If you’ve followed this blog for some time then you may have noticed how much I adore accessories in general, especially versatile items like scarves! They can definitely be worn any time of the year … from summer to winter!
I tend to keep a scarf of some sort in my handbag and carryall for various reasons, as I’ve used them to alter the look of an outfit on many occasions.
This is an outfit that I wore one weekend to view art pieces that a friend was selling, and then to go shopping later. After brunch we did a bit of vintage shopping and thrifting, which is always wonderfully time consuming, but also a lot of fun! I wanted to find antique pieces, however instead, I pretty much scored several other pieces: stemware, this leather handbag, and bird printed scarf.
At the shop that I bought the handbag and stemware from all proceeds and donations were going to support children’s charities, so how could I not take peek and donate! I managed to get a total of 8 pieces all for the equivalent of buying a cup of tea! You can’t beat a great cause and box of excellent buys!
I paired my newly purchased scarf with an old jacket that I had changed the buttons on. Originally, it had plain large buttons, so I sewed on new buttons to give the jacket more character. Since the jacket is navy, choosing a more detailed button worked well!
Have you found a great deal on anything recently?
The goods: Jacket-BB Dakota, Heeled loafers-BCBG, Leather handbag-charity shop, Bird printed scarf-Gap (thrifted), Denim-Express, Grey printed scarf-Ladyofashion, Necklace-Nordstrom, Eyeglasses-Firmoo, Striped top-Marshalls.
Thanks Ofelia! I enjoy layering and especially thrift finds! xx
Thanks Roz! Yes, would love to see those vintage scarves, I'm sure they are lovely!
Thank you! Hope your week is starting off well. /Madison
Thank you Nicoleta. I will check it out! 🙂
🙂 Thank you Margaret, you are so sweet dear.xx
My dear Madison, you are a vision of beauty and style. I adore your outfit.
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Thank you for your comment Nesrin!
I've not tried TJ Maxx lately, but keep hearing a lot about it! I must get on that one. Thanks Cheryl! 🙂
Thank you! 🙂
Thank you!Got your message and so happy that we found each other's blogs. Enjoy your weekend. /Madison
Aww,thank you lovely! And, glad that you are hanging in there. Wishing you well dear. xx
Thanks Mary Jo! Prints are great to liven up an outfit, even with a scarf! Happy Sunday!
Thanks so much Marissa! 🙂 Enjoy the weekend. xo
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Amazing look! I love the style:)
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I am loving this outfit! Your bag is super cute.
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you look great! love the deep burgundy colour of your bag and shoes… and the coat! In love! I wish I had one for me!
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you do the clash so well 🙂
What a winning combination of prints! I love this outfit on you! And how awesome that you were able to score a great purse and stemware while helping a worthy cause at the same time. I carry a scarf around with me most of the time too. It comes in handy if I get cold and like you said it's an instant outfit transformer. Thanks for all your kindness and support Madison! I'm still hanging in there.
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I love your casual yet stylish layered look! The little red bag is too cute! Sadly found nothing for me recently, too busy shopping for everyone else's b'day gifts!
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What great finds! That handbag is the perfect shade of red, and I love the scarf for spring!
Oh scarves! I should remember to wear my lighter ones more often, especially now and through the summer! Love the color and shape of your purse, Madison!
You look absolutely stunning, i just lurv the way you combine you colors, brilliant!!!
Hi Madison! Love to wear scarves too! I collect them and I never got bored by them! I really love the ones you are wearing! Nice bag too:) Kisses dear! xo
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I love the way you mixed this look up. It has a very playful, arty vibe to it that is perfect for the location where you wore it! 🙂
I love accessories, too – and especially scarves, but when it comes to wearing them, I tend to stick to the traditional around the neck look. I suppose I have just never really considered all of the possibilities that a scarf holds. I love the way yours looks tied around your waist – must try this myself soon!
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Scarves are a really great accessory. Alas, while I would incorporate them year round in LA, I can't wear them quite the same way here in Singapore. Right now I style them by tying them on my purse for added personality.
Gorgeous accessories, and ALWAYS fabulous You, dear Madison.
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Can't wait to see what you find, I'm sure it will be great! 🙂 Thanks for your comment. xx/Madison
Oh, hopefully you can find something there soon! Thanks for your comment.
Thank you! Enjoy your week Hannah! 🙂 xx
Thank you! xx
Thank you dear! x
🙂 Thanks Daniella! xx
I saw the print and really loved it! I am such a bird print fan! Thank you. 🙂
Thanks Madara! 🙂
I agree, scarves are great for many things! Thanks Yi-chia. xx/Madison
Hi Sam, thanks for your comment. Sometimes a little revamp does wonders for a garment. xx/Madison
Thank you Emmy! xx
Thank you so much Marisa! Yes, I've found that even a thin long scarf that can fold in my bag can very extremely helpful. 🙂 xx
You look adorable! I don't mix prints much any more but definitely love to when I have the right pieces. I am in dire need of some new spring pieces so must attend to that soon!
xo Mary Jo
Hiya hun, loving the exotic clash of prints, the scarf is a beautiful piece. You're so innovative to have revamped the jacket with new buttons, Adore this outfit! Sam @ Frills & Thrills
I love when outfits are made of layers like here ! And I love this birds print too !
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Great finds! The bird printed scarf is just awesome! Awesome job of layering! I love finding a great deals especially on my great vintage pieces! I know we are following each other on google + but I thought we could follow each other on bloglovin too so I followed you there!
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These prints all look amazing together, mixing prints is my favorite! The little birdies are adorable. I hope you're having a wonderful day!
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A very harmonious clash! Very cute handbag.
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Great outfit and scarves are really very essential in every wardrobe.
I wish I have the chance of thrifting or vintage shopping here.
What a fantastic scarf! Definitely something you can wear all year round and with almost anything!
xo, Yi-chia
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So stylish !! Love this look 🙂
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Love seeing a fellow scarf addict!
I always find great deals at TJ Maxx, but I haven't bought any scarves recently. You do always wear those well.
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That's such a cool & stylish outfit! 🙂
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I love the layering of this outfit. My favourite part of your outfit is the printed bird scarf, what a find! I am always drawn to unique prints and pretty colours like that.
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Oh my, what a find….a bird printed scarf!!! I love that Madison 🙂 And I love how you carry one around in your purse – something I've never thought to do, but want to do now. You've put this outfit together so creatively. Just gorgeous! xo Marisa
Loving this outfit, this is the way to do layering while keeping your own style in mind!
Art, thrifting and eating are some of my favorite pastimes and I'm glad that you got to do all of them in one day.
I haven't thrifted a lot lately but I'm sure curious if my fave thrift stores have some new goodies (last Friday one of those was pretty much empty). so maybe tomorrow I will go and check them out. but your findings are truly great! I love the colour of your handbag and it matches so well with those shoes. and how incredibly cute is the scarf 🙂
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Love the print on that scarf!
I love how creative you are with your style, Madison. Changing the buttons on the jacket was a fab idea, and I do like the scarf. I agree…it's very versatile.
original look! Great bag.
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Gorgeous doll, love the clash of prints and scarves are wonderful. And best, so useful too. Super bargains. I hope you have a gorgeous day x
You look gorgeous, I really love your bag!xx
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Wow great buys my dear! I love the prints you've clashed and the pop of orange is perfect. I also really love your coat, such classic and chic piece and the navy colour seems to bring all the colours and prints together beautifully. 🙂
Take care,
Daniella xox