SCARF SAVVY

Scarves are one of my favorite accessories and it shows in my closet.  While I realize it is not quite spring it feels like it some days for those of you like myself who live in a climate that cannot make up its mind. You may be experiencing spring one day and winter the next. Either way you look at it though, scarves are an all year fashion accessory. They can quickly dress an outfit up or down, they hide extra pounds, and as far as functionality goes they can keep you warm. Really whats not to love? 

1. THE EUROPEAN LOOP: Face framing and attractive polished look with outwear. Pair with a cute peacoat or trench to dress up your simple jackets. Those Europeans know how to do it.

2. THE WATERFALL: This is flowy and feminine that can be paired with a night time look with heels or dressed down with flats and skinnies. Simple look yet so elegant and timeless.

3. THE MODERN LOOP: My personal favorite, you can pull it snug against your neck with long tails or pull out loose for a softer look. Easy to wear and it always looks great.

4. THE TOSS: Super easy to dress up your look when you are on the run. Looks chic with layers...leather, demin, or a simple cardigan. If you are more petite this look you will want to use due to the less bulkiness of the scarf. You do not want it to look like the scarf is overtaking you on your small frame.

5. THE BASIC: Sport this from jeans and white tee to cotton sundresses. You can pair this with anything and everything, you really can't go wrong. I guess that's why they call it the basic.

6. BAG IT: With all of my neutral bags and totes I love adding a pop of color to catch the eye. Remember to change our your scarves though, it is easy to forget and leave the same one on there for weeks and always make sure that your scarf coordinates with your outfit.

The pros say that scarf length is key. With the scarf draped around your neck the ends should hit you between mid thigh and your knee. Having scarves this long will give you more versatility and options. Scarves are great pieces to disguise a large chest for all you well endowed women, just remember to chose a darker shade and pick the more lengthening scarf looks to elongate the bust.