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!

One Dress, 30 Days: Blogger Shows How Accessories Can Make an Outfit

Accessories can have an enormous impact on the simplest of outfits, and blogger Susan Stephenson is proving it this month with her "Dress to Impress" project. Building creative outfits around the same L.L. Bean Signature sweater dress each day throughout the month of January, Stephenson hopes to encourage women to make the most of their wardrobes and build outfits that help them put their best fashion foot forward!

In the above picture, Susan has brought bright bohemian style to the classic sweater dress with a Mexicali Blues recycled silk magic wrap skirt and a bold wooden fashion necklace. Pretty earrings by Leetie Lovendale for the Beadin' Path and luxurious leather boots from Clarks USA round out this stylish outfit that perfectly blends exotic creativity and sophistication!


The goal of this project is to show women the myriad possibilities of professional, pulled-together outfits that can be created with a bit of creativity and the items already in their closets. Accessories are far more affordable than a completely new wardrobe, and this is a way to show women that they don't need to feel that they can't dress their best because they can't afford it.

Stephenson's project emphasizes the importance of creating the best possible outward impression, particularly for women currently seeking employment. All items used for this project will ultimately be donated to Dress for Success of Southern Maine, a non-profit organization that provides women in need with suits, accessories, and a big confidence boost to help in their own career development.

We are so pleased to be part of this awesome project, and hope it inspires and empowers women to take control of and pride in the way they present themselves in the professional and personal world! Follow along with Susan's sartorial exploration here.

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!

Watching The Moon: Tracking Lunar Phases in 2012

The moon is a powerful force of nature that has long captivated humankind with its ethereal beauty and mystical wonder. It is connected strongly to the changing of the tides, and many people believe it connects to human and animal behavior as well. Although much of the evidence is purely anecdotal, we have seen our pets get weird around the full moon, and experienced sleepless nights when the moon is at its fullest even with the curtains closed.

There are many myths and legends about the moon that have persisted over time; it is often considered to represent feminine energy or the "earth mother". Some who believe in crystal energy believe that the full moon is an ideal time to cleanse your crystals, by placing them on a moon-facing windowsill on their own or in a glass of water. Hunters and fishermen have noted that animals and fish seem to easier to find under the light of the full moon, due to increased activity as well as brighter light. The moon also plays an integral part in astrology, and is considered to represent our hidden inner selves, with full moons and eclipses representing times of rebirth and change.

You can keep track of the moon by looking out the window and guessing, but we just love this lunar phase calender for telling us when the moon will be full, new, waxing, or waning. Available in a variety of colors, this useful chart will help you track the moon phases throughout 2012!