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Scarves Scarf Of The Day 2019 - Which Hermès scarf are you wearing today?
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Like many other scarfies, I have trouble letting go of scarves which don't work for me. Sometimes, they have memories attached. Sometimes, I spent so long tracking that design down that re-homing it seems a betrayal of my efforts. And also, like many of us, I started off thinking that I'll buy just one
This was my "one".
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I love the design of Caraibes, but this blue really didn't do anything for me. I collected scarves before I ever wore them. And when you buy them as art, you don't have to pay attention to whether or not they suit you. I wanted to wear my H scarves. So I had to learn which colours suited me, which shades of those same colours made me look like a Halloween escapee, and which colours I should just admire on others.
I still admire that Caraibes but I just took the major (for me) step to rehome it. First H scarf I bought. First H scarf I am rehoming.
It'll feel better once it's done and then you have some spare $$$ to put towards something you know works for you!
Thank you bunny, yes it’s amazing how both taste and style develops. Without tPF and inspiring pics from members I would probably never have had the courage to venture into moussies. I really like your last pic with sunnies and a gorgeous moussie!
Thank you Pautinka, I have two shoeboxes of twillies I don’t use but still cannot let them go. I can give some to friends and family. As long as I have space for storing them it isn’t a problem. It’s very difficult to let go.
Thank you ev e r y o n e for the likes, I think we all have some kind of past with H scarves and it was interesting to reflect upon how everything started...
Oh, how brave of you! I'm still on the verge of not being able to part with any of my scarves. I still can't imagine ever doing that. But never say never ...Like many other scarfies, I have trouble letting go of scarves which don't work for me. Sometimes, they have memories attached. Sometimes, I spent so long tracking that design down that re-homing it seems a betrayal of my efforts. And also, like many of us, I started off thinking that I'll buy just one
This was my "one".
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I love the design of Caraibes, but this blue really didn't do anything for me. I collected scarves before I ever wore them. And when you buy them as art, you don't have to pay attention to whether or not they suit you. I wanted to wear my H scarves. So I had to learn which colours suited me, which shades of those same colours made me look like a Halloween escapee, and which colours I should just admire on others.
I still admire that Caraibes but I just took the major (for me) step to rehome it. First H scarf I bought. First H scarf I am rehoming.
Hello! Glad to read these comments that talk about having H scarves that are beautiful, but don’t necessarily work as clothing accessories. One of my very first scarves, Paperoles in a gorgeous gold/wheat colorway with a stunning purple hem, is just too fancy to wear much. I’ve worn it about 3x. Everytime I think I should sell it, I find it’s beauty too much to part with. Here’s a pic:
This was my very first 90, purchased about 3 years ago, I think. I wish I’d kept a diary but at the time I did not think this would be the ‘slippery slope’ my love of H scarves has become!
My very first H anything. La Promenade Du Matin twilly. This little scarf is one of my workhorses.
Fab intro! And are those your college pics? Super cute!!!!This week is definitely going to be full of introspection. I haven't been collecting as long you you have, but my tastes have shifted fairly dramatically.
The first one is spring semester senior year, yes -- I think this was my outfit for heading to NYC to look at apartments to rent with my then-boyfriend, now-husband. Google Photos is a good way to figure things out like that!
Thanks for sharing -- interestingly enough, I started gravitating more towards solid colors recently, so I am sort of repeating your journey in reverse. I am glad you enjoy the mousselines, they are so amazing!
I'll probably spend a good chunk of time reminiscing this week. The end of the year is a great time for that and this will give me some excuse to plow through my scarf drawer(s) and explore.
One of my first purchase was this twilly (after being sure as shootin' that small formats were the only thing that could interest me...) Bouclerie d'Attelage. It has since found a new home (though in retrospect I shold have kept it as it goes with several bags....oh well...hindsight...I do still have and wear the t-shirt tho...it's a fav...)
One of my very first SotD pics! (And to all who have been participating in SotD since then- my sincere thanks and appreciation for always making me feel so welcome in Scarflandia!)
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And, let's just go ahead with maximum contrast for some of the more recent purchases
Kachinas Giant triangle
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Tyger Tyger CSGM:
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We are quite similar in that we seem to have moved towards brighter, higher-contrast designs over the years. Hermes has made it easier as well, with all the brighter dyes they are using.
What a smart way to earn shopping money while in college!
The arabesques was made for you!!Amazing picture!
Thanks -- I got super lucky! Both with languages skills and the scarf
Oh man, thanks! I wouldn't be comfortable using that term myself, but hey
Thank you -- I liked the bob, too! But it was giant pain to maintain... I like being able to put my hair up for workouts etc.
I have some twillies, too. Some permanently live on sun hats (useful thing in Calufornia), but some are just sitting there. I always thought I will one day grow into 'adult' bags and put a twilly on them, but now that I have, turns out, I like mine twilly-free.
You can still start a diary
I have a list of all my scarves, although I don't have the purchasing dates. Maybe I should keep them. You can probably pull purchase dates from credit card statements and emails from eBay / resellers if that is your route as well.Yes, it's really surprising. I am not the biggest fan of pure cotton ones, but couldn't pass this one up.
Here's the link for the steps for the infinity knot I wore yesterday. (Remember it's a no chat thread- so feel free to respond here if you like!)
https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/the-how-to-guide-for-scarves-no-chatter.189943/page-8
And today, mostly on topic with Grand Prix du Faubourg. A race is a bit like a game, but there are plenty of beach balls and balloons as well.
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One of these days, I will go through all these tying tutorials and learn all the ways,...
I had fun wrapping the Sieste au Paradis scarf 140 around my head today.One skill out of the ordinary that needs to be done more frequently.
Then I realized I needed a new style of earring to complete the look.
I am amazed you managed this. I can barely handle wrapping a 140 around my shoulders! Nice work.
Oh I never realized that's what that jacquard is... and I have the scarf!
Great idea, AnnaE, thanks for that.You can still start a diary
Great idea. Too late for me to remember when or where purchased,but I will keep prices too if I find the receipts.The first one is spring semester senior year, yes -- I think this was my outfit for heading to NYC to look at apartments to rent with my then-boyfriend, now-husband. Google Photos is a good way to figure things out like that!
Thanks for sharing -- interestingly enough, I started gravitating more towards solid colors recently, so I am sort of repeating your journey in reverse. I am glad you enjoy the mousselines, they are so amazing!
We are quite similar in that we seem to have moved towards brighter, higher-contrast designs over the years. Hermes has made it easier as well, with all the brighter dyes they are using.
Thanks -- I got super lucky! Both with languages skills and the scarf
Oh man, thanks! I wouldn't be comfortable using that term myself, but hey
Thank you -- I liked the bob, too! But it was giant pain to maintain... I like being able to put my hair up for workouts etc.
I have some twillies, too. Some permanently live on sun hats (useful thing in Calufornia), but some are just sitting there. I always thought I will one day grow into 'adult' bags and put a twilly on them, but now that I have, turns out, I like mine twilly-free.
You can still start a diary
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