Silk scarves and minimalism

We live in interesting times when more and more people are becoming aware of the impact of the fashion industry on the environment. We have been so used to buying clothes for one season simply because they are so cheaply available (and "cheaply" always translates into low quality). This blog post is about how you can invest in silk scarf accessories and still be stylish with a capsule wardrobe of essenial clothes.

“The fashion industry is the second largest polluter in the world just after the oil industry. And the environmental damage is increasing as the industry grows.”

SustainYourStyle.org

“Nothing to wear, nowhere to hang” syndrome

Having a closet full of clothes and still having nothing to wear means several things:

  • Wardrobe is driven by impulsive emotional purchases. This is how you end up with a lot of clothes, which do not work together.
  • Lack of styling knowledge and this point is a huge one. Creating a look that’s put together and chic is both art and science. This requires understanding your body type, your skin tone, how textures and colors enhance your look and beauty, and a million other things.

I love to travel and for my travels I have a checklists of things I should have with me while I am on the road. Silk scarf is a "must have" for traveling. In this post let me explain you why.

Silk scarf keeps you warm in cold weather and cool in hot weather


That’s just a quality of silk. Say, you are in Uzbekistan in late August. It is really hot during the day but by 8 pm you would want something warm around your shoulders. That’s when a silk scarf comes handy.

Or, let’s say you are in Venice. When you are walking on a mainland the temperature is perfect, but when you travel by canal boats it gets windy. You will be glad to have something to cover your neck with.

Valentine's Day is around the corner. For those who prefer to give a gift of experience (versus things), traveling is not an option this year - we better be home due to the state of the world. I am not complaining - I have been using this time to focus on my inner self. I picked up Ashtanga yoga, I made changes to my diet, I am on a partial digital detox - there is a lot changing. Still, with all these positive developments there is one thing missing and that's exploration of a new culture. There is a part of me which can't wait to travel and I know I am not the only one.

As we think of gift ideas for this Valentine's Day why not try to satisfy that longing for a new cultural discovery?