Please wear and show whichever scarf pleases you day to day.
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The #1 scarf I always think of first when I think ‘power scarf’ is this Pantin City. It’s modern and urban design, this edgy colorway - it’s easily the most masculine, ‘boardroom’ scarf I own. It also looks killer with a blazer, in terms of @Lellabelle ‘s sub-theme, although I’m not wearing it with one today.
Happy Friday!
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Jumping in with La Femme today and feeling strong 😁🙌💜
Have a good day 🌹🌹🌹
I can’t decide on the perfume so I might use both today, Mimosa in late afternoon.
Here’s Cavaliers 😁on the topic. I love that pink. Bois de Jasmin is my favourite perfume blog so I’m sharing links to perfume reviews. 🙌
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Jo Malone Mimosa and Cardamom : Perfume Review - Bois de Jasmin
Sometimes you don’t need a grand opera perfume to satisfy your cravings. A simple composition will do. Such is my latest discovery, Jo Malone Mimosa & Cardamom. It makes me think fondly of the early days of the house when Jo Malone offered simple, unaffected but clever compositions like Lime...boisdejasmin.com
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L’Artisan Parfumeur Traversee du Bosphore : Perfume Review - Bois de Jasmin
L'Artisan Traversee du Bosphore is a take on violet-orris, interpreted in a gourmand oriental manner.boisdejasmin.com
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For day five, I will circle back to where we started and return to a forum where power dynamics are constantly in play - the workplace. The changing world of work was the trigger for numerous changes in fashion, and the reason for the “power dressing” phenomenon. Today’s power exploration is: Girl boss - professional looks to break the boardroom.
Some of our fearless scarfies have generously shared pictures of their shoulder pads and broad-shouldered blouses, sharp tailored blazers and fierce colours and patterns. These looks clearly show a defined and recognizable style, constructed with care to show maximum confidence. Power dressing is all about grabbing attention and showing the world you mean business. Because I couldn’t resist, here are some examples of what power looked like in 80s fashions:
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(I actually had a pink suit a lot like this one, though mine was sadly not Dior!)
While the 80’s was truly the power-dressing heyday - with power looks utilizing colour and pattern to further grab attention - there have been professional power looks in each generation. The Chanel suit was a revolution in women’s fashion and has inspired look-alikes and tributes to this day, each of which manage to convey the same authority and elegance that made the original design so endeared. Whether it was the eschewing of corsets, the raising of hemlines, or the adoption of pants/trousers, strides in fashion have accompanied forward leaps for female autonomy and authority. Interestingly, the power suit look made a return to the runway in Fall 2024, so perhaps that’s an acknowledgment of the need to reassert ourselves at this time in history.
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Many of these looks were deliberately androgynous, to de-emphasise femininity and encourage others to focus on what we contribute, rather than our gender. To express ourselves, we turned to smaller symbols, such as scarves or jewellery. A single strand of pearls, or a casually draped silk scarf, was a way to hold to our womanhood in a world dominated by men. It is a classic look and remains a signifier of refinement and confidence today.
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A well-tailored blazer commands attention in a multitude of styles, and no wardrobe is complete without one. While my days of being “suited and booted” every day are thankfully behind me (work continues, but the dress codes have changed), I have a range of blazers in different colours and fabrics, which make for easy and versatile professional separates. They are a perfect pairing with scarves for a professional power look. It’s also a great way to elevate a casual look, and pairing a blazer with jeans, a plain tee and silk scarf is one of my go-to looks when I want to be comfortable but still look polished.
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Style tip: blazers come in many styles and fabrics. Choose a blazer in a classic colour and modern fabric - with good stretch - for a comfortable wardrobe staple that will take you from brunch to the boardroom, as comfortably as a cardigan but with infinitely more impact.
What’s your favourite blazer/scarf pairing when you want to make an impact?
Thank you! Happy to be your twin too. Yes, I find this and the Esope I have different enough. I took a comparison photo but happy to take some more if helpful. The base of Esope is much lighter and overall different blend of colours. I get more light pink and light green pastel shades from Esope.Glorious. When I saw this online I had to have it, ❤️ at first sight, so happy to be your twin. In the meantime, comparing it to your Livre d'Esope, do you still find that these 2 are quite different, I mean when wearing? I'm asking because I consider to buy the cw you have, IF it ever makes an appearance here. 😆
Thank youSuch a beautiful photo GloWWorM, you look so lovely. Your En Liberté is perfection on you! Enjoy the holidays with your family
Thank you very much. Perhaps, if I might ask, could you try to "reproduce" with Esope the same knot as you showed for En Liberté! ? Take your time, of course, Esope will perhaps appear here or not. Thank you!Thank you! Happy to be your twin too. Yes, I find this and the Esope I have different enough. I took a comparison photo but happy to take some more if helpful. The base of Esope is much lighter and overall different blend of colours. I get more light pink and light green pastel shades from Esope.
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Thanks so much, redheaddem, I hear you. I’m a throw on and go kind of scarfie 😂, but I do like a more polished look once in awhile. I just bought my first casual blazer to wear with jeans and bring on travels. I will model it later with a scarf…Beautiful scarves and I love those more formal looks 😍 I should make more effort really, I usually can’t be bothered and we dress rather casually in Belgium… I don’t even own a blazer 🫣
Lovely looks, both, @darkstar66. I especially like the black blazer.Today 2 scarves without me as I don't think I will slip out of my pyjamas. 🤧 As @Lellabelle said, jackets can make a whole lot of difference. You are always"dressed" and sometimes I need that, e.g. when I want to visit the Zurich H store.😊 I adore pinstripe. During my life I have worn many of those, suits with skirts or trousers or jackets alone, in different combinations of colour and material and when I was very young, vintage. I prefer light wool and in summer linnen. I still have 3 jackets and here are 2, the black one with Brazil (detail) and the navy one with Au dela des 5 Mers. Pinstripe can also be quite "rock", if you remember Bob Geldoff... 😆View attachment 6159833View attachment 6159834
Hope you’re feeling better, dear @HermesEchidna. The cabin sounds like a perfect way to relax and enjoy the holiday weekend. What a beautiful, restorative view 💙I am sorry I cant paticipate more this week with its great theme and thoughtful posts by @Lellabelle
Due to easter national holiday I am in the cabin with no great scarf game going on - just listening to birds and watching the tulips (the few spared by the deer).
Will try and be a bit more powerful when I get back to civilization.
Scarf , just worn for warmth, with comfy old fleece sweater
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The beach last night
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Wish you a calm Friday
What an uplifting yellow! Tulipomanie is such a beautiful design.
Perfectly on theme today! En Liberte is a great pattern - it looks abstract when tied, but has its sweet motif of dogs running free. 💗
Thank you, dear @Karenska It’s lovely to see you here. Hope you’re doing well.@Lellabelle, although I am pages behind and not following this week, thank you for hosting a delightful theme week. Both of your looks are fantastic, especially the black pairing. Elegant, polished and lovely.
Great jacket looks, @darkstar66 Navy is so versatile and the Brazil detail adds a real wow factor. Thanks for sharing these looks.Today 2 scarves without me as I don't think I will slip out of my pyjamas. 🤧 As @Lellabelle said, jackets can make a whole lot of difference. You are always"dressed" and sometimes I need that, e.g. when I want to visit the Zurich H store.😊 I adore pinstripe. During my life I have worn many of those, suits with skirts or trousers or jackets alone, in different combinations of colour and material and when I was very young, vintage. I prefer light wool and in summer linnen. I still have 3 jackets and here are 2, the black one with Brazil (detail) and the navy one with Au dela des 5 Mers. Pinstripe can also be quite "rock", if you remember Bob Geldoff... 😆View attachment 6159833View attachment 6159834
Fab looks @Karenska. That plum pantsuit is amazing 🤩 I love the BC gav, and the brooch detail is a wonderful match with your mustangs bandana and jet (?) necklace.When I was a working woman, I loved my polished wool and silk suits and silk blouses, paired with scarves and jewelry and heels. Or a tucked in sweater with a pencil skirt and belt. Pantsuits, too. Here are some modern but classic looks that I love:
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The white blouse!
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Here is a recent photo with Savana Dance moussie for a somber event:
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Of course, my dressing is much more casual now that I am retired but how a scarf is tied can convey how “structured” one’s casual can be.
Baobab Cat gav:
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Kuna Peuple 90:
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And SOY, Les Mustangs bandana with my beautiful Wedgwood brooch showing Pegasus and Bellerophon, a delightful find at a church bazaar in Betys y Coed, Wales.
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Congrats on this grail! Beautiful detailing and contrast!"One if by land, Two if by sea." 250 years ago tonight Paul Revere rode to warn the Sons of Liberty of the approach of British troops.
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I decided to introduce my new-to-me grail with its magnificent horse today in honor of this famous ride.
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Introducing Hippopolis as my power scarf of the day.
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A silk scarf sounds like a perfect accompaniment to turtleneck and sneakers!What a fascinating post @Lellabelle. I am old enough to remember these stunning power suits, but I have never worn any.
We are very casual dressers in Belgium. Hardly any suits for women, some younger colleagues wear oversized blazers but that’s it. And I work in Finance/Law 😳
I even struggle to wear a silk scarf at the office, because I overdress my superiors and my colleagues find it sometimes uncomfortable and awkward… However, I am working on finding ways to make them work with my work uniform of turtleneck and loose pants (and sneakers 😜)
ooh, this is definitely a power scarf that works for the office. The clean lines and geometric design are structured and controlled - it’s a great way to add pattern without an excess of drama. A definite no-nonsense power scarf.The #1 scarf I always think of first when I think ‘power scarf’ is this Pantin City. It’s modern and urban design, this edgy colorway - it’s easily the most masculine, ‘boardroom’ scarf I own. It also looks killer with a blazer, in terms of @Lellabelle ‘s sub-theme, although I’m not wearing it with one today.
Happy Friday!
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Thanks so much, redheaddem, I hear you. I’m a throw on and go kind of scarfie 😂, but I do like a more polished look once in awhile. I just bought my first casual blazer to wear with jeans and bring on travels. I will model it later with a scarf…