Coat: Yohji Yamamoto Y3, Jeans: Ralph Lauren Denim&Supply, Boots: Rag and Bone, Gloves: Orsa Couture, Scarf: Roberto Cavalli, Sunglasses: Gucci, Bag: Caracalla 1947 (sent for review)
Images: Ming Lun Chan
You order a high quality leather bag online, you get it in the mail, you open the pack, you unzip it… And you sniff it. That’s right. Snort snort. And if you don’t like sniffing new bags, you are weird and we can’t be friends. Or okay, we can. I do even weirder stuff. I literally examine the pores in the leather, look at the stitching (preferably in the sun light) and analyse the colouring technique. I like to see things I can admire, and this Caracalla 1947 weekender is one such thing.
Originally when the brand approached me, they asked if I was interested in looking at something which was not exactly what I’d normally wear… Like man-bags inspired by car races. Bah. Little did they know I have this inexplicable penchant for converting masculine things into items that look overly ladylike. Yes, friends – this was a MAN BAG before it got into my clutches. I think I just made it unisex. Or just sex. Whichever.
Onto the silk headscarf. For too long this style has been considered the grieving/matronly/are-you-still-in-the-50s look. It can look modern if you style it correctly. It helps to keep the hair in place – London’s a windy place, don’t you know. But there are rules to pulling this baby off.
First. Make sure the scarf is good quality silk unless hair static is your thing.
Second. Place it so that some hair (i.e fringe or bangs) would be noticeable, otherwise you may be mistaken for someone who wears this for religious rather than fashionable reasons. If faith comes first for you, make sure no or minimal hair is on show, this depends on religion and level of religiousness.
Third. The scarf has to blend in with the outfit as if it doesn’t, it instantly starts looking misplaced leaving the wearer to resemble the village idiot clown. Almost like man bear pig but village idiot clown. You get it, connect your styling dots.
Fourth – you should feel natural wearing something like this. If you have a hint of doubt and think that you will start questioning whether or not this was the right choice for you in the middle of the street, so will everyone else. However, providing you walk with a say-whaaaa face, there will be not further questions; not from you, not from the passersby.
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Anyway, I am off to catch a bus. See ya.
80 Responses
Very few people can pull of the headscarf like you do! SO chic, elegant and sophisticated! Have a lovely week, dear!
xo
LA By Diana Live Magazine
I have a feeling you could look magical in it 😉
The bag caught my eye before you started talking about it. Look at that colour! And the scent definitely matters. When something’s new, it often has a great scent. You can’t explain it.
You look old-fashioned in a modern way. Like you’ve run away from a black and white movie, and you kept the look from the time you’ve left, but you went shopping in these times and these shops. I hope my point is sort of clear… It’s a compliment, be sure of that :).
Your rules for the headscarf are really important. Especially the one saying you just have to be sure yourself. I think that one is important for whatever you wear. Well said.
And, if one day you’d somehow be tired of that bag, just give me a call or something ;). x
Darling Astrid. I want to join you in the fan-base of this bag – it was sent to me for a review and I do not own it – but one day I shall. I really love the quality… oh and the smell… THE SMELL! x
You brave soul, you! You wear the scarf SO brilliantly! Only a few could pull this off, and you did it beautifully!
Have a great week, Edita!
But Jeannie – I am sure you would be able to do it as well! x
The scarf makes this look somehow so retro and beautiful – gorgeous!
Sea and Swank
Thanks so much Susie 🙂
You look really great with that scarf. I like that pics. Have a nice monday.
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Thanks so much Denisa 🙂
That bag, that scarf, that lady! You wear a headscarf with such grace! I love the bag but I think it looks so great partly because you matched your outfit so well! x x
Aww thanks so much 🙂 That’s very very kind of you x
O taip, man irgi laaabai patinka tikros odos kvapas. Ypac, kai uzeini i odines galanterijos parduotuve, tai atrodo valandu valandas galeciau ten buti:) Aisku, ne tik kvapas, bet dar ir patys daiktai gali ilgam apzaveti 🙂
Labai puikus irasas;) Ypac patiko, kaip isdestei mintis apie skaros nesiojima. Beje, atrodai nuostabiai, savimi pasitikinti ir labai zavinga:)
P.S. Voted for you!!! 🙂
O, tai tu mane tikrai supranti 😀 Odos galanterijos kvapas tikrai nuostabus, visada besinori visa parduotuve ispirk kai ten bunu, tai stengious per daznai ten nevaikscioti 😀
Beje, aciu uz nuostabus zodzius! x
Beautiful photos & and even more beautiful you! 🙂
callmemaddie.blogspot.com
Awww Maddie – TOO sweet! x
Great look! I love the headscarf but I could never pull that off.=)
Lies – I bet you’d look splendid! x
You’re such a classy lady.
I nominated you!
Thanks Jay! You are one cool dude!
You look incredibly chic and elegant and beautiful, like straight out of a movie or editorial.
xo, Yi-chia
Always Maylee
Thanks Yi-chia – that’s how you always look 😀
You look like such a classy lady Edita! Love the scarf, love the gloves, love the pants…so beautiful.
Meredith
createthatoutfit.com
Awww thanks Meredith 🙂
You look amazing in that headscarf .
Meghan Silva’s Blog
Thanks Meghan 🙂
You look so retroly chic! Hmm is retroly a word? Me thinks not. But you look great, love it! Do you get the Mad Men series over there?
Ali of
http://www.dressingken.com
Yep yep yep, Ali! And let’s make retroly a new word… WHO’S GONNA STOP US? 😀
You look amazing as usual! Want those pants NOW!
xx Marla
http://www.trendstruck.com
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Aww you’d look stunning in them, Marla! x
This is really lovely my dear!!
Come back soon to visit me on Cosa Mi Metto???
Thanks Fabrizia 🙂
You so pull off the headscarf look! And I loveee the smell of leather bags too, I’m exactly the same xxx
Ohhh Josie, you totally get me 🙂 x
Edita, I am sure you can wear anything and manage to look cool in it. The headscarf looks fab on you. The photos are amazing too and I can’t believe that bag is a man bag, I love the way you wore it
http://fashioncadet.com/
Thanks Alice – I know you’d look awesome in it as well! x
This is so classy and chic. I love the touches of pink.
Thanks Imogen 🙂
What a great idea for a photoshoot! Love it.
http://www.luxessed.com
Thanks so much Anouka 🙂
Incredible outfit! the scarf and gloves are beautiful and your shoes look great! Very chic 🙂
Awww thanks Mouna 🙂
You look like a retro style star! Reminding me of Kim Novak! I have nominated you! Hope you win! Have a wonderful day!
-Jyoti
Style Delights Blog
Jyoti – that is sooooo kind – thank you 🙂
Love that mysterious look!
awww thanks 🙂
jeden z twoich lepszych outfitów (według mnie). wyglądasz po prostu idealnie. kocham tą chusteczkę na głowie. cudo.
http://coeursdefoxes.blogspot.com/
oj dzieki ci slicznie 🙂
They look like pictures from a movie or a production that nice!
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Thanks so much Iris 🙂
Sorry,it`s a little bit late for my comment,but THANK YOU for you lovely comment!
xoxo Vesi 🙂
Awww your welcome Vesi 😉 x
your scarf is beautiful and elegant, you look so audrey hepburn-ish like this
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Awww thanks Melolimparfaite 🙂 x
Lovely! So retro!
http://thefashionprincessblog.blogspot.it
Thanks Desirèe 🙂
Oh my…you pulled of the man bag like a charm;) Love that color of the bag too!!!
p.s. i’m only in chapter one in the kite runner and so far i don’t find it that interesting…YET, lol
Cinz
http://cinzee.wordpress.com
Aww yeah Cinz – as you read further you’ll like it more 🙂
Great look and photos!
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Thank you girls 🙂
Absolutely agree with your headscarf rules! The lady MUST -own- it!
Kathleen – exactly- just like you do! x
So fab! I am totally with you I def smell my leather goods!! LOL
Nicole – LOL – it’s true 😀
My stylish, charming girl ♥♥♥
Have a lovely weekend,
Nicole
http://www.nicoleta.me
Awww my amazing Nicoleta! x
Прекрасный образ! С первого взгляда возникла осация с Одри Хепберн, ретро стилем. Позже, прочитав комментарии, убедилась в том, что не только у меня одной.
Впрочем все очень элегантно, локонично, со вкусом! А о такой сумке марки “Каракаллы 1947” можно только долго мечтать! Роскошная вещь!
Thanks so much – you are my inspiration 🙂
Oh my DAYS Edita!! I found this really beautiful scarf from Moschino which I have been planning to use as a head scarf for a 1950’s classic spin, and I logon to the internet today to find this. WERE YOU READING MY MIND? SO, so elegant, I love it. And I cannot believe that is a man-bag? I love the juxtaposition of something so feminine (scarf) with a man bag. So gorgeous!
http://WWW.ROXTHEFOX.COM
Yes, Roxie. i am in YOUR mind! Can’t wait to see your interpretation of the headscarf!
Edita
http://www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk
You look awesome 🙂
Thanks 🙂
wow! this is so cool! ; D
Thanks Vicki 🙂
Very nice 🙂
http://Fashioneiric.blogspot.com
Coline ♡
Thanks Coline 🙂
such a perfect outfit, I love every piece and want them lol
you are beautiful too 🙂
aww thank you 🙂
A stunning ensemble! I absolutely love the coat with the large golden buttons. It helps to pull everything else together.
Also, the way the scarf matches the gloves is remarkable.
Aww thanks Megan – remarkable is a very strong word – thank you 🙂