Once the holidays are over and the dreary weather persists, it can be easy to settle into the winter “blah’s.” Though the cold weather may try to withhold joy, a simple way to fight against this seasonal situation is by layering on colorful accessories. Not only will they keep frostbite at bay, this season’s hats, scarves, and gloves are sure to shine as statement pieces against the black puffer coats most of us wear daily. So, the next time you’re walking out the door feeling less than enthusiastic, reach for a winter accessory that sparks joy – you’ll serve as a reminder for others around you to smile as well!

Keep your hands warm in mittens, gloves, or fingerless options. I’m loving extra-special embroidery and color-blocked iterations especially.

1st Row: Frances Valentine Wool Flower Mittens, Loewe Navy Anagram-Patch Wool Striped Gloves, Jocelyn Faux Fur Mandy Mitten, Carolyn Rowan Full Finger Gloves, Sofia Cashmere Knit Gloves

2nd Row: Missoni Space-dyed Wool Gloves, Stella McCartney Knit Unisex Gloves, Kirstie Sorbet Stripe Gloves, YSL Gloves in Tweed & Leather, Free People Fair Isle Knit Gloves

To keep your head warm, you can never go wrong with a beanie. If you want to up your style game even further, consider a balaclava, an accessory you may have noticed has been on the rise recently. Balaclavas originated from the Crimean War during the 1850s, when soldiers used them to fight off Russia’s freezing temperatures; like many military-inspired fashions, it found its way onto Calvin Klein and Gucci’s runways for their Fall 2018 shows. And now, the balaclava has reemerged with a vengeance, as designers such as Miu Miu and Balenciaga have embraced the protective and warm style.

1st Row: Donni Duo Beanie, Ssense Multicolor Alpaca Beanie, Adrienne Landau Metallic Hat, Cos Ribbed Beanie Hat, Lola Hats Snowball Beanie

2nd Row: Sanne Balaclava, Stella McCartney Unisex Natural Knit Balaclava, Motmot Balaclava, Marc Jacobs Monogram Balaclava, Clare V Balaclava

Other hat trends include cozy furry bucket hats and caps, berets in new hues and textures, and ear warmers that promise not to mess up your hair! Any of these will add an interesting element of texture to your look.

1st Column: Ganni Crochet Beret, Nanushka Tarone Leather Beret

2nd Column: Isabel Marant Lapaz Headband, Raffaelo Bettini Cashmere Headband, Lele Sadoughi Jet Studded Ear Warmer

3rd Column: Stand Studio Wera Bucket Hat, Yves Salomon White Reversible Shearling Hat, Apparis Shane Stone Blue Hat

4th Column: Pologeorgis Two-tone Blue Fox Fur Earmuffs, Surell Accessories Rabbit Fur Earmuffs

When adding a scarf season, choose an oversized blanket or puffer scarf. From a practical
standpoint, these will keep you as warm as physically possible. And the addition to your outfit
will give you an effortlessly chic vibe. Play around with patterns and colors, using your coat as
the canvas to a great statement piece.

1st Row: Acne Studios Checked Scarf, Apparis Luna Scarf, Pangaia FLWRDWN Scarf, Le Ligne Kinsale Scarf, Paco Rabanne Stardust Fair Isle Scarf

2nd Row: Paloma Wool Scarf, The Kooples Mohair Scarf, Embassy of Bricks and Logs Dubbo Scarf, Missoni Multicolored Scarf, Holzweiler Fresia Check Bonito Scarf

Stay warm this winter and enjoy adding color to beat the “blah’s”!