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How To Tie Summer Scarves


Dress up an outfit in summer, scarves are a fabulous accessory. Fashion stylist Jackie OFee from Signature Style explains the many different ways ...

How to tie summer scarves


We received many questions asking for a scarf tutorial after our summer scarves post. So, here it is! As you will probably be able to tell this is ...

Fashion Tips : How to Wear a Summer Scarf


A lightweight scarf can be worn in the summer over a tee or tank. Let the scarf hang around the neck or tie it loosely keeping the neck open as ...

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Men's wear. [semi-monthly] With a soft light-colored shirt and a flannel suit the knitted scarf looks just a bit heavy and a trifle less pleasing than the moderately narrow silk tie. ...

Japanese urged to wrap up to save winter power

TOKYO — After months of being told to strip off to keep cool for summer, Japanese workers were Tuesday being urged to wrap up for winter in an energy-saving "Warm Biz" campaign.

As the nation continues to face possible electricity shortfalls in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster that has left dozens of atomic reactors offline, the government is asking people to keep warm the old-fashioned way.

Officials are telling homes and offices to set heaters and air conditioners no higher than 20 degrees C (68 F).

Average temperatures in Tokyo fall to around six degrees C in January and February and the government is advising people to wear extra layers of clothes and eat hot meals to keep out the cold.

Using a cartoon ninja character, the environment ministry suggests putting on scarves, gloves and leg warmers during the day and an extra layer after the evening bath, or wearing a towel around the neck in bed.

Strut it Out with Ascot Knot Scarf the Gisele Bundchen Style | The ...

Scarves are nothing new as far as fashion accessories are concerned but by the many ways they are used as adornment and with the many kinds of knots they are tied with, they seem to be always a new trend. Even the like of Gisele Bundchen is smitten by the attraction of a scarf. In the old times, scarves were worn for cleanliness but today, they are worn for many different reasons but mostly for fashion statement in general.

For warmth, a thick scarf is normally chosen such as knitted ones made from wool and is usually tied around the neck to provide the much needed comfort against cold weather. As a protection, some women wear a scarf around their head to keep their hair free from dusts and to keep their hairdos intact while travelling. Sometimes, scarves are worn as a religious piece of garment during a service. In schools, scarves are part of uniforms giving schools a sort of identification. In sporting events, scarves are worn by athletes so that fans can easily identify them. In the fashion world however, this is where scarves are prominent. Made in different designs, colors, textures, sizes and materials, they are an important clothing accessory and no wonder that you will find celebrities like Gisele Bundchen sporting one....

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Men's Style: 4 Ways to Wear the Summer Scarf from Rugby Ralph ...

Lightweight scarves are one of the seasons best kept secrets. Beyond adding color and texture to a summer outfit, they are indispensable for places like air-conditioned offices, restaurants and movie theaters. And, we assure you, there is a masculine way to pull them off. Four looks to try after the jump.

 

This is a look straight from our Key West-inspired summer collection. If you’re working with an ultra-thin fabric or a bandanna, why not roll it into a neckerchief and tie it in the front, Hemingway style.

 

The longer the scarf, the easier to throw it over your shoulder in this basic loop.

 

Unlike chunky winter-wool counterparts, summer-weight scarves can wrap multiple times around your neck, without swallowing your head in the process.

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