Hair Accessories

Coquette Has Her Eye On Bombako Headbands

Natalie Zee Drieu on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 AM PDT

It's no wonder why Gossip Girl brought headbands to the forefront once again, but these headbands by Bambako take them to a whole new level of sophistication. Details such as feathers, beading, and ornate ribbons make these a perfect compliment to any outfit without looking overly embellished or gaudy. For the Fall/Winter 2009 collection, designer Abigail Ricarte wanted to create pieces that were fun, strong, and ultra femme. "This season, I was really drawn to bold statement pieces by playing with different textures and heavy splashes of color in between. I wanted to appeal to a range of girls - from yuppies to hipsters," says Abigail. And given the variety of her collection, from the glitzy Night in Tunesia to the laidback feathered Oh Hey band, we can't imagine what type of girl wouldn't be able to find something she likes! Head over to Coquette for more fall fashion!

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Whimsically Wearable 'Handle and Spout' Jewelry

Pauline Montupet on Sep 22, 2009 2:24 PM PDT

Remember when you were a little girl and nothing made you happier than having a big bow in your hair? Handle & Spout jewelry is perfect for adding just a touch of whimsy to any outfit. Started by friends Corinne Gill and Blake Ramsey as a creative refuge from their day jobs, the duo hand-makes this festive line of accessories and jewelry. Inspired by '30s and '40s glamour, they make cute and ethereal chiffon flower hair pins and larger "disco Lilly" poofs that come as a headband or hair pin. They're girly, fun, shimmery and, at under $35, they make perfect gifts for your girlfriend's birthday, a beautifully unique accessory for bridesmaids, or maybe something a bride would want to wear for that special day (say hello to something blue!). Handle and Spout round out their collection with gold and silver leather chain necklaces and headbands, an unexpected twist on the heavy metal jewelry look that's so in right now. Check out the slideshow or go to www.handlespout.com to see even more beautiful designs and purchasing details.

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Get Your Hands On Jessica Alba's Feathered Headband!

Pauline Montupet on Aug 16, 2009 9:20 AM PDT

Jessica Alba knows a thing or two about being glamorous on the red carpet. But this past year she has been discovering a whole new type of style -- "mommy chic." One thing that all new moms learn pretty quickly is that having hair in your face while trying to run after your kids is no fun. Jessica is a huge fan of headbands, yet her picks are anything but basic and ordinary. Everything from feathers to ribbons have adorned her pulled-back hairline. Running errands around Los Angeles with her adorable daughter Honor, she sported a cute Stella Accessories feathered headband that added just a touch of whimsy to her jeans-and-tank style. To get the look, mom or not, you can get the Madison headband by Stella Accessories which retails for $42.

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Tulips, Pansies and Flowers For Your Hair!

Adriana Nova on May 29, 2009 12:16 PM PDT

What happens when you combine some of the biggest names in fashion with...floral design? On May 14's Tulips & Pansies: The Headdress Affair event in NYC, I got to see the results of that unlikely pairing firsthand, as designers including Tory Burch, Thierry Mugler, Lilly Pulitzer, Alvin Valley, and Zang Toi partnered with some of New York City's top horticulturalists to create one-of-a-kind, uber-chapeaus made entirely of flowers. The finished product? Simply stunning. Painstakingly weaved orchids, red roses that spilled from a bustle in a graceful blanket, and twigs that were fashioned into shapes straight out of a Tim Roth film were just some of the highlights I tried to capture with my meager little 8.0 mpx. Some of the creations just had to be viewed in person, though, to really appreciate the extraordinary level of detail and work that went into each headdress. After the fabulous runway show, I ran into designer Zang Toi and PR doyenne/"The Hills" favorite Kelly Cutrone, and even got to try Zang's headdress on, wherein I decided that the models must also be thick-necked linebackers in disguise because, Holy Cow, it weighed at least 25 pounds (the tilt I'm sporting in the pic is not at all an attempt to be coy)! Yet the fact that the night was in honor of Village Cares New York (VCNY), a not-for-profit organization serving individuals with HIV/AIDS in need of medical and rehabilitation services, must have made the weight quite a lot easier to bear. Check out the slide-show to view some of the fab headdress creations!

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Tip Your Hat To Stylehive's Stylescopes!

Alex Gambardella on Apr 27, 2009 4:17 PM PDT

I don't know about where you're at, but here in San Francisco the weather is blazing (weirdly enough), and my basic hairstyle isn't doing the trick in keeping the sun from beating down on my face, neck, and part! So why not tap into the upper-body realm of fashion accessories and explore your hat and hairpiece options for tip-top style and function? With the help of this week's Stylescopes, you're sure to find the perfect add-on for your noggin -- from a hip mini fedora for those Aquarius girls to a jeweled mesh flower headband for a Taurus gal's night out, for example -- that will either protect you from the weather, keep your hair out of your eyes, or even salvage a potentially disastrous bad hair day! No matter what the fates have in store for you, you can be sure you'll look chic! Take a look at the slideshow to see the stellar style advice for your sign and more!

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How To Make A Headband From An Old T-Shirt

Alex Gambardella on Apr 23, 2009 2:21 PM PDT

Lee Meredith is a contributor at CraftStylish, a site dedicated to do-it-yourself art and design projects. Below she shares a creative way to transform old t-shirts into cute custom hairpieces!

I am a designer and maker of hats and I wear one whenever the weather allows, which means every day for months in a row here in the Pacific northwest, so when it starts getting too warm for wool on my head, I feel naked! I need something on up there, so I break out the silk scarves and headbands. I love making these simple, recycled T-shirt headbands, made to tie in back so they're one-size-fits-all, and of course you can do whatever you want for embellishments!

You'll need: a t-shirt, a sewing machine with zigzag stitch, and any optional embellishment materials (different-colored thread for top-stitching, fabric paint for printing, etc). Start out by cutting twice straight across the tee, all the way around to form a loop, double the width that you want your headband to be plus a little extra for seam allowance. The shirt can be any adult size, and the bigger the shirt, the longer your headband will be (but you can always cut it shorter if you want). This loop will have to be under the arms and above the shirt's seam, but you can choose exactly where, so if there is an image on the shirt, place it in the middle of the loop. Another option, if you want to use a T-shirt image up by the arms but you want your headband to tie, would be to cut multiple strip pieces and sew them together into a longer strip. Recycled T-shirts are such a fun material to work with- be creative and have fun with it!

Head over to the CraftStylish blog for step-by-step instructions and tips to turn your own recycled tees into new hairpieces for the warm weather ahead!

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