The Mighty Headscarf

Day: 139

Outfit: 141

Outfit No 141
 Dress - Primark (2008)
Leather Belt (knotted)  - Topshop (2010)
Headscarf - New Look (2012)
Pumps - Office (2013)

Today I am wearing a 1940s style red button down shirt dress.  This is its first outing since The Challenge began and I don't really know why because I love it dearly. It is only a cheapy Primark number (yes, I'm guilty again) but I don't think it looks it at all. In fact I originally bought it to wear to my undergrad graduation, back when I was on a shoestring budget and wanted something sophisticated and not too dressy that would be suitable for the ceremony.  

Today, I have styled it up much more casually, with pumps, a belt and a headscarf. I like to knot my waist belts rather than buckle them.  Weird, I know, but I think it adds interest and also means I don't have to worry about the extra length flopping about!

I have been wearing headscarves A LOT recently.  There are a number of reasons for this:

1. They are a fab way of jazzing up the dullest of outfits.  

2. I am currently growing out my hair and wearing a headscarf makes the in-between length a little easier to bear (I am SO close to giving up and chopping it all off again!).  

3. They protect my red locks from the sun's glare, which has been particularly fierce of late.

4.  They help make me feel girlie on the days I find myself pining for my long blonde curls... 

I have spent the last week or so moving into and decorating my first studio base for my freelance voice coaching business. It's been a very exciting and busy time (I'll tell you more about it soon) but a lot my outfits have been rather dull, practical, box lugging, painting and man-with-a-van friendly.  The headscarf has been my saviour, enabling me to add a bit of colour, fun, frivolity and a touch of vintage charm. 

Outfit No 140
Headscarf - New Look (2012)
Top - TK Maax (2013)
Shorts - Primark (2013)
Leggings - New Look (2013)
Pumps - Office (2013)
Jacket - Manchester Northern Quarter Boutique (2009)
Brooch -Greenwich Market (2011)

Outfit No 133
Neon Tee - Primark (2013)
White Vest (just seen) - Primark 2013
Skinny Jeans - Primark
Headscarf - New Look (2012)
Sandals - Topshop (2009)

Outfit No 134
Headscarf - My lovely flatmate, Emma's
T-Shirt - Pull & Bear (2013)

Outfit No 138
Headscarf - New Look (2012)
Top - Primark (2013)
Pleather Skirt - Miss Selfridge (2013)
Phone Cover - Cath Kidston (2012)

Outfit No 126
Headscarf - Charity Shop (2008ish)
Dress - Topshop (2013)
Necklace - Primark

Outfit No 122
Headscarf - Charity Shop
Maxi Dress - H&M (2011)
Black Top - Primark (2013)
Sandals - Office (2009)

Here are some other examples of times I have worn headscarves throughout The Challenge.  I love how many different ways you can wear them! 

Outfit No 120

Outfit No 118

Outfit No 117

Outfit No 91
Headscarf - New Look (2012)
Blouse - eBay (2013)
Skirt - Primar (2013)
Leggings - H&M (2013)

Outfit No 69Headscarf - My friend, Emily's.
Shirt - Topshop (2009)
 

Outfit No 67
Headscarf - New Look
Dress - Dunnes Stores (2009)
Sunglasses - Primark (2009)

Outfit No 47
Headscarf - Charity Shop (2008)
Dress - Topshop (2009)
Sandals - Topshop (2013)

Here's some 'Headscarfspiration': 

 

They really are timeless. No wonder they have become a wardrobe staple for me. I do wish I had more in my collection though...  Perhaps I can make some new ones from off cuts of fabric I have in my stash...hhhhmmm.... watch this space...

Over & Out 

M x

P.S Donations of silk scarves welcome.