Le Stylo Rouge | A Kansas City style blog

Ashley Style Blogger + Creative Director

Go big or go home.

It’s a good motto, especially when it comes to scarves. I’m talking huge, wrap-around-you-four-times, basically-wearing-a-blanket type scarves. Monster scarves, Godzilla scarves. Not only is this super cozy, but has a nice style pay-off.

That is what I asked for as a Valentine’s present, by the way: a new scarf. The bigger, the better. Since we won’t be out of the cold anytime soon, I might as well stock up.

Building an outfit around a monster scarf is easy: stick with the basics, and maybe grab a tough shoe. I wore simple skinnies, a white dolman tee, and a pair of combat boots with this gorgeous bright blue scarf over the weekend.

white tee, skinny jeans, combat boots, blue scarf — Halogen scarfÂ (on sale!); Victoria’s Secret tee; Rich and Skinny jeansÂ (on sale!); Steve Madden boots; Linea Pelle belt (similar)

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner; have you started dropping hints about your Valentine’s wish list? I put together a little gift guide with a few of my favorites. And bonusâ€“ almost everything pictured retails for $50 or under (except for the watch, but you can’t leave out Mr. Michael Kors).

1. The NARSissist Cheek Kit ($49)
2. Sephora Collection Flatter Yourself Contouring Brush Kit ($48)
3. Kensie ‘Whitney’ Lace Chemise ($48)
4. Coach Mini Coffret Fragrance Set ($48)
5. Vince Camuto ‘Lightbox Piece Good’ Scarf ($38)
6. JCrew Crystal Venus Flytrap Earrings ($50)
7. JCrew Textured Bangle Set ($39.50)
8. ($180)

Speaking of going big… I’m so excited to announce I’ve teamed up with a gang of stellar fashion + beauty bloggers to host a killer cash giveaway. The prize? $1000 in PayPal cash for one lucky reader. And it’s open internationally! Talk about some serious doughâ€“ that should line those pockets for Valentine’s Day, no?