Accessorize with... Headbands!

Today we are going to talk about hair accessories and headbands in particular. For a long time

to me headbands were a memory of my childhood, of a time when I was so little that my mom did my hair and liked decorating it with colorful cutesy things. So when I grew up I stopped wearing all of those. This all changed 2 winters ago when I had a really bad case of tonsillitis and could do nothing but watch TV shows. That’s when I started a marathon of Gossip Girl and the character of the “it girl” Blair Waldorf introduced me to the fact that headbands are a super cool and stylish addition to many outfits even when you are already a woman. If chosen suitably they can even serve as a piece of jewelry and can give any lady that extra something to make her look a little bit more posh.

Just to clarify here we are not talking about sweatbands that are perfect for the gym or the toothed kind which have the sole purpose of holding your hair up. Other than those, all the variations of plastic and fabric bands, with and without decorations are a great way to freshen up your do. So when do I wear headbands.

As a quick fix – Lately I have been using headbands when my day has to start early. Naturally I still want to look nice but rarely have enough time in the morning. That is when a headband comes to the rescue. Put it on just like that or your hair is clean, but is still messed up from sleep, or throw your locks up into a bun or a pony and add some glam to it with a headbands. Something I think looks super cute and girly is a side pony with a headband – if it has a decoration like a bow or a flower, tie your pony to the opposite side.

With a classic/plain outfit – I do have a bunch of headbands that are suitable for an evening out. Those are more decorated and should be worn with outfits that is not too busy and has less ornaments. Then your band turns into and accent and should definitely complement your jewelry. Keep that in mind so you don’t overdo it and you are good to go. Plus you will stand out from the mass of girls who generally have their hair in big curls or just super straight when they are going out.

When it’s hot! – Oh, is the headband a little miracle when it is hot inside or outside… I especially enjoy wearing the thin fabric kind in the summer when it is just so hot outside to have my hair in my face. The fabric kind I can wear with my sunglasses on, while it keeps me cool and makes me look cool. Same goes for wild parties that involve lots of dancing, which eventually gets your hair sticking on your neck and forehead. An up-do with a head band is the absolute perfect solution for that!

So if you like this post or you at some point feel inspired by Blair Waldorf hit the accessory store and pick a headband or two. They usually don’t cost too much and will bring a fun variety to your choice of hairstyles.