Saturday, April 25, 2009

Belts - Hip Scarves - Make a Fashion Statement

The belt hip scarf is something belly dancers in exotic countries use to accentuate the line of their hips and know whether they are moving their hips in time to the beat. But, don't think that wearing a belt hip scarf is limited to just belly dancers. These scarves are no longer exclusive to them only, but is a fashion accessory any woman can wear. Many women are complimenting their outfits with hip scarves while highlighting their figures even further.

The original hip scarves manufactured in Egypt and used in belly dancing can be quite expensive because they are labor-intensive as sewing of coins, beads or crocheted lace has to be done manually, and this procedure can take days if not weeks. However, it is not necessary that all hip scarves should have beads and coins. Beads and coins are typical for belly dancing costumes. But, now you can buy them is a dazzling array of colors and styles from online scarves and shawls websites.

* You can wear a hip scarf very easily; without much ado. All you have to do is tie the scarf elegantly around your waist (or hip if you like) and then let the ends fall on one side, either left or right. As you walk the scarf will accentuate your waist and your hips. However, scarves with heavy decoration can be cumbersome to tie as the beads can end up getting snagged. In order to avoid the scarf from slipping down, you can purchase a pin or brooch. Wrap the scarf around your waist or hip and then use the pin or brooch to keep it place. This way you can sashay without worrying about the hip scarf slipping down.

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