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All About Wrapunzel’s Upcycled One-Of-A-Kind Sari Products
Have you ever been wooed by pops of color? Do you swoon over patterns large and small? Well, Wrapunzel has just the right, amazing family of Sari products to fulfill your dreams.
Our group of Sari products is made of strips of upcycled sari fabrics. They’re thin, light fabrics in every shade of the rainbow and with every design you can possibly imagine. Since they’re upcycled, you may think that they seem ‘perfectly imperfect,’ but they’ll be perfect for YOU – and each and every Sari product is completely, 100% UNIQUE! There’s no other like it.
And since our Sari products are 100% unique, as a service to our customers, we have hundreds in stock! That large quantity is for you, even though they’re so pretty – all the pretty colors and patterns! So use your Order Notes, Sweet Wrapunzelistas – describing for us the types of colors (saturated, pastel, neutral) and patterns (large, small, geometric) that you’d love to see in your Sari. Our Packing Fairies love to do their jobs – hunting for THE perfect Sari product for your collection!
Here’s a comparison graphic that shows the differences between the members of our Sari family.
All are there except for our Sari Singles. Our Sari Singles are just that—one special, upcycled strip of sari fabric. They’re perfect for creating that ‘little something special’ decoration for your wrap. Add a patterned Sari Single to a solid wrap, or sport a solid Sari Single in a patterned wrap to draw the eye. It’s a small addition that creates an incredible impact. Or try one as a half-wrap/headband – they’re fresh and new!
For those who want a bit more pizzazz with easy-to-wrap flair, there’s our Sari Sash. Fashioned of five color-related upcycled sari strips, these beauties add a wider band of patterns and colors than our Singles. The end of each strip is tapered into a flirty, flippy point. They’re amazing as half-wraps, or as additions to your already wonderful wraps but won’t cover the back of your head fully. Try one with a solid scarf for a simple, yet elegant wrap masterpiece that will have heads turning wherever you roam. Check out Olivia in this stunning look with our Red Sari Sash!
Our Sari Scarves were Wrapunzel’s first sari product. Designed of ten strips of upcycled sari fabrics, these wonder scarves will wow you. The end of each strip is tapered into a flirty, flippy point. While they won’t cover your entire head from forehead to nape of neck, there are tricks you can use to get full coverage, as demonstrated by Andrea in this video! They’re so versatile, you can also use them as a sash. Have fun with our old friends.
When we wanted to answer your requests for a full-coverage sari scarf – one that you could tie on and fly out the door with – there came our Melody Scarf! The Melody Scarf’s seven upcycled strips are sewn together flush to each other. There’s no overlap of fabrics, so they lie smooth to the head. They’re incredibly lightweight feeling and great for warmer climates. The end of each strip is squared off. No perky points here…they’re just a simple, rectangular-shaped sari product that you can tie on simply, in almost any style, and love! Wrapped over one of Wrapunzel’s Shapers, their look is simply sublime!
And last but not least, we have our Harmony Scarves. Styled similarly to our Sari Scarves, but with a whopping fifteen strips of upcycled sari fabrics that easily covers the entire head. They’re big and bold and simple to tie, even on a larger shaper, like our Wendy Shaper, with their overlapped texture and pretty pointed ends.
No matter how you integrate our Sari products into your wrapping ensemble, they’re bound to create endless styling possibilities in combination with whatever is already in your scarf collection. You’ll love playing with them and finding all of the incredible looks you can come up with!
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A Fall Scarf Roundup
As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with some cozy accessories! Whether they’re wrapped around your beautiful head, or tossed over your shoulders to shrug off the cooler weather, we’re so excited to share our latest fall scarf roundup from Wrapunzel.com, featuring an array of beautiful options that will keep you stylish and warm throughout the season.
Heavy Scarves: Our Pashminas
The Cranberry Scarf in Black/Orange
The Lakeshore Bliss Scarf in Denim Blue
Layers of Love Scarf in Dark Brown
Peaceful Mornings Scarf in Purple/Blue
Winter Line 2024 Pashminas…Coming soon!
Lighter Scarves:
Don’t forget about our lighter options that capture the essence of fall colors! These scarves are perfect for layering and transitioning between temperatures. In the look below, Sarah Rivkah is wearing a Watercolor 2 in 1 Scarf in Pumpkin Plum and a New York Brights Scarf in Maroon.
Orange/Pumpkin:
Embrace the season with this warm hue that complements the changing foliage. In the picture below, Ruth is wearing our Solid Pashmina in Pumpkin.
Yellows:
Brighten up any outfit with this cheerful shade reflecting the autumn sunshine’s warmth. In the picture below, Ita is wearing two Tuff 2 in 1s – one in Light Yellow and one in Dark Yellow.
Olive/Greens:
This versatile color is perfect for pairing with your favorite fall jackets and sweaters. In the look below, Miriam is wearing our Striped Delights Scarf in Light Olive with Color.
Wine/Purples:
Rich, deep tones that add a touch of elegance to any look, perfect for fall evenings or adding a pop of color to neutral outfits. In the pic below, Cate is wearing our Back to Basics Scarf in Wine.
Browns:
Earthy and grounded, browns are a fall staple. They add a cozy, natural touch to your wardrobe, whether light or dark. In the pic below, Roo is wearing our Cranberry Scarf in Dark Brown/Cream.
Whether you prefer the heavy warmth of a pashmina or the lighter touch of our fall-colored scarves, Wrapunzel has something for everyone. Explore our collection today and find the perfect scarf to elevate YOUR fall wardrobe!
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Rachel: Your Signature Party Look
After our latest newsletter for Wrapunzel the store was released (Do you receive our weekly Gazette? Click HERE to sign up!), I decided to write a bit more on the blog about the subject of party wraps. Be sure to keep reading until the end, where I describe the process of choosing a very special tichel for a very special event. Enjoy, ladies!
-Rachel
Let’s be real for a moment- it’s only mid-November and I’m already talking about party season? Well… yes… but with good reason! It’s in early November each year that I attend an annual black tie event with my husband (THE black tie event of the year for us, in fact) and the preparation for this always involves careful planning of both my outfits and the scarves that I choose to go with them. Needless to say, party wraps have DEFINITELY been on my mind lately and I love dreaming up ways of making them match distinct styles of dress.
Previous years and events of this caliber have seen me wearing all sorts of intricate multi-scarf looks. Double turbans, Waterfall Twists, a Tiple Zig-Zag or two… My mind always seems to equate fancy events with extra fancy wraps and it wasn’t until recently that I discovered that just a single scarf could look and feel equally as beautiful. It didn’t garner thoughts of feeling underdressed, as I had feared and there are many ways of making this work, no matter what style of dress you choose!
Many of us wind up at fancy affairs during the month of December, so with our calendars filling up and party season creeping ever-so-closer, why not start thinking about styling options now? Whether it’s celebrating the holidays, New Years Eve, or even just seasonally with friends (There are those with birthdays during this time of year, too!), let’s take a look at matching wraps to your party/fancy/formal dress wear, while letting just one scarf be the focus – complicated multi-scarf styles optional, which is perfect for wrappers of ALL skill levels.
Your Signature Party Style
Dressing up for parties is fun and can allow us the chance to don many different garments that we wouldn’t normally look at for weekday wear. The same can be said for tichels! Once you know the theme or dress code for the occasion and have found a way to amp-up your personal style- now what? Well, it’s time to choose the perfect scarf and style of wrapping, of course!
*Remember that watching tutorials and practicing wrapping styles well before the event is always a good idea- There’s nothing worse than getting dressed and finding yourself tangled in scarves, attempting to wrap in a way you discovered just minutes before! Being prepared will help eliminate stress and give you more time to concentrate on other pre-party preparations.
Here’s a few ideas to get your started:
Feminine Elegance
Is your signature party look influenced by a feminine wardrobe? Romantic blouses and skirts, soft pastels, ruffles, laces and silks are commonly found in this woman’s closet. It can be classic and understated or include bold statement pieces, both of which pair perfectly with quite a few wrapping styles!
One of the most obvious choices of wraps for this look would be lace and there certainly are plenty of easy ways to wear it. Lace triangular–shaped scarves come in a multitude of colors and are quite possibly the easiest-to-tie tichel of them all. Their sheerness also means that you can easily incorporate another colored base-scarf underneath it, for a multitude of different effects. This is not necessary, though, as there are plenty of women who simply wrap them over a black or white volumizer and call it a day, making them a quick and easy way to wrap for formal occasions.
The Ultimate Wedding Tichel (shown here) is new to my wardrobe, but has quickly become my all time favorite feminine scarf. For women who aren’t into lace (like myself), it is an excellent choice! I love how it utilizes sequins without being over the top and its beautiful silky fringe is a level of formality not found in many other tichels. The combination of sheerness, sequines and embroidery lends itself perfectly to a top made of satin or silk (see photo), which will create a party look that’s feminine, yet understated.
Suggested Tutorials:
Shira Tails (shown here)
Lovely Lace & Perfect Loop (2 scarves, but SO worth it!)
Easy Fancy Lace Tutorial
Silky Oblong Tichel Tutorial
Turbanista Extraordinaire
Turbans can be stunningly glamorous and look amazing at parties of all types! The women who wear them might favor trendy minimalistic outfits or big bold prints, but one thing’s for certain- a turbanista exudes CONFIDENCE where she goes!
The most comfortable scarf I’ve ever found for turban-tying is jersey, but it can sometimes be tricky to dress up for parties, particularly when worn solo. One way to do so is by opting for a glittery version, which is such an easy way to fancify your favorite turban ‘do. Adding a glitzy pin will also take your beloved turban to the next level.
If you’ll be dressing for the most formal of occasions, even more sparkle might be necessary. A one-scarf turban tied with a tichel that has a sheen throughout is an easy way to achieve this, whether you go for one that is soft and flowy or bold and more structured. Try matching the color of your turban to your shoes and purse, for a perfectly polished, party-ready look!
Suggested Tutorials:
Ultimate Turban (shown here)
Sari Scarf Turban
Rachel’s Turban Tutorial
Comfy Jersey Turban
Boho Chic
Peasant skirts, maxi dresses, flowy fabrics and varying textures, are the cornerstone of this party style. Add some chunky jewelry or accessories and you’ll be good to go! But what about the wrap? Making the choice is easy, once you know how to unify your look:
- If most of your outfit is a print- Try a solid-colored wrap: Pick one of the main colors from the print as your scarf color.
- If most of your outfit is solid- Choose a printed scarf that contains your clothing color within its pattern.
Now, I know that I said that this post would be about letting just one scarf shine, but Naomi Rose’s photo here shows an excellent way to wear two scarves, while keeping just one as the focus. Her formal-looking Shimmery makes a wonderful accent to the patterned scarf, which dresses up the wrap subtly, ensuring that the two won’t be competing for attention. A party-ready look, for sure!
Suggested Tutorials:
Kallah’s Trick (a two-scarf tie, shown here)
Beginner’s Luck
Amped-Up Beginner’s Luck
The Countess Veil
Bold & Beautiful
This one focuses on how to wear boldly printed pieces in a super matchy-matchy way, with the end result being a stunning look, worthy to be worn at all sorts of parties and events!
Both the print and outfit are frequently duotone and focus on both patterns AND texture. Pattern mixing among the scarf and garment can reign supreme, but that’s not to say that solids don’t play a part, as well. I typically start with one eye-catching printed piece (say, either a dress or blouse) and then complete my outfit with one or both of that pattern’s colors throughout.
Andrea’s gold Belle of the Ball (shown here) was a perfect match for her outfit! While the shades don’t have to match perfectly (Notice the variation among reds in said photo.), keeping them within the same family is essential for this look to work. Matching a wrap to a perfectly coordinated party outfit like this will take careful planning to make sure everything is just right, but will also make a BIG impression. The payoff is so, so, SO worth it!
Suggested Tutorials:
Stephanie’s Belle of the Ball Tutorial (two scarves, with one as the focus)
Basic Sari Scarf Wrap
Miriam’s Pashmina Veil
One-Scarf Zig-Zag Criss-Cross
Retro Glam
Here’s where I get to write a bit about how I chose that very special tichel for a very special event! But first, let’s talk a some about how to pair you wraps with an ultra-glamorous, retro-inspired party look.
Vintage fashions and the headscarves that went with them have always been cohesive. From silent film stars to the globe trotters of the 1930s to Barbara Streisand’s 1970s high fashion turbans, we’ve seen complimentary pairings that were perfectly curated to both the outfit and to the wearer. The best part? Throughout history, some of the most glamorous of these looks have involved wearing just a single scarf in a similar color or pattern, complimentary to the outfit itself. Even a simple wrap tied with a glitzy scarf will look truly incredible! (more on that below)
Suggested Tutorials:
Extra Fancy Shimmery Turban (shown here)
Regal Wrap
Turban-style Regal Wrap
Yael’s 1920-style Turban
Zahava’s Chignon
So, it was keeping with all of that in mind that I began to think about what I would be wearing to this very important black tie event, but the decision was, by no means, an easy one. With a fabulous vintage-inspired dressed picked out months in advance, I had a LONG time to think about what to wear on my head, yet it really wasn’t until about a week prior that I started to give it any serious thought.
Despite what I knew about retro turbans and styling, I did find myself considering an exotic multi-scarf style to wear with my gorgeous sequined gown (This, after all, is always an easy way to look formal and there are no “rules” when it comes to wrapping), yet not a single color combination I could think of seemed to jive… not a single two-scarf style seemed to work! I was 99% sure that I wanted to wear The Shimmery, but was not at all sure of much else and was feeling immensely frustrated. A couple days before the big event, my gown had arrived and I was STILL feeling totally blank and without a single shred of inspiration. My frustration was now reaching maddening proportions.
In the end, it was my husband who suggested I drop everything I know and start from scratch, reassess all of my usual formal styles and trying something new. Oh, how right he was! You see, once I was able to take a step back and come at it from a different perspective, I realized that the reason my intricate wraps weren’t working was because they were competing far too much with my dress- an easy solution, but one that I wasn’t able to “see” previously. Simple had worked for fashionistas of the past and it was going to work for me, too!
The next question was, bright and bold or a classic monochromatic look? While the answer wasn’t immediately clear, I did get a chance to experiment some and try a few scarves on during a photoshoot the day before our event, which was immensely helpful. No matter which one I would ultimately choose, I could go into it knowing how each could be wrapped, lifting part of the indecisiveness off my shoulders and making getting ready before the event a breeze. I had narrowed it down to: The Shimmery in red (Tied in a Turban-style Regal Wrap), The Shimmery in purple (Tied in Shira Tails), Belle of the Ball (Tied on the side with a hair elastic.) and The Shimmery in pewter (Tied in an Extra Fancy Turban with a feather fascinator.).
@drewcarrying photography
Fast forward to 24 hours later to when the night of our event was imminent, and we were about to walk out the door. The very last thing I had to do was to put on my tichel and it was then that I gave the pile of possible contenders one final look, before deciding to leave the decision up to my wonderful and loving husband. One glance was all it took- he knew exactly which one he would choose!
What followed was an awesome evening where I felt like a million bucks and couldn’t have been happier to arrive in my one simple scarf. A little time, a little preparation, a little frustration and a little stepping back, all led to discovering my signature party look (for this event, anyway.) and I hope you all can enjoy the adventure of discovering yours, as well!
I’d love to write more about matching headscarves to the clothes that we wear! Got any requests? Let me know in the comments below. -Rachel
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Fancy Tutorial Alert!
Hello, Wrapunzel World! This is Rachel writing. Sometimes you need a REALLY great headwrap. One with a huge WOW factor, that’s full of elegance and grace. A true head-turner, so to speak! We’ve got two new tutorials from skillfully-wrapped Wrapunzelistas that fit the bill perfectly and are thrilled to be able to share them with you today:
First, we have Stephanie in her Wrapunzel tutorial debut (Remember her from our most recent Lady Wrap Star post?)! She recently discovered an incredible solution to tying a rather tricky scarf and the end result is truly breathtaking.
Starting with her “Wendy” Beret Volumizer as a base, she then combined a silver Belle of the Ball and dark blue 2 in 1 to create this sophisticated side-knot, which is perfect for even the most formal of affairs!
Stephanie tells us that almost any very thin scarf will work with this wrap style, which got me thinking of other possible combinations. Trying it with a Shiny-licious is at the top of my list!
At the other end of the spectrum, we have the triumphant return of Jasmin and her stunningly glamorous shimmery wrap! This seemingly effortless (it’s not as complex as it looks, I swear!) and creative style is perfect for the woman who loves intricate-looking wraps without tails (myself included).
Like Stephanie, she also started with her “Wendy” volumizer (you need a LOT of volume to wear under this wrap), before moving on to her mix of The Shimmery (in both light olive and navy) and a Shiny-licious (in mulberry). The end result is big, bold and beautiful- a real statement wrap!
Enjoy, ladies!
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Hearing Equipment? No Problem!
One question that we get asked from time to time is how women with hearing aids and cochlear implants manage to wear head scarves. Does it affect the device’s functionality? How about volume level? Will the sound be muffled? Enter Wrapunzel fangroup member Mia, who ever so graciously made us this informative video on the ins and outs of wrapping with hearing equipment! She uses Wrapunzel head scarves and wrapping accessories to show you how it’s done and shares some incredibly useful tips and tricks, as well. Thank you, Mia!!!
Do you wrap your head with hearing equipment? What works for you? We’d LOVE to hear about it in the comments below!
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My Tichel Shaper Prevented A Concussion!
Meet Rachel, an inspiring kiddush Hashem and rockin’ Wrapunzel ambassador! You gotta hear her incredible story of a Shabbat miracle!
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My Husband’s Fashion Sense
So my hubby saw this new Shiny Licious color last week and was like “Andrea you have to get this for yourself!”
Me – “Wha-really? But you don’t like when I wear black!”
Yonatan – “First of all you look beautiful in black, but this one is really more gold!”
I got it, and yesterday he saw it in my closet and said, “That one would really look great with your gold roses headband!”
So I took the hint, and this morning he took one look at me and commented on how lovely it looked, and then said, “Wait wait wait a minute – YOU are listening to MY tichel advice?!?!”
Wonders never cease 🙂 He does have good taste though, don’t you think?
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Shabbat White ~ (with a little Canadian thrown in!)
I was so happy with my Shabbat tichel that I wore it on Friday night AND Saturday during the day! I don’t know why I’ve never tried putting the white shimmery and white shinylicious together before… they were made for each other! And of course I couldn’t help adding some lace to top it off!
I only realized later that the dark red and white colours (that’s right, it’s coloUrs :P) made me look very Canadian. I’m not one to tout my nationality, but it definitely made me smile!
For those that are wondering… I do attempt to wear white on Shabbat when I can. My husband wears all white (yes, even the shoes!) so it’s sometimes a challenge to keep up, but I at least don’t wear black on Shabbat. The white reminds us that on this day we are elevated, ethereal, and closer to the infinite than during the week. I must admit, that wearing white tichels and clothing truly reminds me of this, and I hope to do it more often!
How do you feel about wearing white?
Love, Andrea
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Pin Tutorial!!
This one has been a long time coming! Finally, a tutorial all about putting pins into your tichel!
Andddd what am I wearing on my head in the beginning/during the video? Sometimes it’s best to just stick to what you love, and today I decided to wear comforting tichels and an accessory that I just know is totally “me”. My favourite green pashmina, a gorgeous green sari sash, and the vintage beauty headband. Such a happy day to be wearing this!
Lots of love, and happy pinning! Enjoy the tutorial!!
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Naomi Rose and Andrea Together!
Look at our different face shapes and personalities, and how you can use your tichel to highlight these unique features and allow your inner essence to shine!
In the photo above, you can see how Naomi Rose has highlighted her beautiful face shape with a wrap that give height at the back and not the sides. And of course the teal and wine combo is just sumptuous! (She’s wearing a Trust and Sari Scarf.) I decided to go Shimmerycrazy with some side volume, angles (but not too angled because my face can’t take it!) and a side braid! Loved this!
Top View
Side View
Now check out the next one we did! I decided that I wanted to try the height at the top too… but made sure that I extended it around the sides as well which worked beautifully! I really should wear this Lakeshore Bliss tichel more often! Naomi Rose looks ethereal and earthy in her Peaceful Mornings and Gold Roses headband tied in the Shira Tails style!
Now honestly, both of us could have swapped styles and we still would have loved it, but the styles we wore during these particular photos reflected how we were feeling at the time, and what kind of light we wanted to give to the world! I’m so lucky to know this woman!
Wishing you all the bracha, beauty, and joy in the world!
Love, Andrea
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A Beautiful Article About Yours Truly
I am so moved by this beautiful article written about my story and the Wrapunzelution! This is from a paper in Lakewood NJ (Lakewood Shopper). Thank you Fradl for putting that which is so hard to talk about into words!
Here is the link to the online pdf: http://www.flipdocs.com/showbook.aspx?ID=10006519_399847&P=84
(Click on the first photo to see the gallery and read the article, you may want to zoom in on your screen.)
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The Regal Wrap Tutorial!
Here is a very detailed tutorial on how to do the Regal Wrap – the most essential wrap that you should know!
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Tamar Adina: Become a Color Expert
Are you ready for another awesome color article by Tamar Adina? Here she helps us sort through terms like warm/cool/hue/shade etc., so we can figure out why that purple tichel looks awesome on one person, yet that other purple which is almost the same doesn’t work as well. Enjoy!
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Hey Wrapunzel!
I’m back!
And I’ve been getting a lot of questions in my inbox. It seems like most people have heard about how certain colors look better (or worse) than others, but that one favorite blue tichel can be THE. PERFECT. COLOR but another blue just doesn’t seem to work. So —
Lets get some terminology down. We throw around the terms hue, tint, tone, and shade, but each of these words actually has a fairly specific meaning. The word hue means any color on the color wheel. Tinting, shading or toning, can then alter every individual hue on the color wheel.
First up, a tint is sometimes called a pastel. Basically it’s simply any color with white added. Our second term, a shade, is simply any color with black added. Lastly, tones refer to adding gray to a hue. So in painting terms, tone actually refers to how dark a hue on the color wheel is rather than the actual color. A little trick to seeing the actual tone of a color (or a photograph) is to knock it grayscale on a computer. You will instantly be able to check the tone!
Still with me?
Good, because before I get much further, why is color in a wheel? Why can’t we have a color box (I helped myself to a nice box for tone!) Why the “wheel?” In answer, supposedly all other colors are created by mixing three primary colors in certain proportions. In particular, mixing equal quantities of each pair of Primary Colors produces the Secondary Colors (orange, green, and purple).
I say supposedly because I have a confession to make. See…
Unfortunately, that’s not how color actually works.
Processing color actually has to do with the visible electromagnetic spectrum, the brain, and lots of scientific stuff that gets way too long for this blog post. (Darn human physiology it’s always soo complicated to explain).
But, there are ways to counter the fact that the color wheel you were initially taught is a little more messy:
Rule number 1: there’s another version of the color wheel that artists tend to use.
And it has four primary colors.
(Preschool teachers everywhere just looked at me in horror.)
Yes. Four. Not the three that all little kids are taught. Four. Red, yellow, blue, and GREEN.
And on that wheel, all colors have a true, a warm, and a cool version.
Wait…WHAT?!? Tamar! First you confuse me by telling me that there is a fourth primary color, then you tell me that there are ‘warm’ blues when you wrote in your last post (LINK to last post) that blue in itself is a cool color!
Yes…I know…don’t kill me.
Rule number 2: color tones refer to GRAYSCALE but in makeup world, when people throw around the term undertones they are actually talking about the HUE. So, when a company advertises that a particular makeup is “your perfect shade” they are actually referring to both the level of darkness/light (the tone) and the actual undertone (which is really hue.)
Are you thoroughly confused yet?
Yes? Alright, let’s sort through the crazy.
To begin, we’ll use this chart that I borrowed (ahem, stole with credit!) from DreamHomeDecorating.com (http://www.dreamhomedecorating.com/support-files/printable-color-wheel-3.pdf) in order to explain the four primary color shtick.
If you look at the outer ring of this 4-primary color wheel chart you can see how neighboring colors “infiltrate” into each other.
So, every color family ends up with a ‘cool’ and a ‘warm’ side:
Cool yellow has a bit of green in it, but warm yellow tends toward red and appears almost “golden”.
Cool red has just a hint of blue (ok, in this photo it trends towards burgundy, but that’s what happens when you don’t use Photoshop and DIY your own color wheel…I found a better picture to explain red later), while warm red has a yellowish cast to it.
Cool green has a blue bias and looks teal. In comparison warm green has a hint of yellow and looks more “lime” in this photo.
Cool blue has just the tinniest amount of green and warm blue has a bit of a red blush.
Onwards to example #2.
So, let’s look at example number two. In this box are three different red circles (borrowed from Google Images). But they are NOT all the same! The red on the left is a warm red (yellow hue), the center red is a true red (equal amounts of blue and yellow) and on the right is a cool red (containing more blue hue).
Ok Tamar, I get it. But what does that mean for my tichels? Well, going back to skin coloring, someone with warm undertones will have more yellow hue in their skin. Someone with cool undertones will have more pink hue. (Again, your skin tones aren’t just talking about the shade of your skin!) To find out which category you fall into, do the veins check, the metal experiment, or the fabric test. Then, find a color that falls into your color category and go rock your tichel.
Ready to take this up a notch?
Here are two wrapunzel teal pashminas. The scarf called Andrea’s Teal is on the left and “Rivka Malka’s Teal is on the right. These scarves were initially named somewhat ironically, because Andrea recently confided in me that she somewhat prefers Rivka Malka’s Teal and doesn’t even own her namesake. I wasn’t surprised by this at all! Why? Well, if you look at the grayscale on the right side of that image you’ll see that the tones are pretty similar, it’s the hues that are different. Andrea’s Teal, it’s actually considerably more yellow that Rivka Malka’s Teal. In comparison, Rivka Malka’s Teal has a blue hue.
Next, let’s look at a close up picture of Andrea (sorry for putting you in the hot seat Andrea!)
Andrea’s skin undertones are mostly cool. The more blue teal scarf (right photo) therefore looks better on her than the slightly more yellow version (left).
Now, let’s look at a situation where the hue is the same, but the tone is changed.
The tichel on the left is considerably lighter. The one in the middle is a darker shade. The hue is the same on the two tichels but I look “washed out” in the lighter shade. When I paired the middle pashmina with a New York Brights my skin color looked great (ok, ignore the lack of makeup and the bad lighting in the hallway. The things that I do for you guys…)
I could also title this particular photo, why I can’t wear baby pink, but Andrea can. Why? Well, although I’ve got a cooler hue (which supposedly allows for baby pink) my skin tone is too dark for that color. Baby light pink blends in with my skin tone and my hue. Monochromatic skin and tichel schemes are always a VERY BAD IDEA. (Please note: there is no photo to portray this particular issue. Although I love Wrapunzel, even I am not willing to sacrifice that much of my vanity. Moving on…) Andrea is an ashy blond and her skin falls in a totally different skin tone category from mine. So, she can wear those lighter, cooler colors whereas I’ll become instantly jaundiced.
Now, I want to stress that this does NOT mean that there aren’t cool or warm color groups. Even a warm blue is still going to be much cooler than a shade of orange! But the subtle differences can wreck havoc with the warm-and-cool color scheme, and when it comes to tichels (and also makeup, this also makes a HUGE difference in makeup – if you want to hear more about makeup let me know and I’ll come up with a post!) the devil is in the darn details.
See you all next time!
Tamar Adina
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Perfect Pleats! It’s all in the details!
Here is an incredible tutorial by Naomi Rose on how to do perfect pleats with your tichel. This tutorial is for the perfectionist in all of us! She breaks things down so simply!
This tutorial teaches us the beautiful technique of layering and pleating. Now you can get exactly the colors that you want showing where you want them! As Naomi Rose says in the video, you can use the technique briefly in your regular tichel ties for a little detail, or you can be as perfectionist as you like!
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