The second scarf (out of three) I have chosen this season is the gorgeous Jaguar Quetzal by Alice Shirley. This wonderful creation in vibrant green/pink/camel colours, cw 01 without any doubt will be my ultimate accessory this summer. When creating this design Alice Shirley was inspired by the “jaguar warriors” of the pre-Columbian Aztec civilisation. The big cat is wearing a headdress, which is loosely inspired by the famous Penacho conserved in the Museum of Ethnology in Vienna. Made of feathers and semi-precious stones, this enormous headdress owes its beauty to the brilliance of more than 400 quetzal feathers. The quetzal is a…
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Postcard from London and my new Hermes scarf
I made a short trip to London for a couple of weeks ago to visit a very good friend of mine living there. Even though I had only four days to enjoy this fantastic city, I managed to visit a number of must-see London attractions. Unfortunately, the weather was not on my side – clouds, clouds and even more clouds… and sometimes rain! Despite the weather, I managed to take some nice pictures to share with you. My travel experience would not be complete without a visit to an Hermes store. I had a couple of designs on my mind, which I wanted…
Wearing Hermes scarf as a belt
Hermes scarves are versatile and can be worn in very many different ways – from fancy knots to wearing it as a headband (for a how-to click here). Don’t be afraid to experiment! Below you are some ideas for wearing your Hermes scarf as a belt. I hope you find the pictures inspiring. Thank you to Jan, the owner of the online store http://www.its-all-goode.com, for the beautiful scarf rings. Have a wonderful the third Sunday of Advent everyone!