Foulard de la semaine

A little change from the carrès this week.

Here we have deux petits riens for a longer knit scarf.  I prefer scarves that are lightweight and non-bulky. This Bompard lace cashmere scarf is one of my favorites and gets a lot of wear during cooler months.  I’m even thinking about picking up another color or two.

(To find the scarf, go to ericbompard.com, select Accessories, then Cashmere Voile Scarves and Stoles, and slide the bar over until you see the long skinny scarf.  Lots of great colors available; this one is Oregano, which is more soft teal than green.)

Give this a try, and let me know what you think. 
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28 Comments

  1. Mille fois merci, chère Pseu!

    Great video, and great ideas. (And you look so mignonne in your marinière.) I will try both of these with my longer floaty scarves, and let you know how they go.

    P.S. I love Paris Combo!

  2. I have an e-mail from Bompard re their sale, a post from Duchesse, and now a video clip from my favourite scarf-blogger. The universe might be trying to tell me something . . . something cashmere . . .

  3. Wonderful Pseu, love the first tie. Will practice with some of my current scarves. You look beautiful in the video as well. Merci ami.

  4. You are spoiling us with these chic video clips! May I ask-have you tinted your hair a bit darker, or do I just see it darker. Btw., it looks fine: )

  5. Bravo! Another great tutorial for scarf lovers….of which I am one!!! Now I covet one of those EB scarves and may just have to gift myself.

  6. Great wraps and I LOVE your cut and color (have you done something?) it looks so chic and gamine with your little nautical top.Si belle!

  7. Today, I am for the first time in years, stepping out with a scarf as part of my ensemble. It’s all because of this blog. Thank you. The scarves are hanging in my closet, but I didn’t know how to wear them.

  8. Margeurite – merci bien! You’re very kind. Have fun with the scarves!

    hostess – thank you so very much! I’m glad you were inspired.

    Rubiatonta – mille mercis! Both of these should work with lightweight silks as well, let me know how it goes! I’ve only recently discovered Paris Combo, but enjoy their style very much.

    Marsi – thank you!

    metscan – thanks. My hair is a bit darker than earlier this year, but mostly the same shade for the last couple of months. I’m really liking this color, which is a slightly warmer version of my natural, pre-gray color.

    pavlova – thank you! I highly recommend this EB scarf. It’s practically weightless and warms without overheating. I often forget I have it on.

    Make Do Style – you can also see it on youtube here:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVGlvUiGwTw

  9. materfamilias – though I’d bet you could knit something even more lovely, if you’re inclined this scarf is a real winner…

    Spacegeek – it’s from a band called Paris Combo.

    LBR – you are very sweet, thank you!

    Katriona – thanks so much! I’ve shortened and layered just a bit more, and went back to a more light brown color. I’m liking it this way and it’s super easy.

    neki desu – I’m so glad this was helpful, thank you!

    Duchesse – merci beaucoup! And this scarf is indeed neck heaven. I’m wearing it now, as a matter of fact.

    Susan – oh, it makes me SO happy that you’ve been inspired to wear your scarves! They can add so much to an ensemble. Thank you for letting me know!

    Anonymous – you’re very welcome! This is one of my faves.

    Dorky Medievalist – that’s great to hear that these tutorials are helpful. I really have fun doing them. I checked out that blog post and WOW, she’s found some real treasures!! She’s right though, a lot of people receive nice scarves as gifts, never wear them, and donate. I wish I had more time to rummage through some of the bins at our local resale shops.

  10. I’ve been meaning to tell you how much I enjoy these tutorials. I never know how to wear a scarf and I haplessly wrap them twice and decide I look ridiculous (like a floating head on a cloud. It’s a look). You are just what I need.

    I thought of you this week when I was visiting one of my go-to blogs (of which yours is one too) The Bright Shillings of March. Baxter has a wonderful tutorial on how to spot a good scarf like a petunia in an onion patch. The blog post is here:

    http://brightshillingsofmarch.blogspot.com/2010/11/excuse-me-while-i-block-aisle.html

  11. Deja Pseu, I am such a scarf novice. I need some additional basic information. Which necklines are most conducive to scarves? Can a scarf be attractively worn with a turtleneck for example?

  12. Dorky Medievalist, I had to laugh at your screen name. I was once a dorky medievalist myself (studied English Medieval History as a graduate student). And, just yesterday my husband and I went to the Dallas Art Museum to view a wonderful exhibition of alabaster statues from some medieval royal graves in Burgundy.

    I enjoyed the blog which gave details on how to determine a quality scarf. Thanks for giving that link.

  13. Semi Expat – thanks, and heh, I’ve certainly made similar noises of frustration when my ties don’t come out right!

    Susan – Yes! You can certainly wear a scarf with a turtleneck. I think just about any simple neckline can be complemented with a scarf, with the possible exception of cowl necks.

  14. Gorgeous!! (That’s both you and the video, of course.) I have some cashmere laceweight yarn that I am now determined to knit into a scarf …

  15. Are we allowed to ask for special items? I am wondering how French women manage to drap shawls over their coats without looking like babuskas. Same with the fringed checked woven scarves (think: Palestinians) worn in a wonderful thick yet lofty circle around the neck . . .
    I am doing something terribly wrong!

  16. As some other of your videos I can´t watch this one 🙁
    It says “… some content not allowed in your country…”
    I guess it is because of the music in the background?

    Would love to see it, but sadly not possible in Germany 🙁 (as about 50% of your videos)

    Hugs from Germany

    Ingrid

  17. Mean Mama – it’s rarely cold enough her to wear shawls over a coat, so I’ve not had much practice with that particular style. I don’t wear shawls often but when it do it’s indoors as a sweater substitute.

    Ingrid – I’m so sorry about that! I think I’ve figured out which music is the problem and will avoid it in the future.