How did you spend your morning?  Was it spent standing in front of your closet, cereal bowl in hand, pondering the eternal question "What should I wear today?"  I know we'd rather wrestle with more pressing issues (Am I recycling enough? Can we save the Galapagos?) but this universal problem has the tendency to interfere with us actually leaving the house so I wanted to share some tips with you on those days you need a little inspiration. The Today Show ran a segment this morning on 4 different ways to wear one 36" square silk scarf.  These are also great tips for stretching an existing wardrobe on a tight budget.  Starting with one of these 4 different ways to wear a scarf is a great way to build an outfit. For me, the headband is my 'ace' in the 'deck of cards.' What's your favorite way to wear a scarf? Is it your fail-safe, you're sure-thing when you need a great outfit?

A halter top
1. Lay the scarf down, with the dull side facing up (36" inch square — if you want more coverage, go bigger).

2. Take the middle of the scarf and tie a small knot (right in the middle).

3. Tie two of the corners around your neck and the other two corners around your waist. Pair this with a flowy skirt or pair of pants and you are set! This look is also great under a suit jacket or a bomber.

A belt
1. Lay the scarf out flat.

2. Fold the scarf into a triangle and roll it, starting at one corner, until you have one long, tubelike scarf.

3. Put it through the loops of jeans or slacks and tie a knot in the front.

A purse
1. Take any square scarf (36" by 36" is standard — go bigger if you want to go bigger). Lay it with the dull side facing up.

2. Take two opposite corners and tie them into a square knot.

3. Then take the last two opposite corners of the scarf and tie those into a square knot. This will become the handle for the bag. Voila! You have a purse!

Headband
1. Start with a square scarf. Fold it in half to form a triangle and then fold inward until you get the desired width. Smooth the long portion across your forehead and tie the ends in knot under your hair.