Bargain Box Beauties - Chiffon and Linen for summer

We're rummaging through our bargain box again, and this time we've found two shawls that are perfect for the summer.

Our super large chiffon shawls are a perennial favourite and here's a chance to grab one at a low price.  This is the last shaded Daffodil yellow colour way in stock, and it has  a couple of tiny marks mid-centre of the shawl. Not a problem if you buying for yourself!  This is  a versatile holiday shawl that is large and floaty enough to tie over a bikini by day, and work as a wrap at night.  http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=361

This glorious fuchsia linen shawl is Italian made and was a style sample. It's not been worn and there are no faults. A real find in the bargain box.... http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=86

Chiffons for Summer 2013

Summer keeps threatening to appear and even if the skies are gloomy in the UK, we can still prepare for sunshine, sea and sand. For this very reason, this month we've got our 100% silk chiffon shawls on special offer.  They are a really versatile piece in a large width (125 x 200cms) that allows them to be worn in a variety of ways - for ideas check out my blog (1st May 2009) - and they can be as subtle or as bold as you dare. An on-trend combination for SS13 is the Lemon to Royal Blue. I spied a stunning display  this week that teamed these two colours with white.  Get the look and make an impact!

    Black to White,   Aqua to Coral,  Café au Lait to paler,  Pale Blue to paler,  Turquoise to paler,  Lemon to Royal Blue,  Orange to Lime ,  Lemon to Lime.   Delicious!

Bargain Box Beauties - Part One!

I've been ferreting through our bargain box this afternoon and have found this beautiful chiffon beaded shawl at £15.00.

This shawl isn't available on the web site so if you want a chance to own it, drop me an email through the following link and quote: BLOG BADLAWORK

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/contact.htm

As ever with the Bargain Box this is first come first served - it's the only one available!

How to wear a large silk chiffon shawl

One of our best summer sellers is the super large shaded silk chiffon shawl. Of course this can be worn in all the regular shawl ways and crunches down small to become a long floaty scarf, (beware in open top cars!) but I've recently been asked by several customers how to wear it as a dress/ sarong.

How to wear... as a skirt

1. It's certainly light enough to knot at the side of the hip - single layer for a long skirt or folded in half for the more daring.

Hold the long length round your hips and then...

Either a. Tie the full length of material to make the knot. This tends to make a snug fit round the hips that can be quite restrictive.

Or b. At the point where the chiffon meets over one hip, grab a handful from each side and make the knot with this. The excess from the ends falls in a pretty waterfall way.

How to wear as a dress (for over a bikini or swimsuit)

Here are a couple of ideas.

1. The long length should be round your ribcage with the two sides under either arm. Twist the chiffon at the top two corners, cross the fabric over your chest and knot the two ends behind your neck for a halterneck.

2. Or go asymmetrical and let the material pass under only one arm and knot over the opposite shoulder.

Go on experiment - it's a really versatile shawl/skirt/dress! http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/cat02.asp