Ah, “snood”.  What a word! Who would have thought that of all the terms used interchangeably to describe this new accessory category – infinity scarf, eternity scarf, circle scarf, loop scarf, cowel scarf, neck warmer -- “snood” would be the term adopted by Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Missoni and other fashion houses to describe a scarf with its ends sewn together.  

Snoods come in so many styles and varieties that really, the only thing they have in common is their continuous form factor.  We first saw the word “snood” – which draws its name from a tradition, homely hair piece much like a hair net – used to describe an infinity scarf that had been draped over the head to form a hood.  Worn this way, “snood” seemed appropriate.  But “snood” quickly started being applied to any scarf-like accessory with a continuous form, causing us some initial confusion.  Wait… since when is an infinity scarf a “snood”, and how is a long circle scarf similar to large-weave neck warmer that wraps once around the once and zips in the front?

No matter. "Snood" won the war of words, and Burberry made it official: you’ll find a section just for “Snoods” – not scarves, which have their own area – on their website.

Red scarf and red socks.

Coming from our favorite fashion eye candy The Sartorialist

My  dashing (perhaps Italian) boyfriend and I sip americano's while we browse books wearing our Burberry snoods.

He is a little edgy (although he writes poetic sonnets) so he prefers leather and buckles.

You know how sometimes when a new trend comes around you just really, really hope it won’t die? That’s how we feel about infinity scarves. They are so easy and modern without any knots or loose ends flapping around. It’s like scarf tying for dummies, there’s no need to tie at all. Literally, you pull it on over your head and your done. Want to get fancy? Loop it twice.

The oversized scarf is versatile, chic and an easy affordable way to update your look. A few seasons ago fashion was all about the big statement necklace and now we can use big flowing scarves to keep our statements soft and cozy.

Another variation on the basic wrap, but with a more modern profile and neat hidden knot.

The Wall Street Journal has this to say about a new wave of craft enthusiasts, truckers who knit.

"Kevin Abraham-Banks, a 37-year-old trucker with a shaved head and dragon tattoos, passes time at truck stops with his cocoa and knitting.

Timeless, warm, and oh-so wearable. Taking a cue from the French, the European loop is a classic and simple way to tie your scarf. It gives a slightly tailored look to your outfit while still remaining casual. We love that is is the easiest and warmest way to wear a scarf. It is also the best scarf knot for men, both masculine and understated.

Tie my Scarf is excited to announce that we have opened our scarf boutique! It took months to find the right innovative designers who are true artisans and use quality materials to design and hand-make quality scarves. Most of the scarves in our shop are one of a kind and all are created by artists who work out of small studios doing the work that they love. We are still actively evaluating and recruiting new designers to expand our inventory and influences. In the meantime, take a look around to get to know the new faces of Tie My Scarf.

Susan Eastman

Things have been busy at the Tie My Scarf office. We're right in the midst of finding vendors for our boutique, avoiding paperwork, and struggling to find the time to design the store. Steve Ballmer of Microsoft said it best when he said that all business's will go through three phases: vision, patience, and execution. We've created our vision and now we are patiently laying the groundwork for perfect execution.

So what do two sisters work on during their long crunch-weekend-to-get-the-store-started? Tie-dyeing. Because apparently, our entrepreneurial spirits spill over into all areas of our business, leaving us with the overwhelming urge to buy RIT dye and yards of white gauzy cotton. Really, it's not such a big leap from having an idea about a business or a blog and thinking "I could do that" to looking at a $400 silk tie dyed scarf and thinking "I could make that".

This weekend I finally sat down to catch up on my Netflix pile. All month it had been taunting me, collecting dust by the TV, until finally the mail got piled up on top and I'd forgotten about it all together. Imagine my delighted suprise when half-way through paying bills I came across the new Hillary Swank movie, Amelia.

The hands down favorite most versatile scarf a girl can own. We think every woman should have at least two pashmina's in their collection. We like a nice nuetral and something in our favorite color.  They'll never go out of style and they will pay for themselves over and over again.