• Scarf – Banana Republic
• Grey Sweater – Banana Republic
• Denim Skirt – Gap
• Grey Sweater Tights – Banana Republic
• Black Flats – Urban Outfitters
• Earrings- Gift from my mom

This is another cozy outfit based around a cozy scarf.  I  saw this scarf at Banana Republic before Christmas and had to have it, mostly because of the purple and grey plaid.  It’s long and rather heavy, and has fringe along on of the long sides.  All of this made me question the addition to my wardrobe, but the warm soft fabric and perfect print and color palette convinced me (and my mom, who gave it to me) otherwise.

I just wrapped the heavy scarf around my neck and then loosely tied the ends together.   The outfit is pretty simple and plain, with the only other exciting component being these great earrings – another Christmas gift from my mom.

It has been so fun this week to see how the addition of a scarf can change the look of the simplest outfit. I hope you are all enjoying scarf month as much as we are.  Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win your own Nepali Scarf by TDM Design!  A.

• Circle Scarf- Ireland, gift from sister M.
• Charcoal Sweater- New York and Company
• Cream Sweater – F21
• Belt- New York and Company
• Navy Skinny Cords – Banana Republic
• Black Wellies – Banana Republic

My sister brought this cream circle scarf to me from Ireland at the begging of December and I have been wearing it non stop ever sense! it is one of the coziest things I own and I love to throw it on when I am just lounging around the house.  I have also worn it while out and about as my winter scarf  but it wasn’t until I a paired it with this charcoal short sleeved sweater – another one of the coziest things I own – that it felt like an essential part of the ensemble.  I wore the scarf all day!

These pictures were actually taken this weekend about 30 miles outside of academichic central.  it was a beautiful day in a beautiful place and I found myself very happy to be cozy but stylish duds!  the snow covered forest at sunset made for a great backdrop, but it kind of  makes it difficult to see the many neutrals I have layered here – cream, navy, charcoal, black and brown – but trust me they are all there, in happy coexistence.

I have to admit, while I immediately loved the feel of this cozy number, I was at first skeptical of the appearance of the circle on me.  I am not a big fan of large cowl necks and I worried that it looked like my head was being swallowed, but as it turns out i am a big fan and wouldn’t mind getting my hands on another one or two!  What are your thoughts on the circle scarf?

A.