Scarf - Aritzia | Sweater - Oak + Fort | Pants - Aritzia 

I'm starting a new series this month in celebration of 2016! I'll be sharing some of the key items to make for a stylish year ahead. 

First one off the bench is the blanket scarf ! 

Why? 

1) They are essential to mastering winter layering. If you live in a city with the climate anywhere like Toronto then you know that the temperature can change drastically in a matter of hours. You all know I love my leather jackets, but if it drops below 0 degrees C I'm basically a frozen popsicle! With a blanket scarf, I can just have it hanging around my neck when it's warmer out, but then use it as a full body wrap whenever it gets colder!

2) The versatility! You can see some of the many ways you can wear this scarf above, but basically this accessory just never gets boring.

3) They are everywhere! I remember in winter 2014 only a few places carried blanket scarves ( Aritzia being one of them), but it was hard to find some at a more affordable price range! I ended up ordering mine from ASOS, but had to wait over 2 weeks for it. However, this year - they are in just about every clothing retailer you walk into like Old Navy and my favourite Kit & Ace.