How To Stay Warm and Fashionable During A Cold Summer
Shawls are really useful for all kinds of occasions as they are easy to fold up and put away in your handbag if it gets too warm. The wool of the pashmina is a wonderful insulator, so instead of dragging around a large coat on a chilly spring or summer evening, a pashmina shawl will suffice as a handy overgarment.
Shawls have recently become rather stylish as a fashion accessory at wedding ceremonies. The last couple of summertimes in the UK have been rather miserable, so possibly this has encouraged this new trend. White pashminas, as well as cream and gold are popular colours for wedding parties, and look amazing if all the maids of honor have the same colour shawl.
If you order a larger size shawl, it can also act as a handy blanket for those lengthy journeys. And of course, it can become a warm scarf for the winter too.
There are two main types of pashmina shawl - the 100% pashmina shawl, and the 70% pashmina / 30% silk variety. The non-pure pashmina shawl you will find at cheaper cost than the 100% wool counterpart, but it’s less cozy. It’s your choice as to how you want to wear your shawl. Is it only a fashion item, or ALSO apparel to keep out the chilly weather too? I strongly advocate 100% pashminas to keep you warm.
