Summer's
now well established, and as the days have been getting warmer, scarves
have been taking a little bit of back seat. On cool fresh mornings and
evenings they still come out, but I wear them in loose drapes and folds,
or as a belt.
As
the temperature goes up, I rely on necklaces to give my summer outfits a
touch of color and chic. I love wearing them in combination with a
scarf, but when it gets too hot and the scarves have to be stored away, a
necklace can always pull the look together instead.
Very
happy to introduce two beautiful new waterfall necklaces today... both
are light and easy to wear statement pieces, and entirely made by
hand. I selected eight capsule wardrobe pieces (details at the bottom
of the post) as a canvas on which to play with the new necklaces and
also some of my favorite summer scarves. The capsule pieces may look
sombre at first glance, but they are easy to mix and match and go from
day to night, which makes them a perfect summer travel wardrobe, too.
The suggestions below are just some of the many possible combinations
which you can use to brighten up these pieces and give them a summery
touch. Hoping that you enjoy the post and have a wonderful summer!
Accessories
provide the perfect opportunity to highlight specific colors or parts
of your scarf, and give a focus point to your outfit when the silk
becomes too warm around your neck. Bringing out the blues of a Parures de Samourais (CW05) with a crystal waterfall necklace in Duck Blue (available here) and an Hermes Clic Clac H bracelet in Bleu Indiens.
Variation with a dark blue top and the pastel version of the Parures de Samourais (CW04) worn as a belt, teamed with a Crystal waterfall necklace in Miel/Champagne
As above, but bringing out the scarf's green and teal parts with a Crystal waterfall necklace in Vert Nil
Scarf and necklace as above, but with a grey top instead of the blue, and the scarf tied into an asymmetrical wrap Bag: Caba in navy/stripes/natural (available here)
Change of accessories.. Hermes Zebra Pegasus 90 carré in the basic bias fold with an Elephant printed enamel bracelet. MTC Crystal Waterfall necklace in dove grey
Another favorite summer scarf from previous collections...Aux Pays des Epices 90 carré in the basic bias fold with an Clic H enamel bracelet in marron glacé and a MTC Gemstone waterfall necklace in Gris/Taupe/Argile (available here)
Mousseline scarves are a breeze to wear in the summer.. even GMs are airy and light as a feather. Hermes Fantaisies Indiennes GM mousseline in the basic bias fold
with a rose gold and black lizard Charniere bracelet. MaiTai Collection
Gemstone waterfall necklace in Sienna/Ecru/Champagne (available here)
It's always fun to discover how to fold a scarf to bring out its different parts and colors. Here folding the Parures de Samourais
(CW04) into a wide basic bias and wearing it as a belt with the ends
secured in the basic slide behind the back, which almost completely
eliminates the beige elements, making it look like a different scarf.
Also wearing an Hermes Charniere bracelet in rose gold/black lizard and a
MaiTai Collection Gemstone waterfall necklace as above. Clutch by Zara.
Cashmere
GMs are wonderful companions on cooler summer evenings, and can make a
perfect substitute for a jacket on days when sun and clouds can't decide
who's to stay or who's to go. Hermes Ceintures et Liens cashmere shawl in the basic bias fold with a Clic Clac H bracelet in Blue Indiens. MaiTai Collection Gemstone Waterfall necklace in Aquamarine/Turquoise (available here)
Sometimes it just needs just a couple of accessories to turn simple wardrobe staples into a casual chic look. Hermes Aux Pays des Epices 90 carré in the basic bias fold (ends secured behind the back in the basic slide). MaiTai Collection Long Gemstone necklace in Gris/Prehnite/Garnet (available here)
Teaming the new Gemstone waterfall necklace in Gris/Taupe/Argile (available here) with a MaiTai Collection hand-embroidered stole in Gris Perle (available here)
Casual alternative... PdS (CW04) in a basic bias fold and a MaiTai Collection Gemstone waterfall necklace in Sienna/Ecru/Champagne, echoing the red tassel in the corner of the scarf. Caba bag in black/natural (available here)
Even
the coolest scarf can feel sometimes too warm... accessorising here in
black with an Hermes Kelly Dog bracelet in matte croc, a MaiTai
Collection Crystal Cluster necklace in charcoal (available here) and a Zara studded clutch (the Crystal Cluster necklaces also comes in Cinnamon Rose, Lavender Grey and Champagne)
CAPSULE PIECES
Tops:
sleeveless black top (Agnès B), long sleeve grey T-shirt (Max Mara),
Black blouse (Zara), dark blue cropped tunic blouse (Gerard Darel)
Trousers: Black trousers (Apriori), Blue Jeans (AG), white jeans (Vince), navy trousers (Max Mara)
ACCESSORIES (from left to right):
Left: shawl travel pochette in peacock containing a Hermes Ceintures et Liens cashmere shawl and Fantaisies Indiennes mousseline and a MaiTai Collection embroidered stole in Gris Perle. On top of the Pochette: MaiTai Collection gemstone waterfall necklaces (in aquamarine/turquoise, gris/taupe/argile and sienna/ecru/champagne)
Centre: MaiTai Collection Jewellry organizer in Bleu Marine,
filled with Hermes bracelets (Clic Clac H in bleu Indiens, Kelly Dog in
black croc, Elephants and Torana printed enamel bracelets, Clic H in
marron glacé, Charnière in rose gold/black lizard) and a MaiTai Colletion long gemstone necklace in Gris/Prehnite/Garnet
Right: 90 carré travel pochette filled with four Hermes 90 carrés: Parures de Samourais CW 04 and 05), Zebra Pegasus and Aux Pays des Epices. MaiTai Collection Crystal Waterfall necklaces (Duck Blue, Vert Nil, Champagne and Dove Grey) on top.
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