When the weather gets cold enough that you have to really bundle up, do you find yourself reaching for moth-eaten mittens and a tattered toboggan, not to mention that silly scarf your mom gave you years ago? If so, then it’s time for a winter accessories upgrade. You don’t have to break the bank to look stylish this winter, so embrace some of the latest trends in your accessories, and you’ll look great, no matter how frightful the weather gets. Most of the trends in clothing, such as animal prints, sequins, military looks and faux fur are great to incorporate in accessories as well. First, check out your winter coat to see if it needs an upgrade. If not, you can snap up accessories that coordinate well with its color. For example, a leopard print scarf or hat would pop against a red dress coat. An animal print in a vibrant color will jazz up basic black outerwear.

Go for a fur-trimmed set of leather gloves and matching scarf for a sophisticated look. Use a fur vest on those not-so-cold days to stay cozy. Sequins are no longer limited to cocktail dresses. They’re everywhere – blouses, sweaters, even shorts. So add a hot little sequined wool beret to keep your ears warm and ward off the blahs. Scarves work great to keep not only your neck warm, but also to wrap around your ears and lower part of your face on a really frigid day. Choose your favorite color in a chunky knit like cable or popcorn knit and wrap up. You can find on-trend, reasonable prices at a lot of stores this season. Shopping mall staple Charlotte Russe has dozens of scarves priced less than $20, and Old Navy has furry, cozy trapper-style hats, plus fleece scarves in every color of the rainbow paired with matching gloves. Stay warm and look cool by grabbing some eye-catching accessories this season!