Scarves, you're doing it wrong

I'm sure that for years, you were pretty sure... if there was one thing you could do it's put on a scarf. But what if I told you you're doing it wrong? How about a different look that's easy and will actually keep you warm... put it on backwards! Here are some of my favorite ways to tie one on.
Start in the front

Wrap it around backwards and twist the ends into the loop

Or just tie the ends

Try folding the scarf into a triangle

Tie the ends together and put it over your head

Or make your own infinity scarf and just tie the ends together

Violla!

If you are thinking "But Therissa, this is way too hard!" "Ain't nobody got time for that!"

I've got your back 

Just get an infinity scarf and call it a day!

Scarves should considered themselves conquered.

See you on the bus!!

Conception of The Scarlet Gypsy

With all of my time, blood, sweat, tears, and grey hair invested in The Scarlet Gypsy.... I of course feel like it is my baby.  So, like most conceptions, I had to take advantage of that window of opportunity...but unlike most conceptions I was totally sober, and I was at work.

I have worked retail management and specialized in visual merchandising since I was 18. In 2012 my career path was getting a bit stagnant and I felt like I had more to offer. I wanted to use the analytical left side of my brain as much as the creative right.... I needed a challenge.

 "Be careful what you wish for" certainly applies in this case!  I was flipping through a fashion magazine at work and came across a small article about the first fashion truck in LA called Le Fashion Truck. I thought it was such a cool idea. I called my best friend over to check it out, and I said "We should do this!" She looked at me with a blank stare. I can't remember her exact words, but I'm sure it was something like "Ya right, get back to work". I ripped it out of the magazine and stuck it at the bottom of a stack of papers, where it sat for a couple of months.

Some time went by, and I was searching to find my voice within my current job (which I loved). After talking to my Boss, I realized that what I was looking for was something they couldn't give me... It felt like it was time to move on.

The first thing I did was internet research. The concept was pretty new, but fashion trucks were starting to pop up all over the country, there wasn't one in North Dakota...I was going to be the first.  I sat down and wrote out names and looked up meanings just like you would with a new baby. I needed to keep in mind that I would be saying this name 20 times a day every day, so it needed to be just right.  I liked the concept of a traveling gypsy, and I immediately knew I wanted the truck to be red so it can't be missed.  Also I have been coloring my hair red forever...it's kind of my thing. So I looked up different words for red...crimson, rose, cherry, magenta, burgundy...SCARLET! That's the one!!

That business name was available! On April 30th 2012 I registered my trade name before I told ANYONE what I was doing-I didn't want to be talked out of it.  The first person I told was my Husband, he of course was hesitant.  I told him "We will make it work...It's going to be great"  Once I had him on board I started telling my family and close friends. All of the reactions were pretty much the same...blank stares and silence. After a few days and a lot of questions they realized I was dead serious. Everyone got on board, was very supportive, and were ready to cheer me on.  It had begun....

What's The Deal with Leggings?

Love em or hate em, leggings are here to stay....why? BECAUSE THEY'RE AWESOME!! Let me tell you my favorite things about leggings.

#1 They are comfortable!  You'll never hear someone say "I can't eat that whole hamburger, my leggings are too tight"
#2 They fit almost any size. So your fat days and skinny days are taken care of. Most leggings are one size fits all, which really means sizes 2-14...I can handle that
#3 They look good with ANY shoe. From flip flops, to Converse, to boots...just do it
#4 Leggings are appropriate for literally ANY occasion!

• Kids football game? Wrap your legs in a cozy pair of fleece leggings
• Night out with the girls? Find a pair with leather accents and put on some heels...so sexy
• Holidays? A pair of printed leggings with festive colors are always appropriate, and you can have pie after dinner!
• Wedding? Of course! Wear a pair of leggings under a shorter dress to make it warmer for winter.
• Work? Same idea, put leggings under a dress and throw on some boots for a chic business casual look

A few legging DON'Ts

• I know this is controversial, but please...always wear leggings with a shirt that covers your butt. I don't care if you have a backside that you can bounce a quarter off of....There might be children walking behind you, and parents have to explain enough of life's wonders to their kids. If there is a shirt that you love that is just  a little to short to cut it, put on a long tank underneath. I sell them for $10
• Don't confuse leggings with yoga pants. Leggings are fitted the whole way down the leg, yoga pants get loose at the bottom.  I'm sure you can wear either one to yoga class, but I wouldn't know.
• Don't buy leggings for your boyfriend or husband...I shouldn't need to explain that one
• Don't wear printed leggings with a busy top. Keep it simple

DON'T

DO

How to accessorize your leggings!
Leg warmers! Theeeyy're baaaaack... Put them over short boots or under tall boots and let a little stick out the top. It's a cool layered look that ads a little sumthin' sumthin'. They come with details like buttons & lace for a sweet look or even blinged out on top for a little rock&roll.

Boot cuffs- Like leg warmers but don't like the bulk? Get a pair of boot cuffs, they look the same without having to worry if you can zip those suckers up.

Think the printed leggings are just TOO crazy?  Think of it like this. If you are wearing a long shirt and tall boots there is only like 12 inches of crazy showing...That's just about the right amount of crazy if you ask me

Of course you can find all of these fantastic finds on the truck or at scarletgypsy.com.
I hope you have many happy comfy legging days in your future!
xoxo
Therissa

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Hello fellow Fahionistas! I am looking forward to sharing my fashion tips, crazy style, and ridiculous trucking adventures with you. Warning!! I am by no means a writer, there will be grammar errors, run on sentences and improper punctuation galore. But I hope that you can look past that and learn a little something, and maybe get a laugh out of some of my stories.
xoxo
Therissa

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