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All the Cool Girls Are Tying Their Scarves Around Their Purses

A classic silk scarf can add polish or a dose of cool to just about any look—but this season it goes beyond neck and arm candy. Here, three styling tricks for putting one on any handbag in your arsenal.

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Knotted On The Strap

The easiest of the bunch, this draped style works equally well on a tote, smaller cross-body bag or clutch. Simply tie a loose knot and let the hems hang low.

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Wrapped Around The Handle

This approach is best suited for a structured lady bag. To achieve the look, fold your scarf into a triangle and then roll into a straight line. Knot one end of the scarf around the base of the handle, then wrap around until complete. Want to see it in action? Watch this video.

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Tied In A Bow

Best for silky scarves, this one requires a bit of finesse. Make sure that your bow looks casual and effortless, as opposed to perfectly knotted. After all, cool girls never want to look like they're trying too hard.


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VP, Design + Branded Content

Angela Pares is the VP of Design + Branded Content at Gallery Media Group, where she oversees the ideation and execution of sponsored content campaigns across PureWow, ONE37pm and the company’s social portfolio. Angela began her career in copywriting and fashion editorial before joining PureWow in 2012. Since then she has written and edited countless articles and helped produce some of GMG’s top performing content. She lives outside Boston with her husband and 2-year-old.