That might seems like a pretty big generalization but, in reality, a scarf can help in the best of times and in the worst of times: keeps off the chill on a fall day, can cover up a bad hair day, and can even take an basic outfit and turn it into an attention grabber. Scarves also set the mood for the season since scarves can come in so many different prints and textiles! Be it breezey and soft for the spring or a heavy knit for the winter, there's a scarf for that.
One great example for fall is a scarf I picked up at forever 21 for under $10. It has PERFECT fall colors in a somewhat complicated pattern but isn't overwhelming to the eye or the wearer.
It's like fall fashion cameo delivered from the textile gods.
Seriously.
I mean, these colors are perfect!
Pink and peach rarely go together and to find an instance where it has been done right is amazing! The white, grey, and black were great supporting colors that blended well with the overall image intended for this print.
Going back to utility, I have to talk about the scarf that probably helped me keep my sanity while I was in England for 5 months:
I call it my "blanket." It's huge, plush, soft, and crazy. Pretty much everything I look for in a piece of clothing that I know I'm going to use a lot.
For this piece, we're going to need some background on the situation - the main way to get ANYWHERE in England (or cities in general) is to use public transportation. Be it a bus, the underground, a commuter train, or a flight, in Europe you can travel for cheap. The downside to this is that sometimes it takes a bit longer to get places since flights are not as popular. In that case, you need to get sleep! How do you get good sleep while traveling on a dime and with as little baggage as possible? USE ANYTHING YOU HAVE AS A PILLOW.
Using a coat is a tried and true method to double as a pillow but sometimes the air while traveling is pretty cold and you need to keep it on! To get that sleep without having to sacrifice your body temperature is to buy a super oversized scarf. After my first trip, I learned all of this the hard way after almost going crazy from the cold and lack of sleep.
I found this scarf in a store called River Island and payed less than 20£ for it. It was so worth it. It then came on every trip with me as a pillow and a fashion statement. Regardless of any of the teasing my family and friends to do me when I bust this out, I know I'm the one getting the last laugh since I'm living in comfort and shocking with my style! It also helps that this scarf has details like a fringe and an understated aztec pattern with neutral colors.
What's not to love?
Grow your collection to satisfy every need there could ever be and find that one that will make your life complete. I found mine but you never know, another "blanket" could be around the corner!
Live and comfort and shock with style.
