Here’s a picture of Adam Lambert taken last January while he was in Toronto.

Adam Lambert

January 26, 2010

(photo care of Just Jared)

The American Idol runner-up kept himself warm with a wool wrap as he exited the venue where he promoted his album. Now tell me, how often do you see a guy wear a wrap while walking on the street?

But then again, that’s Adam Lambert, a guy who wears eyeliners.

Now sexual orientation aside, I do think a guy should be allowed to cover himself with a wrap if he wants to. I mean there’s no point in worrying whether it looks silly or not if you’re already freezing, right?

Wool made wraps and scarves are great for keeping warm when the weather is extra cold, especially during winter. You can wrap it around you like the way Adam did, or wrap it around your neck like a scarf.

Now although it is spring, you can actually still wear wool wraps or scarves but choose the thinner and lighter ones such as the items I’ve posted below.

American Retro Van Scarf, US$105 (100% wool)

2 ft x 6 ft

Juicy Couture Buffalo Check Wrap with Fringe, US$175

2.5 ft x 6.75 ft

Tilo Ombre Scarf, US$85 (100% wool)

1.5 ft x 6 ft

I love Orlando Bloom to the bone. The first time I saw him was as Legolas, and being a Lord of the Rings fan, I was immediately smitten with the character and the actor who fit the role perfectly.

For those who keep a watchful eye on him, you may notice how he often wears a scarf around his neck.

Orlando Bloom (LAX, March 2010)

Orlando Bloom (Jan 2010)

Orlando Bloom (Nov. 30, 2009)

Orlando Bloom (Nov. 25, 2009)

Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr

Some actually think he looks silly in it, especially when it does not go well with the outfit – case in point, the picture of him above with Miranda Kerr. But not many people know that he wears it more for function rather than fashion.

As a daredevil, Orlando fell off a roof (about three stories high) when he was young and they had to fix his back and put a steel rod in it. It was an accident that almost put him in a wheelchair, but thanks to God and science, he was able to walk again.

With that steel rod in his back, he is more sensitive to cold temperature; so to keep himself warm, he puts a scarf around his neck.

So although on certain occasions, the scarf may not be the best accessory for him to wear, he still looks handsome and beautiful as he is without it. Well, at least, to me he is.

On another note, let’s learn from Orlando. A scarf is a great accessory to use for keeping warm. In fact, it is a good alternative to the light sweater. And you don’t have to wear it all the time, only when you need to.

Besides, a good piece of scarf always gives your look an immediate upgrade. So it is always best to invest in a few pieces.

If you want to gift your special man with something useful – give him a scarf. Here are some options for you to choose from:

Diesel Stendies Scarf, US$65

Jean Paul Gaultier Argyle Scarf, on sale for US$150 from US$245 (6pm.com)

Fossil Tucker Stripe Scarf, US$45

Bikkembergs SA09, on sale for US$73 from US$110 (6pm.com)