Cat Baloo double face silk scarf, $69. Available at Arthur
Barnett. Photo by Craig Baxter.
The must-have accessory of 2009 is set to continue its
reign at the top of the fashion stakes in 2010. Ellie
Constantine gets wrapped up in a Dunedin essential - the
scarf.
You can tie them in a knot, or even a bow, you can throw them
over your shoulder or up in your hair - no matter what your
preference, with changeable summer weather, they should never
be far from reach.
Scarves are not just a way to keep warm, they can be a
statement piece that takes an outfit to a whole new level.
My scarves are as much an essential as my cellphone and lip
balm and I always carry one in my handbag.
Not only are they practical, to help ward off wicked winter
weather or add a light layer for a cool summer night, they
are available in a range of fabrics and styles to suit any
taste or budget.
With the amazing prints available around town at the moment I
have given in to temptation and expanded my vast collection
of colourful scarves.
Prices in shops range from $12 to upwards of $200, with place
of manufacture, fabric and design contributing to price.
The cheaper ones are great to buy on a whim, while the more
expensive ones of better quality will last a lifetime.
Arthur Barnett accessory buyer Cat Callanan admits to having
quite a few at home and credits them for "making an outfit".
To her, they were not only the accessory of the season, but
of the year.
"You can add them to something plain and transform it into
something amazing."
For summer Ms Callanan recommended linen and silk fabrics in
varying shapes - square, oblong or narrow - while for winter
more traditional knitwear would hit the stands.
Chunky and fine cable-knits, patterns and the winter colours
of purple, red and charcoal would come through.
Redcurrent manager Karen Dean-Collins said scarves had been
"very popular" in her store where bold, colourful florals
sold alongside stripes and spots.
"It's a great idea to update or change your outfit.
"It's an affordable way of doing it, as well," she said.
The well-used wardrobe staple suited the Dunedin climate as
"it just makes you feel so much warmer" to have one tied
around your neck, she said.
Whether your aim is to keep warm or stay trendy, look no
further than a scarf.
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