Ok, so the truth is, I really kind of hate hair accessories. They tend to make me feel like a little kid and I always think I don't look like myself with "stuff" in my hair. However, I also have naturally curly hair that I beat into straight submission everyday. And then there's the whole "April showers" thing. So I've had to get creative every spring with how I'm going to deal with my wanting-so-badly-to-return-to-its-naturally-curly-state hair. And this year, I've actually been pleasantly surprised with a few different brands putting out fabulous headbands.
I stopped in American Apparel the other day to pick up (yet another) pair of their perfect black leggings (really, they are amazing and only cost $26!). While I was at the register I noticed a big bin of lame headbands. With the perfect amount of over-the-top shine and the exact right amount of stretch, they come in a zillion colors and look adorable. I bought one in gold and one in black, for a grand total of $13 (yes, they are only $6.50 each!). They can look beach-y or glam, and I was totally not annoyed when it rained yesterday!
The American Apparel ones are, though, a bit casual, and I wanted to show you two other options I found that are actually sophisticated, fancy, and fashion-y. Deepa Gurnani's (available on Intermixonline.com) is intricately beaded and worthy of an evening gown. It's also feminine without being girly, so you won't feel like a 6-year-old. And Tasha's double-braid (available on Nordstrom.com) would look amazing with skinny jeans & a caftan top, a flowy white dress in the summer, or even with a sleek black suit for work.
You may now consider yourself armed against April...
~ Alison
Headbands can worn with any type of hair. That's what I wear with my sometimes wavy and more often curly hair. =)
Posted by: hair bows | April 08, 2009 at 10:28 AM