An essential accessory for the cold season, the scarf is warm, stylish and versatile. Scarves can beautifully complete your look and even transform it, so check out the scarf trends for winter 2012 and get inspired.

• Snoods

Extremely trendy this winter, snoods are warm and comfortable, offering you a great look. Opt for brighter colors for a casual outfit or choose pastel tones for a more elegant style. Knitted or made of fur, snoods can be worn around the neck or as head wear.

Versace uses stylish snoods in bold colors, while Christian Dior proposes luxurious snood that successfully protect you from cold and wind this winter. On the hand, Hermes presents snoods as headpieces.

• Fur Scarves

Fur scarves are among the top scarf trends for winter 2012. If you don’t want to wear animal fur, you can go for fake fur scarves. They simply look amazing and can be worn with everything, including evening dresses, as seen on Carolina Herrera collection. You should also search for some wholesale fashion jewelry, because certain types of scarves go very well with a well-placed brooch, or with a stylish necklace.

• Knitted Scarves

It seems that knitted scarves will always be a trend. But why shouldn’t they be? They are extremely versatile and can match multiple styles. You can wear them over your coat or under it, whatever makes you feel good.

• Pastel and Dark Colors

This winter, scarf trends also come in pastel and dark colors, such as dark brown or black. These neutral tones make them very versatile and multifunctional. Regardless the color of your outfit, you can successfully match it with a pastel or dark color scarf.