Tag Archives: scarves

Pussy-Bow

Posted on June 30, 2021 by carmen

Pussy-bow (necktie) gets its name from a cat’s bow tie, it’s a classic style with a vintage vibe. The pussy-bow is a feminine version of a man’s tie. (Although, there was a time when men also wore them back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Summer | Tagged pussy-bow, scarves | 20 Comments

Scarf Inventory

Posted on January 12, 2019 by carmen

Some woman collect shoes, I collect scarves. Before going on my winter holiday in Seattle, I decided to take an inventory of my scarves, I have quite a nice variety that I’ve collected over the years. Some were gifted to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Thirfting | Tagged accessories, animal print scarves, Black Watch tartan, eternity scarves, fashion video, houndstooth, lace scarves, leopard print, scarves, thrifted fashion, video | 28 Comments

Black and White Plaid

Posted on March 5, 2016 by carmen

Everything I wear pretty well has a memory and a story woven through its fibres. Case in point–this black and white plaid scarf with matching gloves. I’m a sort of matchy-matchy person, even though my daughter Jean has taught me … Continue reading →

Posted in Fashion, Memories, Nature, Nostalgia, Photography, Scenery, Vintage, Winter | Tagged black and white, Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, memories, nature, plaid, scarves, Scenery, snow, Spanner, vintage, winter | 20 Comments

Royal Stewart Tartan: black and red

Posted on March 3, 2016 by carmen

My grandmother gave me this Royal Stewart scarf with matching gloves in the 60s. She also gave me the same set in black and white plaid. Made in Germany. We had another snow storm last night. The wind was howling … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature, Photography, Scenery, Winter | Tagged Fred Meyer, gloves, H & M, hiking, Made in Germany, nature, photography, Royal Stewart, scarves, Scenery, sled, snow, Spanner, tartan | 24 Comments

Dressing down

Posted on November 19, 2011 by carmen

A walk in the woods doesn’t necessarily mean dressing down in jeans and workboots and a shabby coat. It’s still very easy to to have fun with fashion when doing all sorts of activities. Casual, yes–frumpy, NO! I’m often amazed at … Continue reading →

Posted in Active Lifestyle, Fashion, Nature | Tagged forest, scarves, walk in the woods, walking, woods | 3 Comments

I love autumn fashions

Posted on November 18, 2011 by carmen

Autumn is a lovely time of year; leaves changing colours, crisp, cool days and time to wear hats, scarves and boots. Whether going for a stroll in the woods or a walk through the mall, I choose clothes for comfort … Continue reading →