Photos:
Try each one on in front of the mirror and take a shot in the same light, same pose, same makeup on, wearing a subdued neutral that works well for you. Drape the shawl over your shoulders so you see as much of it as possible. Looking at the pictures afterwards you may see things more objectively than most of us can while looking into the mirror.
Ok, that's more than enough I'm sure! You don't need a manifesto, I just love thinking about these things.
Thanks ! Same here Nico, I also wore some of my shawls only once and later I even forgot about them ...... so you are my partner in crime
But I love that even with minimal usage, you still adore them and could not part with them. That's the ticket. If you can't live without them, and your pets/loved ones or you aren't starving, NO WORRIES!!
I too open boxes of unworn pieces but cannot part with them. Other boxes, bye bye. It's almost visceral for me.
Maybe a silk axiom should be if you look at the piece and your stomach churns, it is a keeper!
Does anyone have mod shots of the Rouge H/Fuchsia? Would really appreciate it if someone has one to upload..trying to decide between that cw or the grey and pink cw...
Oops, meant to quote the cw pic for Madam et monsieur...anyone?
Wearing my new MetGR
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Plus she's keeping me warm in this -20 weather!!
You look fab!!! I love this cw!!
As promised , here is a group picture of my CS GM family. 41 members by now .... I am surprised by a high number of red shawls as red is really not my fav color
I am definitely an impulse buyer and it needs to change
fainting n drooling at the same time! Amazing collection Hermesick!!!!
Thank you Katika ! You made a good point about the neutrals. There will be many temptations this season
Thanks Lovely !
Maedi, thank you ! This Tendresse Feline with the chartreuse inside is one of my favourites too !
Awww, thank you - most kind of you ! I am rather an impulse buyer, I make very quick choices, it's not a very reasonable process. I am happy that you like them
Happy to share BritAbroad, thank you !Oh my, Hermesick, what a bounty!! I couldn't possibly add to pierina's advice, she spot on, but thank you so much for sharing, these shots are a joy to look at
Dropping in for a moment to post photos of my Mors Remix.
I finally had a chance to play with it!
I also posted these in the SS14 thread, but wanted to share with cashmere fans, too!
This being my first CSGM, I'm a bit afraid of hurting it! :wondering
Please share your tips, on preventing mishaps with them!
Mors et Gourmettes Remix - CW01 Vert/Ciel/Jaune Soufre
I finally had a chance to play with it!
I also posted these in the SS14 thread, but wanted to share with cashmere fans, too!
This being my first CSGM, I'm a bit afraid of hurting it! :wondering
Please share your tips, on preventing mishaps with them!
Mors et Gourmettes Remix - CW01 Vert/Ciel/Jaune Soufre
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Of course - I'm at work, and I only have one, but I'd be happy to take more if you'd like. I can't decide if I'm going to keep it, especially if there's a green/purple
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Of course - I'm at work, and I only have one, but I'd be happy to take more if you'd like. I can't decide if I'm going to keep it, especially if there's a green/purple
Yes, please take lots of photos and share them with us.
Mod shots please!! I am desperately trying to determine if there is a cw that will work for me. TIA!Of course - I'm at work, and I only have one, but I'd be happy to take more if you'd like. I can't decide if I'm going to keep it, especially if there's a green/purple
Dropping in for a moment to post photos of my Mors Remix.
I finally had a chance to play with it!
I also posted these in the SS14 thread, but wanted to share with cashmere fans, too!
This being my first CSGM, I'm a bit afraid of hurting it! :wondering
Please share your tips, on preventing mishaps with them!
Mors et Gourmettes Remix - CW01 Vert/Ciel/Jaune Soufre
Welcome to the world of the wonderful CSGMs!!!!
Yours is just WONDERFUL!!!! I should not have seen it (again) as I already own a VERY similar one....
And your Pictures are just perfect!!!
Please stay away from velcro closures, they are worst!!!!
Also zippers might damage your beloved Shawl, but not all...
If you Keep this in mind the CSGMs are just wonderful and I have never had problems in rain or with snow so far!!!!!