Wrap it up!
Start at the top. Things work out beautifully from there.
THE PRETTY BOW
(Previous page) YOU’LL NEED An extra-long, rectangular printed scarf. STEP 1 Keeping your scarf wide, start with the centre above your right ear. Gather it like a side ponytail toward your left ear.
STEP 2 Tie it tightly just above your left ear. Don’t worry about being too precise – you can adjust and smooth out bumps later.
STEP 3 Wrap one end of the scarf around the knot, creating a large bun. Do the same with the other end. Tuck the ends under the scarf until they can’t be seen. For extra volume, use a thinner rectangular scarve underneath, and follow the same steps.
THE DRAMATIC SIDE BUN
(This page) YOU’LL NEED Two long, rectangular scarves. One light and the other thick. STEP 1 Find the centre of the thick scarf and place it in the middle of the nape of your neck. Bring the ends forward.
STEP 2 Tie a knot in the middle of your forehead.
STEP 3 Bring the ends to the back of your head, tie again and tuck the loose bits away.
STEP 4 Take the lightweight scarf and repeat step one on top of the first scarf.
STEP 5 Make a knot above the first knot and create a bow. Leave the ends hanging in the front. Voilà!
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