Cold winter winds may be blowing, and depending on what part of the world you reside in there's probably a fresh blanket of snow on the ground, but that doesn't mean that fashion is cooling off as well. The hottest trend on the runways for the last several years just made its way to the top -- of the body, that is.

Designers have been wild about animal print for the last few years, using it everywhere from spunky stilettos to bodacious bags. You may have thought the trend had become extinct without its usual, prominently displayed presence, but animal print is alive and kicking, making its 2008 debut in fashion accessories for the tresses.

With looks suited to everyone, from mild to really wild, take a walk on the wild side this winter, and give some of these accessories a try.

LEOPARD: Probably the most prolific of the prints, sporting spots is always tons of fun! These itty bitty bows from Deadly Kustom are a super cute way to show your wild side, without going over the top. An added bonus – they’re fur, so you get a double dose of animal appeal!

ZEBRA: More often than not, when you see zebra print, it's on headbands or other accessories in the traditional ebony and ivory. If beastly black and white isn't your thing, zebra print is out there and available in a wide range of funky fashion colors. It doesn't matter what hue you like your stripes in, because Tokidoki Xtensions offers these wicked wild clip-in extensions in several different shades of stripes. I think this is one of the coolest animal print accessory ideas I've seen, adding the fun, custom colors as well as the fact they're handmade to the laundry list of reasons this is one cool critter creation.

SNAKE/LIZARD SKIN: For a fashion forward look that's easy to wear, whether to work, dinner or a casual afternoon, reptile skin is both classy and flashy. Consider a played down piece like this one from Collette Malouf, which can capture an unruly pony, tame trendy top-knots and add elegance without abandon to any tresses in need of training.

FEATHERS: If spots or stripes aren't your idea of party puuuurfect couture, consider accessories from our feathered friends. Another hot runway-ready look this season keeps the fur from flying by utilizing the fall from fowl. I love this feathered hairpiece from Baby Girl Boutique,that adds a bit of retro pin-up polish to any look. With the recent passing of Bettie Page (the original pin-up princess) what better time to experiment with the vintage vixen vibe?

Unleash your inner beast this winter by sporting spots, stripes and skin, whether in neutral, natural, or cosmic color no matter your shade or style. If prints or patterns aren't your idea of paw-fection, don't miss out on the furry fun! Check out The Jungle Store, which has a huge selection of other animal inspired accessories for any fashion statement you may be making.

Photos from myvintagehut.com (where the cool leopard rose can be purchased), etsy.com (TokiDokiXtensions and Deadly Kustom), Amazon.com, babygirlboutique.com