I LOVE Silk Scarves and Pashminas - Summer and Winter Fashion Bests

Scarves are and always have been and always will be fashionable. Whether it is the classic Grace Kelly scarf covering the entire head or the modern day scarf around the neck. Scarves add color and texture to any outfit. Grace Kelly seemed to either have a scarf at her graceful neck (sorry for the pun), over her head and she was even photographed with a Hermes scarf used as a sling.

One travel book I was reading mandated that you always pack three types of scarves, the large square scarf great for windy days protecting your head, a long oblong scarf for adding interest and fashion flair to your travel wardrobe and a bandanna sized scarf simply for multi-purpose use. Sadly, whenever I pack, rarely do I even have a scarf on the list. It is not even on the radar. I thought those where great tips because scarves pack so readily. The only item, I would add is to pack your scarves on your carry on baggage. If you are like me, you have an investment in both time and money not to mention an emotional attachment to your scarves.

Journey with me as we explore the best of the best scarves available for purchase online but first see the best of the best of Grace Kelly's scarves and read about a new line of accessories that will include scarves - from Judy Crowell, a favorite shopping television host. Also, check out Kelly Rippa's and Judy Crowell's fashionable loosely draped scarves that bring life to your outfit and color and texture near your face.

Celebrities Wearing a Pashmina

Brad Pitt in a Grey Pashmina

Princess Charlotte in a Pashmina

Princess Kate Middleton Wearing Pashminas

Celebrity Wearing Pashmina

Pashminas are for Celebrities and Royals

Think a pashmina is just a passing trend? Prefer a classic scarf? Think again. From celebrities - even A list men celebrities such as Brad Pitt to royals such as Kate Middleton, pashminas are a huge hit.

The first princess that we adored with scarves was perhaps Princess Grace. Her beauty I thought would never be surpassed and then there is Princess Charlotte, Princess Grace's granddaughter as seen to the right wearing a bright pink pashmina.

What I Love About Pashminas

Pashminas are a great way to add color quickly and easily. The bright pink is one of my favorite colors and when I was younger, I even had a ski coat in that bright pink color!

Also, for the vertically challenged such as myself at 5' 2", the vertical lines that pashminas add serve to add a visual illusion of height.

Are pashminas better than scarves? They are definitely trending higher because they are more affordable, more casual, more versatile than the expensive silk scarves of the days gone past.

As a woman over 40 there is another reason why I love pashminas - it covers that difficult to camouflage neckline. My late husband would say you can always tell a woman's age by looking at their hands and their neck. We woman can work with anything but a scarf or a pashmina does wonders on adding color to our face, elongating our physical presence and hiding the telltale signs of aging.

Grace Kelly with Hermes Scarf for a Sling

Love Hermes Scarves

Love Hermes scarves - the platinum scarf of the industry. Learn more here:

Great Gifts - Always Fashionable - I Love Hermes Scarves

I love Hermes scarves. I love, love, love scarves! From chiffon to heavy silk to satin to linen/cotton to even wool and cashmere. Scarves simply offer the very best in fashion for every season. Silk scarves for women are a thoughtful and useful gift which creates lasting memories beyond the fresh flowers and chocolate.

Scarf Summary

Scarf Fabrics Galore:

• Silk
• Chiffon
• Pashmina Scarf - a shaw made of fine cashmere often worn today as a single loop or fashionably draped loosely around your neck (see samples below - Rippa, Crowell and many more!)
• Cashmere and more!

Scarf Uses:

• Head
• Tied Around the Neck Loosely
• Neck Draped Fashionably Loose (several photos shown below)
• Necktie Tight Around the Neck
• Shawl - Draped Over the Shoulders
• Belt
• Many more!

Fashion Trend Forecast

Pashmina scarf is here to stay - best fashion accessory.

Judy Crowell Collection - Outerwear and Accessories

A much loved show host from QVC and HSN is bringing her fashion sense to ShopNBC. Included in her line up of course is accessories and scarves.

"Judy Crowell brings over 20 years of television experience to ShopNBC. She began her career as a TV correspondent, then as a TV shopping host for QVC and HSN. Ms. Crowell’s career led her to fashion hot spots around the world, including Monte Carlo, Basel, Milan, and Hong Kong, where she developed a global sense of style. Ms. Crowell is certified as a trend forecaster from the World Fashion Council.

The Judy Crowell Collection will feature fashion outerwear and accessories for women seeking to update their wardrobe and help create a polished look. Designed to enhance rather than replace a woman’s wardrobe, the Judy Crowell Collection also caters to women searching for timeless and affordable accessories. Viewers will be surprised and delighted with the newest trends in handbags, sunglasses, scarves and more, along with Ms. Crowell’s advice on where and how to wear each piece."

Judy Crowell with a Neck Scarf Draped Fashionably Loose

Grace Kelly with a Neck Scarf

Grace Kelly with a Head Scarf

Kelly Rippa with Scarf Draped Fashionably Loose

Fashionable Loosely Draped Scarf

Formal Fashion Statement

Violet Silk Scarf on Amazon

Men in Pashminas

Fashion Design Ideas with Pashminas

How to Wear a Pashmina Scarf

5 Ways to Tie a Scarf

Scarves Offer Texture and Color

No other accessory offers the richness of a scarf. Jewelry, gloves, even shoes don't make the same statement that scarves do. While gloves have gone out of fashion favor (except for Madonna's gloves), the resurgence of the scarf and the introduction of the pashmina gives us more options throughout the year. You see, scarves are no longer just for winter. My purple pashmina I wear throughout the year - from the coldest winter days where I need a visual reminder of spring through to the spring. And while I have always had summer scarves, I will be sure to add to my summer scarf collection this spring. Share with us your fashion plans. What works best for you?

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Comments

Kelly Kline Burnett (author) from Madison, Wisconsin on February 15, 2016:

Mary,

The pleasure is all mine. Thank you!

Kelly

Mary Cimeni from Philippines on November 22, 2015:

Thank you for this wonderful article. Lovely!