Auto has a new collection of woven 100% wool scarves by Epice in stock right now – perfect for adding some extra flair to those chilly mornings.

The scarves come in several fashion-friendly prints, including this great pink plaid:

28″ X 80″ plaid scarf, $188

A subtle woven black & purple print:

28″ X 80″ solid purple scarf, $170.

And a lovely, but slightly small blue paisley print:

24″ X 60″ blue pattern scarf, $156.

If you’d like to add a scarf to your accessory wardrobe, but aren’t quite sure how – check out this great website.  They’ve got all kinds of different ways to wear a scarf, from wrapped as a turban, around your neck or even as a belt.  Don’t be afraid to experiment and see what works best for you!

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Lush New Fall Scarves from Auto

How about supporting worthwhile charitable causes?

Now how about if we could combine those two interests…

You can!

The annual “Runway to Service” auction is a joint event between Mercedes Benz Fashion Week designers and the 9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance.  Designers donate clothing and accessories right off the runway, which is then auctioned off to raise funds for the victims and family members of 9/11.

So what kind of goodies can you find at the online auction?

Let’s take a peek…

Yigal Azrouel basic scarf in aloe, 100% viscose:

Tommy Hilfiger’s spring 2010 runway accessories:

The auction is for both the yellow frame glacier sunglasses as well as the digital watch.

3.1 Phillip Lim bag from the Resort collection–“Meira” double shoulder bag in Royal Blue:

The auction is on now, and runs until October 8th.  There are some fantastic pieces available and of course, the knowledge that you’re helping out a great cause!

images: Runway to Service

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Accessories for a Good Cause

I was browsing through Etsy this morning, looking for our Weekend Etsy Pick when this gem caught my eye.  Don’t get me wrong – it’s a lot of look, but I love the playfulness and sheer exuberance:

This piece by Big Frozen Melon is a mix between a really skinny scarf and an enthusiastic lariat necklace.  The flower itself is made from felted Merino wool, with stitched bead accents in the center of the flower.  The necklace/scarf is crocheted cotton, and at almost six feet long, has plenty ways to wear it.

Big Frozen Melon also creates felted handbags and hair accessories with their large felted flowers.  They also make some lovely wedding accessories, everything from little flowers to the same style of necklace as the one I’ve shown – just in white.

image: Big Frozen Melon

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Weekend Etsy Picks

Yarnz is a company known to have a beautiful selection of cashmere scarves and wraps and I found three gorgeous examples of their work on Shopbop.

Images: Yarnz

Cameo Scarf ($165)
Neo Zebra Scarf ($165)
Floral Swirl Scarf ($165)

These 100% woven cashmere scarves are quite luxe and would make a fabulous accent piece to a simple outfit of jeans and a tee. These would also look chic thrown around your shoulders in the evenings.  Yarnz has a wonderful selection of scarves, gloves and hats too. Right now, at Shopbop, all of their lighter-weight (silk and cashmere blend) scarves are on sale so it’s a good time tos tock up for Spring and Summer too!

Another fabulous thing about scarves? They make wonderful gifts! 

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Otrera Evil Eye Scarf in Green $198

Now the Evil Eye scarves have become the most recognizable piece from Otrera as they have made their way into the closets of fabulous celebrities and high-end department stores like Henri Bendel’s and Intermix.  The Evil Eye scarf is now being sold in stores around the world!

The sequel to the Evil Eye scarf is the new Hamsa scarf from Otrera which features the hamsa hand with the evil eye in its palm.  In traditional Islamic and Jewish culture, the hand is an amulet with magical powers to offer protection and to ward off the evil eye.

Otrera Hamsa Scarf in Purple $158

Both Otrera scarf styles are hand sewn from richly colored silk chiffon and are large in size (45″ x 45″) so they can be worn in a multitude of different styles.  The scarves all have tiny glass charms at the corners that match the evil eye symbol on the pattern.  A bold colored silk scarf is a great way to add color to a simple Fall outfit.

You can visit Otrera’s website to find out more about Elle Sakellis’ designs, buy Hamsa and Evil Eye scarves and see the wide variety of different colors options.

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Otrera Hamsa and Evil Eye Scarves

After writing about the snood last week, I have been obsessed with finding other designers who are exploring this idea.  Susanne Guldager is a Danish designer who creates beautiful conceptual pieces with a dark and funky vibe.  Her designs are daring avant garde pieces in dark fabrics with dramatic silhouettes.

Image: Pixie Market

Susanne Guldager Knot Hood Scarf $198

This Susanne Guldager piece is absolutely gorgeous!!  I love everything about it:  the styling options, the color, the knotted pattern, and the details in the lining and trim.  Fabulous!  Here are some images of other ways that it can be worn…I can’t decide which is my favorite:

Image: Pixie Market

Which is your favorite way to wear this piece?  Susanne Guldager pieces are available online at Pixie Market, which has one of the most amazing collections of independent designers that I have ever seen.  I hope that more of her designs are available online in the U.S. soon!

Image: Pixie Market

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Susanne Guldager Hood Scarf Combination

It’s a garment that’s meant to keep you warm, not necessarily be a stylish accent, right?

Well, accessory designers are out to prove those people wrong!

You can find all kinds of amazing details on scarves these days.  From ruffles, smocking and unique fabric treatments, there are all kinds of interesting scarves that will keep you warm – and stylish.

Let’s start with this cute little puckered scarf from Tarnish.  It’s short, sweet and made from easy-care acrylic – it also comes in black, hot pink and turquoise as well as the soft denim shown here.

Have fun with feminine ruffles, also from Tarnish.  This longer knitted scarf is an acrylic/nylon/mohair wool blend and comes in black and magenta as well as taupe.

Want to go for a bolder look?  This smocked gingham scarf from Janie Besner features the popular “buffalo” check in purple, white or red – all with black checks.

images: Nordstrom

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Warm and Stylish Scarves?

I love the intellectual geek chic way that the scarf is styled in this photo, but it would also look great with a tight black dress and tall boots. The yarn is 80% acrylic and 20% wool, so it’s soft and warm, but not itchy. Available for $115 from Yokoo.

Photo Credit: Yokoo

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Pemproke Charcoal Cowl by Yokoo

I have tried every accessories organization technique available because dealing with lots of little pieces can quickly become a nightmare.  I have accumulated a lot of jewelry over the years, ranging from $1 costume jewelry pieces to priceless family jewels and somehow I can never find the exact piece that I’m looking for when I’m rushing out the door.  I have hats and scarves and headbands and pins and lots of little things that I love to add to my outfit to have something a little more expressive.  I have decided that the perfect way to organize my accessories involves:

1. displaying my variety of pieces in a way that allows me to see what I have and possibly be inspired to wear something specific
2. keeping my valuable pieces in a special place so that they can be protected and safe; they don’t need to be as easily accessible since they will probably only be worn for special occasions

I use a variety of containers, hooks, and jewelry stands for organizing my accessories.  Here are some key pieces:

• earring stand – A life-changing discovery!  After keeping my earrings in a tiny box for years and always wasting time searching for a pair that matched, I finally discovered the fabulous earring stand.  There are many different artistic varieties that allow you to hang your earrings in a way that displays all of your options and always keeps the pairs together.

Image: Urban Outfitters

Twiggy Jewelry Stand $32 at Urban Outfitters

• small drawers – Find something with lots of little compartments for holding your more precious pieces that usually come in their own protective bags.  You can put just one or two pieces in each drawer.  These pieces are worn less so you don’t need them out on display where they can be seen everyday or possibly lost.  If you can’t find a jewelry box like this, look for a product designed for office supply storage.  I just received the one below as a gift from my mom and I LOVE it!  So perfect for an architect!

Image: Cost Plus

Recycled Ruler Desktop Chest $49.99 at Cost Plus

• necklace hooks – Long chunky necklaces are in style right now, so it’s definitely difficult to find a jewelry box that will hold these larger pieces.  I like to put hooks on my wall to hang these necklaces so I can see them displayed and keep them from getting tangled.  You can just use tiny hooks that attach to your wall from the hardware store, or find a jewelry stand with necklace hooks.

Image: Urban Outfitters

Yes Frills Wall Jewelry Holder $24 at Urban Outfitters

• tiny bowl – I need a place where I can immediately drop my earrings and rings when I get home from work or going out.  When I’m exhausted I don’t want to deal with finding exactly where everything goes, so I drop everything into a pretty little bowl so I can find everything in the morning.

• hats & scarves hooks – An over-the-door hook is perfect for stashing all of your long scarves and hats.  Hanging your hats will prevent them from getting crushed and will let them dry if you’ve worn them in the rain or snow.

• purse hanger – I store most of my purses in felt bags in boxes in my closet, but I like to have a few options readily available to me so I can switch throughout the week for different outfits and events.  I choose a few different sizes and levels of dressiness to display on a purse hanger in my closet so I can switch out quickly without having to dig through boxes when I’m on my way out the door.

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Handbag Hangup Natural Purse Hanger $12.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond

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How To Keep Your Accessories Organized

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These light weight Tolani Lakshmi Scarves ($95) are some of the more popular scarves worn by celebs. Recently it was seen on Jessica Alba! Each one measures 28″ x 80″ and is made by skilled weavers making each one unique and a work of art. There’s a bit of an ethnic style to these as well. The center of each scarf is slightly narrower while the ends are wider for style and comfort.

Lucky Brand Plaid Pucker Scarves ($39) are colourful and fun. Wear these as a pop of colour with your simple, casual outfits.  Each scarf measures 9″ x 50″ and has a fun pucker texture that’s soft and stylish.

These Juicy Couture Couture Stripe Scarves with Tassles ($) are quite long at 9″ x 78″. There’s enough fabric there to wrap it three times around your neck for extra warmth. Juicy Couture items are always quite trendy, young and playful and these scarves are no exception. The fun stripes are accented with tassels and a gold button and dog.

Get these scarves at Bloomingdales for yourself or give them to someone as a gift, they’ll infuse a touch of colour and whimsy to any outfits.

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Cute & Colourful Fall Scarves