Pashmina Affair

I have a thing for pashminas - cozy, soft, and always luxurious - it's a versatile piece, and a staple in my closet. I rarely leave home without a pashmina tucked into my purse or thrown into my car for those "just in case" moments. This wardrobe workhorse can be used as a shawl for chilly summer nights, a scarf for winter, a blanket on a cold airplane or even as a sarong!

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Pashminas come in every colour of the rainbow and is a great way to add a splash of colour to your outfit or brighten your wardrobe. Twist your pashmina lengthwise to get a nice draping effect and wrap it around your neck several times for maximum warmth. Tie the two ends together to create an infinity scarf and loop away! Throw it across your shoulders as a shawl, or snuggle up under it for reading a book or watching a movie. Drape it around your neck and allow the two ends to hang down; secure with a skinny belt and you have a makeshift vest!

Although there are a great many varieties of pashminas - and not all are made equal - it's the authentic ones made of the finest cashmere (not the ones made of acrylic or other synthetic material) that will give you the most versatility and longevity. True pashminas age well and can truly go from summer to winter. Pashminas made of 100% cashmere will offer warmth and softness, while the silk and cashmere blends will lend a bit of a sheen and give the fabric weave more strength.

How do you use your pashmina?

~Amy