So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Scarves - Model Accessories - History and Benefits!

By Billy DeSylva


Model Scarves and Shawls! One of the most enduring fashion accessories that have never lost their appeal are scarves. Even through generations have worn them across several centuries. Worn for functionally over the world to provide warmth and protection against the bitter cold, or worn for its religious and cultural significance... their use of one has too evolved into other purposes.

A Short Background:

, the use of the scarf is not a contemporary thing. These people probably got that notion from chic culture or from modern and high fashion circles where the use of the scarf has not lost its appeal. In the ancient days, specially during the time of the Greeks and the Romans...

the use of the shawl had been in wide practice. People during those days called the scarf-shawl as the sudarim which literally means a sweat cloth. People were putting on them to absorb perspiration whilst working or traveling during hot weather.

During the Middle Ages and all the way through the Renaissance period, they have been used by the nobility to exhibit their upper social strata and class. This was attributed to the opening of trade routes from the Far East and China... which brought along exotic items, fabrics and materials including the finest of silks. During those days, just the ultra rich and nobility could afford them. Silk exudes the highest natural shine and sheen that any natural fiber can provide. It was the option material for this garment afterward and it's still the most sought after material now.

Social Significance of Scarves:

Western culture has produced use of this accessory either as model accessory or as protective dress up according to the weather. In other cultures, it is used extensively due to its religious and cultural significance.

A classic example is the scarf or the hijab worn by lady in Muslim culture as a sign of modesty as described in their holy texts. The headgear is an element of their outer attire called the abaya,... but has evolved in some nations to different other colors and materials.

The Benefits of Using Scarves:

They are worn due to two principal purposes: for functionality and practical use.

Functional use is basically related to the weather or exposure to the factors while outside. They may be used to give extra warmth, especially during the winter season which will require extensive use all over the day. Even if it is not winter, going out on a cold and windy night would require the added warmth of a scarf wrapped around the neck.

Another benefit that can be derived from scarves is the protection for the hair or the head itself against the factors, dust or the wind. This is perfect particularly if you are riding on a convertible or crossing the river or a lake on a ferry boat.

Of course,, flair and fashion sense that it may add or enhance to a dull or drab dresses or dresses that you could have at the moment. The addition of simple neckerchiefs or ascots can make wonders to a dress, or you might be more adventurous and wear a bandana or head scarf which will drastically change the way you gaze in just a short instant.

Scarves might be worn using any style you want and in combination with any wardrobe that you have, as long as the styles matches or complements with each other. There are endless possibilities and you as a wearer may benefit from all that.




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