Silk and Leather = Pleasure

I'm wild about vintage scarves. They were the first things I really started to hunt for, I have tens of scarves from a variety of time periods and designers. Shortly after my obsession with scarves began I found myself interested in old evening bags after inheriting some from my grandmother. So this post is going to be dedicated to the classic relationship between scarves and bags.

This page has a beautifully animated tutorial of how to get the scarf bag look below

http://www.liedownithinkiloveyou.com/howtoscarfabag.php

This idea, is brilliant because it transforms an ordinary clutch to something much more. A scarf tied around a bag's strap is a great sophisticated day look. While a hand rolled silk scarf on the neck and a vintage clutch scream classic evening glamour. Printed scarves are probably the most lovely in my opinion, good quality ones have vibrant colours and bring instant attention to your outfit. If you're tired of all black and don't want to spend a fortune on a new wardrobe, affordable accessories such as a vintage scarf or bag are great closet rejuvenators.

1) is an 1970s Ostrich Skin Bag with silk scarf and second-hand nina ricci lace scarf

2) Late 1960s metallic evening bag with vintage Givenchy silk scarf

3) a 1960 beaded clutch with Yves Saint Lauren scarf
and 1970s butterfly brooch


So with Spring coming around the corner, tie a floral scarf around your day time tote, and your ready to go and fraternise with the season's new flora and fauna.