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Tuesday, December 24, 2013
RIbbon and Braid
It's been a while since I've done a braid. This one is done with a pashmina, a square scarf, and a small ribbon. But before you go for it yourself...
I really liked how this looked, with the second layer of the white-and-grey pashmina pulled over and going straight into the braid, but it didn't stand up well to the needs of the weather. I put the braid up into a hat that I put on to keep my ears warm- it was a chilly day. When I took it down, the ribbon and general arrangement was quite messed up, and I had to take it down to re-do it. So this one seems better for a day when you don't need a hat, or maybe you should just wear ear-muffs instead... (I've never worn ear muffs. Huh.)
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i wear arrangements like this a lot. it'll keep your head warmer if you pull the front forward. that will allow the pashmina to cover your ears. also, i recommend the second scarf be a pashmina as well. that keeps your head nice and toasty (i get cold easily, so trust me on this). i will occasionally put my coat hood over the whole thing, but that's for when the back of my neck gets cold. and you could always layer three pashminas if you want. that takes some extra practice to deal with the bulk, but it works.
ReplyDeleteKai- you're right that bringing the scarf forward over my ears would keep them warm- but it also hurts like crazy after about an hour or so. Yours don't? Any tips? (Bringing the scarf forward of my hairline really doesn't suit me.)
DeleteLove this style! I happen to wear head scarves all the time and really enjoy tying them in so many different styles. I recently cam across a site myheadcoverings.com that has so many ways to tie a tichel as well. Thank you so much for this post will definitely try this style sometime!
ReplyDeleteThe trick is not to tie the scarf too tight. My ears stick out a little and I wear glasses, so I know exactly what you're talking about. I see you use bobby pins to keep your scarves in place, and that probably mean you tie them fairly tightly, too. I use a double-sided velvet headband to keep mine in place, and that allows me to tie the scarves ever so slightly looser. It takes some practice. Oh, and I make the headbands myself, I don't like the velcro ones they sell. I'd be happy to send you instructions on that if you want. You don't need any sewing skills.
ReplyDeleteAs for the hairline, bringing the scarf to the hairline does not suit me, either. It makes me look like my forehead goes on forever. so i have my scarf start on my forehead, below the hairline. I find this looks a lot better. It also allows for better ear coverage in the winter. In the summer, I let my ears get some fresh air. Try experimenting with starting the scarf in different places on your forehead. alternatively, you can tie a piece of lace across your forehead and over your ears. This can look very elegant if you do it right.
Kai- Thank you for the tips! I think we may have opposite face-flattery needs though- tying a scarf at my hairline makes my face look short and pudgy. Bringing it lower makes me look like a pirate.
DeleteIt seems like you have a very different look, and a different face shape- and you've clearly worked out what works for you, in terms of styling and technique. I'm wondering if you might be able to share some comparisons with how different starting points work on your face. If you'd write something up, I'd be honored to have it as a guest post. Email me to discuss, perhaps? mkosowsky @ gmail.com (minus the spaces).