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Pashmina Scarves"Discover the Affordable Luxury of Pashmina Scarves and Shawls"So how exactly are pashmina scarves (or cashmere if you will) different from other scarf styles? It definitely has something to do with the comfy, soft, warm and luxurious feel of the fabric and nice sheen that makes them special.
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The common telltale-signs of fake pashmina is the low durability, poor heat retention and lack of shape and body. Sure they're cheap and have some luxury fabric in it but at the end of the day, they won't be worth your time and money. Invest in real pashmina that will last a very long time. One way to figure out if it's genuine is to carefully examine the website and item description. You'll know if you discover any of these materials in the description: Viscose, acrylic, or polyester. They are the common artifical fabrics that reduce the quality of pashmina.
Understand the silk and cashmere percentage
10-20% silk blend gives the right amount of softness, however higher silk percentages should be reconsidered as they are finer and more fragile.
Tip: If you choose the 70/30 silk mix make sure you don't wear anything that will easily hook on to the fabric and create
small holes and loose threads. So avoid wearing it with jewelry such as long earrings, charm necklaces and cocktail rings (trust me, I know this form experience. And it sucks).
Secure a couple of versatile styles
That means buy solid colored and neutral colors such as classic black, dark brown and white as they'll match with absolutely everything. Also big pashminas are appropriate for most occasions and styles, and narrower ones are more for special events or a decorative touch-up.
Don't be afraid to go bold
If you already have the pashmina scarf in black and other versatile colors, then it's time to try fresh-looking and trendy styles such as pink, red, teal, blue or other bright colors. They are also available in ombre (color effect where the color gradually changes from light to dark. Pretty neat.) and exotic prints. If you like layering your clothes then I recommend looking for scarves with fringes to accentuate your casual personal style.
Select the right size
When reading the item description make sure it is in the right size for your needs. Like for example if you're after a pashmina wrap to roll several times around your neck or cover most of your shoulders then look for bigger sizes.
Make sure that the colors flatter your skin tone, hair and eye color
It'll give your face a healthy glow! Basically, blue-based colors suit cool-toned women (blond, ashy brown, blue-black hair, pink or pinkish skin) and yellow/orange-based hues flatter women with warmer colorings (golden/reddish hair, yellow/peach skin).
Buy it as a gift
If you need to buy a gift for someone then you never go wrong with pashmina wrap scarf. It's versatile
for both women and men, and people
of all ages and styles.
Here are other cute ways to wear to wear pashmina scarves:
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Here you'll find the best deals on black dresses:
Nimli provides a huge range of organic
pashmina scarves and shawls.Their ombre two-toned scarves
are worth a look.
Pashmina International offers a good selection of
affordable and simple pashminas. Free shipping on all orders are included
Novica is the best place to find
unique cashmere shawls that are made with love (handmade)
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