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When I first came across the term “snood”, my initial reaction was “why snood?” Because, if you think about it, the words “scarf” and “hood” do not combine to make “snood”. They make “scood”. So well done Vogue, or whoever came up with that one.

So what do I think of snoods? Well, judging by Vogue.com’s recent gallery expedition, I just don’t know.

On the one hand, I can see these things proving fairly useful during Winter’s harsher months. Gone are the days of cold necks and long draping scarf tassels catching on door handles. Not only that, but the snoods featured on this season’s runways were oozing with style, from the urban neutral tones of Missoni and Burberry to the more provocative ruby reds of Fendi. Almost like Emirates-stewardess meets ice-queen-chic, but cooler.

Then again, let’s be serious for a minute. Would I honestly go out rocking a huge knitted head-embracing concoction whilst waiting for the rest of the world to catch up with me? Because readers, my friends, family and other associates will hardly be the first to jump on the bandwagon with this daring trend. And whilst I don’t usually have a problem jumping on the bandwagon when it comes to the latest crazes, I do when it comes to questionable headgear.

In a nutshell, I think I’ll be sticking to my trusty woollen hat, scarf and mittens this season. Somehow, the idea of looking like a cosy nun just doesn’t have the same appeal as I first imagined. If I do feel the appeal, however, I think I’ll be wrapping my never-ending granny scarf around my neck and head in the hope it will look the same, or something very similar at the least.

So fear not ladies, I don’t think you’ll be needing to don your snoods just yet. Remember wedges and gladiator sandals, and how they only seemed to appear trendy at least a year after they were “reinvented”? The same went for crop tops and jeggings – us normal people need to test the water with our toes before diving head first into the trend pool. So for now, I’m just going to sit and read Vogue and laugh at all those daring fashionistas doing it wrong and looking silly in their arguably “edgy” ensembles, whilst I play it safe in my hat, scarf and mittens.

QUESTION TIME: What do you think of snoods? Will you be rocking yours this winter, or like me, will you be playing it safe with the good ol’ hat and gloves/mittens? Leave your comment below!