Friday, August 12, 2011

Fashion Friday: Pretty Large Headbands


Loving the headband creativity going on around Etsy and even to celebrities...

 

I can't wait to make some of the tutorials here and that are getting posted on Pinterest! I used to feel really awkward wearing headbands, but I am totally loving the hugeness of headbands lately... There's a good variety of ways to throw one into your outfit and style and I'm really hoping to try out some new ways of wearing...



I didn't really know if I could pull some of these off with bangs...but after seeing some of these pics I'm inspired to try!  I love how you can wear them on your forehead or above and your look can totally change with the placement you choose...



From elegant weddings using large headbands to just dressing up an outfit, they are so whimsical and fun!


Classy and elegant...

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"DO Jazz up a special-occasion look Just as wearing a ginormous hat is kosher so long as you're swigging back mint juleps at the Kentucky Derby, so is wearing a more dramatic headband for a big party, New Year's Eve, wedding, or other special event."  Lemon Drop Blog

 
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The Recessionista blog wrote, "Just like the scarves, headbands are a very inexpensive way to spice up your spring wardrobe.  For under $10, you can completely transform an entire outfit.  Just like every great trend, we have a Hollywood Elite to thank, and I’m sure we can give a generous one to the fictional Blair Waldorf and her Upper East Side posse for truly rockin’ the headband scene.

Now don’t be mistaken, headbands ARE indeed for everyone.  Think you can’t pull it off? Think again.  Even the semi-plain, boring, non-fashion conscious people like myself can sport the do, and sport it well.  In fact, I even go as far as sometimes sharing headbands with my 7 year old!  How’s that for fashionable?"  

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A blog I've been following - Casey Wiegand - showcases some of her completely cute and awesome headbands from Etsy and other bloggers...and totally sweet mommy style...







And thicker headbands are fun...


And how completely adorable...

So how about some local love?

From Danae Moran of This Earthly Tent...lots of lace, vintage, and variety...

From Amber Parsons with Midwest Mud and Ambrosian Design (you can find some of her awesomeness at EcoChic off 45th St. Fargo...love that place!)...


And from Becky Uglem of Beckaboodle and the Third Street Gallery up in Grand Forks...really pretty vintage headbands and veils with pretty feathers...


These 3 creative artists/crafters were a part of Unglued this past year!  Can't wait to see what next year brings!

Make some awesome headband sometime or go check out these lovely shops and support some local shops online and in person!  Have a beautiful weekend:)

xoxo

PS...Have you check out the up and coming North By Midwest Craft Spectacular up in Grand Forks this November 19??  Applications are open now so go do it!