In the tradition of classic Hollywood glamour, ala Audrey Hepburn, the headband will never go out of style in Tinseltown! Braided, bowed, jeweled, thin, thick, stretchy — the options are endless. The best part is that headbands are available in all price ranges, so we can all look like celebrities.
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Though this Manhattan princess is a fictional character, Gossip Girl’s Blair Waldorf (played by Leighton Meester) is definitely the chicest New Yorker on TV since Carrie Bradshaw teetered in Jimmy Choo stilettos. Though many gals envy Blair’s couture clothes, it’s her signature motif, her ubiquitous headbands, that sets her apart from the rest of her prep school attending, rumor starting peers.
Erin Fetherston for Target Headband in Red, $5.59.
Knotted headwrap (Photo credit: marykateandashleystyle.com)
Always the leaders of the fashion pack, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were one of the first celebrities to don Prada’s turban inspired headwrap last year. The Olsen’s know how to mix functionality with fun — Ashley wore her’s running errands in LA, and Mary Kate sported her’s at a Parisian fashion show. Though their Prada knot bands will set you back several hundred dollars, this replica is just as chic.
Knotted silk headband in black, $35 at shopintuition.com.
Wide Knit Band (Photo credit: evilbeetgossip.com)
MTV’s favorite “reality” star, The Hills Lauren Conrad, is clearly a fan of fashion. Though this “why is she famous again?” fashionista favors plainer, simpler clothing like cotton tunics paired with dark tights and wedges, it’s her headwear she’s known for. Her signature black band polishes her look, which make her stand out in the sea of blonde Los Angelenos.
Knit headband, $3.80 at Forever 21.
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The more the merrier! With her stylishly messy tresses and fabulous accessories, it is no surprise Nicole Richie is responsible for another trend — the “two in one”, double strap headband. Also seen on Mandy Moore and Jessica Simpson, a thin, double strap headband is a funky twist on an old classic. Though this mommy-to-be is best known for her giant sunglasses, Nicole’s hair décor is no less trendsetting.
Double braided headwrap in black, $10 at Urban Outfitters.
Scarf (Photo credit: socialitelife.com)
Although her stint as Orange County’s most fashionable teen came to a crashing halt (literally) nearly a year ago and her recent DUI arrest has put her in some hot water, Mischa Barton’s kinship to funky hair accessories is as cool as ever! Always a fan of vintage fashion, perhaps Mischa’s paying homage to Axl Rose, or at the very least found a quick fix to a bad hair day. At formal events or just walking with her dog with fellow headscarf wearer Nicole Richie, Mischa knows how to work this fun accessory. Made out of silk, satin, voile or cotton, a fun headscarf is an easy way to spice up any outfit.
Silk scarf, $6.80 at Forever 21.
You don’t need to have a celebrity-size bank account to wear these great accessories — the right looks will have you turning heads.
