Scarves: can't live with them, can't live without them. Putting together an outfit can be hard work and it usually seems like putting on jewelry, tights, and scarves don't seem to be worth the effort and work to incorporate in. However, I believe that going the extra mile with your ensemble is what sets you apart from the sea of people surrounding you. They can start conversations with the right people whether that be a future employer or a cute stranger, or spark the imagination of a friend or onlooker in their own ensemble. Either way, the holidays are a perfect time to launch a sneak attack in the form of a scarf to add that pizazz and class to your image.

Three materials that I adore for scarves in winter are wool, satin, and and silk.

WOOL

Wool scarves can be made from the hair or fur of alpaca, goats, and sheep. 

Alpaca is the warmest of the three due to the fact that Alpaca were bred specifically for their hair and can live in altitudes of 11,500- 16,000 feet in Chile... BRR! Another plus to using their wool is that it is not only luxurious in its texture and its glossy appearance, it is also flame resistant! (Yay?!)

Wool from goats or cashmere have been used in Nepal and Kashmir for thousands of years and were first used in manufacturing shawls. However, they have expanded to scarves and other products due to their weight (very light so you won't get weighed down) and the fact that the material will actually become more soft in texture with wear. 

The fleece of sheep is what is used to produce wool for weaving. Currently, 90% of the world's sheep partake in production of wool. White wool can be dyed any color so it is the most valuable color to be used for producing products.  Wool is great for everyday use due to its functionality (it's warm AND durable) and the fact that it is long-lasting. 

SATIN VS. SILK

Though both materials are very similar due to their smoothness and softness, there are very distinct differences between the two. First of all, though satin can have materials such as silk woven with other materials, silk is a natural fiber and threads are made exclusively from the cocoons of silk worms. Silk threads are hard to produce which is why they are so darn expensive! In addition to its expense, they are also high maintenance due to how delicate the material is. However, because of the long fibers used in its production, it is more durable than satin. Satin is relatively low in cost to produce and has more of a glossy appearance which makes it more accessible to purchase. 

Keep in mind though that both materials require dry cleaning!

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