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HCMSU’s Guide to Cute and Affordable Winter Accessories!

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at MSU chapter.

Accessories are usually overlooked when it comes to winter fashion, but the right gloves, hat, and scarf can transform any boring winter ensemble into a stylish outfit anyone would want to replicate!

 

Gloves

 

These ingenious gloves from JCPenny make using a touch screen phone in the winter possible and they come in various different bright colors.

$19.99  

 

Remind yourself of how lovely you are with these cute convertible mittens from Mod Cloth. Convertible mittens are a smart idea if you tend to be coming in and out a lot.  You can put the mitten flap down if you’re getting too toasty or put it back up if you’re cold.

$37.99 

 

 

Brighten up a dreary winter day with these yellow gloves from Mod Cloth. The cheery color will show off your personality and style while still keeping you warm. 

$14.99 

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Hats and Headwraps

 

Turn your style up a notch with this hat from Macy’s. Cloche hats are the perfect pick for someone who wants to look classy but still warm. You can also keep them on once you’re inside since they look so cute.

$21.99 

 

These earmuffs from American Eagle are ideal for music lovers. You can keep yourself warm while still enjoying your favorite tunes on the way to class. 

$19.50 

 

 

An ear warmer with fur, such as this pick from American Eagle, looks and feels super cozy, and doesn’t leave you with the dreaded hat hair.

$19.50  

 

 

Shield your face from the sun while your on the slopes or just heading to class with this hat from The North Face

$30.00 

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Scarves 

 

Ombre has been a huge trend this year from celebrity hair to clothing; keep up with the trend with this cool ombre scarf from Billabong

$29.50 

 

Go classic with a tartan plaid scarf from Target . This pattern pairs well with black or white coats and will be so pretty for the holidays. 

$11.24 

 

Another patterned scarf to try is this leopard pick from Target. Leopard is now considered a neutral so feel free to pair it with a brightly colored coat and get ready to turn heads your way. 

$14.99   

 

Infinity scarves are by far the warmest type of scarf you can wear. Look for big chunky knit ones like this pick from Forever 21

$12.80 

 

Go Old Hollywood with a fur stole, like this one from Forever 21, wrapped around your shoulders. While not conventional for everyday use, faux fur is a great way to add glamour to an outfit for a date night. 

$12.80 

 

Lauren is a fifth year senior at Michigan State University pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Journalism with a specialization in Editorial Reporting which she will graduate with in the summer of 2012. She previously graduated in May 2011 with a bachelor’s of arts degree in Apparel and Textile Design. Last summer she interned at 944 magazine which helped to strengthen her love for journalism. Lauren loves planning events such as the MSU Annual Undergraduate Fashion Exhibit last year where she had some of her designs and clothing featured. She loves sewing in her spare time and creating beautiful clothes for herself, friends and family. Lauren also enjoys entering her designs into fashion shows such as the Annual Apparel and Textile Design Fashion Show last spring on campus where one of her dresses was a finalist for the judges choice award. She loves any kinds of sweets, cooking, crazy nail polish colors, Italian and Mexican food, shopping for shoes, MSU football games and watching The Devil Wears Prada over and over. Lauren is so excited to be a part of the Her Campus team and is very eager to begin the Her Campus branch at Michigan State!