Still need a bit of gift-giving inspiration for someone special on your holiday list? Here's a quick and easy tutorial for repurposing an old t-shirt into a trendy infinity headband. No sewing necessary; all you need is a hot glue gun to make this transformation. And because you're upcycling an old t-shirt for this savvy DIY, you'll still have money in your pocket for last-minute presents.
Designer Christopher Kane is known for incorporating a feminine yet edgy feel to his fashions. His Fall 2012 collection, for instance, featured leopard prints, boxy silhouettes, and grosgrain prints. Models were also adorned with leather at his latest runway show — an element Kane was inspired by when developing this knotted, leather-esque hairband for Catwalk by Tigi.
"I used accents of black leather in my A/W12 collection and so wanted to create a hairband for Tigi that had the same attitude," Kane explained. "A double strand in soft, mock leather adds toughness and strictness and keeps the hair controlled and modern." The limited-edition headband will be available with the purchase of two Catwalk by Tigi products at participating Tigi salons next month. Wear the sweet but sultry accessory with a tousled updo for cool-girl appeal, or with a ponytail for a crisp, sophisticated style.
Lately, we've seen a plethora of products that claim to keep your hair in place without leaving a crease. You've probably seen them around — they're the elastic headbands and hair ties that knot in the back. Brands like Athleta ($8), Sephora ($8), Shopbop ($45), and Emi Jay ($11) all make their own versions, but they're essentially the same thing: elasticized ribbon that's about an inch wide. And, like the "ouchless" hair accessory trend a few years back, the no-crease claim they make is pretty hefty. We've tested out several bands that claim to leave your hair unrumpled, so to see our verdict, just keep reading.
I don't know what's behind it, but headbands with tiny hats are popping up all over. The top hat hair accessory trend has been around for quite some time, but the look has branched out to include all sorts of hats, like Urban Outfitters' bowler hat headband ($28), a teeny-tiny ribboned variation of the top hat headband ($18), and a cocktail hat headband ($28). There are plenty more, as well, with Forever 21 offering up some rather sparkly designs. What do you think of this trend? Do you tip your hat to it?
Traditionally, the 12 Days of Christmas begin on Dec. 25, and last until Jan. 5. That's a lot of celebrating, no? But since Christmas is just 12 days away, let's partake in a bit of preholiday revelry Bella-style. Using the classic tune "The 12 Days of Christmas" as inspiration for our anticipation, let's kick off this series off with the first day: a partridge in a pear tree:
Top off that fancy updo with Marc by Marc Jacobs Save the Birds Hairclips ($25) or the seasonally-appropriate Isn't It Pheasant Headband ($17). Get fruity (smelling) with Philosophy's Philosophy I'm Dreaming of White Pear Gel ($16) or Pre de Provence Apple Pear Soap ($7). And for a bit of glisten with a sweet finish, Love and Toast Prickly Pear Lip Balm ($17) or Kiehl's Lip Gloss in Pear Tree ($15).
It's that time again. The color experts at Pantone have announced their color of the year. For 2010, it was all about turquoise, and we saw the blue-green hue everywhere from celebrity eyeliner looks to department store palettes to MAC's dazzling Alice and Olivia collaboration. And for 2011, the color is honeysuckle. The reddish-pink shade provides a nice healthy glow to the skin and is said to be alluring, engaging, and uplifting. "In times of stress, we need something to lift our spirits. Honeysuckle is a captivating, stimulating color that gets the adrenaline going – perfect to ward off the blues," said Pantone's Leatrice Eiseman. Sounds good to me. Check out a few enlightening beauty options featuring the shade below:
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Know a few people on your list who seem to have everything? For those difficult-to-shop-for friends and family, gifting lovely vintage-inspired or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces is an excellent option. Dita Von Teese recently shared that she loves storing her makeup in vintage compacts and lipstick holders, and that's the impetus behind this post. So check out 10 lovely vintage-inspired (and straight-up vintage) finds now.
OK, so kitschy holiday headbands, like this red and green antler-style one worn recently by Natasha Bedingfield, can be slightly cheesy. However, when the eggnog's a-flowin' — or if you have an ugly sweater party to attend in the near future — there's no better time to show your playful side with a pouf of candy canes atop your head. Let's not forget that over-the-top holiday headbands make truly wacky white elephant gifts, too. So when times call for the opposite of sophisticated, look to these bells-and-whistles (some literally) hair accessories for inspiration:
When hair accessories are involved, there's a fine line between cute and kitschy. (The mistletoe headband comes to mind.) Enter the Kate Spade Jingle Bell Headband ($75), which arrives packaged up in this seasonally festive hat box. While I'm not sure if the jingle bell headband does indeed jingle (that could be annoying), it definitely gets me into the spirit of the season. What do you think? Is this spendy hair accessory something you'd actually consider wearing or is it too cutesy for your liking?
