Pashmina Is A Girl's Best Friend! April Birthstone Pashmina Colour

Diamond is April's birthstone colour and a girl's best friend, so accordingly www.pashminasdirect.co.uk have reduced a selection of pale pashminas (mostly ivory and in our Wedding or Red Carpet range) that feature Swarovski, crystal or beading embellishments. You really can't go wrong with a combination of cashmere and bling!

                                           70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Beaded fringe
                                               http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=946
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One of the most popular shawls is the Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Plain Shawl with Beaded Tassels. This is currently reduced as a birthstone offer in Ivory and Cream. However, don't despair if you miss it this time around - Pashminas Direct and www.mayfair-valley.co.uk do put various colours on offer in this style regularly. The weight of the beads makes it drape consistently; a useful benefit when you want to enjoy an occasion rather than fiddle with a shawl.

Another shawl in the spotlight this month is the Greek Key Swarovski pashmina shawl. It is such an unusual design to finish off a pashmina, and very simply chic. http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=246  It's currently on the www.pashminasdirect.co.uk Bridal page which is worth checking for summer looks, even if you are not a bride. Ivory and Cream are classic colours for evening wear shawls -  crisp in the summer and elegant in the winter, it's a versatile neutral that earns its keep.

                           70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Greek Key Swarovski edge

This autumn Mayfair Valley introduced a pure cashmere knitted bolero which is embellished in Swarovski crystals. The original white sample is here in size 10-12 and with a 50% discount on the RRP:

http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=874

     100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Bolero Shrug with Diamond Swarovski

Another pure pashmina cashmere, this time in a very fine knit, is the Stardust Sweater (UK 6-8) Taken into occasion wear by it's own sequin corsage, this is an elegant style that looks stunning for spring with pale pants or dramatic with black in winter.
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=878

     100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Sweater with Sequin Starburst

For simple elegance, the Lightweight Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Shawl with Swarovski - Starlight Wedding gives a great drape with a hint of sparkle. An ideal choice in plain ivory for summer events.

 Lightweight 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk Shawl with Swarovski - Starlight Wedding
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=817

For more hand embroidered and beaded designs in other colours check the Red Carpet page of Pashminas Direct http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/cat05.asp  and the Evening page of Mayfair Valley Pashmina http://www.mayfair-valley.co.uk/evening.asp

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Pashmina! A brand new season of beaded fringe pashmina shawls!

Bright Orange Pashmina Shawl with Bugle Bead fringe

Beaded fringe are some of our most consistently popular 'fancy' pashmina shawls. They are the 70% Pashmina & 30% Silk quality regular weight shawls that people know and love; but along with the comfort of knowing that you will be kept warm in our unpredictable whether, there is the added value of looking glamorous as well.  http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=115

Bugle bead fringe on a 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Shawl

They are an ideal shawl for a big occasion - particularly weddings where you may be in a cool church or outside for photographs.  We have a choice of Cream and an Ivory Shawl for brides, and can order particular colours on request for Mothers of the Bride or Bridesmaids.  The beaded fringe provides a weight to the end of the shawl that keeps it draped as you want it, but isn't too heavy. There is a 4-6 weeks delivery time for special orders.

Cream Pashmina Shawl below:  with Ivory Pashmina Shawl on top

This season we've added to our colour range with Silver, Pale Coral and Sienna Red making a first and welcome appearance.  Pale Pink makes a long awaited return and Black is back once more after selling out before Christmas.  All our Beaded fringe Pashminas are made in Nepal from 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk.

Pale Coral Pashmina Shawl

Pale Pink Pashmina Shawl

Silver Pashmina Shawl

Pale Blue Pashmina Shawl

Plum Pashmina Shawl

Sand Pashmina Shawl

Raspberry Pashmina Shawl

Black Pashmina Shawl

Sienna Red Pashmina Shawl

Pale Turquoise Pashmina Shawl

NEWSFLASH!!! Pashmina Shrug with Jet Swarovski Crystal! Pre-order by 31st October for a 10% discount!

This gorgeous 100% Pashmina Cashmere Fine Knit Shrug has just arrived in our office and we instantly fell in love!

It's the perfect way to cover your arms and still feel glamorous in your party dress. The pure pashmina cashmere is a fine knit and is embellished by hand with jet Swarovski crystals to give that hint of sparkle.

The medium size is approximately a size UK 10-12. However, as this shrug does not fasten, there is some flexibility on the sizing.

Measurements: Medium - Shoulder to Shoulder : 38cms (15") approx.
                                           Bust : 102cms (40") approx.
                                           Back Neck to Hem : 43cms (17") approx.

The shrug will be available to order in Medium or Large
The Large size measurements will be approximately 3-5 cms (2") larger on the bust and shoulder. A UK size of approximately 12-14

To pre-order please email us before 31st October  and we will reserve one for you.
The  Pre-order price is £175.00 including postage. (The website price will be £195.00. Pre-orders benefit from a 10% discount)
When the item comes into stock, we will email you to arrange the payment and delivery.

Please contact:
orders@pashminasdirect.co.uk
Subject: Shrug and Size

Please give your name and contact details, so that we can confirm your pre-order and keep you in touch with delivery dates. Please remember to tell us the size you require!

Or telephone Ann: 020 8969 2341 Monday-Friday 8.30-4.30

                                                                                                                         

                                                                               

Chocolate and Caramel Pashminas - The S15 Brown Accessory Revolution!

As is probably true of many of us, chocolate is quite often in my thoughts. At this time of year, I'm more likely to be concerned about which limited edition Magnum my local supermarket is stocking than the suitability of chocolate tones in the accessory palette. I mean... it's an autumn colour isn't it?
But this year chocolate has been creeping out of the freezer cabinet and into our high street window displays. Browns? IN SUMMER! Really?

Bitter Chocolate Shawl with Crystal Beads - Starlight http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=114   Perfect with a white or cream occasion dress, or go wild and team with pastels.

It's a departure from the norm. This summer season brown is the new navy; just when we've got used to considering navy as the new black. Perhaps we can put this chocolate revolution down to the seventies theme of spring/summer 15. Browns do seem a seventies shade... But as this trend looks set to continue into our autumn/winter wardrobes, we'd better look beyond visions of old sitcom's set dressing, and embrace what a versatile base colour brown can be.

Great to tone with whites and creams, you can claim virtually any shade through honey, fawn, sand and café au lait as a type of brown. All these form a neutral and warm palette that suits the tawny haired 'bronde',  through to bona fide brunette and black; giving a laid-back opulent summer look. Accessorise with gold sandals and  jewellery and you're ready for a croissant in Cannes.

Sand Beaded fringe Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=115
Perfect with tonal cream, crisp white and gold

Paler blondes and red heads can go for the more dramatic contrast of milk or bitter chocolate without straying into autumn territory. Think how spectacular Julia Roberts looked in that milk chocolate and cream dress in Pretty Woman! Use as a base note with creams, mink browns or golds and stun with an elegant summer style.

If you're wedded to a Turkish delight summer palette but want a sophisticated edge, try teaming a dark brown with those summer pastels that pack a punch - sky blue, pistachio and mid pink. It's a strong summery vibe that works for all skin and hair types. For a more subdued effect, use a chocolate milkshake brown with their more delicate pastel cousins. These are shades that look delicious together: centuries of chocolatiers and Neapolitan ice cream makers can't be wrong!

Plain Large Shawls: Pistachio, Candy Pink, Sky Blue and Bitter Chocolate
http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=15

'Zig' Large Scarf Beige and Brown http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=354

with Plain Shawls: Cream http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=14

and Pointe Shoe Pink http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=68

 

Give some roar to your neutral summer linens with brown and caramel print accessories.  Classic animal prints break up white or cream with a freshness and vibrancy that is totally different to the effect you will get with winter blacks and you get two seasons for the price of one.

Top: Classic Leopard shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=189

Right: Classic Cheetah Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=198

Bottom: Golden Cheetah Shawl http://www.pashminasdirect.co.uk/Details.asp?ProductID=390

Perfect with white skinny jeans and chiffon tunic top

Whether it's a shawl, shoes, hat or handbag, maybe it's time to let browns and caramels break free of their autumnal shackles and have their time in the sun!

Pashmina & Silk Large Shawls - Sea shades selection - Spring Special Offer 2015!

 

 

This is the start of our weekly Spring Special Offers featuring the plain Large Shawl 70% Pashmina Cashmere & 30% Silk .  Each week we will have a new tonal selection, kicking off with these exquisite sea shades. Absolutely en pointe for this Spring.

Usually £53.75, the sale price is £48.00 - a great chance to add to your pashmina wardrobe!  Keep an eye out for your favourite colour and grab them at a cheaper price.

 There is a limited stock of all these colours. All our pashminas are hand made and hand dyed. This allows us to regularly change our stock colours and give a greater choice of shade to all our fellow pashmina addicts. Let yourself be swept away by one of these sea shades....

Pashmina colours SS15 - Inspired by nature!

Pastels with pops of sympathetic colour are dominating the high street, really getting us in the mood for spring and summer. While we are waiting to team our delicate dresses with equally floating chiffon shawls, we can bring a touch of freshness to our wardrobe with plain pashmina shawls. A perfect way to keep warm but spring-like, when the weather just doesn't play ball.

Take inspiration from shades that occur together in nature- think pastel green leaves with soft pink flowers or the aquas, greens and blues of the Caribbean ocean.

 Cool down delicate yellows with a pale grey accessory or turn up the heat on a pure white outfit with a flash of light tangerine.

If you love a neutral, this year's nude beige may be for you. Accessorise with an earthy spice shade to get the SS15 look, while still keeping it tonal. 

New colours of Pashmina Cashmere & Silk Shawls and Large Shawls that are in stock right now....
Butterscotch Large Shawl; Tangerine Large Shawl; Russet Brown Shawl

Sky Blue Shawl; Pale Turquoise Large Shawl; Royal Blue Shawl; Steel Blue Shawl

Candy Pink Large Shawl; Pistachio Large Shawl

In the Navy! Dark Blue pashminas are the new black!

Navy. A word to create a shiver down many-a spine.

To me, Navy was a shade synonymous with A-line knee length skirts... scratchy blazers, hockey on icy Wednesday afternoons in a box pleat back mini (freezing but actually quite flattering!) and summer days spent toiling over endless exams in a baking school hall.  It can take years to recover.

But after a gap of a couple of decades I suddenly find that I've accepted the Facebook friend request and Navy is creeping inexorably back into my life.

 At first it was a simple boat neck dress that was highly respectable office wear - worn occasionally for meetings but not actually loved. Then it was the navy and white Bloch ballet flats that matched that dress, and a matching lightweight shaded pashmina... I am a pashmina addict, after all.

 I was still in denial during a trip to Portobello market when I chose a bird print skater dress in the navy option, despite a choice of three colour ways... Well, it was the cost efficient. I already had the shoes and pashmina! Skinny jeans in the darkest blue followed, vest tops, camisole tops, water fall cardigans, a silk Ted Baker shift, sun glass frames and suddenly a trench coat. And the rest of my wardrobe fitted so well with the new pieces - I was hooked! Navy blue had all but ousted black from my wardrobe!

I now know why Navy has always been a classic, beloved of women who want a neutral dark shade that goes with every colour and has a huge selection within its own colour band. Navy aficionados can pick a navy shade for every season and look fresh and current.

And it seems that fashion is also starting to acknowledge this versatility. Gone are the days when navy could only be teamed with red and white for the nautical look. Now it is brought into our year-round wardrobes as Midnight, French, Dark or a navy in between. It is one of the neutral base colours for both day and evening wear;  a shade sympathetic to mix and match with greys, creams - even blacks -  and a perfect backdrop to pops of summer pastels or stronger autumn colours. We can be classic, contemporary, nautical, flirty, or colour-blocked. Join the Navy!

Top to bottom: Available from Pashminas Direct - Pashmina & Silk Large Shawl with Bugle Bead fringe- Navy,  100% Silk Organza with 100% Pashmina reverse panel 'Elegance'- Midnight Elegance, 100% Silk Chiffon Shawl with Silk border- White/Navy.

Courtesy of Mayfair Valley Pashmina: Summer 14 collection: 100% Silk Chiffon Shaded Large Shawl- Navy to Aqua* , 80% Pashmina & 20% Silk Shaded Lightweight Large Shawl- Midnight to paler*;  AW14/15 collection - Pashmina & Silk Summer Shaded Shawls- Midnight to Peacock, Midnight to Fuchsia**
* Fingers crossed, available soon on Pashminas Direct....
** See above. We hope! Yes, please!