Nicole Scherzinger looks beautiful in this pashmina scarf!

She describes herself as being, ‘on top of the world,’ and who can blame her! Nicole Scherzinger has just released her latest album Doll Domination with her fellow Pussycat Dolls, she’s dating newly crowned F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton, and as this picture proves she is one of the worlds most beautiful and stylish women. What’s more the rumour mill suggests that Nicole might soon be Mrs Hamilton, as pictures of her sporting what looked like an engagement ring have left the sound of wedding bells ringing in the air. Pashmina Princess love Nicole’s latest look! This beautiful black and white chequered scarf is an elegant addition to her flamboyant pink jacket. For a women who is most famous for her skimpy outfits and bare flesh we were surprised so see Nicole so covered up, but if you can look this good with a coat and simple scarf why would you wear anything else?

Lindsay Lohan can’t stop buying pashmina scarves!

Lindsay Lohan spotted again in another great pashmina

Lindsay Lohan has been spotted again – this time in a fantastic pink pashmina. The star is just one of the many celebrities who keep buying pashminas, ensuring they remain one of the favourite A list accessories for yet another season. We think Lindsay looks fabulous in this casual outfit, the pashmina adds the perfect touch of colour and glamour to an otherwise very simple outfit – maybe that’s why she continues to buy pashminas as if the supplies were running out. Luckily pashmina princess has great pashminas readily available, and at fantastic prices so their is no need to worry. We have a fantastic pink pashmina just like the one Lindsay is wearing and it will be in stock very very soon!

You need to buy a present for someone special; maybe it’s her birthday or Christmas, whatever the occasion a pashmina could be the perfect gift. The guide below will help you through buying the right pashmina.

Choose the pashmina material and setting a budget

Pashminas come in all sorts of material, from 100% cashmere, to cashmere, silk, cotton, viscous blends. You need to determine your budget and in most cases this will dictate the type of material you can afford.

Pashmina Colour

Before you choose a colour ensure that you have had a good look at the colours she normally wears, make sure you notice what colours she doesn’t wear (and don’t buy them). Does she have a favourite colour, be a little attentive for a week or so before you choose the colour of the pashmina.

Gift wrap your pashmina

Presentation is everything; ensure that you spend a little bit extra on getting a nice gift box and tissue paper. When you do finally give it to her, ensure you compliment her and mention how the pashmina will bring out her eyes or make her look vibrant ..etc.

Good luck and happy buying a pashmina.

Recently the Union Minister for Commerce and Power, Jairam Ramesh and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Narender Nath Vohra Sunday dedicated Geographical Indications (GI) registration of Kashmiri Pashmina and Kani Shawl to the artisans and craft industry of the State.

“I have fulfilled my promise and I feel pleasure in announcing that Kashmir Pashmina and Kani shall is now fully protected. The GI registration of these two treasures will help safeguard and promote age old handicrafts of Kashmir” the Union Minister said in a meeting held at Sheri-Kashmir International Convention Centre (SKICC).

He continues to add “The GI registration will provide full rights to the Kashmiri artisans to produce and manufacture these two products so that it could reach every market of India with Kashmiri logo”.

Lindsay Lohan seen her wearing a beautiful pink patterned pashmina

We spotted this photo of Lindsay wearing a great Pashmina scarf, tied in the classic ‘Casual Pashmina Knot’ – check out our ‘How to tie a Pashmina’ section for step by step instructions on how to tie this and all the other popular pashmina scarf knts. Lindsay’s Pashmina is beautiful pale pink with a two tone red pattern which gives the scarf a casual but chic look. She has matched it with a red dress – and even found a suitably matching drink for her outfit! Miss Lohan is a long time fan of the Pashmina and other scarves, often sporting the accessory in it’s conventional use of on occasion as a head scarf. We think she looks great here and love the choice of pashmina.

Kate Middleton proves she is the real Pashmina Princess, seen here wearing a great green Pashmina scarf!

This is the photo which proves that Kate Middleton is trying to steal our crown as Pashmina Princess! Kate, the long term girlfriend of Prince William, and widely expected to become his wife and therefore ‘Princess’ is seen sporting a beautiful dark green pashmina scarf woven with a deep red pattern. Miss Middleton shows how a great scarf is an invaluable accessory which can transform an outfit. She also shows how the pashmina is not just at home when teamed with casual outfits for the boho look, but can also be a fantastic accompaniment for an elegant and stylsh look. This pashmina is perfect for a professional appearance, the detailed pattern gives it a luxurious and sophisticated feel, adding to the overall elegant feel of the outfit.

Firstly let us say congratulations to Billie Piper and Laurence Fox on the birth of their baby boy, second congratulations on your great choice of pashmina scarf!

Billie Piper, star of Doctor Who and more recently The secret diary of a call girl looks every inch the glamorous celeb in this shot where she is seen wearing a great mint / grey pashmina scarf. The accessory is the perfect match for her outfit giving a fantastic ‘shabbie-chic’ edge which is complemented by the beret. Billie has just given birth to her first child, a son named Winston. Husband Laurence Fox confirmed the childs name – initially revealed by Billie’s ex and long term friend Chris Evans. We are convinced that Billie will make motherhood look as easy as pulling together her fantastic outfits, and bet it won’t be long before the baby makes his first appearance, probably in his own chic pashmina! Once again it is clear that the pashmina is not only the staple accessory for any superstar, but that the pashmina really can make an outfit!

Rachel Bilson wears a great pashmina scarf again, and again, and again!

She is without question one of the most stylish celebrities around, has impeccable taste, and is famed for her huge handbags and designer sunglasses – but maybe the credit crunch is taking its toll on Hollywood’s finest, as Rachel Bilson is spotted sporting the same yellow pashmina scarf in recent outings! Having shot to fame as the adorable Summer Roberts in the hugely successful US hit The O.C and starred in Jumperearlier this year we would have thought she was rolling in it, but Rachel, described by some US papers as a ‘fashion junkie’ can’t seem to put down her yellow pashmina scarf!

Yellow Pashmina inspires Bilson’s new clothing label Edie Rose…

Rather than being a sign that Rachel is being forced to recycle her wardrobe, Pashmina Princess has learnt that her new clothing label Edie Rose – a collaboration with DKNY launched earlier this year was inspired by her yellow scarf! The new collection currently only available in the US was finally unveiled at the end of September, features jeans, casual dresses, leather jackets and tailored blazers. Many of the peices feature a flash of the bright yellow featured in her favourite scarf! We’ll keep our eyes pealed for snaps of other accessories in they hope they give us insight into what Edie Rose is planning next. In the mean time, if you can’t get to America to buy from Rachel’s new collection – why not get yourself a yellow scarf!

Definitions of Cashmere

The dictionary definition of cashmere is “A luxury fiber obtained from the soft fleecy undergrowth of the Kashmir goat”.

The U.S. Wool Products Labeling Act of 1939 definition is “the fine undercoat fibers produced by a cashmere goat (Capra hircus laniger) with an average diameter of the fibers not exceeding 19 microns and containing not more than 3 percent (by weight) of cashmere fibers with average diameters that exceed 30 microns”.

The Cashmere and Camel Hair Manufacturers Institute again with the above but have also require that “the coefficient of variation around the mean shall not exceed 24%”.

The Worst Type of Cashmere

The worst type of wool is spun from long-staple wool and therefore the worst type of cashmere is the tightly twisted cashmere yarn.Raw – fiber that has not been processed and is essentially straight from the animal

Stages of Cashmere

• Processed – fiber that has been through the processes of de-hairing, washing, carding, and is ready either to spin or to knit/crochet/weave
• Virgin – new fiber which has been made into yarns, fabrics or garments for the first time
• Recycled – fibers reclaimed from scraps or fabrics that were previously woven or felted, and which may or may not have been previously used by the consumer.

Pashmina scarf still the celebs best friend!

Mel B in Pashmina

Melanie Brown is the latest celeb to be spotted in a Pashmina scarf proving the accessory remains as popular as ever. The star seen returning from a recent trip to LA teams the gorgeous white scarf with her trade mark super sized sunglasses. The plain white pashmina scarf is almost certainly the most versatile colour of all, suiting almost any outfit and adding a subtle style to any outfit.