Chicago - December 03, 2007

Warming Signs

Elyse C. Bec Scarves

acute temperature denial
n. The inability to dress for the weather. Symptoms include wearing tank tops, fishnets, and other revealing garments in December.

If you suffer from the above, here’s a prescription: a scarf from Elyse C. Bec.

Local designer Elysabeth Alfano employs fair-trade artisans from around the globe to knit her wares. As most of the knitters come from impoverished communities, each scarf she sells helps feed, clothe, and house their families.

Made with the finest alpaca and ecofriendly silk, designs include flowery feminine knits, houndstooth, argyle, and two-tone waves. So you’ll look just as pretty as you do in that unseasonable miniskirt but won’t freeze to death.

Side effects may include unsolicited compliments and an unfamiliar sense of warmth and coziness.

Elyse C. Bec Designs (312-391-2883 or elysecbec.com).