HEADBANDS ...All DAY, EVERY DAY!

What girl does not like to adorn their locks with some flowers, bows, beads or bling? The headband trend is like a boomerang, it comes and it goes. This summer it is back in action, bringing its vintage inspired look and adding on modern day twists. In this blog I am going to draw inspiration from past and current runway looks, celebrities and bloggers from sporting this summer trend. Then I am going to focus on do it yourself headbands. This look is a great way to freshen up your outfits and accessorize in a fun, fresh, and feminine style. The fun thing about the headband trend is you can make it your own and you can style it to your preferences. This can be a fun, cheap, and unique staple to represent your individual style.

INSPIRATIONAL LOOKS

THE BOW

 

Diane Von Furstenburg adorns her models with over the top head wrapped bows in her Resort 2010 line. These bows are bold fashion statements that can only be worn by confident courageous women. She had thick wraps in both white and black that was placed an inch above the eyebrows, and wrapped around the head to cover the ears. This look was worn with the hair down in loose waves for a beachy carefree, summer style.  The bows came in solid orange and blue, and in prints such as poke-a-dots and stripes. These bows play on the girly innocent look we loved as kids, and still love to incorporate in our wardrobes today to feel youthful.  I personally love the big bow and will be making one this summer in a solid coral and pair it with a maxi dress.

HIPPIE CHIC

 

At the Merecedez Benz 2012 Fashion Show in Miami these models confidently wear the headbands across their foreheads. Their hair is parted straight down the middle and keep to loose curls or beachy waves for their hair style. The model on the left wears a thin band with a flower on the side.  The model on the right has a thicker band and keeps to a more nude color.

 Lauren Conrad dolls up the look in a sophisticated take on the boho headband.  She still parts her hair in the middle but keeps her hair in loose fallen curls that frame her face.  The headband is twisted in a rope like style and placed above her forehead like a crown.  A very glamorous and chic way to wear a headband at night or a more formal event.

 Celebrities like Nichole Ricci and Rachel Bilson take to the laid back style and pair the head band with jeans, a tee, sunglasses, and minimal accessories. Nichole's headband has a piece that actually comes up and lines the part in her hair.  Rachel's headband is embellished with flowers that go back to the 70s and the true hippie inspired style.

 Aaaahhh!! LOVE this look so much! My favorite headband is the hippie band.  It is so fun and cute all year around, but it is most fitting for the summer months.  You can pair it with jean shorts and a loose tee or a bathing suit and it will add a more unique flare to your outfit.  This look is all about making it your own and letting your personality shine through your accessories.

FLORAL HEAD PIECES

 

  At the Lacoste 2012 fashion show,  the crazy stylish French actress and singer Josephine de la Baume had this halo of orange poppies on her head. It was awesomely accented with coral lips and blush.

 This look can be worn everyday.  It has a braided band with browns, pinks, blue, and beige. The flower is placed off to the side with pearls in the center, to create an innocent and feminine style.

Blogger Tavi Gevins adorns her red head locks with a fuchsia flower crown at the Rodarte 2012 fashion show. She sports a serious '70s bridesmaid inspired crown with faux blossoms that swoop over the top of the head.

EMBELLISHED

Zac Posen accessorizes his looks with an embellished gold crown.  It has spikes, flowers, beads, and all the intricacies of a beautifully put together headband.  It is almost royal like with all the gold but the spikes give it a bold edge and make the look young and fresh.

 This gorgeous headband is embellished with bronze studs, beads, and jewels.  It gives off a gladiator feel but can be paired with a dress for a feminine twist.

 This is a bling, ultra girly headband.  It has rhinestones that shine in the light and will ensure some head turns. It reminds me of glitter and being youthful playing princess.  I love that it is inspired from the 20s.  You can wear your hair in a bun and add this headband and look completely done up.  It is a very unique piece that can add instant glam to a look!

DO IT YOURSELF LOOKS

DIY FLORAL HEADPIECE

 

This DIY look is so affordable and can be done to achieve the floral headband.  You can pin a flower brooch or hair clip to an elastic headband and you have created a side flower headband!

DIY EMBELLISHED

 

 This DIY headband is where you can get a little more creative. You can use ribbon or elastic, with the ribbon make sure to burn the edges.  Choose your applique from any craft store.  If you use elastic,  measure the elastic around your head and cut the elastic with a few inches of gap left to add the applique.  Then stitch the applique to both ends of the elastic to create a full circle band.  This will then stretch around your head for a snug fitting embellished headband.  If you use the ribbon you can stitch the applique directly on the ribbon and then wrap the ribbon around your head securing in a bow.  You can cut the ends short or leave long for a more flowing look.

DIY T-SHIRT HEADBAND

 

 Lay t-shirt flat. Cut one inch strips from the sleeves with the rotary cutter. You should be able to get 8-10 strips out of one shirt

Stretch the strips until they naturally curl up like the picture above. This also makes the perfect sized headband for the most part.

 Place seven or eight loops together. Match up the seams from the shirt.

 With an extra t-shirt strip, wind it around all the t-shirt loop seams. Tie in a knot. Tuck the loose ends into the knot you just created.

 Should look like this when you're done.

This trend is all about finding a statement headband that suits your personality and lets it shine out through your styling.  Do not spend money on a headband that you can create for yourself! I find that going to a store and paying for a headband that everyone is going to be wearing is not as satisfying as making it yourself.  It is extremely cheaper, you can tailor the piece to your favorite colors and make it as bold as you dare to go. Another cool plus is girls will be asking where you got that headband and you can say you designed and made it yourself!!!

-XXOO T