Monday, April 9, 2012

Banded Babes: Be The Mane Attraction

Happy Monday!
I hope you all had a wonderful Easter weekend! :D

I may have told you guys about my obsession with headbands many times before, but I've noticed that I haven't been buying new ones recently... maybe it's because I've simply outgrown them or maybe I just found other things to love and collect (bags and coats just to name a few...), but seeing this page in a magazine definitely reawakened the headband lover in me:

Banded Babes
Top your tresses with a trendy accessory and you'll instantly be the mane attraction.

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I checked my headband drawer and I saw that I have a lot of headbands with big bows (from high school) and elastic braided headbands (from my beach boho phase).
I seriously need to update my collection! ;)

Another thing I need to update? My Polyvore account!
So, I went on Polyvore and I found headbands that match these four trends:

Banded Babes
Top: Edgy Spikes/ Rock Candy
Bottom: Boho Bling/ Solids and Stripes

1. Edgy Spikes - A studded band calls for hair with tons of attitude.
2. Rock Candy - Balance a chunky accessory with sleek hair.
3. Boho Bling - Placed at the hairline, a sparkler looks gorge with face-framing curls.
4. Solids and Stripes - Surfy waves and a flirty band work day or night.

Before I go and buy more headbands though, I decided to check out the ones I already have...

And I found these:

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This is so perfect, isn't it?!
This totally fits the Rock Candy description.

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While I have yet to get a headband like Nicole Richie's, I'll make do with these. ;)

Do you wear headbands?
Which of these four styles did you like the most?

Have a happy week, guys! :D

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60 comments:

  1. ahhh so cute bands,, Hair accessory gives a new look to the whole outfit..Thanks for sharing this awesome post


    <3 Una

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    1. no problem! and i definitely agree with you! ;)

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  2. The rhinestone headband is gorgeous! So simple but such a great sparkly detail!

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  3. I love headbands- but I hate choosing between them and earrings, usually both feels like overkill!

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    1. oh yeah, if i'm wearing a headband, i go for super simple stud earrings. ;)

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  4. Lot of girls around here wear the sporty rubberband ones..for sports. And I have even managed to make a tie-dye one from an old T-shirt I use when I'm cleaning my face or just cleaning up. I've crocheted a few. Usually, I can't find one comfy enough for too long of a time.

    These are really cool, that you mentioned.

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    1. wow, i think it's cool that you made one from an old shirt! :)

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  5. I like the headband with rhinestones, similar to jenniffer behr! that's stunning!

    Babi
    www.whenbabispeaks.com

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    1. omggg, i loooove jennifer behr headbands, they are gorgeous!!! :D

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  6. I wore a headband last night to dinner! I was trying to get in touch with my inner 1920s flapper, but it probably looked more boho. I'll work on it! xx

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    1. i think a flapper and boho vibe both look great! :)

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  7. Thank you for visiting my blog.
    I have a thing for buying headbands but I always forget to wear them xxx

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  8. Awesome headbands. THanks for collecting so much inspiration :) I think I need to wear a few now :)

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  9. I adore headbands they are gorgeous! Such a cute collection! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.co.uk/

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  10. Love Nicole's boho bling, but for whatever reason, I have not tried to rock a headband yet! I always thought they would make my head hurt!

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    1. oh yeah, some hurt a lot!!! but i think it's really all about finding a cute and comfy headband. ;)

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  11. I love headbands and I have a big collection of them :)

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  12. I have been wearing headbands non-stop lately. I LOVE subtle ones that match your hair color as they add a bit more texture. But Dianna's headband is my FAVE! :)

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  13. i love hair accessories!!
    great post :)
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    1. thanks and yeah, i'll definitely visit your blog too!

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  14. really nice headbands! i like the one that dianna agron is wearing! your pick is great!

    xoxo, andie
    Fashionista's Pick

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  15. love the headbands, so pretty! x

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  16. Ahh, this post was headband heaven! I first got into headbands because of Blair Waldorf's endless cute ones in Gossip Girl, and I've just never been able to go back. These are AWESOME! I like Dianna Agron's too!

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    1. omg, me too! my classmates called me their blair waldorf because of my headbands, haha. ;)

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  17. I love Nicole Richie's Boho Bling headband!

    Love, Belle

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  18. I don't rock these nearly enough!!!

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  19. I haven't worn a headband since I was a kid. But these are really cute. Might have to give it a go!

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  21. Loves it!

    I use to collect bands and wear them like crazy. XOXO

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  22. I love the look but can't seem to pull it off! Especially the full band ones...I have no back of the head to keep it on.

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    1. i think the delicate kind of headbands would look great on you. :)

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  23. im a huge headband lover! love all of these! that polyvore site is super cool, i just discovered it haha!

    xo Kelly

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  24. I really like the spikes on Hilary but don't think I can pull it off :D

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  25. I'm definitely a boho bling kind of girl! I love that lace headband you have. ;)

    Lots of love, B
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  26. I'm pretty smitten with the boho blings!

    wishing you a fantastic week Mimi!!
    xoxo
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    1. i wish you a fantastic week as well, reese! :D

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  27. headbands! I used to wear them when I was very little
    and was quite popular in the 90's I believe, but I haven't
    really seen them around until Blair started wearing them :p
    I love headbands, but sometimes I feel like they flatten
    my head or make my face shape appear rounder? not sure ><
    I rarely wear them, but I do love them :)

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    1. i'm sure you look just fine with a headband on! :)

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  28. I go in and out of this trend but if I could rock it like NR...I would a heck of alot more!

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    1. she really does rock that headband, huh? ;)

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  29. i'm a big fan of elastic headbands like the ones Nicole Richie is wearing. i love getting ones with rhinestones and glitters. i like you lace one. i actually saw those in H&M. :D

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  30. I have a lot of the solids and stripes. I want more of the boho bling!

    --Olivia :)

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    1. i want some pretty boho bling headbands too! :)

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