Shopping Finds/In my Closet: Crossing over to the Orange (Hermès) side

August 31, 2010
It’s official.  I crossed over to the dark side.  Dark orange, very French, and very chic.

Yep, a few Hermès scarves now reside in my closet.

I told my husband I wanted to get my mom a Hermès scarf for Mother’s Day.  She has some of the most beautiful scarves and it has always been a staple wardrobe piece for her.  But I wanted to get her the ultimate scarf: an Hermès scarf.   In the process of oohing and ahhing over scarves for her, I accumulated a few for myself.

Hermès scarves are known for their craftsmanship.  Raw silk is converted directly into silk yarn and spun into fabric twice as strong as other silk scarves (at its inception in 1937).  New designs are individually screen printed and up to 40 colors can be selected from a range of 200,000 colors.  The vibrant colors and vivid designs of these scarves can be pretty amazing.

I also love versatile pieces and when I saw that I could wear an Hermès scarf as a headscarf, top, or belt (instructions here), I was sold.  Savvy also recently posted DIY scarf as a hat instructions and the Glamourai also posted a scarf dress here.
I also view these as pieces of artwork and am looking into getting a few framed some day (ahh and Apartment Therapy thinks it’s a good idea too!)

They retail for $375 and up (for the 90 cm/35″ square size), but of course I never paid that.  I got a few through the Market place at Purse Forum (you have to apply to be a member) and a few on eBay.  I always looked for 100% seller feedback, hand-rolled hems, good condition, and the presence of the caretag (though “Quai Aux Fleures” doesn’t come with atag, I loved it too much to care).

This is the scarf I eventually ended up getting my mom: a mousseline (semi-sheer)

Here are my scarves “Quai aux les fleures” and “Au Coeur de la vie” (yes the same as the one I got my mom but in a different colorway!).  I affectionately refer to them as white lady-like scarf with carriage and tropical Jimmy Buffet. ♡

So do you have some lovely scarves of your own?  How would you wear/use them?

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  • Krystal August 31, 2010 at 10:33

    wow they are pretty! i think i’d have fun collecting them 🙂

  • kirstyb August 31, 2010 at 11:48

    so pretty x

  • Lynzy August 31, 2010 at 13:05

    So gorgeous! Lucky you 🙂

    xo Lynzy
    http://fromskirtstoskillets.blogspot.com

  • PartyPlannerGal August 31, 2010 at 13:18

    Beautiful scarves, and good for you for not paying full price 😉 I don’t wear scarves too often, but I’d like to start – I think they add something “extra” to almost any out fit.

  • Len♥reNeverM♥re August 31, 2010 at 13:33

    gorgeousss…
    you know what I could actually live in a Hermès shop! a tv cable box & I’m all set!!

    xo

  • AGNES STYLE August 31, 2010 at 13:40

    Lovely fabrics! I love them all=)

    http://www.agnesstyle.blogspot.com

  • Fashion Meets Food August 31, 2010 at 13:46

    wow absolutely gorgeous!

    xo

  • legallymarried August 31, 2010 at 13:55

    Love them! When my mother-in-law was going through chemo last year, her co-workers and friends had a scarf shower for her. She received several beautiful Hermes scarves and it was so thoughtful of her friends to give them and to give her an extra boost of confidence during that rough time.

  • Salt August 31, 2010 at 14:10

    Those are BEAUTIFUL. Ahhh one day I will own a Hermès scarf. I have several scarves at home that I like to wear but nothing that can compare to those!

  • Emilie August 31, 2010 at 14:47

    Beautiful scarves!
    Hermès is the best 😉

  • Audrey Allure August 31, 2010 at 15:08

    Beautiful scarves! Love the colors in the last one 🙂 My scarves are all from little boutiques & one from H&M haha. Just until I save enough $ to get myself a Hermes one too 😉

  • THE ALTERNATIVE WIFE August 31, 2010 at 15:42

    How exciting! They’re so gorgeous! I have a bunch of scarves as well but not a Hermes. YET 🙂 I’ve always loved them but brought a bunch a few years ago when my friend was battling breast cancer. We would go scarf shopping together. I’ve since inherited her scarves too. I like having them because they remind me of her.

    Hope you’re having a wonderful week!

  • Café Bellini August 31, 2010 at 16:24

    I have several Hermes scarves as well, they are lovely!!!

  • honey my heart August 31, 2010 at 16:48

    so beautiful!! the colors are just too brilliant.

  • lovedfromthestart August 31, 2010 at 17:11

    These are very pretty scarves! Sad to say I don’t have any scarves of my own, except for a beautiful warm rainbow striped scarf a friend gave me for Christmas.

  • Kristin August 31, 2010 at 17:47

    I saw the orange box and KNEW I was going to be jealous!

  • Bicoastal Bride August 31, 2010 at 18:06

    These are lovely! Though there are no Hermes scarves in my closet, I do have a nice batch I love to wear during the colder months.

  • Jaime @ La vie...J'aime August 31, 2010 at 18:37

    Very nice! I just love that orange box…so chic in itself!

  • Pop Champagne August 31, 2010 at 18:53

    wow hermes. that’s an expensive store. congrats! They are so pretty in pictures and im sure prettier in real life. haha I think the most expensive scarf I own is my $60 coach one i got at the outlet lol

  • Elle Sees August 31, 2010 at 22:39

    how’s this living cheap? haha jk
    i’ve never even touched an hermes. so lovely they are.

  • The Zhush September 1, 2010 at 01:49

    Fabulous finds! I have a few in my closet, and two special ones that I have had framed, they look as great on a wall as they do in an outfit!

  • Wild and Precious September 1, 2010 at 02:07

    i just pulled out all my grandmothers scarves and have started wearing them as headbands or twistign into a necklace. so fun!! only wish i had saved more of them!

    love your blog!
    hope you’ll swing by mine too! wild-and-precious.com

    xo, your newest follower!

  • E September 1, 2010 at 03:02

    Gosh I wish I owned more now! I only have a few and I’m constantly trying to ways to wear them differently! I might have try the glamourai’s DIY…

  • MizzJ September 1, 2010 at 05:23

    Omg those are beauuutiful! You’re so lucky 🙂

  • Mrs T September 1, 2010 at 06:56

    I have no idea how to wear a scarf – but they sound very glamouros

  • Mrs T September 1, 2010 at 06:57

    I have no idea how to wear a scarf – but they sound very glamorous

  • Rose September 1, 2010 at 09:05

    They are so so chic! I don’t own any Hermes scarves sadly but I do have scarves and I like them with a trench, tied at the neck. I do have a pair of Hermes shoes and every time I see the orange box in the cupboard my heart jumps a little!

  • shari @ little blue deer September 1, 2010 at 10:34

    Oh, so gorgeous! I went through a stage where I was constantly browsing ebay looking for them, but I never did buy one! You have renewed my interest, Hermes is my favorite brand, these are so, so goreous! I love scarves! XX!

  • Jenn @ Living Luxe for Less September 1, 2010 at 11:49

    Everyone needs to splurge a little on themselves every now and then! And when you have a piece like this you can pair it with discount pants and a tee and still look incredible! My husband got me the H belt for Valentines Day this year and I LOVE it! It ups the chic factor of almost any outfit!

  • Jbreezybaby September 2, 2010 at 03:37

    You are soo lucky to own a hermes item! I don’t think I have the guts to buy myself one, the price is intimidating! But the patterns are very lovely! 🙂

  • anna and the ring September 5, 2010 at 02:16

    Oh my! Is it bad that I swoon over the box as well?

  • Aesthetic Alterations March 20, 2011 at 13:50

    The mousseline for your mother is insanely beautiful. And I’m in awe of your Quai aux Fleurs! I would love to have that in my closet–it’s perfect!

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