Do you ever have one of those moments where your child does something that is so frighteningly similar to something you would do that it kind of causes you to shiver at the power of DNA? Maybe it’s the way they put their hands on their hips when they’re talking or the way they laugh too loud at a joke?
Or maybe the way they organize their closet?
Last night before bed, Caroline wanted to show me something in her closet. She had developed some type of wardrobe labeling system that she wanted to share. The good news is that after four years of me saying “The clothes on this side of your closet are for WINTERTIME! and the clothes on this other side are for SUMMERTIME! You cannot wear a sundress when it’s 30 degrees outside”, she finally managed to embrace the basic concept.
The bad news is she labeled it in marker. Not with one of the vast amounts of Crayola washable markers that we have all over the house, but the lone Sharpie permanent marker that I reserve for emergency situations.
Behold, WINTER. She went with the phonetic spelling. And an exclamation point for emphasis.
And, Spring! Or rather “Sring” complete with a little flower illustration.
Thus, our almost 100 year old original cedar closet is forever changed.
And I’ve put the Sharpie marker up on a high shelf.
Now for the questions.
1. Several people have asked: “What are your thoughts on the maxi dress? Can it be worn by just anyone? Are they here to stay?”
Well, all I know is that when I wore mine the other day while hanging out with Jack, Chrissy and Janet at their apartment, I was really comfortable and felt very current. Oh wait, that wasn’t me. That was Mrs. Roper on “Three’s Company”.
Oh it’s just a little 70′s humor.
I actually like the maxi dress even though I don’t own one. I get the concept, but it feels very dramatic to me and I’m not sure where I’d wear it. It may be a little much for a PTO meeting. However, if I found one I really liked, I would definitely buy it. Well, except for the fact that I’m on a bit of a fashion fast and not buying anything these days.
The other thing to remember is that the maxi dress isn’t going to work for everyone. I think you need to be a little tall to pull it off without looking dumpy. You can still get the same kind of look, but with a dress that comes to your knees instead of your ankles. Of course, technically, that would eliminate the “maxi” part of maxi dress and you’d just have a “dress”.
And keep in mind that you can totally wear a fitted t-shirt under these dresses because, if you’re like me, you can’t really leave the house without a little invention known as the brassiere. I gave up on strapless bras a long time ago because I find them to be a concept that has proved to be way too ambitious.
Here are a few cute maxi dresses if you’re ready to give them a try.
2. Megan asks: “We are no longer allowed to wear open-toe shoes at work. We are limited to closed-toe shoes only. My office is in Houston and obviously not run by men, hence the no open-toe shoe policy thing. What are your suggestions for us?”
I guess in this precarious economy it’s not a good call to quit your job over the shoe issue. The folks at the unemployment office may not understand.
But don’t despair. There are still good shoe times to be had. How about something like this? Or these? Or maybe these? These are cute slingbacks with a closed toe and if you really feel daring you could go with something like this.
That’s all the questions for now because I need to go to bed. Caroline and I are taking a little road trip tomorrow and I am in desperate need of some REM sleep.
So, now for the giveaway.
A few weeks ago, Alison emailed me to let me know that she watched the scarf video and mentioned she happens to sell scarves in her online boutique. Well, I immediately emailed her back and begged her to do a giveaway because, oh my word, she has the cutest scarves. It seems fitting to give away a scarf since I’ve mentioned them a time or eight hundred in the last few months.
Here’s how you enter:
1. Go visit the Ali J Boutique and check out all her beautiful scarves.
2. Come back here and leave me a comment about anything you want, but try to mention which scarf you’d really like to win.
3. Please, no duplicate comments because it makes my head feel like it’s going to explode when I have to figure out if there are extraneous comments that need to be deleted.
4. I’ll close comments on Monday, March 30th at noon and announce the winner shortly thereafter.
I’m putting up Mr. Linky if you have a fashion post that you want to link. Also, please make sure you post the link to your specific post and not just your blog. It makes life easier for everyone and by everyone, I mean me.
Y’all have a great Friday!
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I like the plain ol’ brown scarf the best! And I just want to say, I always look forward to Fashion Fridays
If it were for me, I would go with the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf, but I know my mom would love the Tan and Brown Paisley Scarf, and her birthday is coming up.
Oh my! They’re all great!! You and Angie have hooked me on scarves and I’ve been having trouble finding, well…ANY at stores in my area. It seems that Minnesota still thinks they’re just for the thick of winter. Anywhoo, I think the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina is darling!! I need to step outside of my solid color scarves!!
Pashmina Turquoise is my girl! Love the scarves and love the Steve Madden shoe you suggested!
Oooooh….I have really gotten into the scarf thing this year! I love the plain black one! I need one to go with just about anything…or the bright pink one…have several shirts that would go with too…oh the choices!!
I love the turquoise scarf, such a fun pop of color!
A couple years ago when my boys were 4 and 2, my hubby walked in them in their room drawing on the walls with a red sharpie. ALL over the walls. The best part? The oldest had written his name, and pointed at the two-year-old and said, “Bear did it.” Ahhhhh, children. At least ours could be painted over.
The scarves are beautiful — thanks for sharing this site so we can know to shop there! THe solid blue pashima scarf is absolutely beautiful — the most wonderful color and a very lacking color in my drab wardrobe of earth tones. Love that scarf!
oh my goodness!
i’m the scarf queen!!
it was very hard to choose which one b/c i really loved all of them..
however, i think my first pick would be:
THE BLACK SCARF!!
thank you so much for your fashion fridays…i looked forward to them each week
)
My toddler & I pick the solid blue scarf. Thanks again!
Oooohhhhh I love the orange and purple paisley PAshmina scarf. Absolutely gorgeous!
Oooooh! Those Steve Madden shoes are DIVINE. I only wish I had an occasion to wear such a thing. Perhaps I should go back to working outside the home so I can buy more cute shoes.
And the solid coral pashmina scarf is gorgeous. What a nice shop.
Have fun on your day trip!
Who doesn’t need a little pink houndstooth in their wardrobe? love Love LOVE the scarfs….after all it IS the year of the scarf….Don’t you just love sharpies and yet I always wonder how they manage to find the lone one that is our house when I seem to hunt for hours to find it?
Ok here’s a question from a fashion flunky. What is Pashmina anyway???? Oh who cares! I love them all anyway. The maroon/tan is my favorite!
I love the solid gold, or the maroon and tan bubbles. Since I am short I would probably get the solid color one.
I really like the turquoise and lime scarf…such fun colors!
Ooh, they’re all beautiful, it’s hard to decide. I’d have to go with either the fuscyia or the blue/white bubble. Gorgeous!
Gorgeous! I love the plum and rose one. And I love the story about Caroline. Have a great weekend!
Either the brown or black one for sure. They are all really beautiful. Dare I say more beautiful than the maxi dress……
I would love the solid coral pashmina!!!
And, the closet labeling system is hilarious!
I am in love with the pink & grey houndstooth scarf…two of my favorite colors!
I’d go with the hot pink/fuscia scarf. Have a great weekend. PS: You hit the nail on the head with the maxi dress issue!
Turquoise or fuscia…I like the colors to be bright!
I love the turquoise and lime paisley!
So pretty and colorful.
So sorry about the permanent marker. Been there! Try the Mr. Clean Magic Sponges, or whatever they’re called. They can get almost anything off, perhaps even permanent marker.
I LOVE the turquoise scarf.
I like the Pashmina Teal Scarf! They are all so pretty…
I love the Pashmina brown scarf!
I love the teal scarf–I would def. have to watch the videa
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I like the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf best, although anything with blues and greens appeals to me. I wonder if I actually look good in those colors, or if I’ve just convinced myself that over the years.
I’m pretty plain, so I’m all about the black one or the brown one. Oh La La…love em!
And your Caroline, for the 100th time, she will be the grandaughter of http://www.grahamcrakas.blogspot.com/! And, I LOVE that you embrace her *doings* and are honest!
I love the solid blue pashmina
Oh my word, I need that orange paisley scarf to add to my arsenal of Clemson football game attire! Too perfect!!
I love the hot pink or black. They would go with so many things in my closet.
Oooh, I like the Pashmina Turquoise scarf. Have fun on your road trip!
Oh.my.word.
I’m naturally an indecisive person anyway, but oh.my.word. How to choose between all those lovely scarves?
I would have to say teal or turquoise or hot pink or black or one of those paisley numbers…
Sorry.
Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face! She has lots of beautiful things, but I think my favorite scarf would be the pink and gray houndstooth. I have a couple of solid ones, so a fun print would be a nice change.
Oh my! They are all beautiful, but I’m really lovin’ on the Turqoise and Lime Paisley. If I wasn’t on shopping restriction that thing would be in my shopping cart before you could say fiddle de de!
I like the pink and gray houndstooth!
I am loving that Turquoise and Orange Paisley, though the plain Turquoise is also beyond lovely…
I love the cute scarves with bubbles, but I think I would need a solid scarf, because I am still learning the art of wearing a scarf, and I don’t think I could pull off the bubbles!
LOVE the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf.
xo.lindsay
I’d like the 100% Pashmina Orange and Purple Paisley Scarf just b/c it’s so much fun to say!
Absolutely the Turquoise Accordion. Great color for summer.
Big Mama,
After watching your scarf video for the second time I embraced the trend last night for our Mom’s Night Out event. I rocked it. Thanks for your insight. I love love love that pink and grey houndstooth.
Thanks for making me a little more trendy.
Who doesn’t love gray and pink houndstooth with a gray t-shirt???
Oh, and I bought a Maxi at the end of last season at Rue 21 (not knowing they were going to be the “rage” this year .. figured I’d wear it on our next cruise or tropical vaca) for $5 !!! Who’s excited about that dress now???
I want to win the Turquoise & Lime Paisley Floral Pashmina. I also love all the bubble sacrves too.
I like the Turquoise Accordion Ombre Scarf…or the Yellow Accordian Scarf. All are beautiful!
The solid blue pashmina is my favorite!
I always get such a kick out of Fashion Friday! My favorite scarf is the maroon and tan polka dots.
I love your blog!!! WOO HOO Texas!!! I love the fuschia scarf. I do not own a scraf, so I would love to have this one!
Jackie
100% Pashmina Black Scarf is my favorite! Black is super simple and cute! I love your blog….keep it coming!
I love the polka dot scarves, but the blue/aqua one is my favorite.
I would go with the solid coral scarf – I’ve heard and seen that coral is the new color this spring and summer – am I right? I don’t think I can handle an entire shirt or dress in this color, but I could add an accessory and feel good about it!
Good for Caroline with the phonics
Love the solid blue pashmina. I love all pashminas actually.
I am having a great time buying as many as I can while I live in Europe!
Have fun on your trip! I learned my lesson about the Sharpie last year when my then-two year old decided to add her own flair to our *fancy* coffee table. I found her face down on the carpet, the Sharpie lying inches from her outstretched hand. She knew she’d messed up. I am curious as to how Caroline reacted….
I love the solid blue scarf…and as far as your closet goes, rubbing alcohol will take permanent marker off of almost anything. I hope that works for you!
I’m lovin’ me the turquoise and blue paisley one. And the other one. Oh, and ALL of them! Bookmarking her site!
BTW, with the maxi dress.. I feel like I need spanx. But I don’t feel that way with the knee length ones. Strange.
I love the turquoise and lime paisley scarf! So adorable!!
I’m a big fan of the versatility provided by the white scarf. But they’re all so cute!
It’s a hard decision, but I like the turquoise (even if it is hard to spell)scarf.
I love the solid black scarf. I think I already own a scarf in every color besides black!
I’d love to win the turquoise and lime floral. Fun contest.
OH MY GOODNESS! All of those pashminas are fabulous. How does a girl choose just one? It would be a toss-up between the turquoise and lime or brown and tan paisley, or the pink houndstooth. I will be checking her site out again!
Hi Mel!
The scarves are beautiful. I do have a concern about scarves. I prefer a scarf that cannot also be used as a bedspread,,,,,some of these scarves are just too much fabric. Is it a scarf, a shawl, a table covering? I have boobs and a wide scarf bunched up on top of these boobs is just too much! I suppose this personal preference, but I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Sue.g
Thanks for Fashion Fridays. A little something to look forward to on Friday for a SAHM!
I like the gold scarf.
Oh these are nice. I’d love to win the brown one!
I’m really a fan of the solids. I like the coral.
The reversible blue and white bubble scarf is my favorite!
And I totally agree about the maxi dresses. If you’re under 5’7″, I think it’s just going to look like a nightgown. Technically, if you’re a petite, a long skirt like that is just going to make your legs look super short since there’s no distinction between waist and legline. I’ve watched way too many “What Not to Wear”s and banished ankle length skirts from my wardrobe a long time ago!
Oh my word! I love the gray and pink Houndstooth scarf because it would match my new gray satin trench perfectly! Thank you for posting her link – I will be back there to shop.
I like the maroon and tan bubble scarf. So cute.
NO NO NO to the maxi dress. Looks like a baby is needing to grow under all that fabric. Nothing says extra pounds like a maternity-ish dress. Yikes. But, I do love a scarf! Thanks for a giveaway to get us excited about the weekend. I’m wearing one right now ready to go run errands today. I’d love the Houndstooth Scarf Pink and Grey if I win. Blessings to you!
Have pity on me. I linked my school website to “Mr. Linky”. I know there “are no accidents” but… Anyway, I’m favoring the bubble reversible brown and cream pashmina. so versatile. Thanks for the laughs.
I love the maroon and tan! It’s fabulous. I need a scarf that’s got a little character. All of mine are solid colors. This one would look great with a lot of different things!
It would be really hard choosing a scarf. They are all very cute. I would probably choose a pink or turquise one.
About the Sharpie marker situation. The Mr. Clean Magic Eraser removes Sharpie from most anything, but I don’t have a cedar closet. You might give it a try!
I love the blue and white bubble scarf. How pretty. I just started wearing scarves recently and hubby likes them. Yeah me!
I absolutely love the Yellow Accordion Ombre scarf. However, they are all absolutely beautiful! Hope you and Caroline have a GREAT road trip.
Did you see the Pink Circle Print Wrinkled Scarf? Could it be any cuter?
Love ALL of the bubble scarves! But that last one (plum and rose) is speaking to me at the moment
I LOVE the tan and brown paisley pashmina.
So pretty.
I am always behind the trends and in this case it’s no different… I don’t have a scarf! If I win, I’d like the Solid Blue Pashmina one. Yay!
I love the Pashmina Fushchia Scarf!
They are all beautiful! I love the fuchsia and the turquoise, but also really liked the pink and grey houndstooth. That would be a hard choice! I would probably need your opinion on which would be more versatile.
Thanks!
Thanks for posting on the maxi dress issue. I’ve been looking at those dresses but being a 5’3″ person, I wasn’t sure if I should embrace the long dress or go with the short….I’m going with the short dress. While I’d miss the comfort of hiding in a long dress, I still really like the top part of the short maxi dress.
I like the pashmina teal scarf. I’ve decided to join the scarf trend if it ever gets cool again in Texas.
I love the bubble reversible brown and cream pashmina but would probably get more use out of the black scarf. I have been wanting to venture into the scarf world and but havne’t taken the leap yet.
This would be my push.
I like the silver fishnet scarf. very nice!
I love all the scarves, but I think I would go with black. Cute!
I would love the yellow ombre accordion scarf. how cute for summer!?
I love the shoes you suggested.I hate the maxi dress/ town gown plus those Old Navy ads with the plastic people weird me out. The scarves are awesome- love the turquoise and lime paisley!
But what if it’s really, really hard to choose one? My gut says brown. But I’m so attracted by the turquoise & lime. And the light blue & white.
And I’m with Carolyn — thanks for the maxi dress thoughts. I want to jump on board, but I’m 5’2″. And with the empire seams they’ve got, I just feel like it’s going to come off as maternity on me. I suppose a petite maxi dress is an oxymoron.
Love the Pashmina Teal Scarf.
Oh my. I definitely need the fuschia or turquoise scarves. I can’t pick between the two. And I definitely need to win this giveaway!!!
I really love her scarfs! I would choose the brown one.
The pink and gray houndstooth!! Super cute and I’m 100 % with you on the maxi dress–on all fronts. It looks really cute on models but not on many other people…a girl can dream.
A word about the maxi dress: I’m 5’6 and didn’t think I could pull them off, but I fell in LOVE with one from Anthropologie last summer. Each time I went into the store, I would long for it, and I finally worked up the courage to give it a go in August (it was also on sale, which helped a lot) It is the most comfortable thing in the world! If you’re worried about pulling it off, just find a cheap one you love and give it a try! Some cute wedges might help with the height, but I like it with flat sandals.
‘m on a spending freeze for 2009, but I’m scouring the fashion world to find one more that’s comfortable and affordable, because they’re so much fun!
As for the scarves, I love the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf–SO CUTE!
Okay, while those shoes are cute, they are impractical for my needs. So here goes!
We have a closed toe shoe policy at work as well. I work at an art gallery and apparently an employee dropped something on their foot once that required stitches. Now we’re stuck paying for that with a lack of fashion in footwear.
I like to wear cute summer dresses, but all the closed toe practical FLAT sandals look like I should be shuffling off of senior citizens shuttle bus. Currently, I wear Birkenstocks. They are wonderfully comfy, but I do have a bit better fashion sense than that.
HELP!
It’s really hard to choose! I love all the pink ones. I like the pink double textured scarf because it looks a bit different!
Thanks for the giveaway.
I tried on the Old navy short maxi dress (which by the way…maxi dress just reminds me of maxi pad) and it was COMPLETELY AND 100% see through. Can’t wear that to church..though it would make a cute swim cover up.
Love Fashion Friday! Have a fun road trip with your sweet pea.
I love the TURQUOISE! Great color for spring (to me anyway)! Also, good picks on the shoes! I like the first and last pairs…they say “I mean business, people!”
Oh my. I definitely need the fuschia or turquoise scarves. I can’t pick between the two. And I definitely need to win this giveaway!!!
sorry, your blog is giving me heck. it’s not letting me post this. does it know there might be more than one mary in the world?? so let’s see if i can get this to go through…
I just love the orange and purple paisley scarf. Orange is my new favorite color for spring, and it would be a great pop of color on any neutral background. I am not exactly to the mixing print stage yet.
Thanks for all of your advice mixed with humor.
Okay i know its boring but i was immediately drawn to the Pashmina White Scarf… so classic and gorgeous. That is the one i would like to win, however i may have to buy just a few more!!
thanks for the giveaway!
I love the pink and gray houndstooth… I just love houndstooth all around really…
and the closet organization thing cracks me up.
I’m tooo short for Maxi dresses, which makes me very say… life is not fair.
I sure would love that Orange Paisely scarf. I would LOVE it.
Orange Paisley Pashmina, please!
And if I don’t win, I may have to hop back over there and buy a scarf because they are cute and the price is nice. Thanks for the tip.
Have a wonderful weekend….
OMG! I am in love with the 1237 Plum and Rose Reversible Bubble Print Pashmina Scarf. I’m known around where I live as the girl who owns everything pink. There is tons of laughter as I pull something else pink from my bag. I do own a few things that aren’t pink, but the vast majority is pink. LOL!
Rose Accordion and I would make beautiful music! BTW, I have a 5 year old Caroline with a mind of her own, and a huntin’ husband, G. : ) Just love your site for my daily laughs!
I like the turquoise. It would be my first scarf! Since the 80′s that is…when I had one with neon colors.
Those are beautiful scarves. I’ve never worn a scarf before, but I’d like to give it a go. I’d probably pick the pashmina fuschia because people tell me that I look good in that color.
Ooooooh! Turquoise and Lime? Could it get any yummier than that! Love it! I am a scarf FANATIC – and have been for years. I can’t believe I was actually ahead of my time in any area of fashion!
(and this may be cheating, because I do love Ali’s things, but I have a friend making scarfs for women and girls – you should check her out too — http://jmelcena.wordpress.com/
They’re handmade in regular and summer weight – I’ve got one ordered right now!)
Poor original cedar closets…But what memories are being made! That’s a fair tradeoff, I’m thinking!
I love the pink and gray houndstooth scarf, but – really, now – they are all gorgeous!
I like the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina. This would my 2nd scarf of the season because a friend & I went to 2 different Walmart’s in the same day at your suggestion. We each got a $5 scarf that has us ready for the season!
I really like the turquoise scarf–I wear a lot of white tees and that would look cute with jeans or khakis I think. I’m getting ready to have a baby any day now too–so a scarf would cover up my post-baby jiggle…that would be nice:)
Love both the dark brown as well as the orange!
I love both the teal and the turqouise! I would have a hard time deciding!
Ooh, I love either the turquoise scarf (with a brown shirt) or the brown scarf (with a turquoise shirt). Hmmmm….maybe I should break out of my normal dress patterns…or maybe not.
Thanks to you I now know how to wear a scarf. But too bad I don’t own one!
This is a perfect give-away for me!!!
My two favorites of Ali’s are the Pashmina Brown Scarf and the Houndstooth Scarf Pink and Grey.
Thanks & have a wonderful day!!!
Loving all the scarfs, but especially the Pink and Grey Houndstooth Scarf!
Try a magic eraser on that sharpie! I’ve also heard that Murphy’s Cleaning Soap will take off sharpie! Good luck!
I’m torn between the solid gold (not the tv show) and the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina.
the plum and rose bubble scarf!! too cute!
thanks for the giveaway,
rebecca
Love em!! I would choose either the plain brown or the turqoise and lime….too cute! Also on the maxi dress…totally depends on your body type…I think
But I like em!
They are all beautiful! If I had to pick just one, I like the solid blue pashmina. I have always loved scarves. In style or out of style, they are my style!
the brown and tan paisley pashmina may make me a convert to the whole scarf thing. It’s lovely and I just want to touch it!
Turqouise, lime and paisley are three words I never thought I’d be using in the same sentence, but I really like that scarf! Thanks for the giveaway.
Oh my gosh! I want them all, but if I were forced to pick just one I would have to get the turquoise and lime paisley.
I like the Pashmina Turqouise Scarf and Solid Coral Pashmina Scarf- all very cute!
Ooh…I love the solid blue one! I haven’t seen a color like that in awhile!
The bubble reversible brown and cream is lovely… what a fun addition to the brown look! Bet it feels yummy, too. And sadly, I am waaaaay too short for the maxi look, something I did not understand in the 70′s when I was in junior high. Can’t even bear to look at those pictures now; heartbreaking.
i’m a scarf junkie. this giveaway makes me happy! i’m in love with the turquoise and orange paisley pashmina. or the turquoise and lime. they are all simply gorgeous!
and the maxi dress? LOVE THEM because they look like summer, without having to shave past my knee. i’m so willing to look like Mrs. Roper for that.
Ca-Yute.
I like the Orange Paisley Pashmina. I’m trying to get into scarves, have not quite conquered.
I love the Bubble Print: Brown and Creme. This would be perfect with khaki pants and a little top this summer.
What beautiful things she has on her site.
I love the ones with the bubbles on them, but you’d have to come to Houston to show me what to wear them with, so I’m going with a solid. Solid any color.
Because even though I’m 41 I still need those Granimal outfits from when I was a kid that coordinated the pants and top together.
Which is why I like fashion Friday so much.
Oh…and last week one of my HBU students wore a maxi dress and I had not heard/seen the maxi dress (which I do NOT like the name), but I thought she was trying out a formal or something. Now I know she is on the fashion front lines.
I’m in the back.
Love all the scarves, and I would choose the “Pink Circle Print Wrinkled Scarf” b/c I love the colors and anything that is supposed to be wrinkled!
Also, I about 15 years, you will treasure Caroline’s permanent words written in the cedar closet (I did the same thing as a child)!
I love your blog and I love the turqoise and lime paisley and floral pashmina scarf! I also love the word “pashmina”. Blessings,
Jan
I love the Pink Circle Wrinkled Scarf! Now, if only I were “bachelorette” enough to wear it with a tank…..
i like the torquoise and lime paisley one!
and just so you know, I had NO idea those dresses were called maxi dresses. I thought they were “long sundresses with spaghetti straps and deep v-necks”
i think i need to expand my vocabulary
I love the Orange Paisley Pashmina! Thanks for all the fashion advice. I adore your blog.
They are all gorgeous but my wardrobe is lacking a solid white scarf so that would be my choice! Thanks for the giveaway!
Melissa
I LOVE the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf! They are all so beautiful, though!
Thanks for another great post!
Love her scarves!!! My favorite is the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina! Have a great weekend!
(Sorry… I hit enter on my last comment post before I was done.)
I like the pink circle and the purple strip. Of course the plain white would go with everything almost and be great for spring.
Hey there,
I just wanted to let you know that about a year ago our daughter marked all over the family room carpet with a Sharpie marker. I bought this product: http://www.amodexink.com/ and it removed the stain! It really did work!
=] emily
I love Fashion Fridays! And Ali J has beautiful scarves in her boutique! I love the turquoise and lime paisley or the solid turquoise—such pretty colors!
I absolutely adore the pink and gray houndstooth scarf…Roll Tide! Also, Fashion Fridays are beginning to depress me b/c I am also cutting back on my clothing purchases but see a pair of cute shoes that I really want every week. You have such great taste!
On my goodness, those scarves are all cute! I am particularly fond of the turquoise and green one.
The closet labeling is adorable! Well, adorable to me because it’s not my closet. But seriously, she will be scrubbing to remove Witt! to no avail by the teen years. Love it!
I was doing the scarf thing this winter but I also live in Texas and my winter scarf got retired a while ago. I would love one of her cute springy scarfs so I could keep up with the scarf fashion trend. I really like the Turquise and Lime Paisley.
the turquoise and lime paisley and floral pashmina rocks, I also like the pink circle print wrinkled scarf… so if I win one, I can buy the other
She has beautiful scarves, I love the Bubble Reversible Light Olive and Grey Pashmina.
I feel like I could wear the black or brown pashmina any and every day of the week. How darling are ALL of these?
The pink and grey houndstooth scarf is fabulous! Pick me! Pick me!
Ok, LOVE your blog – glad to finally be commenting!
Must say I think the Lord wants me to have this scarf: 1221 Light Olive Zig Zag Scarf.
Lightning here in Austin… think it has anything to do with my last statement??
Blessings! Have a great weekend.
Oh… and I totally cringed when I saw she’d written in sharpie on your cedar closet… Yikes.
Oh I love the solid teal and the solid turquoise scarves! They are beautiful!
I updated my facebook status earlier this week and spelled Sring the same way… several friends had to make fun of me on that one!
We have a dresser where my little sister wrote all over the inside of the drawers and we always laugh we we see it… it is so cute now that she is 22!
Even though its not a 100 yr old cedar closet…. it’s just a closet- keep it in perspective
Turquoise and Lime Paisley.
I like the Bubble Brown and Cream reversible one. Actually, they are all great, but this one seems very versatile.
Ok, first I LOVE your fashion Fridays!!!! I just stumbled across your blog a few weeks ago and you keep me smiling every morning when I check in! I love the contest idea, and after a week with a very sick 3 year old (looking for the pity vote ) I would love love love the gorgeous Pashmina Brown Scarf!!!! It would make my whole week!!! Thank you for the laughs and advice! And keep the stories about your daughter coming… she cracks me up!!!!
Those bubble designs are cute but the orange and purple paisley scarf is my favorite.
And those red shoes, oh my goodness. I would not be able to concentrate at work if I were wearning those. I’d be looking at my feet all day.
Love the brown and cream bubble one.
Oh those are beautiful! If I had to choose one for myself it would be the orange paisley or the tourquoise…love both colors.
Hi! I love your Fashion Friday blogs!! I really liked the Orange & Purple Paisley scarf. I was just wondering if you would ever considered doing not only clothing but hair tips on Fashion Friday. I have long hair and I love it but sometimes I feel like I get in such a rut and would love some tips. It’s hard to manage at times because it’s frizzy/curly.
I’ve been kicking myself for not buying a scarf in Las Vegas for $10. (I KNOW! $10!!).
I love the Bubble Reversible Dark Olive and Maroon Pashmina. CUTE, CUTE, CUTE.
Since I live in MN and it seems as though spring will never come, I would love another fun scarf. : )
Thanks, Big Mama and Alison!
I like Caroline’s personal touch to the cedar closets. Gotta love kids, or at least I think you do, right??? Anyhoo, I’m loving the pink and grey houndstooth scarf. Beautiful.
I love fashion Fridays!!! These scarfs are all so fabulous! I think I’d have to go with the turquoise&lime scarf
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I would definitely go for the pink double textured scarf–cute! Thanks for the giveaway!
I have the turquoise and lime pashmina, my brother bought it for me in Afghanistan while on tour, but I’d love to have the solid black or turquoise one!!! :- )
I so need a pink, ( or green, or blue, or printed ) scarf in my life!
I would LOVE to have the blue reversible light blue scarf with dots. I really like the color and the spots! I love reading your posts everyday especially Fashion Friday! Have a great weekend.
definitely Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf, love those two colors together!
Love Caroline’s labeling system (and her spelling). I really like the Pink and Grey Houndstooth Scarf… but (I think) I like the solid coral one even more.
Can I just say I like fashion friday if only because it keeps me up on the latest terminology? I had no idea what a maxi dress was–I had never heard the term. But I had seen them in the store. And I know for a fact they won’t work for my 5’2″ frame!
And I love the scarves–I would pick the maroon and tan one (go dawgs!)
I love the reversible bubble blue and white scarf. They are all so pretty though!
I love the pashmina white! And I love Caroline’s organizational attempt… she’s a hoot!
But did Caroline put her clothes on the appropriate sides?
I like the bubble scarves – the blue and white or pink combo ones.
thank you for fashion fridays! i love the 100% Pashmina Turquoise and Orange Paisley Scarf. it’s so cute!!
Before I say which scarf I would choose, please allow me to applaud you for finding humor in the sharpie situation. I would still be having a meltdown over that one. I guess if we need to find a bright side, at least Caroline did finally come over to your side about the seasonal dressing, but does it really count as one for the team when the closet is now ruined? Just ruined. I call a draw.
Now, for my scarf pick…..it would definitely be the Bubble reversible brown and cream one. How cute is that!?!
The plum and rose pashmina or the pink circles scarf are the ones I like. They are all lovely, though!
Sorry about your closet-but what an innovative girl you have:)
Big Mama! I also love the scarf, I went to the BEST wedding shower a couple of weeks ago… theme Tying the Knot… They showed various ways to tie a scarf and every guest left with their own, so cute!
My personal favorites on Ali J’s page are the orange paisley and turquoise and lime floral.
Beautiful scarves.
I especially like the Turquoise one.
Call me boring but I like the solids. I would LOVE the 100% Pashmima Teal Scarf. I also loved your scarf video.
I love your fashion friday’s but sometimes they do not relate to our Canadian weather. Still winter boots here.
I like the Bubble Reversible Light Blue and White Pashmina scarf. I really enjoy reading your blog.
Alcohol (the kind you use on bug bites, etc.) will usually remove permanent marker on some surfaces, not sure about wood.
I love the bubble orange/brown scarf. SO CUTE!!!
You’re prolly gonna think this is a cop out, but I seriously like the plain ‘ol Pashmina White Scarf for $18. Seriously. I mean, white…for a scarf. Genius. All mine (and by all, I mean the 2 in my closet) have 15,721 colors on them and I get so anxious trying to decide if they really “match” what I’m wearing.
White + Scarf = Happy Beaver Momma
Oh, and they should change the name of a Maxi dress to something that does NOT make me think of a woman’s monthly visit from Aunt Flo. Seriously.
I would absolutely LOVE, and WEAR TO DEATH, the solid blue pashmina! SO pretty!
OH! It’s a tossup btwn the Maroon and Tan or the Plum and Rose reversible bubble scarf! Love them both! OH! Or the Blue and white bubble…hum…oh so many options…definitely a bubble one though!
I would love the turquoise pashmina for my daughter as she is a serious scarf girl. She’s in college and has been studying in Rome this semester. She’s been gone since January 2nd and won’t be home until the first part of May and I MISS HER! It would be a wonderful welcome home gift. (Going for the sympathy vote here.)
Love the Pashmina Brown scarf…brown is my fave color and it is neutral and will go with alot. Thank you!
I like the pink and grey houndstooth scarf! so cute!
I like the long dress look, but really – couldn’t they have come up with a better name for it?! Maxi just sounds way to feminine product-y to me. I mean, what next – Maxi Dress with Wings??
I love the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf. Beautiful!
Oh, the Pashima turquoise, absolutely. 70% of my wardrobe is turquoise, so it has to be turquoise and, well, Pashima. Love Fashion Fridays!
the orange paisley pashmina
Love it!
I love the pink and gray houndstooth scarf…how cute would that be with my lightweight gray sweater?! Love ya Big Mama! Fashion Fridays have helped me revamp my wardrobe for Spring!
I own 0 scarves, so this would be fun for me! I like the orange pashmina. Very pretty scarves and a great site. I love Caroline’s labeling system, did she learn that from my children?
Love your blog!
Seeing as I am in love with the pink and grey houndstooth scarf, the brown and cream reversible bubble, the pashmina teal scarf, the tan circle print wrinkled scarf, and the green comfy cotton scarf…if I win y’all would have to surprise me.
The turquoise and lime paisley pashmina is gorgeous! I hope you and C have fun on your outing!
omg, I love them all! those scarves are all so darling. do I have to pick just one?? I guess since I’ve been adding more turquoise to my wardrobe lately, I’ll pick the Pashmina Turquoise Scarf.
Oooooh! What a fun giveaway! I love all the bright scarves I have seen on celebrities right now. So, I would have to say the bright orange one. However, the pink and gray houndstooth is so cute!
They are all adorable! I think my favorite is the turquoise & lime paisley.
I’m a fan of the bubble blue- polka dots! Woo-hoo!
Turquoise please.
So Cute!! I’d love to win the turquoise one – I have the perfect dress to go with it!!!
I like the “Pink Circle Print Wrinkled Scarf” – too cute!!
oh, i could do a lot with the orange pashmina! btw, i loved you scarf wearing how-to video! good stuff – next time we need to see a shot of gully sporting her scarf!
Love scarves now that they are a necessity of where I live – this CA girl never needed one before! Love the Pashmina Teal or Brown and Cream!
Funny you should mention the maxi dress. My friend, Jan, and I were just talking about this very subject yesterday. I wish I could pull it off, but am not sure. I am tall, but it’s really my torso; not my legs. Anywho, love your blog and read it often. You make me laugh..sometimes outloud!
I’d love to win the Bubble Reversible Light Blue and White Pashmina. What a GREAT selection of scarves!
Ooooo, I’m lovin’ that Pashmina Fuschia Scarf! Beautiful!
I heard that goo be gone stuff or something by that name takes Sharpie off…
OOOOH, I love pashima scarves! I especially love the tan & brown paisley scarf, or maybe the teal one, because it’s SO my color.
Oooo. Pretty scarves. My favorites would have to be the Tan Circle Print Wrinkled Scarf or Comfy Cotton Green Scarf.
I think the Maxi dress could work at a summer picnic or date night but I think I might feel like I was trying too hard to be trendy. I think it might work better if I was 25 and no 39.
I would like the solid coral scarf. Because one time in high school, I wore a coral dress, and my Granny said I looked beautiful. She went on and on, and even years later talked about that dress.
I didn’t have the heart to tell her I’d long since outgrown it, so I pretended like I didn’t like the dress.
That was wrong. So now I’d like a scarf to make up for it.
(What? That doesn’t make sense? Sorry – it’s been a rough week…!)
I’d love to win one for my daughter. I think she’d like the Orange and Purple Paisley or the Turquoise and Lime Paisley.
thanks
Did mine not take? I love the brown & tan paisley one, or maybe the teal one (it’s really a great color for me, if you care!)
It would have to be the brown and cream bubble reversible scarf for me. I need a fun scarf to get me through these Germany winters. Can you believe it is still snowing here?
I like the gold one a lot, but the turquoise one is also pretty! I sure could use one today, Amarillo has been hit with the “Blizzard of the Century”!!!
I own one of Alison’s circle pashmina scarves in black and white. I would really love a red or burnt orange scarf
I’m a UT fan….the other UT (TN) that is so that orange paisley scraf makes me crazy!! Must have must have must have!
I love, Love, LOVE the Teal scarf!
-FringeGirl
How cute! I’m curious how she even makes these! I like the light olive scarf. These are so cute!
I like the pashmina solid blue scarf. Do I get an extra entry for it being my birthday??
I’ve been sporting my $5 Wal-Mart scarf and love it but the turquoise and lime paisley and floral scarf is just exquisite!
Enjoy your road trip!
I would have to go with either the orange paisley or the pashmina white or black scarf as those are my school’s colors. I have yet to find a suitable scarf in orange so this would be a blessing to win! Thanks for the chance!
I love the maroon and tan pashmina!!
I love the olive and gray circle scarf! I also love your blog. You crack me up!
they’re all super cute! I’m going with the turquoise and lime paisley.
So fun! I LOVE the solid gold pashmina. That would look great with a little black dress and fun gold heels.
Love the PINK ones….! Great website!
i’ve seen hot pink popping up everywhere since you wrote about it last week, so the fuschia pashmina is tempting… but i really love the turquoise and orange double textured scarf.
I would choose the orange and purple paisley. The teachers at my school have instituted “scarf day” in honor of Big Mamma! Too fun.
Those scarfs are darling. I especially love the teal one. Thank you for sharing these with us. I might actually have to go over there and order me a few.
Thanks for your fashion friday’s!
Wow – already so many comments – here is mine. I would love to have the Solid Gold Mashmina – not for me, but to give to my youngest daughter for her 24th birthday. She will be performing pre-wedding Maid-of-Honor duties with her best friend on her birthday weekend (April 10th) in Mississippi. I would love to surprise her with this scarf!
The turquoise scarf has my name written ALL over it! so cute!
caroline cracks me up. it’s amazing how children seem to be magnets drawn to permanent markers.
A highway patrolman pulled alongside a speeding car on the freeway. Glancing at the car, he was astounded to see that the blonde behind the wheel was knitting!
Realizing that she was oblivious to his flashing lights and siren, the trooper cranked down his window, turned on his bullhorn and yelled, ‘PULL OVER!’
‘NO!’ the blonde yelled back, ‘IT’S A SCARF!’
I had to share this. I thought it was perfect. I also love the turquoise and lime paisley scarf
I’m SO glad that you’ve been talking about scarves this winter. I LOVE wearing them and have for a very long time. I always felt silly because no one else thought that they were cool, even though I did.
Now I’m finally cool – yes!
I’d totally go for any of the three: plain ol’ white, maroon and tan, or brown and cream. Love them. They’d get tons of use from this scarf-loving girl.
I love the solid coral pashmina. Thanks!
A little finger nail polish remover will take that sharpie right off. Alcohol might work too and be a little easier on the wood.
Oh, it’d be nice to have something other than my one black scarf! I love the Tan and Brown Paisley Scarf!
Houndstooth pink and grey—-love it!
those scarves are beautiful… I like the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf.
Are you leaving Caroline’s labeling for posterity, or trying to remove it???
I love the maroon and tan scarf. I have a black one and a tan one…I should add a little color in my life.
I really like the pink and grey houndstooth scarf.
So sorry about the cedar chest. I told my husband and he said that rubbing alcohol often gets Sharpie off things but he’s not sure what that will do to the finish. He also said there is something that is kind of like a finishing prep (he actually has no idea what it is called and I’m just dictating…) that people use to clean antiques but leaves the finish intact. He suggests calling an antique shop and asking if they know of anything. Good luck!
And yes, I am one of the bigger fashion nerds and do not even own a scarf. So any would be quite a welcome addition to my wardrobe!
I must say, I LOVE reading your blogs! My sister just recently got me hooked…
I know Alison personally and I’ve boughten a few of my personal favorite scarves here and there and they make GREAT gifts! (my roommate from when I lived in Dallas came up over Christmas break and I brought her to Alison’s house to pick out one she liked…she LOVED them!)
Any-who! I did want to comment about the wonderful labeling system your daughter came up with. I’m not sure how well it would work on your wood walls, but try rubbing alcohol. I used to work at a small health food store and we would label things and then need to later take off the writing and we used rubbing alcohol!
Good luck!
hey big mama! i love reading your blog and i am pretty sure we would be bff’s in “real” life.
i love, LOVE the pink and grey houndstooth and the maroon polka dot one – darling!!!! I love me some scarfs!
thanks for always brigtening my day with great stories!
turquoise, fuchsia, coral…how could a girl go wrong?????
Love the solid blue pashmina scarf!
I love all of them. But my favorites were the orange paisley or the fushia. They seemed so springy to me.
I’m new to this blog and LOVE it!!! I have recently started adding to my collection of scarves and probably wear one about 3 times a week!! I would LOVE the Pashmina Turquoise Scarf!!!
My little boy’s 6th birthday is on Monday the 30th! I can’t believe it.
Anyway, those scarves are darling and I guess I would pick the pink pashmina one. But I seriously don’t think I can pull it off. I would feel so self concious.
You have taught me so much about scarves, I owe all of my scarf wearing to you! Before watching your video, I never knew the right way to wear the scarf! I love the plain brown scarf! Such a cute boutique! Have a great Friday!
PS…for the sharpie…try the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser…it works wonders…
Pashmina Brown Scarf for me, thanks!
I love the 100% Pashmina Maroon and Tan Scarf!
Leslie
I love boutiques. It makes me feel like I’m buying from a real person and not a monster store. I love the turquoise or blue solid scarves or the blue or rose bubble scarves. Super!
Sooo many choices!! I love the houndstooth pink & gray…thanks for such a great giveaway!
since all moms are multitaskers, our accessories should be, too. Did you know that a scarf/pashmina is a perfect thing to take on a flight in your carry-one? makes for a nice lap blanket so you can avoid using the airline ones that have been used by who-knows-who?!
BTW–turquoise and lime paisley/floral….or pink and grey houndstooth…..
LOVE the turquoise and lime one!! So great for spring! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
OMG-a sharpie on wood!!!!
okay, remain calm-did you try hyrogen peroxide dapped on cotton balls/q-tips to “fade” the words?
hope you can find a way to get it off
I don’t get the scarf thing-I wear one for warmth half year outside-that’s it
Cute Stuff!
I love those clutches…
As for the awesome scarves, I’m loving the pashminas.
I would love to win the coral or the fuschia. Surprise Me!
Thanks!
I’m a big fan of the pink and gray houndstooth. Not only is pink my favorite color, but I’m an Alabama fan and am required to love all things houndstooth.
Love them all, but would want the tourquoise one! Gorgeous!
Definitely the white pashmina! It’s the “yin” in my “yang” of black for winter and would go with anything in spring/summer.
I laugh about the “maxi” dresses. They were “invented” while I was a senior in high school and we gals in West Texas (Lubbock) in the Bible Belt REJOICED that something modest (read: something our mothers would let us wear without getting the fifth) was ACTUALLY IN STYLE! But the one woman who voiced concerns over “it looks kinda ugly!” was our MINISTER’S WIFE! But I happily wore my maxi’s until, oh, about 5 years ago when I decided that, even though I’m over 50, I did not want to be mistaken for one of the cast members on Big Love…
I absolutely love scarves! Pashima brown is my favorite!
If you have any Ethanol or Acetone it will take the sharpie right off!!! I can’t be sure if will damage the wood, but I don’t think it will.
If it were me, I would pick the solid blue pashmina scarf
Oh wow….I LOVE the solid blue pashmina!
I love the comfy green scarf! It feels appropriate to be looking at scarves since we just got a foot of snow here in Denver from the Spring Blizzard (as the news is calling it). Have a great road trip!
Big Mama–thanks for introducing us to Ali J Boutique! I would love to win the turquoise and lime paisley and floral scarf or the turquoise scarf–I love them both!! They are beautiful!!
Thanks for the giveaway!!
i really like the turquoise and lime one (with the brown and tan a close second). thanks for all your great advice…
I would need a lesson on what exactly to do with a scarf like that, so if I win you’ll have to come to Minnesota to give me a lesson.
I like the purples. Thanks!
I like the solid brown scarf…I have two black scarves but never one to wear with brown outfits. Also, I love how a giveaway leaves you with almost 300 comments to read through! Good luck!
She has some beautiful scarves on her site! My favorite is the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf.
I’m all about the adorable look of the scarves, but every time I see someone wearing one, it seems like they’re trying to be so fashion forward and trendy. I don’t know if I’m experiencing a little overstatement on the whole scarf thing or what. But I really do like them. I’m conflicted, or indecisive, whatever you want to call it.
Either the solid turquoise, white or fuschia pashmina scarves. I’m plain jane like that
I really like the solid gold pashmina! And March 30th just happens to be my birthday- that would be a treat!! Love you blog!!!
I must admit, I have a non-love for the maxi dress. Perhaps the fact that it’s a dress that has the word “maxi” in it is the cause. It’s like having the word “fat” in something you’re planning to wear. It’s doubtless that I’d ever purchase a “fat dress.”
Perhaps it could be made a bit more agreeable with that adorable solid coral pashmina scarf… then again, perhaps even a cute scarf won’t help me to love the maxi dress. I’m fairly confident that though I myself, will never own a maxi dress, the possibility of owning a cute scarf is something that I could forsee in the fashion future…
Sasha
I just found your website last week…what a kick in the pants! Thank you for Fashion Fridays. I need all the help I can get!! The scarves are all beautiful. I would choose the Turquoise and Lime Paisley or the gold. They all look yummy!
Oooh, I like the light olive and gray bubble scarf.
I am all over the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina.
And I must say, I think the maxi dress trend is going to be sparking quite a few “What Not to Wear” moments this summer…
What cool scarfs. I really the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream and the Maroon and Tan Scarf!
how could you not love the pink and grey houndstooth?!? I normally don’t go for light pinks, but that scarf is SO adorable!
your fashion fridays are the best…and I totally get the fashion fast. I’m on one for budget constraints, but it’s so hard with all the super cute styles this spring!
Lovin’ the turquoise and lime scarf! So cute!
I love the reverse bubble brown and cream pashmina scarf. My husband and I are going to Jamaica for our 15th wedding anniversary. That scarf would be a great wrap for a dress that I am planning to wear for dinner one night! I love your blog.
Oh no…your beautiful cedar closet now has permanent marker on it…at least its a great memory of how it got there in the first place! And I love all the scarves but can we just say how beautiful the Teal Scarf is!?
Happy Friday!
I love the pahmina teal scarf. What a fabulous color!!
thanks for all the fashion friday tips – I always look forward to them.
I love Fashion Fridays! I have been a scarf fanatic for several years now, but for once in my life I feel like I’m in-vogue and up on a trend! Thanks to you & Angie I wear my scarves w/ pride! And I adore the Bubble Reversible Light Blue & White Pashmina — so cute & quirky and you certainly can’t buy something like that at Walmart…:-)
I love the solid blue one.
Oh the cedar chest!
I love the pink and gray houndstooth and the solid blue. Pick me!
I liked the coral scarf. Those permanent markers =)
I know Ali J and got the reversible blue/white bubble scarf as a gift from my sister-in-law! Fun!!
I would love the Pink Double Textured scarf!
Really enjoy your blog and look forward to fashion fridays each week! Thank you!
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! It really is magic and I’ve gotten permanent marker off of the wall with it before–not sure about cedar.
I’m dying about your daughter’s labels!
I like the houndstooth in pink and grey. I’m trying to add other colors to my closet besides black and brown.
I know Ali J and got the reversible blue/white bubble scarf as a gift from my sister-in-law! Fun!!
I would love the Pink Double Textured scarf!
Really enjoy your blog and look forward to fashion fridays each week! Thank you!
I’d probably go brown or teal. Beautiful scarves!
Rubbing alcohol works wonders on removing sharpie from wook and leather. If you ever have to use it on leather don’t rub it just pat. My pre-schooler loves to steal sharpies and draw on anything she comes across.
I really like the teal or houndstooth pink scarves. Beautiful!
Here’s a shout-out for that little turquoise and orange number! I am, by the way, a big fan of the maxi. I consider them a feminine form of camouflage, capable of covering a multitude of sins, like a man’s suit or even glitter. But then I am old and large, and have forsaken style for practicality; looking at clothing less in terms of style setting and more in terms of defensive strategy. One more thing – don’t get rid of Caroline’s labeling system. One day they will trigger the fondest of memories.
I would love the Teal scarf! A color that works great with redheads!
As for the maxi-dress… I saw a tourist at work wearing a floor length, jersey knit dress. But unfortunately, it was a little too snug – not so “maxi”. It was so snug that I could tell she bought her panties at Victoria’s Secret. How? Because I could clearly read the work “PINK” across her tush.
I really love the ombre accordion scarves. Particularly the yellow. But really all the colors make me feel happy.
And I would just like to tell you how much i look forward to your fashion friday posts. Thanks for all the time you put into them!
I love the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf.
I love all of them, especially anything in “rose”. I love my pinks.
(Last Friday, I asked if I was too late for the scarf trend and you and another one gave me such great support, that I went out and found one in beutiful shades of pumpkin. Best yet, it was 25% off and I had another 20% coupon! Thanks!)
I love the hot pink scarf. I have so many different outfits to wear it with.
I love all of them, especially anything in “rose”. I love my pinks.
(Last Friday, I asked if I was too late for the scarf trend and you and another reader gave me such great support, that I went out and found one in beautiful shades of pumpkin. Best yet, it was 25% off and I had another 20% coupon! Thanks!)
the 100% pashmina teal scarf, please. : )
and, by the way, i made the creamy pork tenderloin last night. but i had to substitute chicken breast for the pork…and thyme instead of the rosemary. you see, we had a blizzard here in denver yesterday. and necessity is the mother of substitution. or something like that. anyway, it was lovely. and my husband would like to marry me all over again! : ) thanks for the recipe!
I love your website, have sent it to all my friends. You makle me laugh everyday!!! I love the turq and paisley scarf, beautiful. I am now a member of the Scarf Army!!
Love the Turquoise and Lime Paisley scarf. I really enjoy your blog although I don’t comment often.
Yours is my first blog of every morning. It give me a smile everyday. As far as the maxi dress, I just bought one- I am going to Mexico in a month and thought it would be a great dress to walk around in- not sure where I will where it afterwards- I will let you know.
The scarves are all so pretty but my choice would be the Turquoise/orange number so unique.
I would love the 100% Pashmina Black Scarf, so cute!!
Those scarves are super cute! I’m torn between the solid blue one and the maroon and tan! Maybe if I win one, I’ll buy the other!
Caroline’s flower reminds me of my 5 year old niece’s drawings – precious!
Thank you kindly for the giveaway – the turquoise and lime paisley scarf is beautiful!
I love the pink houndstooth!!!
I love the Pink Circle Print Wrinkled Scarf.
i like the teal scarf!
They’re all cute, but the pink and gray houndstooth is my favorite!
Sorry about your closet. At least it’s not out in a public part of your house. When he was little, my younger brother carved his name in our family’s piano. We have to leave sheet music out to cover it!
I would love the Solid Blue Pashmina Scarf– so simple and basic, it could accessorize any number of things.
I would probably go with the brown and tan bubble, although I have never actually worn a scarf. I am not exactly fashionable.
I think it has been mentioned by try the Mr. Clean magic eraser on the closet, you would be surprised what that thing can get clean.
oh my! those scarves are beautiful! i’m a huge fan of the scarf and wear one almost daily. i’ve got quite a collection, but LOVE that solid blue pashmina. it’s the perfect color and pashmina is so soft!
I was so impressed with her scarves! and the prices were so reasonable! I’m in love with the pashmina turquoise and orange paisley scarf- but then I could easily be in love with many of them-
Just discovered scarfs. Can’t wait to begin adding them to my wardrobe! I love the Solid Coral Pashmina Scarf or Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina!
I love the White Pashmina Scarf. This summer with a tan I think it would be beautiful.
I once did a similar thing in my parents old house. Hidden behind my bed was some drawings of our house. My mom actually ripped off the wall paper to take it with them when they moved. I am a 28 yr old mother myself. She has it framed in her office. Kinda cute. But, yay for a mini fashionista in training!
i lu-uv the houndstooth in pink and gray! fingers crossed!!!
i LOVE the maroon and tan scarf with polka dots (seriously. i love polka dots).
Hi Mel!
Okay, I love the scarf giveaway. I would love to win the orange/purple paisley scarf. That scarf is beautiful but all of her scarfs are beautiful! Did I mention scarf enough? lol
Seriously, I hope I win the scarf!
Have a great Friday !!
Love,
Patty
Sorry, I just saw that I typed scarfs instead of scarves. It’s still early for me.
Please pick me! I really need a scarf! I’d have a very hard time chosing, but I think I’d go with the 100% Pashmina Tan and Brown Paisley Scarf, or maybe the Solid Blue Pashmina Scarf, or possibly the Bubble Reversible Light Blue and White Pashmina. Definately hard to choose!
Oh my gosh! That orange and purple paisley is gorgeous!
Still loving your blog!
The pashmina coral scarf – love it! It would look awesome with either black or white!!!
I really like the bubble print ones.
Mr Clean Magic Erasers work wonders on sharpie marks!! My two year old daughter decided to draw momma and daddy a picture on our walls with one. The magic erasers worked wonders on it. Of course my walls were painted white and not ceder but it may be worth a try. And I love the “Bubble Reversible light blue and white scarf”
I love fashion Friday and would be thrilled to win the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina. It is absolutely adorable!! All of the scarves were beautiful actually.
OMG – the pink houndstooth scarf is darling! If I don’t win it — I’ll have to buy it! Seriously cute!
I totally swooned over the solid blue scarf!!
P.S. I just recently found your site, and I absolutely love it! You are so funny!
I love her scarves… too many cute ones…. I think the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina or maybe the solid orange. Cute, cute!
I LOVE,LOVE,LOVE the turquoise and lime paisley and floral pashmina one.It would be so fun this summer!
Mel, I LOVE the bubble designs ones- maybe the light olive?
But let’s be honest. If I win, I’m totally making you pick out my scarf because I lack the trendy gene.
And trendy jeans.
(bah-dum CHING!)
The Solid Gold Pashmina Scarf is perfect.
i love the Orange Paisley Pashmina ((1164))
335 comments so far? I think my chances of winning are minimal but I will give it a chance: Bubble Reversible Light Olive and Grey Pashmina
Oooo, I love the Orange Paisley Pashmina scarf! It reminds me of fall, my favorite season!
I love reading your Blog, it puts a smile on my face everytime!! I loved the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf, SO CUTE!!
I love the teal or fushia. They’re all so cute!
I’m so very sorry about your closet. But a girl who wants an organized closet is a girl after my own heart!
I love the houndstooth grey and pink scarf. It’s preppy and boho at the same time. (Admittedly, I was trying to think of a way to combine those words, but Prep-Ho just didn’t have an adequate amount of…appropriateness.
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I love the brown scarf!
You have totally converted me into a scarf-wearing person! I like the pashmina turquoise. Thanks for all your fun fashion advice!
My last “thirties” birthday is Tuesday the 31st, I’d love to celebrate with a Turquoise and Lime Paisley scarf!!
I LOVE reading your blog and often laugh out loud!!
Ooooo, which to choose??? They were all great but I really love the coral zigzag and the solid blue.
…and it seems you were able to see humor in it and not freak out too much. I’m hoping my 5 yr old doesn’t get the same notion my sister and I did…we carved our names into our dresser drawers with a phillips head screwdriver — My first and only attempt at graffitti.
By the way, loved the Caroline story
Loved them all, but my favorites were the white, the brown, and the solid gold. The patterns were beautiful too, but I’m a solid kind of gal I guess. Hmmm….I think I will go with the ever-versatile gold.
Thanks for the contest, and the many laughs along the way!
I love reading your blog! It always makes me laugh. I would pick the pink and gray houndstooth scarf!
I like almost all of them, but the one I would choose is the ‘Blue Accordian Ombre’ scarf.
I know it sounds boring compared to all the other gorgeous scarves, but I would love the 100% Pashmina Black Scarf- I have the perfect outfit that NEEDS this scarf.
Thanks! Love your blog!
Pashmina Pink!! Thanks so much for doing this.
I am sooooo bummed that you are not going to be doing a post on a strapless bra that actually works. If you haven’t found one I guess there’s no hope for me…
I love the turquoise scarf!
Those are really beautiful! I’ll take the turquoise or teal. Pretty please?
All about the “Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina.” The cutest thing ever. However, I love the pink (maroon) and tan bubble one, as well. And ALL of the others. Yikes!!!
Anyways, thanks for the awesome giveaway! A girl can’t ever have too many scarves!
Oooh – I’d love this one! http://www.alijboutique.com/bureliblandw.html
I love all the accoridan ombre’ ones. I’m so excited. I hope I win, but even if I don’t, I’ll be placing an order. Also, the maxi dress is soooooo not for hot and humid days in Georgia!
OOOOHHH I so need that orange peace sign scarf!!!! I could totally rock that one!!! Have a great weekend!!!
I love love love them all….especially the pashmina ones!
It’s a toss up between the teal and the orange. Except that I’d probably look horrible in the orange so I guess it’s the TEAL!
Have you tried magic eraser on the marker? My lovely son went through the entire house with hot pink sharpie the day before our open house. Ugh. I tried hair spray, rubbing alcohol, and finally the magic eraser. I was able to get it off everything but the plastic toy kitchen (ps, hard to blame something on your little sister when you actually write your own name on it!) Good luck!
And what’s up with the closed toe shoes these? How did these male coworkers even *notice* their shoes?
love love the turqouise and lime floral scarf…its beautiful!
I like the Solid Coral Pashmina Scarf. Thanks!
Wow. Over 350 comments for scarves and it isn’t even noon yet. We got some people here who want a dang scarf.
One of those people would be me. I like the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf, but they really are all beautiful.
Oh, and I added myself to Mr. Linky by accident. Sorry.
Okay, since I know Alison’s scarves are popular, I’m going to give a few options in case I win and the one I want is sold out
1221 Light Olive Zig Zag Scarf
1218 Green Comfy Cotton Scarf
1223 White Peace Sign Scarf
1234 Lime Pashmina with Subtle Zebra Print
In that order
Love you Al! (And love YOU Big Mama!)
I’d go with the Solid Blue Pashmina Scarf. Very cute scarves! I am glad you made the video. I’ve had cute scarves just sitting in my drawers cause I didn’t know what to do with them!
I love the Turquoise Scarf. They are very cute scarves!
Wow, what beautiful scarves! This weekend I am getting my 8th grader ready for her week long trip to Washington DC !! Wow, the mom anxiety… Next weekend my brother is getting married and that Lime Pashmina with Zebra Print would SO match the dress I am wearing!! Thanks!
I like the solid blue scarf! How cute!
Oh. My. Word. Those scarves speak to me. I love the solid blue or the solid coral. So beautiful that I wanted to run my hand over my computer screen.
Oh my word! I love the lime green scarf with the subtle zebra print. It combines my love of animal prints and lime green. It’s all working for me!
I Love Love Love the Bubble Brown and Cream one. I have a lot of brown so I just know I would look so fab. HaHaHa!!!!! I really do love it though!
I love the maroon and tan one! They are all lovely, though.
I had to look up what a maxi dress is. My fashion illiteracy knows no bounds.
Yay! A giveaway
I really love the pink houdstooth scarf. So cute.
I like the pashmina brown scarf. Beautiful!
LOVE these scarves! This year I really got into scarves because I (a) am very fashionable and (b) was freezing here in this surprisingly cold and damp place with no indoor heating. I like the plain black one a lot, but I also love that turquoise-lime combo. Also the maroon and tan. Oh, and the purple-orange one. Sigh. Don’t worry if you pick me–I promise to be decisive.
I like any of the solid colored scarves at the top–brown, white, lime green, turquoise…
I love the coral zig zag scarf. Thanks for the give-away! Your blog keeps me laughing:)!!
Eeks! Caroline did a lovley job labeling.
Ooooh! I like the “Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina” scarf.
Although, I was trying to be all cool the other day at work with a scarf when one of my (male) students asked me why I was still wearing a scarf inside as it didn’t seem that cold. So, I explained to him that I was being fashionable and he did not give me a look back that indicated agreement…
Such pretty scarves! I love the houndstooth scarf in pink and grey.
Well, I love a good pashmina, but I also really loved the pink circle scarf, too.
LOL about Mrs. Roper–that is a blast from the past!
I would LOVE to win the Lime with Subtle Zebra or the bright Fushia or the Orange and purple. Any of these would go great with the bias multi-striped top and brown bubble skirt I have for Easter. May have to e-shop if I don’t win.
Happy Friday, Jill
I’m loving the solid blue scarf!
The bright blue does it for me!
A close second would be the pink and gray houndstooth! Cute!
this color is so different! i would love to wear something so bright and cheery!
1234 Lime Pashmina with Subtle Zebra Print
Most definitely the houndstooth pink and gray. Super cute!
Oooh! The bubble and cream Pashima is gorgeous! I am surrounded by testosterone at my house, so I need something girlie! Hugs!
Hi Big Mama!
We have had some Sharpie creativity in house recently too…good times:)
I love the coral scarf-hello “Sring!”
-Amy
My fav scarf is the white peace sign one. I’m all about peace signs (in moderation) this summer! Thanks for a great FF post, as usual!
I like the simple Pashmina Black Scarf.
Houndstooth pink and grey!
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the houndstooth pink and grey scarf…so cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
Orange and purple paisley pashmina – love it!!!!
Oh, my, they’re all so beautiful…it’s a hard choice. But I think I’d go with the Turquoise & Lime Paisley/Floral or the Houndstooth pink & gray. Love your blog!
Happy Friday!!
I love, love, love the black Pashmina. With 3 daughters (ages 23, 21 and 17) – If I win it, I’ll keep my fingers crossed they will leave it in my closet for me to use!
Thanks for the great blog, I look forward to reading it everyday. Caroline is a doll !!
I LOVE the lime green zebra print scarf – how fun!
Holy Cow! Look at all these comments! I’d love to win the brown pashmina scarf!
Love love love Fashion Friday!!!!! And love love love the teal scarf…beautiful!!!
oohh..I really LOVE the Lime Pashmina with zebra print..How fun!!
I love the pink and grey houndstooth! That would be my pick!
I think I would have to choose the orange, but what a hard decision!
I’m going to be boring! I need a plain black pashima!
Turquise and orange paisley scarf – it is beautiful!!!!
I could honestly take any of them cheerfully, but I love, love, love the turquoise lime paisley and floral pashmina. It’s lovely. I also love, love, love your blog… it makes me LOL!
Cute scarves! I would like the Lime Pashmina with Zebra print!
I love love love the brown and orange bubble scarf. How cute is that?!
I love, love, love those scarves! I would love the white, hot pink, brown, or turquoise…I just can’t decide which one!
I love the fuschia scarve!!!! Come on #393, but by the time I click submit, it could be 400 something.
I would love to have that royal blue or turquoise scarf around my neck!
The solid blue has my name written all-over it….well obviously not literally.
Looooove fashion friday, especially b/c I’m a chemistry grad student with a limited fashion sense, thanks Big Mama!
Regarding the CEDAR CLOSET? Get you some sand paper and rub horizontally and I’m thinking you can get that writing off. My daddy told me to do that to the cedar closet he built for us, to keep the scent fresh and activated. He told me that 12 years ago. I haven’t done it yet. Hhmmm.
I can think of so many beautiful ways to wear that orange paisley pashmina scarf…and so many things to wear it with! PICK ME, PLEASE!!
Just found your website the other day! I love the Lime Pashima with the subtle zebra stripes
Turquoise and Lime Paisley please!!! They are gorgeous and I love Fashion Fridays!!!
I’m lovin’ the lime zebra print!
I love the coral zigzag scarf!
I’m so enjoying your site! I, too, have one daughter, though she has (completely without permission, I might add) grown up and gone to college without me. The nerve.
I love the solid blue pashmina scarf, as because of that pesky excess baby weight (yes, I KNOW she’s 19) I wear a lot of black, and that blue would just make it POP. Or hide more of the food baby.
They are all so beautiful, I would be happy with any of them! But the coral colored one is jumping out at me. I know Angie has claimed this as the “year of the scarf”, but I have to say, as a resident of Chicago, the thought of wearing a scarf in warmer weather (even if it’s fashionable) isn’t all that appealing. I mean, we wear them for warmth 6 months out of the year as it is! I look forward to the days I don’t need to put on a scarf, gloves, hat, etc. I’m still waiting for that day, by the way. Probably won’t come until about June
PS. Love your blog!
I think I’m in love with the Pashmina tan and Brown Paisley Scarf. Oh, how I LOVE scarves!!
I’m a huge fan of the tourquoise…basically I love scarfs like these because they work as a blanket/coat/accessory/everything. Wonderful.
I’m trying to make coral my new color (just discovered that I don’t look half-bad in it!), so I’m going to have to go with the gorgeous solid coral scarf.
I soooo want one of her peace sign scarves!!!!!
I had fun today with your fashion post and mine on shoes too. Hope you like it!!!
If you’re interested in trying to get the marker off of the cedar, you might want to try Avon’s Skin So Soft oil. I used it on Sharpie marker (on our card table) and it took the marker off, with just a little bit of scrubbing with a soft cloth. Just be careful; it has to be the oil, not the lotion.
Laura, in Michigan
I am loving the pink and grey houndstooth!
I am definitely buying some of these scarves; thank you for the link! I love the plum polka dot scarf.
And I like your site very much, too.
I would love any of the dotted ones, I espcially love the pink one…oh I love love the lime green subtle zebra stripe one too.
Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf for sure.
They are all fun, though.
I love the lime with subtle zebra print!! Fabulous! I gave a “Big Mama Scarf Demo” for a friend at work the other day! Just like you…took all the pointers from your video…really helped the chick out! hehe!
I love the pink and grey houndstooth scarf! So cute!
Scarves are my new favorite thing.
I love all of them, but the solid blue scarf stands out to me!
I’m trying to add more accessories to my wardrobe and this would be a perfect thing to add!
Call me a wild woman but I like the sheer leopard print. The turquiose is beautiful too.
hint for sharpie on cedar: try a dab of soft scrub on a cloth and scrub gently.
I’m in love with the Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf.
The Bubble Reversible Brown and Tan or Maroon and Tan.
Love them all!!!
I love them all. I live in Europe, and we really love to wear our scarves here! It’s cold in Ukraine & scarves are a must not just for fashion, but for warmth, too. I would choose (if I must only choose 1) the Pashmina Orange & Purple Paisley Scarf BECAUSE I have an orange car & it would look great to have that scarf on in the car! I need to buy a new winter coat next year, so could buy my coat to match! Sounds perfect!
I LOVE the pink and grey houndstooth scarf. I am a little obsessed with houndstooth, LOL!
I’m sure somebody has already mentioned this, but I’m not about to read 430 comments.
Regarding the closet: Sandpaper. It’ll remove the Sharpie and, as an added bonus, will refresh that yummy cedar scent.
Regarding the giveaway: I love the Pashmina Solid Gold scarf. It’s lovely!
First I love you taste in shoes.. I would like to own them all…
and the scarf – I liked the tan/maroon pashima with the bubbles on it and the green, 2-toned accordian. Im not sure which was my favorite – but id probably go with the bubble one jsut cause I love that color of pink!
The green with the subtle zebra print is amazing!!
You could try using sandpaper to remove the Sharpie!
Good luck!
I love them all. Especially the turquoise and lime one.
I love the plain white one! Would go great with my new navy and white jacket!
I love the classic white Pashmina scarf! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
I love the reversable bubble print scarf. They are all gorgeous though.
Hard decision. The solid coral one would be great! thanks.
Oh bless your heart. I’m thinking that soon I will have to put our Sharpie in a lock box.
Those scarves totally rock. With all the testerone in this house, I’d love to win the Houndstooth Scarf in Pink & Grey. So classic and would allow me to feel feminie with all these boys around.
And yes, as much as I hate to admit it I see some of myself in my son and it isn’t always the good points. God has a good sense of humor and way of teaching us.
Well, I am wearing a scarf now, that is camel color but I think I would like the turqouise and green floral one.
Oohh, I love the maroon and tan pashmina! Gorgeous!
Loving the closet organization. LOL
Your make my Fridays! The orange paisley or the pink and grey houndstooth scarves are totally cool! Good luck everybody!
I found your website via the Pioneer Women. Have been enjoying reading about you and your family. Love the fashion tips since I am too lazy to find these things on my own. I love the orange peace sign scarf! I must own it!
Love the prices, too, on those scarves. Thanks for the heads up. I’m a fan of the turqoise pashmina.
I love the turquoise one! So cute!
The pink and lime pashmina! It is beautiful!!!
I like the Houndstooth Pink & Grey scarf.
So, obviously, I should win.
And, Alison (Ali J) is my cousin!
Love the closet labels:)
The solid blue scarf is pretty. I could find lots of things to wear with it!
those are so pretty! I love the orange paisley one and my second choice would be the white! I just found out a couple days ago about scarves…from my mom of all people. Guess I am behind the times!
I am ALL about that lime/zebra print one.
Lovely…
I love the Orange Paisley Pashmina!
They are all so pretty, it’s hard to decide. The Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina is gorgeous and would go with my coat. The purple and orange paisley would not, although I could always buy another coat!
I think the turquoise and lime paisley and floral pashmina scarf is beautiful. I do not own any scarves yet, but I’d love this one to be my first.
All of the scarves are beautiful; however, the lime zebra scarf has my name written all over it. It is absolutely beautiful.
I love the turquoise and lime paisley scarf – beautiful for spring!
Is the 451st comment a bad time to discuss something important? Because I have recently been bombarded with infomercials on bumpits, plastic hair inserts that fire flashing imgages of 1993′s Coneheads to my brain. Nobody should pay for these. I’m particularly worried because if people get used to wearing the more innocent regulars and minis, they might try on the hollywood bumpit on a whim, and then we’re all in trouble. Here’s the link:
http://www.bighappiehair.com/
Noice their company name. uh huh…Big Happie Hair. I think next week’s Fashion Friday should be solely devoted to discouraging the bumpit.
oooh…and I love the houndstooth pink and grey scarf!
They are all so pretty! I’m going to say the turquoise or the fuschia one.
I love the lime pashmina with subtle zebra print. pick me!
Hello Spring & Summer!! That coral scarf is calling my name.
Ok… I am IN LOVE with this scarf: http://www.alijboutique.com/1223-white-peace-sign-s1223.html
It’s white with little peace signs all over it… I loooove peace signs on my clothes! And no, I’m not a grown woman. haha I’m 14. AND I LOVE THIS SCARF!!!
I love the orange paisley pashmina. Orange is my color right now.
I am loving the scarf trend, but here is the thing…How in the world are us Texas girls expected to wear one when it is 106 degrees here from April-October. Okay not really, but I know you know what I am talking about here. Do you wear them when it is hot out?
I really love all of them but the Bubble Reversible Light Blue and White Pashmina is my favorite!
I love, love, LOVE reading your blog. Some of your posts make me thing we’d be two peas-in-a-pod.
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You are right about the scarves… they are yummy! If the stars aligned and by some celestial miracle I won the giveaway, I’d go for the 1221 yello ombre accordian scarf… it’s heavenly!
Thanks for the entertainment (and the giveaway)!
Diane
PS… good luck with the sharpie vs cedar chest situation… yikes!
They are all so so cute! I would be happy with any of them. What a great way to cover my poor 59 year old neck.
Man, it’s a toss up between the lime zebra print and the lime and turquoise floral…love them both!
HI!!
I am loving the reversible plum and rose scarf and also the houndstooth scarf is beautiful!!!
Thanks!!
Abi
love your blog and i so love your humor. you make me literally lol! ok – also love the scarves and the turquoise pashmina is my fave.
Yeah for giveaways – thanks! I like the orange paisley pashmina.
I love the Bubble Reversible Brown and Cream Pashmina and the Pashmina Brown. They are gorgeous!!!
I am in love with the “Plum and Rose Reversible Bubble Print Pashmina Scarf”
You are so talented and fun! Something to try on the cedar chest: Write over the permanent marker with Dry Erase marker. That might take it off. (It works in my office when people write where they aren’t supposed to with markers that are, well, permanent!!)
Abby
Love the pink and grey houndstooth one!!!
I’m a huge fan of the pink and grey houndstooth!
Turquoise and Lime Paisley and Floral Pashmina Scarf
L-O-V-E. (Yes, I spelled that OUT LOUD as I typed. Don’t judge me.)
I once got a large black sharpie scribble out of wooden closets with hairspray. Use the cheap stuff, though.
Lovely, lovely scarves. Something about the turquoise and lime paisley appeals to me……
Thank you for the giveaway!
the solid gold pashmina and the grey and pink houndstooth pashmina are adorable!
the turquoise scarf would be amazing.
I LOVE the turquoise one! It’s gorgeous!