In addition to my brand spankin’ new blog design (thanks to DesignerBlogs for the clean, classic look that I won’t easily tire of, plus the help to transition from Blogger to WordPress), all day I’ve been super excited at the prospect of fall, and the fun cooler weather inevitably brings for getting dressed in the morning. In particular, I rely a lot on colorful scarves to breathe new life into the same neutral long-sleeved shirts and sweaters I recycle year after year when attempting not to break the bank on fall/winter shopping.

This year I’d love to wrap one (or more) of these around my neck…

TRICOLOUR SCARF (Credit Zara.com)

This Zara scarf would provide endless options for dressing up work outfits (think shift dresses and suits) as well as jeans with blazers on the weekends. I am a sucker for red and love that you can easily pair rich chocolate brown or black accents as needed.

Microspun infinity scarf (Credit: JCrew.com)

Simple, basic and timeless. From sweats and boots on a Saturday to dark jeans and a cable knit sweater on Thursday at the office, this scarf will get a ton of wear from fall through spring.

Entwined Intarsia Loop (Credit: Anthropologie.com)

While a definite splurge, this “funks up” jeans and a sweater on the weekend (a struggle in cold weather when you are trying to be practical yet still stylish) and can also add a fun, bohemian vibe to a Saturday/Sunday “we were out too late last night” outfit.

I need to get my fall/winter self-imposed shopping allowance in order because the temperatures are beginning to change here in Denver, which makes me wonder…

What fall/winter accessories do you rely on for updating your practical (aka mundane) cold-weather wear?