Winter accessories are often thought to be hard to get right, but when you know the basics it is actually very simple to create a winter look that will keep you looking stylish and feeling snug through the colder months.

The winter headwear trends that are in fashion right now are headbands (yes, believe it or not, these are back with a vengeance and are cooler than ever!) corsages and hats in all shapes and sizes.

The kind of headbands that you will see appearing in high street stores this season are both the stretchy version; usually adorned with plenty of sequins, ruffles and feathers (which are all very much en vogue this winter!) and the more conventional ‘alice band’ with a cute corsage fitted at the side or centre. These add a touch of girlie glamour to a winter outfit and are also perfect for creating a wedding guest hair style or adding a feminine touch to any party outfit.

Vintage, hand made looking hats are very much in fashion right now so if you’re feeling creative you could always try making your own. If that all seems like a little too much hard work there are always plenty of high street and online store versions which will do the job nicely. The handmade look works well in winter as it conjures up vibes of homely, warm winter evenings by the fireside and has a rustic charm that you can be totally versatile with in a knitted hat or bobble hat style in warm autumnal colours.

The possibilities are endless and there are a great variety of headwear and hats available to choose from right now so why not start looking, experimenting and seeing which works best for you!