.. is the American Apparel Circle Scarf. I love it. It’s huge, soft, and the color is really really nice (Tri-evergreen – no longer available on the site, it seems). I ordered it about a week ago, and It was delivered to me yesterday by a very nice UPS man. Don’t you love it when they bring stuff to your door?
There we go. A big bundle of green snuggly warm goodness. I’m sold!
Here’s the actual size. It’s huge, and could easily double as a blanket. It’s really light-weight though, don’t let the size fool you!
Now, on the AA site I found this handy guide to my scarf. You know your scarf is fancy when you need a guide to use it. There’s also little videos, in case just looking at the picture didn’t explain the process well enough for you. It’s fool-proof!
Amazing, huh? Hipster-girl here makes it all look so easy. In fact: easy enough for me to try!
#1: The “basic scarf”
So far so good. I’ve not sprained, bruised or dislocated anything while attempting this. But, it looks a bit silly. Like one of those baby-carrying harnesses. And it does not provide warmth. This does not make sense to me.
#2: “The doubled scarf”
Now we’re talking! My neck is warm! Scarf, you have completed your mission. Pat yourself on the back.
#3: the “doubled scarf with hood”
Yeah, this doesn’t feel silly at all. Maybe if I sit up more regally?
No, still pretty silly. I feel this kind of thing should only be attempted if you’re in the cast of “the Dynasty”.
#4: the “scarf with hood”
Yeah, so, uh.. no.
#5: The “hooded shawl”
AA, just stop it. Now you’re just making fun of us. Honestly. I do not want stuff on my head. There’s a reason they sell beanies.
#6: the “shawl”
Much better. This one actually makes sense. I have a habit of always insisting that it’s 10 degrees warmer than it actually is, so this option is good for those days when I’m in class wearing short sleeves in January.
#7: The “capelet”
Also approved. Hooray!
#8: The “figure 8 top”
This is where it starts to seriously go downhill. Come on, AA. Wut? No. Just no. Tying a scarf around your breasts does not equal a top. It does, however, equal a peep show the second you get even the slightest breeze!
#9: The “layered belted mini”
Yeah, this makes sense. If I suddenly find myself wishing I was 15 pounds heavier.
#10: the “Layered swinging mini”
You know when you step out of the shower with a towel wrapped around you? Would you walk around like that in public? I thought not.
#11: The “layered knee-length skirt”
I tried..
I really did.
#12: The “one-shouldered dress”
Toga! Toga! Toga! Toga!
#13: The “Head wrap”
I didn’t even attempt this one. I have my limits!
Bottom line: It’s just as functional as any other scarf you already own. I’m pretty sure that my non-circular scarves can also be turned into shawls, hoods, and togas. They just don’t claim to do so because it goes without saying. But: it’s huge and soft and light and nice and a good buy nonetheless :)
I should probably get back to my paper now. Hey, look at that, 40 minutes till deadline..
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Hahahahaha… #4 and #10 was my favourites! You should definitely go like that in public ^^
I know, right? I quite like #5 as well, it’s very Virgin Mary ;)
Argh koffor fins d ikkje AA i norge? *sob* Bra for pengboka, men lell..
I like #6, men i bruke å ha motsatt problem: Når i va i canada tok d me ca to måna å lære at man ikkje treng å ha med jakke eller genser ut når d e 30 grader.
ps I syns vi ska gjeninføre togaen i
i’m glad SOMEONE finally recognizes the goofy side of aa .. and their crazy suggestions. my best friend made me a circle scarf for christmas, and i generally stick with #2.
Line: i veit! Vi treng AA og topshop og Zara og Mango og kanskje en urban outfitters eller nåkka i den duren. I e veldig fornøyd med at vi endelig har fått MAC i Bergen, gjett om i ska kjøpe sminke der da!
Og ja, togaen e egentlig et svært undervurdert plagg. I meine, ska folk insistere på at jumpsuits e tilbake så kan vi like gjerne slenge med togaen å. Den e ikke stort værre i mi meining.
Copperoranges: I think I have to consider myself a fan of the #2 also, as well as the noon-hooded capes :) I think I’ll buy a skirt from them next, I’m sure they will suggest that I should turn it into a top, handbag, purse and a potholder!
Wow! I don’t think I’m good enough at origami to handle this.
Origami, now that’s something I haven’t done in a while! I used to be able to fold a pretty good frog!
Your jewelry is gorgeous, by the way. I might have to blogstalk you now.
fantastisk post :D
Tusen takk! Det er rart hvor kreativ man blir når man egentlig skal gjøre noe annet :P
You managed to create so many different looks, I doubt I could do more than number 2 and 3. May I ask where did you order it? I’ve never found aa here, and not sure about an european website that ships to dk.
http://store.americanapparel.eu/ is the EU version of the AA site, I think they ship from Germany :)
Thank you:-)