On Monday I did an accessories post where I talked about some of my favorite accessories to make a boring outfit a little less boring. This headband by Pink Pewter is one of my favorites because it can be worn so many different ways!
Here are 3 different ways that I wear it. There are literally TONS of ways to do this, so leave a comment if you have any great ways you like to wear headbands!



We'll start with the simplest first.
This is awesome because it's so stinkin' easy! Literally all you do is pop it on over your head. I like to wear mine back a little, but you can also wear it across your forehead for a super boho look.  This is great in the summer with loose waves and a sun dress!





This one can be a bit more difficult to master, so I put together a (short-ish) tutorial...
How to wrap all your hair up in a headband:


Put it on like you're going to wear it hippy style


Take the sides of your hair and wrap them up into the band like you're doing headband curls (that's basically all it is, just a bit less messy)








Now take whatever is left in the back and wrap it into the back of the band.  If you have long hair you'll have to kind of tuck the ends down into it and you'll probably want to use a mirror to get it symmetrical (I didn't use a mirror in this picture so it's kind of lopsided)




And you're done! This is great for third or fourth day hair, and it's a little more on the formal side so you could easily wear it to an event or a fancy date.


This one is probably my favorite.  
All you do is take two pieces of hair on the sides, braid them, and wrap them around the back of the band so that it hides it.  A little more formal than hippy style, but not quite as formal as wrapping it all in there. I like to wear it like this to girl's nights... it's just fancy enough but it doesn't look like you're overdressed.





How do you wear headbands?


There are days when everything cute that you own will be in the laundry and all you will have are old jeans and a t-shirt.
But if you have good accessories, those days can still be super cute!
Here are a few of my favorite extra bits that always manage to make even the blandest day look fab:

Sparkly Headband:

Headband: Pink Pewter

This thing has been a lifesaver! Literally one of the best investments I've made accessory-wise. It's so pretty and it makes even the worst hair day suddenly gorgeous.  There are so many ways to wear this one too! A post all about that will be coming up on Wednesday :) This is a must have for days that you just can't be bothered to wash your hair (like 5 days of the week for me...)

Really Big Scarf:



Wearing a boring shirt? If your scarf is big enough, no one will see it!
This "spring" we're having seems suspiciously like winter (it snowed today and IT'S ALMOST APRIL and I'm mad about it), but a springy-print scarf makes it a little better. Any outfit automatically looks like you actually planned it if you wear a scarf. It' magic.
These bad boys can be hard to wrap because they're so huge, but not to worry, a tutorial on that is coming up tomorrow!

Shirtigans


chambray: F21


plaid shirt: thrifted

Yeah you read that right.
I rode the cardigan train for a while, but lately when I want to layer I'll go for a button-up shirt over a cardigan.  They tend to have more structure and be more fitted, and I like that better. Also they come in more colors, prints, and fabrics than basic cardigans do. The two I wear the most are pictured here; a chambray and a plaid. The chambray looks great over maxi dresses and tank tops when you're transitioning to warmer weather, and the plaid dresses up plain t-shirts and dresses down white eyelet dresses (both things that I have a weakness for.)

Pretty Earrings



I am a firm believer that earrings can make an outfit. Necklaces are all well and good too, but something about earrings are fun and girly and I love them. Adding earrings makes me feel fancy.
And they don;t have to be huge or anything! Chandelier earrings have their place, but I for one can't have two pounds per ear of fancy all day every day. Just get a couple pairs in neutral colors that will go with everything and then a few silly ones (like my owls. I love owls) and you're good to go!