Oct 22nd 2011 at 11:00AM by The Budget Fashionista
When the cold winds begin to blow, it's time for the coats to come out of the closet and the scarves to make its way around your neck. Winter scarves come in many colors, patterns, and styles and are often woven or fashioned from thicker material. Aside from keeping your upper torso and neck area protected from the cold winds, you can also treat scarves as accessories to keep in line with this fall's fashion trends (www.thebudgetfashionista.)
Here's our picks for three simple ways to wear your winter scarf:
The Basic

Shimmer Scarf, $29.90
Most of us wear our scarves simply tied around our necks, which keeps us comfortable and protected from the harsh weather without any muss or fuss. You can extend the wrap from the neck up to the lower part of your face to really shield yourself from the biting cold outside, if you like.
Fall fashion trend tip: choose brightly-colored scarves to liven up your entire outfit.
Infinity Scarf
Multi Pattern Infinity Scarf, $34.90
Infinity scarves are scarves that have their ends sewn together to form a loop and are often twisted (resembling the infinity loop). While you can find these scarves at most major department stores, you can achieve this look with any winter scarf with a few simple tricks. Just drape the scarf around your neck and tuck the ends inside so that they aren't visible. You can go for double or single-layered loops, depending on your preferences.
The Shawl

Another way to wear a scarf is as a shawl, draped around your shoulders. This can be done with a regular scarf or you can purchase a scarf like the one shown above (called "loop" scarves".
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