Courtesy of Karla Otto

Thakoon has developed a Limited Edition Masai Plaid Scarf to help raise funds for the children affected by the crisis in the countries that make up the Horn of Africa – especially Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. They are currently experiencing one of the most dire nutrition situations in the world. Widespread drought and limited food supplies are threatening the region’s children and families. Hundreds of thousands of children’s lives have been lost already, and many more are at stake.
For each scarf sold, they will donate 100% of the proceeds to an international children's relief organization working in the Horn of Africa.

Click here to purchase yours and help with this good cause and add a stunning statement piece to keep warm in the upcoming season.

the Liberty of summer

I can't think of anything more essential in any women's summer wardrobe than prints, prints and more prints. However, finding the right tasteful one that works in different occasions is never the easiest endeavour. This summer Liberty of London has associated with the legendary 10 Corso Como to produce a collection of items in Liberty's "anthe" print. What I love most about Liberty's prints is that they keep reinventing what's in their archives rather than tossing out classics —something that gives them character, if you ask me. In addition, the pastel palette of the print makes it relevant this season in such a classic way that no matter how trends shift you will always be able to wear it. They have also produced a darker version of the print but I personally prefer this one. It looks great on the bikini or on the beach canvas bag, giving your outfits a bit of a chic ethnic touch.

All the items from the collection, which is coming out this month, will be exclusively sold at Liberty of London and 10 Corso Como in Milan and Seoul.

I'm off.

well-styled PARTIES

It is always such an amusement going through Style.com's People & Parties section. I quite often forget about it, which means there's enough pictures to fill a boring afternoon when I remember to visit again. Yesterday's afternoon was one of the sort.

Despite the various photos I found it difficult to find outfits that made me stop and stare for a while, and the occasional WHOA! was even rarer. However, I did find some interesting outfitting including some particularly brilliant men ensembles and even a couple of whoa!'s.

I am really happy that more and more people are becoming fonder of Agyness; I have even visited some blogs in which she is called the next Kate Moss, and those are some words no fashionista ought to speak in vain. It is Ms. Deyn who heads this party list, appearing twice and delighting us with a WOAH! I thought the manner in which she mixed some of the trends of the season is impressing to say the least. Bright blue, florals, blazer and a manly look on her equal chic crazy Brit.

My other WHOA! is courtesy of Miss Sarah Jessica Parker, whom I have never been a fan of yet she is on the way of changing my mind as of late. That Jil Sander cropped blazer is the top of tops and is that Balenciaga I see underneath? Hats off to SJP. Right next to her is Ellen Page, who gets it right and wrong evenly like the beginner she is. That Bottega Veneta fits her quite well in my opinion, although I would have probably told her to lose the jacket. But what else can I say? She's as cute as a button.

The best for me was, nonetheless, coming across some very stylish guys giving a lesson of how looking genuine and elegant can be achieved via simplicity. First to the right is Chris Benz, who I admire for his work but also for this kind of occasions. An ol' classic grey suit is brought up to date by means of genious accessorizing: filthy white converse, a striped scarf and an amazing orange leather belt, which is definitely the piece. Next is Alexander Terekhov, teaching us what an appropriate choice black is when it comes to chic night events. Last is Sam Shipley, who again proves how important accessorizing is for guys too. I don't usually like brown leather with black suits but taken he included a beautiful checked scarf and an unconventional yet fascinating coat, I'll forgive him.

Who is your favourite? Who do you hate?

[Pictures credit: Style.com]

I'm off.

it's all about the SCARF

The weather is crazy and, honestly, we don't need more incentives to grow insane. Pulling up the blinds every morning I wonder, would today be Spring, Fall or Summer? I do not know about your home cities around the world but Barcelona is quite the adventure. Having this assumed, then, the only item I am sure to be wearing is a scarf; thicker and warmer for out-of-season weather and lighter, more colourful ones for the adequate season temperature. In addition, I ought to point out that I have always been obsessed with all sorts of scarves and I own more than I will ever admit. That is why I happily looked for my favourite women scarves of the season; this was the result.

Of course, no scarf drawer should lack at least a couple of silk old (or not so old) scarves, preferably by Hermès, the top when it comes to silk. I selected a few from the last collection, they're all going for quite vintage prints and for a certain colour palette. I particularly liked the orange, another of Hermès fortes. If you're looking for a way to make your plain white tees look rich, this is it!

On a funkier, trendier, note I found several very summery proposals by some of my favourite designers. Matthew Williamson's very hippie collection was sure to provide very good accessories to spring you outfits to life as was Alexander McQueen's colour-feast collection and, hence, this amazing printed scarf. See by Chloé feels more like playing with geometric shapes, which would also look very interesting over a light plain ensemble.

Then I looked for a few scarves that you would feel like wearing every other day, like Rachel Bilson does. That one item that looks so good and fresh that you just fit into all of your looks.

Left to right, top to bottom: Bajra, Roberto Cavalli, Top Shop, AKA New York, Diane Von Furstemberg, Millions of smiles.

[Pictures credit: Hermès.com, Net-a-porter.com, TopShop.com, ShopBop.com]

I'm off.