A trend or a staple?

Last month Vogue UK had an update piece on the Spring/Summer 2015 trends commenting on the presence of all kinds of scarves on the catwalks. So I had a quick click around to see what all the fuss was about and to use the Biblical expression ‘there’s nothing new under the sun’. I guess when you think about it a simple square or length of cloth is an elementary item of clothing and can be tied up into all types of apparel.

But as a ‘scarf’ you can wear a long piece draped artfully round the neck.

Silk chiffon – Valeria by Agnes Ashe

Silk twill -Ardith Tangerine sold.

Or, a small square can be tied niftily to add a splash of colour.

Flat crepe silk scarf Morgan yellow

Flat crepe silk scarf Morgan Willow

Of course, draped or tied round your head is always an option.

Pink silk crepe de chine by Agnes Ashe.

Cream silk crepe de chine by Agnes Ashe.

Silk chiffon – Valeria by Agnes Ashe

Or, why not arrange it casually like a shawl or even try out the recent trend for belting your scarf across your body!

Draped like a shawl Ophelia Blue long crepe de chine silk scarf hand painted by Agnes Ashe.

Across the shoulder and then belted. Square crepe de chine Mildred Blue hand painted by Agnes Ashe. http://www.agnesashe.co.uk/collections/square-scarves/products/mildred-blue-hand-painted-silk-scarf

Naturally, some folks take styling more seriously than others and my mother took my daughter in hand at an early age!

Flamboyantly round the neck!

Elegantly over the shoulders.

Wickedly as a bandana!

And, finally the best use for a large scarf – wearing it as a sling for baby.