| How to Wear a Large Scarf Posted: 17 Oct 2018 05:00 PM PDT With all the extra fabric, choosing and styling large scarves can get a little confusing! Once you have a few basic techniques down, though, large scarves can be the perfect addition to almost any outfit. Choose your desired style, weight, and color or pattern, then start styling your scarf with a variety of outfits. EditChoosing Your Scarf - Choose an oversized infinity scarf for a thick, layered look. Infinity scarves are a quick, easy option that involve barely any arranging! Just loop the oversized scarf around your neck, pull it into place, and you're all set. This way, you don't have to worry about tucking or dealing with long, loose scarf ends.
- Opt for a large blanket scarf for a variety of chic, wrapped styles. The blank scarf style gives you lots of freedom, with countless ways to style and wrap it. For the perfect oversized look, choose a scarf that matches the length of your wingspan (or the length of both your arms, lifted straight out from your shoulders).[1]
- Wear a heavy, chunky-knit scarf in colder weather to stay warm. Large scarves can be both stylish and functional! In the winter, choose oversized scarves made of thicker, heavier materials, such as cashmere or wool, to keep your neck and shoulders warm. Chunky-knit sweater material is also perfect for a winter scarf.
- Go for a lightweight cotton scarf during the warmer months. Since the oversized scarf will already mean an abundance of fabric, opt for a thin knit material when the weather starts to warm up. For example, in the spring, you could start transitioning your thick, bulky scarves to lighter, thinner oversized options.
- Stick with neutral colors for more versatility. If you're all about mixing, matching, and making each piece in your closet stretch as far it can, choose scarves in simple, clean neutrals. For example, look for materials in white, cream, tan, gray, or black. Neutrals can also include muted colors that go with lots of different outfits, such as forest green, cinnamon, or burgundy.
- Choose a scarf in a statement color to add a fun pop of color. Scarves are a great way to brighten up an otherwise-ordinary look. Go for a scarf in a statement color like mustard yellow, deep blue, or bright red, or a softer, sweeter color such as pastel pink, mint, or light blue.
- Pick out a pattern to add interest and depth to an outfit. Scarves are also an easy way to incorporate patterns into your outfit. Popular patterns like tartan, animal print, stripes, or abstract are perfect for layering over other textures like sweater material, denim, and leather.
EditDraping and Wrapping Large Scarves - Drape the scarf around your neck for an easy, stylish look. It doesn't get any easier than this! Simply drape the scarf around your neck, leaving the ends hanging loose down your front. Make sure to adjust the ends until they are equal lengths, then you're ready to go. This quick style is perfect for days when you need extra warmth but don't want the bulk of a scarf around your throat.[2]
- This works best with blanket scarves, folded lengthwise or rolled triangle-style.
- Put together a stylish, relaxed outfit by draping a long gray plaid blanket scarf over a black longline coat, a white top, distressed light wash boyfriend jeans, and some nice white sneakers.[3]
- Wrap your scarf several times for an effortlessly chic touch. Wind your infinity or blanket scarf around your neck one to two times, keeping the fabric loose and draped. On extra cold days, you can even wrap a blanket scarf up to three to four times around your neck, which keeps the fabric close to your skin and helps cover your mouth. With blanket scarves, you can tie the ends in the front or leave them loose.[4]
- This works best with oversized infinity scarves and long, rectangular blanket scarves.
- For a chilly night out, you could wrap a black and white patterned infinity scarf over a fitted black dress and gray suede boots.[5]
- Wrap your scarf handkerchief-style for a casual look. Fold your oversized scarf into a triangle in front of you, then cross the ends behind your head and pull them forward. Adjust the scarf so that the tip of the triangle and the ends are the same length, then tie the ends in a single loose knot, resting on top of the scarf.[6]
- If you prefer a simpler look, you can also tie the ends in the back, behind your head.
- This look works best with a large, square-shaped scarf.
- Rock this look by putting together a handkerchief-style tartan scarf, a black leather jacket, a gray t-shirt, loose-fitting jeans, and black ankle boots.[7]
- Wear your blanket scarf shawl-style for extra comfort and warmth. This style is another super-easy option that adds a stylish, polished touch to an outfit. Take a long, rectangle-shaped scarf or a large square scarf, folded triangle-style, and wrap it around your shoulders like a shawl. Let the ends hang loose down the front.[8]
- You could wear a long black-and-gray patterned scarf, shawl-style, over some sleek white trousers, a white turtleneck, and dark gray heeled boots for a chic, professional outfit.
- You can also add a belt to cinch in the scarf at your waist for a more silhouette-flattering effect.[9]
- Toss one end over your shoulder for a classic winter look. Drape the length of the scarf around your neck, letting both ends hang in the front. Take one of the ends and drape it over your shoulder so it hangs down your back, giving you a windswept, on-the-go look. This style will also keep the scarf close to your neck and provide some extra warmth for cold weather.[10]
- Use this technique with a gray and cream plaid blanket scarf. Complete the look with a dark gray longline coat, an oversized light gray sweater, black leather leggings, and some black pointy-toed heels.
- Tuck the ends into the neck of the scarf for a simple, neat look. Wrap a long blanket scarf around your neck once, bring the ends to the front. Loosen the loop around your neck and tuck both ends through it. Straighten up the ends for a clean, layered finished product.[11]
- Use this technique on a red patterned scarf and add a white long-sleeved shirt, a tan bomber jacket, black slim-fit pants, and black ankle boots.
EditKnotting Large Scarves - Add a loose knot to the cape style for a statement look. Drape your oversized blanket scarf around your shoulders, cape-style. Bring the ends of the scarf together to tie a loose knot at your chest, either centered or pulled slightly off-center. Keep the fabric loose and slouchy to achieve that chic, effortless effect.[12]
- This look is perfect for dressing up office wear. Wear a yellow and gray plaid blanket scarf, knotted cape-style, with a button-down chambray shirt, tailored black pants, and some charcoal ankle boots.
- Tie the ends of a blanket scarf into a loose knot for a polished effect. Wrap the scarf once around your neck, then pull the ends into a low, simple knot to keep them out of the way. This look is perfect for pairing with a professional outfit in the workplace.[13]
- For example, you could throw a loosely knotted camel-colored scarf over a charcoal blazer, white button-down, black fitted dress pants, and black heels or men's dress boots.
- Opt for the classic pull-through style for a professional look. Fold or roll your scarf into a long line, then fold it in half again, lengthwise, creating a loop at one end. Place the scarf around your neck so that the loop and the 2 ends are both in front. Pull the two ends through the loop, then adjust the fabric until the knot looks relaxed and effortless.[14]
- For a relaxed, professional outfit, pair a mustard yellow knit scarf, worn in the pull-through style, with a cream sweater and a pair of fitted light-wash jeans. Finish the look with some ankle-length or knee-high boots.
- Weave a simple braid to add interest to your outfit. Fold your scarf in half lengthwise, so one end is a loop. Place it around your neck so the loop and two ends are in the front. Pull one end of the scarf through the loop, then pull the bottom of the loop out slightly. Weave the second end over the top half of the loop and under the bottom to create a braided effect.[15]
- Wear this style with an oversized rectangular scarf in a pretty floral pattern. Add a simple white sweater, a pair of light wash jeans, and slip-on mules.
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| How to Decorate for Fall on a Budget Posted: 17 Oct 2018 09:00 AM PDT A lot of people don't even start to think about seasonal decorating until the holiday season, but there are lots of inexpensive ways that you can celebrate the arrival of fall as well! By incorporating natural elements, reusing items that you might already have, shopping strategically, and taking on craft projects, you can create a cozy autumn atmosphere in your home without breaking the bank. EditUsing Nature - Replace summer flowers with fall leaves. If you have vases that you typically use for flowers, consider swapping flowers for branches with colored leaves. If you live in an area where colorful autumn foliage is common, you can easily just find a branch in your yard or neighborhood to use.
- Before bringing anything from outdoors in your house, spray it down with water and let it dry inside the garage or another sheltered space. This minimizes the chances of bringing any bugs into your home. [1]
- Don't remove branches from anyone else's yard. You always want to be respectful of other people's property!
- Preserve fall leaves with decoupage. If you are able to collect some colorful fall leaves, you can preserve them by brushing a light layer of decoupage or a related product over their surface. You can then adorn your table or mantel with these leaves without fear of them drying, losing their color, or breaking. [2]
- Decoupage refers to an art form that involves gluing paper to other surfaces, but it also commonly refers to the type of sealant that is used to do this.
- Mod Podge is a popular brand of decoupage, as it functions as a glue, sealant, and finish all in one.
- Feature pumpkins in your decor. Pumpkins are an integral part of fall decor, and you can usually find them at grocery stores for relatively cheap! There are several ways you can creatively incorporate pumpkins into your fall decor.
- Remove the insides of the pumpkin and fill them with your favorite seasonal flower. Taller pumpkins work best for this, but the shorter ones can work too if you cut the flower stems short.
- Carve or paint them to make them one-of-a-kind. You can add your own designs to the pumpkins, or simply change their colors. White, gray, and other neutral-colored pumpkins can make for chic accents on a front porch or mantel.
- If you're not keen on the mess involved in carving pumpkins, consider buying fake ones! They're a worthwhile investment, because you don't have to replace them year after year.
- Use a tree branch as a table centerpiece. If you stumble upon a particularly interesting or pretty tree branch, consider using it as a table centerpiece! You can lay it length-wise on a table, and then arrange smaller pumpkins, gourds, corn husks, etc. around it.
- Remember to sanitize the item before bringing it into your home. Rinse it down with water and let it dry.
- Don't break a tree branch off of a tree for this purpose. It's best if you happen to find one that has already fallen.
- Don't place lit candles near a tree branch centerpiece, as this is a fire hazard.
EditRepurposing Items You Already Have - Turn tiered cake or serving platters into fall centerpieces. You can arrange small pumpkins, gourds, leaves, ribbons, and candles on serving platters that might have once featured a wedding cake. These can then function as table centerpieces, or they can be added to an entryway table for a beautiful autumn welcome into your home.
- Use scarves in fall displays. Knitted or patterned scarves that you are not planning on wearing can be featured in mantel or other fall displays. Scarves that are shades of brown or that feature a plaid pattern work best. You can weave them around pumpkins, vases, or other decorations to soften the look of an arrangement.
- Write a festive fall quote or message on a chalkboard. If your home has a chalkboard or whiteboard, you can write a quote about autumn or a festive message on it. There are so many poetic quotes from literature about fall that can help brighten a room. Some examples:
- "How beautifully leaves grow old! How full of light and color are their last days." - John Burroughs [3]
- "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." - F. Scott Fitzgerald [4]
- "Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree." - Emily Brontë [5]
- Make a fall potpourri. Beyond the physical appearance of your home, you can also create classic fall scents by making a quick potpourri with ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. A potpourri is a mixture of food items and spices that is meant to perfume a room. This can lend to a more warm and cozy feeling in your space. [6]
- Potential ingredients for a fall potpourri are orange peels, apple slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Put everything in a pot of water on the stove and let it simmer all day, refilling occasionally with water. Enjoy the delicious smell it creates!
EditGetting Crafty - Use free printables. There are so many free fall printables online that you can use to decorate your home. When you find a quote or a design you like, you can feature it in a picture frame or affix it to a piece of unfinished wood, giving it a rustic fall touch.
- A simple online search for "fall printables" yields hundreds of results; Pinterest is another great source for these.
- Make a fall wreath. Your front door will be the prettiest one on the block with a homemade fall wreath. There are so many potential variations of this project. You can use leaves, corn husks, apples, berries, foliage, pumpkins, flowers, pinecones, ribbon, or fabric to adorn your wreath.
- You'll need to buy something that you can use as a frame for your wreath. This can range from a foam ring, a wire ring, or even a pool noodle! It just depends on the weight and shape of what you plan to attach to the frame. [7]
- If you know that you'll want to reuse your wreath year after year, then the best move would be to purchase fake flowers, foliage, or an artificial version of whatever you would like to use on your wreath. Then you won't have to worry about your wreath decaying over longer periods of time.[8]
- Create your own fall garland. People typically associate garlands with the holiday season, but you can quickly make one for fall as well! Tie twine around pinecones, and even attach flowers to the twine using bits of wire hot-glued to the bottoms of the flower heads (in place of stems).
- This project could be adapted to use leaves or other fall items that are light enough to be tied to a string. [9]
EditShopping Smart - Take advantage of post-season sales. Craft stores typically sell a lot of seasonal decor. However, once the season passes, they need to clear out their inventory to make room for the next one. This means big sales!
- Visit craft stores at the end of fall (typically late November, early December) to see what kind of discounts they're offering, and then store any treasures you find for next year. [10]
- Check out your local thrift stores. You can easily find old picture frames, vases, candle holders, and containers for very inexpensive prices at thrift stores! These items can then be seamlessly integrated into a fall display.
- Seasonal decor also often shows up as well -- it just might not be in the right season. Shop at thrift stores year-round, and don't be opposed to snatching up a fall wreath that you find in January. You can save it, and bring it out when the time comes! [11]
- Visit your local dollar store. Dollar stores typically offer seasonal decorations at very low prices. These decorations are often pretty small, and they wouldn't look great by themselves, but they can be integrated into larger displays. Small candles and faux gourds/vegetables can be used to fill empty spaces in fall displays or wreaths.
- Buy decor in neutral colors. Of course, the classic fall shades of yellow, orange, and red do have a certain charm to them. However, if you are looking to buy fall decorations, choosing neutral colors means that you can reuse certain pieces throughout the whole year. Shades of gray and white often complement natural items nicely. [12]
- Try to designate an area where you store your fall decor. If you have space to keep items throughout the year, you can reuse them again and again, thus saving money in the long run!
- Fall decor is definitely fun, but avoid cluttering up spaces with too many decorations.
- Do not place any lit candles close to wood decor or other flammable pieces.
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| How to Make a Mummy Costume Posted: 17 Oct 2018 01:00 AM PDT Want to scare everyone as a Mummy this Halloween? It is really easy to make a great costume from simple items that you might have lying around the house, or purchase one cheaply from a thrift store. Follow this easy how-to to find out how you can have a great mummy costume this Halloween. EditCreating and Aging the Mummy Wrap - Get some white fabric. Old sheets work great, but you can also purchase some cheap material at fabric stores. If you don't already have something usable, try thrift stores for bargain-priced items.
- You'll be cutting these up, obviously -- so if you need more than one, that's not a problem (as long as you have it!).
- Lay out the sheet of fabric. Using scissors, cut 2" to 3" (5 to 7.5 cm) slits down the side of the sheet. Don't feel the need to bust out the ruler -- if they're uneven, that's fine. Mummies look better when they're asymmetrical and full of imperfections.
- Tear the strips from the slits along the length of the sheet. They will have a perfect mummy-style frayed edge. These become your mummy bandages.
- Again, if they don't rip perfectly, don't freak out. If you absolutely must, grab a pair of scissors and start "redirecting" the rip; then, resume tearing as normal.
- Dye the material. The look that you are aiming to achieve is the dirty, off-white, centuries-old mummy look. To get this look you'll be dying your fabric with teabags!
- Get out a large pot. Fill it 2/3 full with water and bring it to a boil.
- Add in a handful of teabags. Presumably, the larger the costume wearer, the more fabric you'll be using, and the more teabags you'll need. For a child, a few is good. For an adult, kick it up to a handful.
- If you don't have teabags, use watered down coffee.[1]
- Stir in the material and steep for about 30 minutes to an hour.
- Take the material out and let it dry. If you'd like, take some black face paint and haphazardly brush some on at random intervals. To speed up the process, throw it all in a pillowcase, tie it up, and toss it in the dryer.
- The pillowcase is necessary to avoid getting a mess all over your dryer. Don't skip this part if you choose to do it!
EditUsing a Sewing Machine - Place the bandages around the front of your white turtleneck or long-sleeved shirt. While you don't need to wrap them (they wouldn't stay in place anyway), make sure they're long enough to go around the entire shirt. Place them nonchalantly; you probably don't want to be the most well-manicured at the party. Work from the bottom up, stopping when you get to the chest area.
- Thermal underwear is probably preferable to your shirt and pants combo, looks-wise, at least. But if you don't have it around, don't want to spend the extra money, and want a two-piece outfit, this is the way to go.
- Sew the strips around all sides of your shirt. This is the most time-consuming part of making the costume. The good news is, the sloppier and less conformed that the strips are sewn on, the better. Leave some strips open, some longer. It's a mummy costume--you seriously cannot muck it up!
- Cut along the inner seam of each of the sleeves. This should open it up, allowing you to lay the shirt down and see the entirety of the sleeve. That way, you'll be able to sew the strips on without worrying about rotating and curving.
- So do just that! Lay the t-shirt down flat. Cut some pieces of the bandage material to make them the appropriate length for the sleeves and sew them on, layer by layer by layer. Continue sewing the rest of the strips once you have completed both sleeves.
- Turn the t-shirt inside out and sew the sleeves back up. It's important to sew from the inside to avoid any visible seams. You want people wondering if you raided a pyramid for this thing. (Who's to say you didn't?)
- Rip up the inner seam of your pants all the way up to the crotch. Lay them flat and cut your strips out to cover them. Employ the same I'm-in-a-rush mentality you had for the shirt.
- Start from the bottom and begin sewing your strips on both legs. You can stop when you get to the crotch because your shirt should cover the rest. However, a little extra mummy wrap is a good idea if you have it. A stiff breeze or a limbo contest could present itself, after all.
- Turn the pants inside out and sew up the legs. If the seam isn't perfect, great! Leave it. Who's gonna see it anyway?
- Put on your outfit. Ahh! Oh, that's just you in the mirror. Phew. Now what to do with your hands and feet? A few more strips here, a few more strips there (around a pair of gloves and socks or two) and you're set! Scroll to the bottom for tips on what to do with your noggin.
EditUsing Knots - Tie four or five strips together. The knots in the end will actually add texture to your mummy and look purposeful -- not like you took the easy way out!
- Put on your long underwear or white base outfit. Any combination of white long-sleeved something and white pair of pants will suit this costume. However, something bulky (like cargo pants) isn't ideal for your mummy silhouette.
- Don't forget those thick wool socks!
- Start wrapping up a leg. You can either use overlapping to secure the end, or just add another tie (since you already have loads, it'll blend right in). Go in straight lines, criss-cross, and however else you need to cover every inch. Repeat for the other leg and hips. When you hit the end of your strip, either tie on another one, tie it to an already-wrapped section, or just tuck it in.
- With material from one leg, wrap around the pelvis. This can be your first or second leg. But don't wrap above the waistline of the pants -- those glasses of Halloween punch will be no match for even the steeliest of bladders. What a nightmare.
- Wrap up from the waist and over the shoulders. This is easiest if you form an X over the sternum and wrap strap-like strips over the shoulders. A fair amount of overlap will be needed to cover every inch. Again, if you run out, just tie on another strip or tie off the one you're using and start anew.
- Wrap up the arms. If you've ever wrapped a wrist for boxing or other sport, use the same artful weaving between the fingers. If you haven't...well, weave the material between the fingers, around the base of the thumb, and onto the wrist, over and over. In case you run out, start at the fingers and work your way up to the shoulder.
EditAdding the Final Touches - Cover your face with excess bandage material. The freakier you want to be, the more your face should be covered. If you're going for the cute, innocuous, smiling kind of mummy, just wrap from your chin, over your head, and a bit on your forehead. If your aim is to scare all the neighbors, only leave space to see and breathe.
- Rope a friend into doing this part for you. You'll be able to get it on, but tying it securely will prove a task, especially if you have limited vision.
- If you have a ski mask and want your entire face covered, you can use it as a base for your head wrap.
- A safety pin, bobby pin, or other securing device may prove useful. Just tuck it into a different layer to keep it from being exposed.
- If your face is visible, add some makeup. You want sunken eyes and hollow cheeks. A bit of white as a base and black around your cheekbones and under your eyes will give you a more ghastly feel. Add some baby powder on your body for the ancient mummy effect and you're ready!
- Use gel around a stain or on your face to make your mummy globby and rotting-looking. Pull some hair out from a place or two and mess it up to look truly nightmarish.[2]
- Go trick or treating in your new disguise. Or sit on your porch as the kiddies come up, be very still, and jump at them when they're least expecting it! Ha HA!
- Keep old sheets that aren't useful anymore to make costumes such as this one.
- If you don't have coffee or tea, there's always dirt.
- Brown, gray, and red spray paint also work for tinting your fabric. The red is for blood .
- If you're knotting, knot tightly!
- If there are any leftover pieces of the bandage fabric, these can be used to wrap stuffed animals for mummy displays at home. "Mummy teddies" make effective window displays.
- If you were wrapped with the knotting method, you risk coming loose and spending the entire night adjusting your embalming cloth. If you're at a party, you may need to avoid busting a move. Just dance like a mummy would -- what a perfect excuse to stay in character!
EditThings You'll Need EditMethod One: Using a Sewing Machine - Plenty of white fabric (or bedsheets)
- 3-12 teabags
- Pot and hot water for brewing
- Pillowcase (optional)
- Scissors
- Sewing supplies (seam ripper, machine, etc.)
- White long-sleeved shirt and white pants
EditMethod Two: Using Knots - Plenty of white fabric (or bedsheets)
- 3-12 teabags
- Pot and hot water for brewing
- Pillowcase (optional)
- Scissors
EditAdding the Final Touches - Safety pin or other securing device (optional)
- Baby powder
- Black and white face paint (black also usable for fabric tinting)
- Ski mask (optional)
- Gel (optional)
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