Swoosh Swoosh
It's a little simplistic to say that my love of black fringe is related to my own heavy black black fringe (I went through a mini irritating phase of calling them 'bangs' but I'm over it and back to the good old British 'fringe'....). How else though have I accumulated over five items of black fringe which in the scheme of a clothing embellishment/haberdashery, is a fair amount. I don't know but my own fringe goes on and on and so the black fringe goes on too and this Tim Ryan black ribbon fringe scarf is most certainly my favourite bit of fringe at the moment. I'm especially enjoying wearing it as a scarf wrapped once over the neck so that it swooshes a bit in the front like a sort of fringe necklace which I've seen around the blogosphere. On colour, the fringe goes a long long way though on black, I'm into playing up the textures of the scarf contrasted with other things.... like say....more black fringe?
My own black fringe ain't going anywhere yet seeing as growing it out strikes fear in my heart (where would the fringe 'go' exactly....?), so I guess the fringe loving is here for a while yet, until I find another material to make a satisfying swoosh-swoosh motion...
I have heavy black fringe (though I call them bangs because I'm Canadian!) too and love it. Methinks it's the Asian-child upbringing... Pretty much all my little cousins have the style, very China doll. Anyway, love the theme going on here :)
Posted by: whimsy | 14 July 2008 at 16:56
I would love a scarf like that, you can wear it in endless combos! How about criss-cross in an "x" across the chest?
Love it.
Posted by: Nice and Shiny | 14 July 2008 at 17:52
The black on black looks great here, it really makes sure the eye is drawn to the fringe itself rather than anything else going on. I can't get enough of fringing either!
Posted by: shesdressingup | 14 July 2008 at 18:20
What a great scarf! Tim Ryan's work is so fabulous.
Aaarrgh! Not bangs! Fringe please! Yes, they are hell to grow out, I grew mine out last year but have never looked back (they are not nearly as chic in blonde hair as in dark).
Posted by: floraposte | 14 July 2008 at 18:27
I like the black fringe! It's so funny how you like them because you have it too. But I'll keep to my good old american "bangs". haha
Posted by: Austere | 14 July 2008 at 18:28
Me likey your fringe, especially the scarf! That adds so much more to an outfit. Thank you for your endless inspiration! :)
Posted by: Katlin at URPLE | 14 July 2008 at 19:04
You excel yourself...fringetastic.
Posted by: Rowena | 14 July 2008 at 19:12
This is way too cool!
Everything you wear is so adorable!
Posted by: Merily | 14 July 2008 at 19:16
really love what you've done here - i've been wanting to play around with some fringing for a while now, and you've given me some great inspiration! as well as reminding me i need to get my fringe trimmed back in :)
Posted by: MHBass | 14 July 2008 at 19:46
i do love the way fringing is almost like a sheer fabric, it covers but exposes at the same time!
Posted by: selina | 14 July 2008 at 20:24
Fringe are such great fun to wear! I can imagine you just shimmying down the street :)
Posted by: miss woo | 14 July 2008 at 20:32
Love it! Now I wanna have a scarf like that too...its a great accessory.
Posted by: Nadine | 14 July 2008 at 20:34
You make me crave adding some fringe to my wardrobe. I especially like the idea of a fringe necklace/scarf...
Posted by: The Clothes Horse | 14 July 2008 at 20:47
what if you rocked an entirely fringe look? sleeveless shift with three layers of black fringe just above your knee.
little black cousin it dress.
Posted by: boxgirl | 14 July 2008 at 20:47
Love the scarf! You make me want to have one like it to...there are so many things you can do with it!
Posted by: Tina | 14 July 2008 at 21:27
haha, I was always getting so confused when people called them "fringe" I was like what is that? Why havnt I heard of this strange fringe hairstyle? Then I found out they where just bangs :-P
I think it would be intiresting to mix up different colored fringed on top of your actual "fringe" lol (like a headband thing, if that didnt make any sense)
Posted by: Giselle | 14 July 2008 at 22:05
this fringe scarf is stuning!
Posted by: saray | 14 July 2008 at 22:57
I keep wanting to sing "she bangs she bangs" ricky martin style but then i want to hold back because its lame but my fingers just wanted to type it. xfrancis.
Posted by: francis girard | 14 July 2008 at 22:57
Fringe is surprisingly versatile, and I love the way you wore it in #1! I say keep your hair fringe-I enjoy swishing mine as well and it can come in handy as a weapon as well:P
Posted by: Tavi | 14 July 2008 at 23:03
Loving the fringe scarf! I have been contemplating growing mine out but I'm not so sure either!
Posted by: winnie | 14 July 2008 at 23:08
i love your fringe, think it is fantastic, it suits you.
x
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Posted by: kathrin | 14 July 2008 at 23:09
Those black BANGS are very versatile.
Posted by: WendyB | 15 July 2008 at 00:51
how do you feel about ribbon fringe?
Posted by: Pammy | 15 July 2008 at 01:00
Love your nude color heels. can you let me know the make? thanks
Posted by: savvy mode | 15 July 2008 at 01:25
a blunt fringe is like the uniform of fashion bloggers: susie bubble, agathe of style bytes, queen michelle of kingdom of style, karla of karla's closet, lady melbourne...there's probably more
Posted by: Charlotte | 15 July 2008 at 01:51
I love how you British say "fringe." It makes so much more sense than "bangs."
Love the black fringe scarf-y piece!
Posted by: catherine | 15 July 2008 at 02:24
That fringe is quite festive.
Posted by: enc | 15 July 2008 at 02:39
You would really like the Reality Studio Fringe Necklace at styleserver.de. (Black fringe also looks great with your bangs!)
Posted by: trend de la creme | 15 July 2008 at 02:51
so right, love how fringe feels as you walk.
Posted by: fashionherald | 15 July 2008 at 03:27
Such a great scarf, and I love how you've worn it in so many different ways :)
Posted by: mica | 15 July 2008 at 04:49
You can't go wrong with black. The black fringe skirt reminds me of a contemporary take on the hula skirt. Very nice.
Posted by: Casanova Ruffin | 15 July 2008 at 08:01
super great! x
Posted by: Lady Grey | 15 July 2008 at 08:25
i love the second outfit but the 1st one looks abit frumpy!
Posted by: vintage clothes | 15 July 2008 at 13:47
I always wondered what poeple meant whne they talked about bangs
Posted by: Style eyes | 15 July 2008 at 20:40
i'm from Nepal & because of the british schooling, i call it fringe too. i had it before, but then i decided to shave my head for Tibet. so yeah.
i must say, i love the fringe clothing you've got there. its very 70s and reminds me of bollywood movies with 70s style dance/song numbers where they have fringe on the hands, fringe everywhere, disco balls, shiny clothes & bell bottom pants (which i still like more than and despite the skinny jean craze. actually i like straight or baggy jeans better..that is when i actually wear jeans) & Mithun Chakraborty dacing to "i am a disco dance..tun tun tun" and "jimmy" and other hits.
to the point, i adore the Mithun=i adore 70s style=i adore fringe!!!
xoxo
sonam<3
Posted by: sonam_mcrgurl | 17 July 2008 at 04:22
Love the fringe. Love ALL your shoes more.
Posted by: Barb | 18 July 2008 at 21:11
why yo always look so insecure in your photos? your amazing clothes won't do much for you if you don't look more self-confidence
Posted by: | 20 July 2008 at 01:00
You are so adorable. Seriously.
Posted by: ambika | 21 July 2008 at 17:55