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7 Creative Ways to Add ‘Something Blue’ to Your Wedding Day

August 10, 2015

This is a great post from the team at Xpose in Ireland! For those of you looking to add something blue to your Wedding Day here are 7 great tips that they have come up with. We do love tip number 5 which is – If you’re having a winter [...]

How to buy a genuine Pashmina

August 4, 2015

This is a very important question to ask yourself, particularly when so many companies are offering Pashminas from as low as $6.00 or offering 100% Pashminas that are only made of acrylic. CONFUSING? Yes it can be very difficult for the inexperienced buyer. Below are some tips that will help [...]

The historical and cultural significance of scarves and shawls

July 10, 2015

Scarves and shawls are used across cultures all over the world, and it is not something utilized only during the winters, or extreme summers. They have been around for centuries are have a history far beyond being a fashion accessory! The historical and cultural significance of scarves and shawls is [...]

Add some style to your corporate wardrobe with a Pashmina Shawl or Scarf

July 1, 2015

Are you one of those fortunate or maybe unfortunate people that have a corporate uniform? Is it a series of dresses, skirts and blouses that are hmmmmm lets say a little on the dull side and you would like to add a bit of your own style and flair to [...]

Men’s Scarves and Pashminas – The Trend This Season

We have had a growing number of men ordering our beautiful Pashmina scarves over the last few weeks so we thought it timely to write a post about how you can get the look that celebrities like David Beckham, Jude Law and Jake Gyllenhaal are going for not only in [...]

16
Jun

Three trekkers decided not to go home and stay on to help with Nepal earthquake relief

June 10, 2015

As the efforts continue in Nepal to rebuild after the devastating earthquakes it is great to read the amazing stories of human kindness! The team at Pashmina Passion Source : Nepal Times Url : http://nepalitimes.com/article/nation/Nepal,2303 Author : Kunda Dixit When Britons Richard Jones and James Watson decided to go to [...]

The History of Pashmina Scarves and Shawls

Over the next few weeks we are going to be writing some posts on the history of Pashmina’s, Pashmina Goats who provide the beautiful wool for Pashmina’s and the Pashmina Industry. This week we are starting with some history of Nepalese Pashmina’s and would like to acknowledge the Nepal Pashmina [...]

05
Jun

Stay warm and fashionable this winter with a cool weather pashmina shawl

With a cold snap hitting a large part of the country at the moment our thoughts are turning to our winter wardrobes and how to keep warm when out and about this winter. We have seen some great trends from the Northern Hemisphere for this season and one of them [...]

26
May

Keeping warm in the footy stands this winter!

Do you love the roar of the crowd and getting out amongst it at the weekend to support your team or even if you just tag along with your boyfriend or hubby to spend some quality time together? Either way we all know that it can get cold in those [...]

22
May

Brisbane Woman On A Mission To Help Nepal Earthquake Victims

May 20, 2015

This is a great story of Susan Welch an Australian woman that is now helping her friends and Nepali family were hard hit by the 7.8 earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25 and again by the 7.4 quake on May 12. They are in Nuwakot usually reachable in 90 [...]

Dozens dead after another major earthquake centered in Nepal

May 13, 2015

We have been devastated by further news of another earthquake in Nepal. Our hearts go out to the people and urge you to donate what you can to the following aid agencies – https://www.care.org.au/appeals/nepal-earthquake/ http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/international-services/nepal https://www.oxfam.org.au/my/donate/earthquake-devastates-nepal/ http://www.plan.org.au/Donations/Donate/Help-Children-in-Crisis.aspx Below is some of the latest news from CNN The team at Pashmina [...]

Orphan children lose home in Nepal quake

May 8, 2015

We continue to see the devastation emerge from Nepal as authorities, aid agencies and media gain access to remote villages and continue the clean up in Kathmandu. Here are some of the latest updates and stories of despair coming from the BBC – Nepal quake: Couple from Gorkha district get [...]

Death Toll Rises Above 5,000 People In Nepal Earthquake

April 29, 2015

This is the latest update from the BBC about the growing humanitarian crisis in Nepal. The immediate needs for the people of Nepal are WATER, FOOD & SHELTER. The best way to support this crisis to donate through the following relief agencies – https://www.care.org.au/appeals/nepal-earthquake/ http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/international-services/nepal https://www.oxfam.org.au/my/donate/earthquake-devastates-nepal/ Any help will be [...]

Devastating Nepal Earthquake

April 27, 2015

We have been shocked over the weekend by the devastating earthquake that has struck Nepal and the surrounding areas. The immediate needs for the people of Nepal are WATER, FOOD & SHELTER. The best way to support this crisis to donate through the following relief agencies – https://www.care.org.au/appeals/nepal-earthquake/ http://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/international-services/nepal https://www.oxfam.org.au/my/donate/earthquake-devastates-nepal/ [...]

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

This week Sydney is staging the Mercedes-Benz fashion week at the Carriageworks. There are dozens of runway shows featuring top designers from around the country. From well known designers to up and coming designers Mercedes-Benz fashion week has it all. While reading through the list of designers that are on [...]

14
Apr

A Pashmina can add elegance and style to your wedding day

March 31, 2015

We are loving this image from Tulle and Chantilly of a bridal party in their navy dresses and grey Pashminas. The Pashmina adds an elegant look and is practical for those cooler winter days! The grey Pashmina compliments the navy dress perfectly and would be great with any of the [...]

Looking After Your Beautiful Pashmina

March 23, 2015

Your Pashmina is an investment in your wardrobe and we recommend that you only have it dry cleaned. Read the following tips your Pashmina will be an investment to your wardrobe that will last for years and years! Pashmina Caring DO’s: WASHING: If you find you do need to remove [...]

Beautiful New Website

We are very excited to announce the launch of our new Pashmina Passion website. It has been some time in the making and we are proud to bring you an online shopping experience that we believe is much more user friendly than our previous website. We have great new categories [...]

16
Mar

What is Pashmina

Pashmina Passion, the Australian expert in luxury Pashmina Scarves, Cashmere Shawls and Panama Hats. Pashmina is the most luxurious of natural fibres. It is the finest, lightest, softest and warmest of all natural fibres, yet it can be worn all year round. What is Pashmina The word ‘Pashmina’ comes from [...]

19
Feb

Trip to Kathmandu – 9th April 2013

We are off to Kathmandu again in the next couple of weeks. Really love the buzz of this fascinating city with its mix of spiritualism, traditional cultures, western style and engagingly friendly people. Nepal is the home of our exclusive Pashmina Shawls and Kathmandu is the centre where we see [...]

21
Mar