If you want to look like a true Parisian, there are a few rules, including scarf rules, you’d better know. Kiraz - a talented French illustrator - and I agree that to any true Parisian woman…
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Hanging out with friends in a Parisian café without a scarf on is not an option
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Strolling the streets without a scarf on is not an option
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Working without a scarf on is not an option
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Demonstrating without a scarf on is not an option
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Running without a scarf on -or at least without being accompanied by a man who wears a scarf – is not an option
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Going shopping without a scarf on is not an option
- Biking in Paris streets in the summer without a scarf on is not an option
- Relaxing in a bath without a scarf on is not an option
- Walking out on a rainy day without a scarf on is not an option
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Going on vacation without a scarf on is not an option
Credit is due where credit is due:
Thank you Kiraz for these lovely illustrations of “Les Parisiennes”!
Thank you Siver Bunny – a blogger friend who has a delightful blog - for giving me the idea of this post.
Now, I’d like to hear from you, dear readers: do you / will you wear a scarf when you are in Paris???
Silky hugs 
Anne Touraine
http://pinterest.com/atouraine/scarves-women-s-best-friends/
What a great post! I loved the Kiraz 70cm scarf recently issued by Hermes (but behaved myself and didn’t buy it). These illustrations are lovely and fun! Thank you so much for joining us for ‘How I Wear My: Date Night Look.’ Your look was one of my favorites! XO, Jill
Than you dear Jill. It was fun working on such a post! Kiraz’ portraits of “Les Parisiennes” are irresistible. Many years ago when the first one were published, it sounded like revolutionary and it raised the roof…
Thanks also for giving me the opportunity to join your fun date party! To me dating implies a litle mischievousness……..~xoxo
Absolutely love the illustrations and yes I will be wearing a scarf of two when I go to Paris at the end of March
You will need a spring scarf then… green maybe? That’s the color for spring 2013, stylists say…
~xoxo
oh my! I really loved this post
so cute!! love paris!!
You love Paris so much that you deserve to go back there very soon, Ingrid!
Once in Paris, please remember to share photos of you playing The Parisian with a scarf in every situation… Farewell dear
Such a cute and inspiring post! Now I wouldn’t dare visiting Paris without a scarf but probably tie it around the handle of my handbag.
Annette
Lady of Style
Thanks Annette. A scarf around a handbag is truly Parisian so that would be a very good option. If you visit certain areas of Paris (like the 16th arrondissement) you will find out that most women wear a scarf around their handbag.
Cheers!
Oh this is fun! Never heard of Kiraz but I love this art. I think these are words of wisdom that I can live by. : )
Kiraz is very famous in France. His illustrations of “Les Parisiennes” are always fun and sharp. So are his captions. Kiraz knows better than anyone else how to portrait French women in paradoxical situations…
Have a great day, Heather!
What a fun post. wonderful illustrations, I always have a scarf with me where ever I go in France, never know when I’m going to need it. I often tie one around the handle of my bag just in case .
Thanks dear, Barbara. You are the most Frenchy woman I have ever met. Tying a scarf around a purse is always a nice and safe option though Kiraz forgot to illustrate this one…
~xoxo
Hello, lovely Anne ! Thank you so much for referring to me in your post ; I never tire of those “Parisiennes”. I wish we actually all looked like that over here ! Amitiés de Paris. xo
Hello dear Silver Bunny
Thank YOU for inspiring me this post. About the look of these women? Scarf for sure… anorexic like all Kiraz’ Parisian women ? Not sure it’s the best option!
Amitiés de Floride
Such a great post, dear Anne! Scarf is an obligatory piece of garderobe in Paris. http://hratkyssatky.blogspot.cz/2011/10/satek-v-akci-18.html
I love Kiraz’s Parisiennes and their Hermes scarf version.
Thanks dearest Tereza:-) As all scarf lovers know, a scarf is a must have in any Parisian woman’s wardrobe. I wonder yet if it’s really appropiate in a bath tub… not so sure… LOL!
~xoxo
I even wear a scarf to bed. And when I get to Paris, most of what I pack will be scarves.
Dear Miss Pam, wearing a scarf to bed means you are really a true scarf addict… This was the ultimate test and you passed it for sure
~xoxo
I can promise you that I WILL be wearing scarves if and when I make it to Paris! Hopefully, soon!
I hope you’ll enjoy Paris very soon, dear Jeannie
You’ll have a lot to teach French women about style!
xoxo
Hello
I should visit Paris much more often having family there but must be content with wearing my very modest collection of H scarves and accessories to feel close to her! Bonne journée!
I’m a new reader to your wonderful blog (discovered via Everything Just So) and stunned at how you wore the twilly – very inspiring – I’ve been thinking where else I can tie MY twilly
Hello Silkpathdiary,
Sharing scarf styling and tying tips has always been a true passion. So I am definitely happy if you find some ideas inspirational.
Thank you for your kind words
Enjoy your collection of H scarves and accessories! It’s a great way to feel closer to your family – and to wear a small piece of Paris. Like you, these are feelings I know very well.
Bonne journée aussi et à bientôt!
I’m a huge fan of gorgeous fashion illustrations, all things French and as you know, scarves so this was obviously the perfect post for me. I suppose the only place I don’t wear a scarf is in the bath!
http://missbbobochic.blogspot.co.uk/
Not even a turban, miss b? That’s a great way to prevent hair to getting wet. I am not sure a silk scarf would be appropriate though…
Have a lovely day
I have the chance to live in Paris and I can confirm that the true Parisian Ladies always wear a silk scarf. These days the weather is too cold and they switch from silk to wool but be sure that once the spring will come they will re-open their drawers and pick-up some of their silky accessories. A true girl from Paris will never go out without her scarf…. Best Regards from France and a great thanks to Anne.
Bonjour la France !
I am sure that the true Parisian Ladies cannot wait for spring to be here so that they canplay again with their beloved twillies. Though actually many of them wear silk scarves in the winter too: silk keeps the neck warm better than wool sometimes. And it’s so much more sensuous and elegant… Bonne journée à vous et à bientôt !
Always a pleasure to read your comments
Shame on me, I never wore scarf when bathing. So much time spent in vain.
Anne, I’d like to ask you – how your scarf held to your head? When I wear scarf as a headdress, it always slide and glide from my hair, I need to pi it to hair or retie it every half-hour. Is there any secret about how to keep it in perfect and immaculate order? Or all I need is a glue?
Hello Pièce du Jour
Thank you for your comment. Don’t feel ashame: a scarf in a bath is not a thing every woman will do…
For headscarves I recommend you start placing the scarf low on the forehead, then tie it tight and finally pull it slightly back. Also, if you have long hair, a poneytail or a chignon will create volume and will help to maintain the scarf.
About keeping your headscarf in place, I am not sure the glue option is a good one
Good luck !
Wearing a scarf is NOT an option, if you are French. It simply IS. I suggest every woman make love wearing only a fabulous foulard at least once in her life. I highly recommend it.
Ooh la la!
Tell us some more M-T…………
Bisous, coquine de copine -:)
I confirm… making love with silk scarves is the most sensual experience you could ever have… silky kisses form Paris, France.
these illustrations are just adorable
thanks for sharing them with us
brett
Thank you, Brett. Kiraz has such a talent to depict Les Parisiennes. It is a pleasure sharing his illustrations. Cheers!
Tis is just so much fun! Fabulous illustrations.
Thank you Naomi:-)
Lovely illustrations! Yes, I will be wearing scarves when I go to Paris, which hopefully will be within the next year. If not now, when?
Though Paris is definitely the place for scarves, you could definitely start now Judith. Why would you wait and postpone the pleasure of wearing a scarf ? Carpe diem with scarfum…
Cheers
a very great blog silk scarves are what I love to see on a woman…It brings such an elegance !
Thank you OttomanDandy
As a matter of fact many women love to see men wearing a silk scarf as well! As you and I know, elegance is not / should never be the privilege of women and only women.
All the best
Very Nice Post
I love to wear funky and trendy scarves. 
and i think you are big fan of scarves 
I will surely love to wear nice colors scarves when i will visit paris 
same as like me
Thanks for your comment Amenda. Can’t wait to see pics of you with your Parisian scarves. Cheers!