Tie Me Up

I have always coveted a genuine Hermes scarf. It is one of the quintessential and chicest items that one can own. Due to their impracticality as well as their price, I have been unable to validate a purchase. (photo: handbagcomment.com)

When reading this month's Elle, I came across the article Tie Me Up & Tie Me Down, which shows 16 "in the know" people and how they use an Hermes scarf to accessorize a look. It made me want a scarf even more- made me consider shelling out the dough for one right that instant. These gorgeous works of art truly are more versatile than I first gave them credit.

They can be used as art to decorate your home, as this photo suggests. (photo: noun.wordpress.com)

They can also be turned into tops apparently. So ingenuous! (photo: whisty.wordpress.com)

My problem is deciding which pattern to choose. Do I go for classic, in Hermes orange, with a horsey motif? (photo: fashiontribes.typepad.com)

I could of course choose one that is completely original and a bit...odd. This print is like an alien produce aisle. (photo: iwantigot.geekigirl.com)

There's something subtly sophisticated about this one below. Well-turned out people and their equine companions could be the way to go. (photo: images.huffingtonpost.com)

Now, there's also my love of pirates in general and pirate ships in specific. In this case, the one below might suit and bring the air of authority that I crave. (photo: flairvoyant.com)

Either way, no matter which one I end up choosing, I know that it will be the most elegant, most classic item that I will ever own.