Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 11: The "Happy Hippie Crop Top"

Step 1: Wrap unfolded scarf behind you, draping the loose ends forward over your shoulders.

Step 2: Cross the ends over in front of your chest, pulling the scarf wide so each side covers half of your bust.

Step 3: Pull around behind you and knot in the back.

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Mexicali Blues has a large selection of fashion scarves at http://www.mexicaliblues.com and in our stores in Freeport, Portland, Raymond, and Newcastle, Maine! Check out our website for many more cool hippie clothes, hippie gifts, and bohemian style decor items for the home!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 10: The "Best Dressed" Boho Vest

Step 1: Fold the scarf in half, tying the top corner of each side together (if your scarf has fringe, use that; if it doesn't, just tie the corners a couple of times so you can be sure they'll stay)

Step 2: Fold scarf in half again, keeping the knot you just tied on top.

Step 3: Tie the top corner of each side together again (your first knot will be inside or next to this new one)

Step 4: Pull the sides of the scarf apart, so the knot you have created is in the middle.

Step 5: You will see that you have created two armholes; put your arms through and go rock this vest, impressing everyone with your style and ingenuity!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 9: The "Sweet Shrug"

Step 1: Wrap unfolded long scarf behind you, draping the loose ends forward over your shoulders.
Step 2:Pull the ends under your arms and behind you, tying in a double knot.

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Mexicali Blues has a large selection of fashion scarves at http://www.mexicaliblues.com and in our stores in Freeport, Portland, Raymond, and Newcastle, Maine! Check out our website for many more cool hippie clothes, hippie gifts, and bohemian style decor items for the home!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 8: "Rambling Rose" Neck Scarf & Headband

NECK SCARF

Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, and bring the loose ends in front of you.
Step 2: Bring ends off to the side where you want your bloom to be, and begin twisting the them together from the top down.
Step 3: Once you have twisted down to the bottom of the scarf ends, begin twisting the new hanging end into a rose-shaped coil, arranging it with your hand as you go.
Step 4: Tuck the tail behind and down the loop that is around your neck.

HEADBAND

Step 1: Roll or fold scarf over to make it the desired width for a comfortable headband.
Step 2: Wrap scarf around head in headband position.
Step 3: Bring ends off to the side where you want your bloom to be, and begin twisting the them together, starting close to your head and twisting away.
Step 3: Once you have twisted down to the bottom of the scarf ends, begin twisting the new hanging end into a rose-shaped coil, arranging it with your hand as you go.
Step 4: Tuck the tail behind and down underneath the part that wraps around your head.

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Mexicali Blues has a large selection of fashion scarves at http://www.mexicaliblues.com and in our stores in Freeport, Portland, Raymond, and Newcastle, Maine! Check out our website for many more cool hippie clothes, hippie gifts, and bohemian style decor items for the home!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 7: The Knot Fade Away

Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, and bring the loose ends in front of you.
Step 2: Cross ends loosely in front of you over your collarbone and toss the ends back over the opposite shoulders.
Step 3: Cross the ends over the same way behind your neck, and bring the ends back over your shoulders to the front.
Step 4: Making sure the ends are close to the same length, pull out one of your newly formed loops, circling the loose end up through it and back out.
Step 5: Repeat on the other side.

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 6: The Simple Twist of Fate

Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, pulling on one end so it is longer than the other
Step 2: Wrap the longer end around your neck and back to the front.
Step 3: Tuck the longer end into the loop around your neck, bringing it back out underneath the loop.
Step 4: Repeat, looping the longer end through the loop over and over until the ends meet each other.
Step 5: Twist scarf so the loose tails are hanging off the the side, for a sweet asymmetric look!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Scarf How To--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 5: The Loop-de-Loop

Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, and bring the loose ends in front of you
Step 2: Tie the ends in a simple knot (we chose a double-knot, to be sure it would stay!), creating a loose loop
Step 3: Divide the large loop into two smaller ones by twisting the middle as you bring it back over your head.
Step 4: Fluff it up and step out in style!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Mexicali Blues has a large selection of fashion scarves at http://www.mexicaliblues.com and in our stores in Freeport, Portland, Raymond, and Newcastle, Maine! Check out our website for many more cool hippie clothes, hippie gifts, and bohemian style decor items for the home!

Scarf Tying Tutorial--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 4: The Boho Bandita

Step 1: Place unfolded scarf behind neck, and pull so one end is longer that the other.
Step 2: Wrap longer end once around neck once or twice and bring to the front.
Step 3: Grasp one side of the loose end and tuck into the wrapped portions.
Step 4: Fluff it up and step out in style!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Hippie Chic Style: Gift Guide for the Bohemian Fashionista!

Hippie chic style is all about showing your creativity through your clothes, while embracing the exotic, funky, and comfortable!

The Holidays are a perfect time of year to gift the hippie chic fashionista in your life with the clothing and accessories she'll adore, to accentuate her style and closet in unexpected ways!

Since we spend so much of Winter covered up in coats, it's key that this element of the hippie chic wardrobe is utterly fabulous! This reversible corduroy jacket is warm and cozy, with a sweet asymmetric zipper and pretty piping. AND it's reversible! One side is pretty jewel-toned corduroy, while the other is a bright and funky bohemian print!

A colorful fashion scarf is a versatile accessory that has unlimited styling potential and the ability to transform any ensemble from ho-hum to tres chic! This recycled sari silk scarf makes a particularly perfect gift for a fashionista because--beyond being lovely in both looks and feel--each one is completely unique! Made by hand from recycled saris (beautiful, ornate dresses from India), these affordable & one-of-a-kind pieces take classic patchwork to the next level of ethereal elegance!
Speaking of scarves, a pretty pashmina is always appreciated, and these simple, solid, silky scarves will fit seamlessly into the wardrobe of any stylish lady, while adding bohemian panache!

Accessories are our favorite type of gift for the fashion-lover! Pretty necklaces, neck scarves, or sterling silver pendants possess the ability to completely transform an outfit; plus, you never have to worry about buying the wrong size! This beautiful retro beaded necklace is one of our favorites, to bring a bit of old-school elegance to any ensemble!

If your favorite fashionista already has all the jewelry she needs (though you can never have too much!) or you feel that perhaps you don't quite know her style, every girl needs a pretty jewelry box to keep it in! This small spiral box is perfect for holding onto rings, earrings, pendants, and other small trinkets!

We hope this gift guide has been helpful in coming up with some ideas for the best gifts for the bohemian fashionista in your life! Find more pretty hippie clothes for women, handmade jewelry, and more hippie style staples at MexicaliBlues.com!

Scarf How To--How to Tie a Scarf--Lesson 1: The Boho Braid

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Step 1: Fold scarf in half.
Step 2: Wrap halved scarf around neck so there is a loop on one end.
Step 3: Put one loose end through the scarf.
Step 4: Pull the other loose end around the loop, putting it over the top of the loop.
Step 5: Pull that end through the side where the other end is sticking out through the loop.
Step 5: Tighten it up, and strut out into the world with your radiant new bohemian style!

The Mexicali Blues collection of stunning, affordable fashion scarves are versatile and can be used as so much more than a simple neck scarf! Wear a lightweight scarf tied around your waist as a bohemian belt, or in your hair as a unique hippie headband! From a feminine ruffle scarf to a funky knit scarf, our fashion scarves keep you wrapped up in free spirited high style to take any outfit to the next level of hippie chic!

Our tutorials are created to help you discover quick and easy ways to make the most of the gorgeous scarves in our bohemian fashion collection! Stay tuned for more sweet lessons on how to tie a scarf in new and unique ways!

Mexicali Blues has a large selection of fashion scarves at http://www.mexicaliblues.com and in our stores in Freeport, Portland, Raymond, and Newcastle, Maine! Check out our website for many more cool hippie clothes, hippie gifts, and bohemian style decor items for the home!

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A Brief History of Scarves

Buffalo plaid checkered hipster scarf (only $7)

Gather round for the history lesson of the day! Did you know that scarves date at least back to ancient Rome? They weren't worn for fashion or comfort but basically as a portable towel used by Roman men to wipe their faces after exercise. Eventually these extra pieces of cloth people carried around started to change from being purely utilitarian to more of a decoration when the Chinese Emperor Cheng (Shih Huang Ti) had his warriors accessorize with scarves as a mark of rank.

As history marched onward, the scarf continued its evolution as not just a useful piece of cloth but a sort of personal flag used to make a statement for the wearer. Around the 17th century, Croation soldiers wore scarves of cotton while their officers wore silk; a person could tell the rank of a scarf-clad individual without a word spoken. The French were so enamored of these unusual decorations that they adopted the style for themselves, calling them cravats, from the Croation word kravata. It became popular for men to show their political affiliation through the color of their scarves. By the 18th century, men and women alike wore scarves, no matter of the social class they belonged to. Practical when needed, and always attractive, scarves rocked even way back in the day!

These days, scarves are popular for their warmth in winter as well as being one of the boldest, easiest, fashion accessories to style and wear. Take a sneak peak below at some of what we have in stock!

This boho maroon sparkle scarf will keep you toasty warm and looking cool!

The shimmering hippie paisley India scarf is the perfect versatile fashion accent!

Check out more of our awesome selection of affordable fashion scarves at the Mexicali Blues website or in our stores throughout Maine.