Here is my new summer scarf from Wild Strawberry Boutique –  I have more ‘how to wear summer scarves’ looks to show you below. I have styled this scarf with my summer cheesecloth dress, ( this B.H.S. holiday dress has been great value, I purchased it about five years ago). I am hoping for a cheesecloth revival - remember  those shirts?  No ironing! I have mixed my patterns and prints –  mentioned in a previous post on how to wear mixed prints,here.

I have also worn this paisley scarf, with a white t shirt and pale chambray jeans. I can wear it layered and folded up as above, or completely opened up for a more dramatic effect as a small shawl.

Above: Sea green patterned scarf here at www.wildstrawberryboutique.com - they have lots of great jewellery too.  Selection of holiday style dresses (I like this print one) here at B.H.S

I have also worn this scarf, featured above, with t shirts and jeans – of course! This scarf was a great find from a designer boutique - it’s worth visiting your local boutiques, because you often find accessories that are really affordable, and different.  By the way,  the pleated chiffon skirt is a summer trend you can’t miss in the shops.

Above: Tie dyes scarf,( a great price), Nova Fortuny Boutique,146 High St, Teddington, Middlesex. Lace blouse, Zara, (it has that chunky back zip feature I posted about recently ). Pleated skirt, Primark.

My scarf featured above has a back story. This inexpensive fake pashmina-style scarf came from a street market about seven years ago.  I love the colour, but every time I decided to wear it, it would immediately crease and look awful!

I decided the best solution was to wash it, spin it and never iron it. Now it looks more upmarket rather than street market, and it doesn’t matter if it has acquired any washing blemishes.  Let me know if it works for you, if you have a similar style…

Above: Cobalt blue long boyfriend cardigan- great length for covering the derriere! Last autumn purchase,Gap, similar one here.  White t shirt, Next. This  scoop neck white t shirt is really useful and I purchased more than one at the time, so I could rotate them to keep them white.

You may like to view - more scarf styling, videos and ideas below.

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I photographed these lovely Eileen Fisher scarves above at the shop in London near Covent Garden, Long Acre. Quality scarves will cost you a little bit more, but the designs and colours are to cherish. Website here.

The shop window in London – off Long Acre, Covent Garden.U.K. shop locator here. What an inventive way to display your scarves. You will need to use smooth branches, to avoid any snagging!  I had to take a snap to show you.  An idea you could also try to display your jewellery – using smaller branches.

Above – I photographed this display by the shop wall.  Eileen Fisher t shirts to finish off your no fuss scarf styling. The perfect companion to a scarf. View some of the many t shirts here to also order online and with U.K. shipping.

I like the American brand Eileen Fisher – their clothes are very easy to wear, and co-ordinate well together, so you can build up a wardrobe of staple pieces. They also offer petite and plus sizes, which is really good to know, (but some of these sizes may need to be purchased online)

Above Eileen Fisher Handloomed Ethiopian Airy Stripe scarf. The Eileen Fisher brand has very strong ethics within the company and its brand. A keen supporter of women and programmes worldwide – read all about the company on their website.

View the ‘How to’ videos on scarf styling here for some useful  tips – just scroll down the page and you will see them.

For easy scarf styling, choose a soft fabric, then you don’t have to do any of the work, the scarf just drapes nicely for you.  Get yourself a few summer scarves, plain and patterned. At the last count, I think I have about five summer scarves on the go. Hopefully most scarves you have, will not date and you can keep them for years.

So there you have it - a scarf for everyone’s budget. Happy scarf styling this weekend.