Bow And Headband

Around this time last year, I wrote about how trendy bows were. I also wrote about bow necklaces during the summer of this year. Since it's the holiday season, these trends are perfect for right now. Bows are used for everything from wrapping presents to decorating your house during the holidays. Statement headbands inspired by Gossip Girl (like flower and feather headbands) are also still very much in style. So whats the perfect combination of bows and statement headbands? The bow headband! You may have seen me refer to this trend in previous posts. Bow headbands have been trendy for quite some time now, but I never really got a chance to write specifically about them. They don't appear to be going out of style any time soon though, and as stated above, they're perfect for the holidays. Plus, they would also make a great present for any girl in your life that you need to get a gift for. So take a look the adorable headbands I found below.

Vintage Velvet Floppy Bow, $22.00, americanapparel.net

Vintage Velvet Bow Headband, $12,00, ahown in red; also available in purple and neutral, americanapparel.com

Changing Spots Headband, $28.00, anthropologie.com

Musee Headband, $28.00, anthropologie.com

Fit-To-Be-Tied Headband, $38.00, anthropologie.com

Wide Bow Headband, $4.99, shown in gray; also available in black, bakersshoes.com

Bow & Brooch Headband, $49.00, shown in black; also available in ivory, bebe.com

Sparkle Bow Headband, $29.00, shown in silver; also available in black, bebe.com

Juicy Couture Black Headband with Bow and Heart Charm, $40.00, bloomingdales.com

Zipper Bow Tie Headband, $3.99, charlotterusse.com

Oversized Bow Tie Headband, $3.99, charlotterusse.com

Feathered Satin Bow Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Metallic Headwrap, $3.80, shown in silver; also available in black, forever21.com

Party Bow Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Satin Covered Bow Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Satin Houndstooth Bow Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Satin Polka Dot Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Sequined Denim Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Sherry Satin Bow Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Studded Bow Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Thin Bow Satin Headband, $3.80, shown in purple; also available in charcoal, red, and navy, forever21.com

Velvet Chain Headband, $5.80, shown in magenta; also available in black, grey, and teal, forever21.com

Sequin Bow Headband, $4.80, shown in black; also available in silver, forever21.com

Satin Animal Print Headband, $3.80, shown in pink; also available in khaki, forever21.com

Neon Green And Black Bow Headband, $10.00, hottopic.com

Neon Pink And Blackk Bow Headband, $10.00, hottopic.com

Candie's Leopard Bow Headband, $5.99, shown in brown; also available in gray, kohls.com

Finishing School Headband in Amethyst, $14.99, modcloth.com

Finishing School Headband in Sea-Breeze Stripe, $14.00, modcloth.com

Style Celebration Headband, $13.99, modcloth.com

To No A-Veil Headband, $62.99, modcloth.com

LuLu Satin Cheetah Headband, $3.98, sears.com

LuLu Satin Headband with Satin Polka Dot Bow, $5.98, sears.com

LuLu Satin Headband with Sheer Polka Dot Bow, $5.98, sears.com

Triple Bow Headband, $16.50, shown borealis; also available in black and red lacquer, express.com

Xhilaration Bow Headband, $7.99, target.com

Full Tilt Mesh Bow Headband, $4.99, tillys.com

Full Tilt Sequin Bow Headband, $4.99, tillys.com

Sequin Bow Headband, $6.00, wetseal.com

Lace Bow Headband, $6.00, wetseal.com

To get a vintage vibe, wear one of these cute headbands with an off-the-shoulder dress, some lace tights, faux pearl jewelry, and ballet flats. To channel Blair Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) on Gossip Girl, pair a bow headband with a white button-down blouse, a black pencil skirt, some tights, pumps, and a bright colored handbag. For a wedding, dance, or prom, style your hair in a tight bun or ponytail and slide the headband on afterwards. You can also style your hair in loose curls or soft waves and then put on the headband. To get a Victorian-inspired look, wear a bow headband with a silk ruffled top, a lace skirt, a pair of pumps, and a fringe purse. For a holiday party, pair your bow headband with a sequin dress, metallic leggings, stillettos, and some chandelier earrings. If you're planning next year's Halloween costume, you can go as Alice In Wonderland by pairing a black bow headband with a blue and white peasant dress, some white tights, and black flat shoes. You can also go as Minnie Mouse by wearing red bow headband with a red polka dot dress, white ruffled socks, and yellow flats. For a fun DIY project, grab a plain headband and a bow (maybe you have an extra one that you were going to hang up lying around). Glue the bow onto the headband with some fabric glue. Add rhinestones, studs, jewels, pearls, feathers, flowers, or glitter onto the headband if desired. If you have any more suggestions, let me know. Happy holidays!

Floral Arrangements

Last Spring, I wrote an article about floral prints. While floral prints are once again very much in style this Spring, another flowery trend has risen. Headbands with big flowers attached to them are what's hot right now. Hair clips with flowers attached to them are also popular, and even flower jewelry is in style this season. This is a trend that may have possibly been inspired by the Gossip Girl tv series. Since it's still Spring, flower accessories are the perfect items for right now. After all, what else says Spring like wearing a big flower in your hair? Take a look at some of the fabulous flowers below.

Flowered Headbands:

Flower Headband, $3.99, charlotterusse.com

Chiffon & Mesh Rose Headband, $6.80, shown in hot pink; also available in black and white, forever21.com

Chiffon & Satin Floral Headband, $6.80, forever21.com

Chiffon Flower Headband, $2.80, shown in purple; also available in hot pink, black, and cream, forever21.com

Dotted Flower Headband, $3.80, forever21.com

Floris Satin Metal Headband, $6.80, shown in lime; also available in black and navy, forever21.com

Gathered Chiffon Rose Headband, $3.80, shown in ivory; also available in black, forever21.com

Metallic Speckled Headband, $4.80, shown in black; also available in taupe, forever21.com

Pleated Flower Headband, $4.80, forever21.com

Satin Floral Burst Headband, $3.80, shown in cream; also available in black and hot pink, forever21.com

Satin Mesh Flower Headband, $7.80, shown in purple; also available in taupe, fuchsia, and black, forever21.com

Twin Flower Headband, $2.99, forever21.com

Full Side Floral Headband, $4.80, shown in hot pink; also available in black and cream, forever21.com

Mesh Flower Headband, $5.80, forever21.com

Twin Floral Headband, $8.80, forever21.com

Floral Lace Headwrap, $3.80, shown in orange; also available in black, blue, hot pink, yellow, and lime, forever21.com

Large Side Flower Headband, $2.49, mandee.com

Skinny Floral W/ Side Flower, $5.00, mandee.com

Brown Flower Headband, $6.00, wetseal.com

Flower Head Wrap, $5.00, wetseal.com

Large Rose Knit Head Wrap, $6.00, shown in grey; also available in ivory and black, wetseal.com

Polka Dot Flower Headband, $4.00, shown in black; also available in white, wetseal.com

Side Flower Headband, $6.00, shown in yellow; also available in fuchsia, white and black, wetseal.com

Gauze Rose Head Wrap, $2.90, shown in pink; also available in white, black, and grey, wetseal.com

To get a look inspired by Blair Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) on Gossip Girl, wear one of these adorable headbands with a white button-down blouse, a black pencil skirt, a pair of tights, some pumps, and a bright colored handbag. If you want to wear a flower headband to a wedding, prom, or dance, style your hair into a tight bun or ponytail and simply slide the headband on afterwards. You can also try wearing your hair down in soft waves or loose curls and then adding the headband. For a simple Spring look, pair this type of headband with a maxi dress and some gladiator sandals; to dress up a more casual look, wear your flower headband with a graphic t-shirt, some ripped jeans, and a pair of sneakers. If you're looking for a DIY project, grab a plain headband and a fake flower and glue the flower onto the headband with some fabric glue.

Flower Clips:

Two Tone Flower Anywhere Clip, $14.00, ardenb.com

Satin Flower Hairclip, $4.80, shown in purple; also available in black, hot pink, and grey, forever21.com

Satin Flower Hair Clip/Pin, $7.80, shown in purple; also available in fuchsia and black, forever21.com

Veiled Flower Hair Comb, $16.80, forever21.com

Chiffon Floral Hair Pin, $2.80, shown in royal; also available in black, cream, dark purple, and hot pink, forever21.com

Flower Hair Clip, $18.00, shown in mustard; also available in fuschia and black, freepeople.com

Black Flower Hair Clips 2 Pack, $8.00, hottopic.com

Red Plaid Skull Flower Hair Clip, $8.00, hottopic.com

SO Flower Clip, $6.00, kohls.com

Flower and Lace Hairclip, $14.99, urbanoutfitters.com

Flower Bobby Pin, $12.00, shown in white; also available in black, urbanoutfitters.com

Large Flower Hairclip, $18.00, shown in tan; also available in black and ivory, urbanoutfitters.com

Eyelit Flower Hair Clip, $4.50, wetseal.com

Heart Print Flower Pin, $3.00, wetseal.com

Lace Flower Hair Clip, $4.00, shown in pink; also available in white, wetseal.com

Rose Salon Clips, $3.00, shown in fuchsia; also available in white and black, wetseal.com

Salon Clip Flower, $3.00, shown in lavender; also available in blush, wetseal.com

Top Hat Calon Clip, $5.00, shown in turquoise; also available in pink, wetseal.com

2 Pair Rose Clips, $4.00, shown in blush; also available in white, wetseal.com

4 Pair Flower Clips, $5.00, wetseal.com

Leoprad Flower Clip, $4.00, wetseal.com

For a fun beach look, wear one of these flower clips in your hair with your favorite swimsuit and a romper; For a wedding, prom, or dance, wear your hair down in curls or waves and clip the flower into your hair. You can also style your hair into a bun and then clip the flower onto the side. You can even clip one of these flowers onto your dress. You can also add these flower clips to your everyday clothes or bags to give your style a little more oomph. To dress up a casual look, wear your flower hair clip in your hair with a tank top, a pair of distressed denim shorts, and some flip-flops. For the flowers that come in sets of two, clip one flower onto each side of your hair; for the flowers that come in sets of four, wear you hair in a messy bun and then add the clips in all around. For a DIY project, get a fake flower and a plain clip and glue the flower onto the clip.

Flowery Jewelry:

Rhinestone Flower Earrings, $4.00, charlotterusse.com

Rose Rhinestone Necklace, $4.99, charlotterusse.com

Stacked Flower Rings, $4.00, available in sizes 7 and 8, charlotterusse.com

Flower Ring, $6.50, shown in yellow; also available in pink and black, claires.com

Pearl Flower Ring, $7.50, claires.com

Sterling Silver Earrings, $8.50, claires.com

Elastic Flower Bracelet, $7.80, forever21.com

Jewel Trim Flower Ring, $4.80, shown in pink; also available in yellow, cream, and black, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Juliette Rose Earrings, $3.80, forever21.com

Large Flower Ring, $4.80, shown in turquoise; also available in black, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Lucite Flower Ring, $3.80, shown in turquoise/silver; also available in cream/gold and black/gold, sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Peyton Flower Ring, $4.80, available in sizes 6 and 7, forever21.com

Rose Bouquet Earrings, $4.80, shown in yellow; also available in cream and light blue, forever21.com

Rose Stud Earrings, $2.80, shown in gold; also available in silver, forever21.com

Triple Floral Necklace, $6.80, forever21.com

Triple Lacquered Flora Necklace, $10.80, forever21.com

Flower Cuff Bracelet, $8.00, shown in fuschia; also available in turquiose, mandee.com

Flower Necklace, $8.00, shown in burnished gold; also available in burnished silver, wetseal.com

Pearl & Flower Bracelet, $7.00, shown in burnished silver; also available in burnished gold, wetseal.com

Flower rings are perfect to wear to events such as the prom or a school dance. Flower necklaces look great when paired with tube tops or strapless dresses; a flower bracelet would look good when worn with a sleeveless shirt. If you wear flower earrings, make sure to wear your hair up or swept back so that people will be able to see them.

I hope you've enjoyed these beautiful flower accessories I posted. If you see any other types of accessories with flowers attached that I don't have here, let me know. Also tell me if you can think of any other way to wear this trend. I will also post your DIY projects for you if you want me to. E-mail all pictures, links, and ideas to me at Charmed42787@gmail.com.