Friday, September 2nd, 2011...3:51 am

Summer almost over, good excuse for a scarf

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Windy days are coming after all the fun of the summer, and nothing like a nice Arab Scarf or shemagh.  Now, where do they come from and why are they so popular? First of all the shemagh is an outfit that identifies middle eastern culture. Basically is used by man but nowadays it became a fashion gadget especially for young women.

The primary objective of using a keffiyeh was protecting from the dust and the sun, keeping eyes and mouth ways from these elements. Also for cold nights at the desert it became essential for travelers. There’s is no doubt that this element became popular because its design and the variety of colors, and the most important: it fits women and men as equal.

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Take a chance with this awesome outfit and change your look any time you want, just with a little imagination and good taste you’ll dress alternative and elegant.

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