If you are bothering to consider a new Winter scarf, why not go all the way and Think Mink? These Lanvin beauties are certainly a step up from mundane wool. Backed with luxurious knit silk, they are petal soft. A timeless indulgence. Grey or Beige $3360 USD.

Available at Barneys NY here.

Though the weather is deliciously mild this week, I'm sure a cold blast is right around the corner, so I'm looking at scarves. These Jil Sander Astrakhan scarves in Black and Silver are so decadent and tempting. What a fabulous way to glam up a basic winter coat. $845 USD.

Available at Barneys NY here.

This clever design caught my eye because it is useful and simple. Just a short narrow ribbed knit cashmere scarf with a button closure to keep you warm and toasty. Elegant simplicity from Thom Browne. $345 USD.

Available at Barneys NY here.

I bought a lot of basic black this season and I wanted something with a little color to help brighten up my wardrobe. I've always admired the Alexander McQueen Skull Scarf, but I thought that if I wasn't the first to get one, then I didn't want to be the last. Ultimately, I decided that it is a bit of a New Classic and gives an edge to my Fall look. The sheer silk chiffon drapes beautifully and the dark burgundy and black colorway makes it difficult to "read" the skulls, which is fine by me. Better late than never. Thank you Barneys NY.

I keep trying on various scarves at Hermès. I like the look of a casual silk scarf knotted around the neck while wearing a button down shirt. However, all the scarves end up being too bulky after being folded over and over to create a thin strip. The 90cm classic scarves are HUGE and even the 70cm vintage silks are not really small enough. Hermès even produces some 70cm vintage scarves specifically for men. Today, I finally tried a "Pointu" or "Triangle" scarf and I was surprised at how well it worked. I suppose it can even be worn Boyscout style (with the whole triangle draped around the shoulders), but I would never do that. It is very easy to fold the top point of the triangle down and then a few more folds to create a thin strip and you just wrap it around your neck and make a knot. Sort of an ascot update or something that reminds me of a 70s gigolo. I like the luxe/low tension of this look.

This pattern is called Carre en Carre and is a collage of several different classic Hermès scarf designs.

The box, as always, is a pleasure and this one looks like it contains an Hermès pizza slice!

The Luxury of an Hermès purchase is due, in no small part, to the box. Even the smallest purchase is wrapped in tissue and placed in an elegant orange box, which is then tied with the signature brown ribbon. I dropped in on Hermès today for a look around and I fell in love with this pocket square. The pocket squares at Hermès are called "Pochettes" and "Gavroches" as well, and this "Hermès-Sellier" style is in the Vert Anis and Khaki colorway. I think it will add just the right pop of color to my mostly navy and grey wardrobe. The very pale green color conjures images of Spring like new buds on trees. The pattern is reminiscent of the Gardens of Versailles.