So lets imagine you’re getting dressed in the morning. You have this KILLER outfit planned in your mind, yet when you put it on it just doesn’t do it for you. You try a few other options but find yourself hung up because you REALLY wanted to wear those specific pieces and they mesh fine together it just seems like you’re missing something! Well…consider your questions answered, your inhibitions thrown to the wind and your outfit complete. Just add a super chic colorful linen or silk scarf! It’s lightweight enough to not be hot, but since we do live in Seattle this is not usually a problem, AND it looks fabulous with almost any outfit! These not-so-new accessories have been popping up everywhere on the “in” list so it’s about time you get yourself one.
Stripes: To Be Safe and Sophisticated
First of all I’d just like to say that these scarves can be found in just about any store and second of all, stripes are my all time favorite pattern for accessories. They are simple but sophisticated, bold but match with most things and are great for spring. Accessories are the area which you can express yourself the most! Wearing sold clothing and accenting it with bright jewelry, scarves or bags is a totally great look. Speak out with your accessories with these two options for striped scarves. Fortunately for us, both of these adorable scarves are fairly inexpensive. The blue one on the left is from Hollister and I love the contrast between the aqua and white as well as how wide the stripes are, I think this one is my favorite out of all of them. The scarf on the left is bright and bold, something else I like, and it can be purchased at Urban Outfitters. When in doubt about accessories make sure to hit Urban, they always have great sales on shoes, jewelry, hats, scarves and any other kind of accessory you could think of! Stripes, as I said before, go with just about any outfit and are a great way of playing it safe and looking great.
Solids: To Be Bold and Beautiful
You can never go wrong with solid color. If your outfit is patterned, don’t be deterred! Grab a girly pastel scarf in a complimentary or contrasting color! Springtime is might as well be called pastel season, so take advantage of the time to wear all of these girly, flattering colors! The scarves on the left are featured at Martin and Osa, a new company in the same family as American Eagle. I love the colors they’ve chosen, all of them are very subtle and match well with lots of other color options. This gives you some room to breathe when choosing your outfit. The scarf on the right is just as cute, and down a few price points. Old Navy is another store great for grab and go accessories, I love the peachy color of the scarf, it is a little brighter than your normal pastel which adds more flair to your overall look. Peach is also a color that is flattering on most peoples skin tones, brightening their skin up and giving it a healthy glow. There’s nothing better than having a great outfit that makes you look healthy!
Brights: To Be Daring AND Dressy
Who ever thought you’d hear those two words in the same sentence!? Brights are usually considered more casual but lately I’ve been seeing them in more and more professional settings as well. You don’t have to wear all grey and black to be taken seriously, you just have to be confident and bold. Brights can definitely do the trick. Another great thing about scarves is their versatility, you can wear them to the beach, out during the day, to work or even at night. I’m not saying to outlaw black and grey, I’m just saying add a little spice to those neutrals! Dare to wear a little color with you cute dress shorts and heels. This will also open up more opportunities for brightly colored jewelry (not gaudy though..) and fun colored heels. It gives you chance to turn heads without showing any skin. I love the color of the Banana Republic scarf on the left, it’s hard NOT to notice and it really makes a statement. If you’re looking for something a little less bold, but still bright check out the scarf on the right from Gap. It is a bright shade of aqua and not light enough to be a pastel, so it falls somewhere in the middle.
These lightweight accessories are PERFECT for spring and might just add that spice you’ve been looking for to ANY outfit. For your information; in my opinion you can never have too many accessories, there is no such thing as having too many options to look awesome. As I said before, you can find these at any price range, so there is no excuse for you NOT to own one. Get out there and enjoy the sunshine (but stay warm at the same time Seattle…)