I have previously posted about the Paul Smith and D & G collections for Fall 08. I couldn’t help but notice a new (well not entirely new) trend for head wear. This season the new (old) look for head wear is the head scarf. Those with open top cars are going to love this trend- no more messed up hair.

At D & G navy, red and gold headscarves were teamed with tartan, plaid and argyl for maximum effect.

At Paul Smith, a prim and proper look of pencil skirts and mohair jumpers, in earthy browns and oranges, was finished off by a headscarf tied under the chin. The look was pure Parisian chic and I just love it.

pictures from style.com

• The headscarf is the perfect way to keep your hair looking neat and tidy in the Autumns wind and gails. Here are my tips on wearing a headscarf for Autumn winter 08.
•  Choose a  large square scarf (preferably silk)
• Opt for a bold pattern in dark colours eg navy, grey, browns and reds.
• Fold the scarf into a triangle and tie under your chin .
• Leave an inch or so of hair or fringe at the front. For the Paul Smith look, you could backcomb a bit of volume into the front of your hair.
• If you have long hair, tie it back so that it does not effect the shape  of the headscarf.
• Ensure that the scarf is big enough to cover your neck and a fall onto the top of your back.

This large bold monochrome print scarf is perfect for achieving next seasons headscarf look.

I love scarves. Not the thick woolley ones that you wear in winter to keep you warm, although I like those as well, but the beautiful silk ones with amazing patterns and pictures on them. They are just so versatile and can make a really dull outfit feel really special. There are lots of different ways to wear a scarf and these are my favourite:

Take a sash scarf or a triangular silk scarf folded into a long shape, wrap it around you head and tie at the back of your head/ nape of your neck. You can vary the thickness and angle of the scarf depending on the look you want to achieve. For a sixties look you can backcomb your hair at the crown for added lift.

A scarf can be used in the place of a belt either wound through the belt loops of jeans or trousers or tied around a dress as a waist sash. For a flattering look use a long scarf with long ends hanging down as this elongates the body.

Take a large silk scarf and fold diagonally into triangles. Tie around the waist as seen at the ss08 Hermes catwalk show. This is a great way to show of a beautiful scarf with a full on picture. It is also very flattering and a great way to cover up a bulging tummy.

Fold a square scarf diagonally into a triangle and tie over your head peasant style. You can either tie under your hair or under your chin as seen at the AW08 Paul Smith Catwalk shows.

Take a long silk scarf and wrap around your neck then knot either at one side either leaving long pieces of scarf hanging down in front (This is a great way to make the torso appear longer) or in a big floppy bow.

Take a smallish square scarf folded into triangle or wound into thin scarf and tie wrap around the neck and tie at the side. You could also try using a variety of different knots and brooches to tie your scarf and add interest.

Take a largish square scarf folded into a triangle then with the point of the triangle at the front wrap loosely around your neck so the end fall at the front.

This Camilla Staerk signature print scarf will be great for brightening up any outfit this summer.