By Crystal Okusa
The knows...
When it comes to accessorising that special outfit, the scarf is the one item you want to have in your wardrobe. Scarves can be worn in many different ways and not just around the neck.
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A scarf can turn even the plainest outfit into a fabulous fashion hit. You should try to have a variety of scarves such as the pashmina, cashmere, fleece, silk and the scarf belt, then you will be ready for any occasion.
There are numerous ways to wear a scarf, making it a very versatile accessory.
• Wear it around your neck, tied, knotted, as a choker or draped.
• Wear a scarf around head to keep your hair in place
• Wear it around your waist as a belt.
• Wear a large scarf around your shoulders as a shawl.
• If you really feel like "tying one on". Just by tying a scarf around your hips, like a scarf belt, you can make your waist look smaller. You can achieve this look very easily by folding a long oblong scarf into the desired width, draping it around your hips and positioning it as a sash. Let it hang down asymmetrically drawing the eye downward to produce a smaller looking waist.
Use a crystal brooch, ring or scarf pin to hold the scarf. The scarf clips are great to use. Scarf holders that you can find at your gift shops are great options as well. These are just a few ways to hold that perfect designer silk scarf in place. If you don’t have a scarf pin or brooch, just tie it into a beautiful knot.
Items availabe at: Casual Limited, 1st floor Yaya center, Hurlingham.
Make up and styling: Airo’s Salon Lyric house, Kimathi street.
Pictures: George Simon
