How to make a Bow Bow Hairstyle

This is a very cool video. I don't speak the language, but you don't have to. The online directions are so "spot on" you will feel like you can conquer this yourself! And, this hairstyle will go with certain dresses...

The Audrey Hepburn "Updo" Timeless and Classic

Bangs are in. There are Bettie Page bangs, the Cleopatra straight cut bangs and the fringe bangs; and then there are the short short bangs. Then there is the Audrey Hepburn hairdo in Breakfast at Tiffany's. On Audrey Hepburn, short bangs accentuate her doe like eyes, making them appear larger than they were. Your eyes are drawn to her eyes by the well shaped eyebrows and large eyes. Hepburn's updo gives her a flirtatious pixy look which is she is famous for.

Hepburn's updo is timeless. Her hair is simply pulled up into a ponytail and fluffed for fullness. The ends are curled under and secured with bobby pins. If you feel secure with this look, here's how to get it:

• Separate your bangs. Your bangs need to be cut in an uneven pattern and texturized, by point cutting or with a razor, so that they appear light and natural. Cutting them straight off will give you a blunt and chunky look.
• Pull the rest of your hair back smoothly and form it into a full, controlled ponytail. This can be achieved on very long hair by pulling all the hair up into a high ponytail and fanning it out; or if you have very thick hair, you can backcomb the ponytail and then lightly smooth it over the top. The third option .... buy a hair piece to add on.
• Pin the ends under and spray with firm-hold hairspray.
• In hair that is not quite long enough, place a second ponytail about 2 inches down and hide it under the first. This allows the hair from the second ponytail to flow farther down or to the nape while the first ponytail is fanned out to cover all traces of the second. This also works well with layered hair.
• The band of the first ponytail is hidden by taking part of the hair and then bobby-pinning it to your head in front of the band and then smoothing the hair over the band and blending it with the total ponytail. Skip this step if you have an ornamental barrette or large clip to hide the band.
• To create this look on even shorter hair, pull your hair back and secure it with bobby pins and hairspray. Fasten a hairpiece in the form of a small hair piece or a fall to the crown of your head, making sure to cover all the bobby pins. The hairpiece should be a perfect match of your own hair color.

Make sure you have a great looking barrette. Here are a few we like:

When you're wearing your hair up, a fancy little barrette is a nice way to dress up the look. This silver tone piece is pave set with sparkling crystals for a vintage look. Measures 1.5" wide.

Freshwater pearls and clear crystals are woven into an intricate lattice pattern along with glass pearls in your choice of white or ivory. Pearls and crystals can be attached with either 14K gold or sterling silver wire and are set on a 3.5" silver barrette. The decoration measures approximately .5" wide.

If you want to go a step further and "get" the Hepburn look, you will need pearls and a "little
black dress":

Lila's 12 mm White Baroque Pearl Set - 20" Long -Pearls are a fashion staple - as one friend of ours said, "pearls are not a luxury - they're a necessity"! Sometimes, though, that standard string of pearls just doesn't have enough oomph for your fabulous outfit. Not to worry - Lila's collection of shell pearl necklaces and earrings are suitable for any occasion. Baroque shell pearls (shaped like tiny acorns) are tightly strung together, and secured in the back with a strong magnetic clasp. To close the necklace, just position each magnet near the other. They close with a snap, and open with a gentle pull on each magnet. The only trouble with Lila's pearl jewelry is picking just one! Do you prefer opalescent white pearls, gleaming silver pearls, or ultra-chic black pearls? 12 mm or 16 mm pearls? 18 or 20 inch necklaces? Forget choosing your favorite one - we're still trying to narrow it down to our favorite three or four! Be sure to shop the entire collection of Lila's pearl jewelry, and find the set that's perfect for you. There are eight sets to choose from...

And, GetGoRetro.com's "Audrey" dress. This is a sexy slim down dress, deep low V-neck front and back, gorgeous lace detail around neck line, stretch to huge your curve, a vent slit at back, side zip.

Wedding Hairstyles for a Starlet

Wedding Hairstyles

Check out the latest wedding hairstyles, and find one that fits you beautifully. Do your own 'do with Lori's how-to tips and fabulous hair accessories designed to help you create a wedding hairstyle just for you.

Wedding Hairstyles for a Hollywood Starlet

Spunky curls are styled into a sophisticated updo for a day-to-evening wedding hairstyle. Lori's always getting requests for wedding hairstyles that are a little more relaxed than the classic chignon. This approach makes for an unexpected look that can go from casual to red-carpet formal depending on your
accessories. Lori…

Read more about Wedding Hairstyles for a Hollywood Starlet . . .

Trend Alert - The Messy Hair Bun That Looks Great

Fabulous article on BellaSugar on how to acheive perfect Rockabilly Hair. And there description is right on queue: "Rockabilly hair can best be described as a modern take on the bun—but it has more height, added texture, and just a little bit of edginess, since the look doesn't require every single hair to be in place."

The look can easily be created at home by following these five simple steps.

1. Use a little bit of Phytovolume Actif Maximizing Volume Spray while blow-drying hair to give it shape and height.
2. Next, Isolate a section of hair at the top and spritz it with a firm hold hairspray.
3. Then, wrap hair around four hot rollers and let it set for fifteen minutes.
4. Next, pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail and secure with a hair elastic (choose a color closest to your own hair color).
5. Let the curls flop to one side and secure the ponytail to the top your head with bobby pins. Overlap the curls, pin them and then mist your entire head again with hairspray.

And, if you want a blast from the past check out the Hair Archives ... Great site with humor, old magazine shots of women's hair from the 30's on up. Very fun : )

Tiaras with a Victorian Flair

Emily Ceramic Rose Tiara - Bring back another century with handpainted ceramic roses and delicate ceramic leaves surrounded by beaded flowers that are made to match your rose color. Each piece is also set with clear Swarovski crystals, pearls and rhinestone accents. You choose silver or gold wire as a finishing touch. Each tiara measures 4.75" in diameter, ceramic roses measure .75". Shown with rum pink roses, pale green leaves and silver wire.

Callia Flexible Pearl and Crystal Tiara. Shape this tiara perfectly to your hairstyle. The flexible memory wire allows you to wear it as a tiara, headband or wrapped around a chignon. Crafted with stamped metal leaves in antique gold or silver, freshwater pearls and clear Swarovski crystals. Adjusts from 3.5" to 5.75" in diameter.

Add a Little Bling to Your Hair . . .

You've done your hair... it's perfect except it needs a little bling.... here's some affordable pins to make that do noticeably in all it's glory!


Giliada's Rhinestone Hair Stick - $ 9.95
Does your hair look beautiful up in a French twist or bun but sometimes something is still missing? Emitations.com has the perfect solution with this silver hairpin with a 6 mm round cut fake diamond center. Just stick this hair pin right in the middle of an updo for subtle sparkle. Giliada's Rhinestone Hair Pin measures 65 mm long and weighs 2.5 gram.


Adla's Hairpin - $ 9.95
Buns aren't just for ballerinas and formal occasions! Summer's warm weather is a great reason to test out new hairstyles that keep your hair out of your face and under control. Why not pull it together with Adla's Hair Pin, and add some pretty bling to your 'do? Brass based metal pins make up the 'stems' leading to a layered silver toned flower. The double layer of petals contain 15 silver rhinestones, all surrounding a rainbow toned rhinestone in the center.


Layla's Rhinestone Hair Pin - $ 9.95
Keira Knightly looked like a diaphanous princess at the Venice Film Festival premiere of her film Atonement thanks in part to a shower of glittering star barrettes in her dark auburn hair. Dress your regal tresses with Layla's Rhinestone Hair Pin! This chignon and French twist necessity gets an extra boost of bling from the dainty flower perched at the end. Brass based metal in silver tones make up the petals and stems, and one clear rhinestone dots each of the five petals. The finishing touch is a rainbow hued AB rhinestone in the center of the hair pin. Perfect for your wedding, prom or any formal dance hair style.


Savannah's Pink Hair Pin - $ 7.99
Does your hair look beautiful up in a French twist or bun but is still missing something? Emitations.com has the perfect solution with this silver hairpin with an 8 mm round cut fake pink diamond center. Just stick it right in the middle of an updo for subtle sparkle. Savannah's Pink Hair Pin measures 65 mm (2.5in) long and weighs 1 gram.

Ilima's Rhinestone Mini Hair Comb Pair - $ 19.99
Wanting to add elegance to your hair-do without weighing down your look? Try a pair of well placed mini rhinestone hair combs. These mini hair combs have two small clear rhinestone flowers flanking one larger, a crystal AB (iridescent coating) central flower and clear rhinestone leaves. Each comb has eight twisted rhodium electroplated wire teeth.
Set of eight 8mm off white faux pearl hairpins measures approximately 2.5" in length. Each pearl measures .5" in diameter.

Bunwraps for your Hair... Have a Great Wedding Hair Day!

Want a fabulous up-do on your wedding day? You can have it! Our 12" long hair extension is custom dyed to precisely match your hair color so you get the same
professional look as top models and Hollywood stars. Is this hair piece right for me? Is it made of real hair? Will it look real? How is it attached? Do I need a stylist? Check out answers to these questions at Model Bride!

In addition to the hair extension ... and really, if you have long hair and don't need a hair extension, a great piece of hair jewelry is the bun wrap! We are highlighting a few here:

We're showing this Rhinestone bunwrap with Indian Sapphire crystals and a gold plate finish, but it can be customized to match your own look when you choose from our collection of colored crystals and have them set in silver or gold. The metal band is 5.5" in diameter and is a perfect choice for a large bun or other full hairstyle. Band is not adjustable.

Dealia Pearl and Crystal BunWrap. Detailed stamped metal flowers surrounded by Swarovski crystals and pearls are placed on flexible memory wire to mold to your hairstyle. Choose up to two of our brilliant crystal colors , white or
ivory pearls and an 18K gold or rhodium finish to customize your look. Each piece measures 4.75" in diameter, decoration is .75" tall. Shown with black diamond and light Colorado topaz Aurora Borealis crystals, ivory pearls and an 18K gold finish.

Halloween Wedding? Check out these Skullerflies for your Hair!!!!

Halloween Wedding? Want something unique and different. Our sister site Get Go Retro is selling Skullerflies (handmade by Lucky 13) uniquely original barrettes made of feathers with a "day of the dead" skull in the middle. They are really cool looking and can be worn on other days that "Halloween" but really are perfect for your Halloween wedding. We are also carrying their Hair Roses with Skulls inside. Check them out. Very affordable! Oh yeah, and did I say this is a little bit of shameless self promotion : ) ?

Your Hair is your crowning glory ... Show it off with the proper wedding veil!

Your hair is your crowning glory, so it only stands to reason that your wedding veil, tiara or hairpiece should reflect your style, match your dress accordingly and be comfortable. To learn more about the different styles of veils ...we have the following for you.

Wedding Veils

Wedding veils are the crowning glory that complete a bride's look. First, choose the right cut and length, then customize your veil with our dozens of gorgeous edges and decorations.

Short Wedding Veils

Short wedding veils are easy to wear all night long and perfect for a less formal look. And so many options! One or two tiers, more or less fullness, shimmering sequins, vintage-style lace and more. Get "the look" you've been looking for. More Info

Mid-Length Wedding Veils

Sensible, yet sublime. Mid-length wedding veils combine the ease of a short veil with the formality of a chapel length veil. Choose from unique designs like mantillas and cage veils, or more traditional cuts, for a look all your own. More
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Long Wedding Veils

The gown, the shoes, the tiara, and then...the veil. It's what makes a bride, a bride isn't it? And nothing says formal, elegant and majestic quite like chapel or cathedral length wedding veils. More Info

Mantilla Wedding Veils

Mantilla veils are beautiful lace creations in traditional Spanish-style. Choose from dozens of edges and colors to creat a veil as unique as you are! More
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