All Wound Up!

I love scarves! They keep you warm, and will give even the most basic pieces a bit of a fashionable edge. They replace a necklace as accessory and - I love this - can hide any flaws in regard to neck shape, etc.

So ... what do I like this season? (I fancy writing "this fall "but given we don't use this term in Sydney I will hold back!)

A black, red or grey in a chunky knit, textured, stripe or metallic, lurex and delicate weave ... can all add style to an outfit.

We love the texture and volume of a knit scarf, with 'frill" effect (pictured) or extra width.

Scarves retail from around $15 in Sportsgirl or Just Jeans to $60 plus in Witchery, Sportscraft, Saba, Ojay or David Jones. The Sportscraft Elastic Scarf pictured above is absolutely gorgeous and retails for $69.95. The David Jones scarf pictured left, is fabulous too and retails for just $34.95.

The best idea is to keep a constant look out ... build a collection, and they might just "zoosh" up a skivvy, jeans or a winter coat when you need them.

When you're shopping for a scarf think French chic ... it's a well known fact that those gorgeous Parisians are never without a scarf or wrap!

As we've noticed on Style.com, those chic front row fashionistas are bulking up with knits worn with their trench, cardi or parka, which is a great contrast to leggings and solid heels or boots.