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Upgrade Basic Winter Outerwear
NECESSARY Choice: the Scarf
NECESSITY: When the wind is howling, it finds its way under, down, and through you. A scarf simply crossed over at the neck makes a world of difference and when the thermometer goes below minus 10, a scarf at the neck is even more important.
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Burberry Scarf Look Alike
Photo: JoyD |
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Burberry Check Company Trademark |
NICE: For me, make that a soft merino wool, cashmere or a wool/cashmere/silk blend. I can't explain to you honestly or scientifically that the natural yarn is warmer than acrylic but I do prefer the natural fibres. My favourite scarf is cashmere, basically a copy of the "Burberry check" which was developed in the 1920s and originally used as lining in the luxury brand's trench coats. I bought my scarf in Scotland at a shop selling cashmere items but it is not the official Burberry brand - a knock off I guess.
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Regional tartan of Canada:
Saskatchewan
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Cornwall's National Tartan (England) |
These two particular tartans, one from Canada, and the other from England are similar to the Burberry check.
NO THANKS: My scarf needs to be lightweight, smooth and wrappable, not bulky. And so I say "no thanks" to a long thick bulky knit scarf but in fact, it all depends on the proportion of the bulk. So although quite beautiful, as this one posted on The Knatty Knitter, I prefer a less bulky yarn. I do love the colour and a pair of bulky knit mittens in that colour would be perfect with my Burberry look alike scarf. But that's the next post . . .
NOTE-WORTHY: Although I say "no thanks" to a bulky knit scarf, I don't mind the bulky knit snood. It must be the wrapping process and what to do with the two ends of the scarf that add extra bulk that befuddle me.
I am not one to wear a hat or tuque....vanity I guess....but I love to wear a scarf. No wind whistling down the back of my neck and I am warm as toast. But I am looking forward to it getting cold enough here for me to wear my new snood! It is not here yet, but we all know it is coming!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing the snood. Maybe you can take a photo with the newest addition to your family!
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