Rock the Look: Headbands

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[Do you ever feel like you can’t pull something off? Have trendy pieces in your closet that you would never have the courage to actually wear out? Well take those pieces out, shake off the dust, and continue reading! In this series, I will choose a different piece that can be difficult to incorporate into an outfit and give you ideas on how to wear it. If there’s anything you would like to read about in the future, please leave a comment!]

Headbands of all kinds are really in right now, thanks to Leighton Meester’s character Blair Waldorf on “Gossip Girl.” Headbands are simple accessories which can make you look instantly 10x cuter. Plus, they can hide those greasy roots you have from living in the library this week sans showers.

Headbands with bows are really girly and youthful. While they can look a little childish, worn with the right things they can make your outfit look polished. Blair Waldorf (above), for example, pairs her headband with a sophisticated blazer and collared shirt. This is definitely not something a little girl would wear. Usually something simple, like a sweater or solid color dress, would also work well.

When rocking the headband, make sure not to go too matchy-matchy, or too over the top. Yes, Blair can pull it all off, but she is not real. You are.

Here are some great bow headband options. Click to learn more:

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Headbands with a little glam are a great way to add something extra to your look. And there are so many ways to do it: you can pair them with something simple, like a black dress, or add even more glitz to an already awesome ensemble. You can wear one with your hair down, or throw it on over a messy-chic bun.

There are bedazzled headbands all over the place with everything from rhinestones to pearls to sparkles and so much more. These are some of my favorites:

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For more cute headbands, check out Head Games Online – they have a ton of them, plus other super cute hair accessories.

7 Comments on "Rock the Look: Headbands"

  1. Brittney says:
    Wed, 10th Dec 20084:09 pm 

    My only problem with headbands is that I don’t know how to store them in an organized manner. Anyone know a way to solve this?

  2. Lauren, University of Michigan says:
    Wed, 10th Dec 20084:14 pm 

    They always KILL me behind my ears. Anyone know how to solve that too?

  3. Anna says:
    Wed, 10th Dec 20085:30 pm 

    Brittney – I bought several of those hook things from the bookstore that you can stick to the wall. I put them up next to my dresser and I can hang 2 headbands on each. For the thicker ones that don’t fit on the hooks, I usually put them around the container I keep my hair dryer, flat iron, and brush in.

    Lauren – Some kill me behind the ears too, but some don’t. For example, I have this cute faux leather one from H&M that I can’t even feel when it’s on, but I have another metal one with rhinestones that’s extremely painful. I guess you just have to try them on your head before buying, if that’s possible!

  4. Lillie says:
    Wed, 10th Dec 20087:25 pm 

    Yeah, cloth headbands to me are way more comfortable than headbands with metal/wire bands. I hang my headbands on long pushpins that I stick into the wall; this works pretty well on even thick headbands. Plus, it makes a bare wall so pretty and colorful!

    Great article!

  5. hair accessories says:
    Fri, 5th Jun 20091:44 am 

    These headbands are really beautiful and can give glamorous look to any outfit. I love it!

  6. Jacknife says:
    Tue, 23rd Jun 20099:42 am 

    Youll still have to look him in the face for the rest of the semester.

  7. Jacknife says:
    Tue, 23rd Jun 20099:47 am 

    And on this site very much znakomstv.

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