WIfTBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, OCITOBER 18,1989, PAGE 15 A Monthly Fashion and Beauty Review Sensational scarves By Julie Thatcher What is the most flexible, fabulous fashion accessory to wear this.season? It's the scarfi Just as a supporting actor can make the movie, the scarf can make the "Look". Ites the only fashion accessory that can play such a wide variety of roles, from subtle and sophisticated to sensuously sensational! Scarves have become more than an afterthought, something you throw around your neck' to protect yourself from our crisp Canadian winters. They have become a definite wardrobe enhancer that can add polish and pizzazz to any' outfit. Scarves are that eye-catching extra, that splash of color that makes your look complete. Lorraine Hammett, author of "The Knaughty Look" and recently released "Living with Scarves" book and video, says, "The scarf is a flattering and versatile fashion accessory. Creatively used, it provides niany changes to a basic wardrobe and adds an exciting dimension of chicness at a very modest cost." An authority on scarf fashion, Hammett has sold almost one million copies of her first book, "The Knaughty Look," which teaches women more than 100 ways to tie a scarf, with and without using a scarf clip. Hammett wrote her first book in response to the many women who were interested in learning her scarf tying techniques, which she learned while selling scarf clips as a demonstrator in department stores. Now, five years later, she has released her second book, as well as a 32-minute video, "Living with Scarves," an advanced and revised version of "The Knaughty Look." The "how-to" video is like having your own private teacher. The often difficult art of scarf fashion is made simple and fun by following the easy step-by-step instructions. Even a beginner who is aIl thumbs can soon master even the most complicated styles. FASHION STATEMENT A scarf tan- change the whole look of an outfit, can~.. . . .. . . . . . update last year's wardi-obe or create a personal fashi . , statement. Worn at the neck, around the head, as a shawl ~ . *. or as a sash around the waist, the possibilities are limited only by your imagination. . "More and more women are discovering the scarf as a... way te finish and feminize an outfit," says Sybil Schwenk...""*e - executive vicê-president, buyer and designer of --. Importations Joelles, which carnies the Anne Klein, Penny N~. Ellis, Cybele and Vera scarf labels. "They update and brighten a suit that is a neutral or dark shade." When selecting scarves consider some of the following for maximum satisfaction: -.. Remember te blend the scarf's fabric and colons with that of the outfit(s) with which you intend te wear ~ 44 Choose the scarf size according te how yuitn te use it. -Will it be worn on the head, the neck, or , around the waist? Hammett recommends, "The large > ure scarf which is so popular this season is ~4. ~- adaptable t o aIl three areas." .-4. *Keep versatility in mi. Can the scarf be worn with more than one outfit? *Select good quality scarves. A well-made scarf .---.. ---- can last a lifetime. The fabric should be soft and supple. If possible, try the scarf on in front. of a mirror and - don't buy the scarf unless it can be handled easily M~~..- *Give yourself plenty of time when making your scarf selection. *Experiment with colon. Colon can pnovide instant pizzazz te an otherwise ondinary outfit. .... So unlock your imagination and create your own award winning look by discovering the fashion magic of scarves! Note: Lorraine Hamimett will be demonstrating her latest scarf techniques on Saturday, Oct. 21 at «'Raezels Additions' at the Whitby Mal froni 1 te 3 p.m. For funthen information call 579-5541. Ë97-1728