With scarves of red tied ’round their throats

The rest of this week I want to experiment and show you different ways of wearing a silk scarf. I love this accessory because it is an easy and classic approach to adding interest and color to basic outfits. Today I will show you three ways to wear a scarf as a headpiece:

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I call this version the plantation headpiece. It’s got a traditional charm that conveys images of a simple with a touch of elegance living. Begin by folding a square scarf in half. Continue folding along the fold line until there is roughly a foot length from the folded edge to the triangle point. Lay the folded edge along your hair line, with the triangle point laying against  the back of your head. Wrap the ends once around the base of your skull, and tie it in a bow at your forehead. Make sure to tuck in the triangle point at the back of your head to avoid looking like a pirate!

The second look is my free people look. Begin folding the scarf like the previous look, but instead of leaving a triangle point, continue folding it until all you have left is a skinny rectangular piece. Lay it against your forehead and wrap around the base of your skull once,  tying the two ends on the side of you head into a bow. To avoid getting a mushroom top (hair pillowing out of the top), secure your scarf to your hair with bobby pins.

This last look is a simple headband. Fold your scarf like the previous look, but instead of wrapping it from front to back and around the outside of your hair, wrap it from underneath your hair, around the front, and tie it securely back underneath your hair.

You can dress up the simplest outfit of jeans, boots, and a sweater by adding a silk scarf in the mix. Enjoy!

~Maria

*Would you wear a scarf in any of these styles? Which one is your favorite?*

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