With clothes being so 'minimalist' and plain this season, accessories are the key to brightening up your outfit. A pretty summer scarf is just the thing to do the trick. Usually I'm not one to buy such an unnecessary accessory, but I saw a two sided Anna Sui silk scarf that I simply couldn't resist buying, and ever since then I've been looking around for ways to use it.As seen on the Christian Lacroix SS06 catwalk. I don't like how the scarf covers up the model's ears, but the extra bow thing (top right side) is so cute.
For a more summery feel, choose scarves with bright colors and white background (like Nicole in the left picture.) For a cooler, edgier look, choose darker, more solid colors/ prints. Nicole is wearing an Alexander McQueen skull scarf, which was first spotted on Mary Kate Olsen and now almost all the IT girls have been spotted with.
Lindsay Lohan wearing a colorful scarf as a bandanna. I don't like bandannas in general, but Lindsay makes it look cool here!
The prices summer scarves could vary a lot. From cheap to expensive:
These Top Shop ones are only 10pounds each. I like the subtle flower prints in the light blue and pink one. And the polka dot ones are great to go with 50s-inspired outfits, or just any plain outfits.

At first I thought this J.Crew Seaside Scarf (US$45) had too much details to look good, but the picture from jcrew.com here demonstrates how it can be used as a bandanna and totally make a boring preppy outfit more stylish.




