I thought I’d start my first post with an adorable hair accessory I’ve been eyeing lately - the peacock feather headband. This sweetly quirky adornment is the perfect complement to a night on the town or a daytime bohemian look, transitioning easily from Winter to Spring.

The feather-in-hair idea gives an outfit a vintage-y effect, a throwback to the classy dames of the roaring 20s who sported these colorful plumes at parties and dances. Whether attached by a headband or tucked in with a bobby pin, this affordable, on-trend addition will set you apart from the pack, much like the flamboyant feathery friend who inspired it.

Check out the runway-inspired version at Urban Outfitters, below, plus here and here.

I for one, could not be more pleased to discover that 2009 is the year we as a people return to a mild to moderate obsession with haberdashery. Frankly, even if hats weren't my bag (ha! Punny!) I'd be delighted all the same because it would mean more reasons to use the word haberdashery. Huzzah for haberdashery! Words have stopped making sense! Wee!

Ehm. I've calmed myself.

For you why-jump-in-freezing-water-rather-inch-in types, never fear! You don't need to go clattering into some giant chapeau dripping with icy confection (hey - remember when Winona Ryder, was in that movie, with Richard Gere, and she was dying, but she also made hats? Good times.) you can work your way up and begin with artful hair adornment!

Since most of the hats on the market seem to have a sort of 20s 30s feel, let's go all deco with our hair clips without leaving our wallets as empty as a new piece of vintage! (See what I did there?)

Observe!

 

Um, la la love the display! And how simple and sweet is that? A little delicate ivory leaf, gorgeous!  Also it's unlike a lot of the typically-feathered things you'll floating around accesory shops today, plus at under $10 you'll still have an apartment to let your homeless-hat-wearing friends crash in.

Here are some of the hot hair styles our celeb faves are sporting out and about to special events this year!

Heidi Klum

Rihanna

Tyra Banks

Maria Menounos

Katherine Heigl

Hayden Panettiere

 

I am really digging the evening twist on the casual pony tail these last three ladies have sported! I loved Rihanna's do as well!

I was recently informed by one of my youngest sisters that Prom planning begins now (if not before now lol) and so I thought I would do a few blogs on Prom style!

You've gotten the perfect dress, shoes, accessories and now it's time to find that perfect 'do' for you!

Below are some great hair styles that may work for you and your Prom outfit you've chosen to go with.

The Best of Both Worlds

The below style gives you the upstyle with some downstyle for your hair. If you're torn between tucking those beautiful tresses up in an elegant knot style, but also want to show some of them off this is a good choice for you.