Perhaps Bobby Trendy missed the memo for red carpet head wear guidelines?

Or was he trying to out-gaga Lady Gaga?

In any case, his… hat?  Hair accessory?  Head wear?  Is a lesson in how not to do red carpet hats…

image: Zuma Press

There are so many lovely choices out there for formal hats, headbands and fascinators.  Just because one celebrity has gone to the extreme, doesn’t mean you need to be intimidated by the thought of trying out something new for a holiday party.

Let’s just avoid that particular hat though…

image: Feather Brain

This lined peacock feather headband pairs the ease of a headband with the charming 20s feel of a fascinator.

image: Forever 21

Forever 21’s demure veil headband is made with a lady-like dotted mesh cap and accented with sheer ribbon and irridescent feathers.

image: Shop Bop

This sequin and lace accented fedora by Eugenia Kim would make a great accent for a less-formal and more party! kind of evening.

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Here are some of my favorites from her new pieces for the holiday season.

Andrea’s Beau Belle Rose Headband

This is my favorite piece because it carries the oversized floral idea into winter!  I was sad to put all of my Hawaiian-inspired brightly colored florals away, but this velvet rose in deep hues of midnight or burgundy is a perfect piece for a romantic winter hairstyle.

Andrea’s Beau Velvet Wreath Headband

Can you tell that I love velvet for winter fashion?  Velvet accessories are fashionable this year, so this delicate velvet wreath headband is another favorite from Andrea’s holiday collection.  The gold works perfectly with dark colored hair.

Andrea’s Beau Silk Tie Headband

This simple satin headband with a small bow comes in beautiful color options of charcoal, teal, magenta, and burgundy.  This girly touch would be the perfect accessory to pair with some of the menswear-inspired looks this winter like long blazers and boyfriend cardigans.

To receive the 15% discount, enter the promotional code “splendicity” into the Comments section when placing your order online at Andrea’s Bea between November 14 and November 28.  You can also become a fan of Andrea’s Beau on Facebook to stay updated with all of Andrea’s new styles.

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New York Nat just released a beautiful holiday collection of Egyptian-inspired pieces.  The six headbands in the collection use vivid colors of turquoise, fuschia, and gold with enormous brighly colored gemstones and Swarovski crystals.  The styles are eye-catching and unique, which makes them the perfect accessory to spice up your favorite black cocktail dress for an upcoming holiday party.

New York Nat Cleopatra $98

This black headband with a gold geometric Egyptian-inspired pattern has an absolutely gorgeous gold cross with tons of Swarovski crystals.

New York Nat Pharaoh $58

This unique piece is my favorite in the Holiday collection!  It is made of gold thread braided into a repeating geometric pattern.  There is a stretchy velvet ribbon that ties at the neck to comfortably hold the headband in place.

New York Nat Giza $88

Wow!  What a happy and colorful collection of fun rhinestones!  This brightly colored piece with shades of blues and purples is another great way to add color to your winter wardrobe.

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New York Nat Egyptian Hair Accessories

I’m completely nuts for this take on the headband. It’s totally glam, but lies flat on your head, unlike most fascinators. And stylistically, I think it could go from night on the town to ubergoth with a quick change of eyeliner and footwear. Available for $24.99 from Ice Cream Candy.

Photo Credit: Ice Cream Candy

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Sequined Leaf Headband by Ice Cream Candy

This beautiful elastic headband is chic and pared down. I can imagine it working with a lot of dress styles, even more complicated ones. I love the soft, sheer look of the flowers. I like the contrast with dark hair, but honestly, I think it might be nicer on a fair haired woman, that way the headband would just disappear. Available for $9 from Eden’s Wake.

Photo Credit: Eden’s Wake

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Champagne Floral Headband by Eden’s Wake

New York Nat is an accessories line started by dancer and former Miss America contestant Natalie Ann Griffith.  Her handband designs are girly and bold with pink velvet bows, intricately beaded appliques, and lime tulle.  I really love each piece because it is unique and incorporates the ideas of drama and elegance from the designer’s dancing background.

New York Nat Ellis Island $98

Natalie is currenting hosting an amazing giveaway at Style & Service Sweepstakes.  It is easy to enter on the website and one winner will receive six headbands from the New York Nat Fall 09 collection valued at $678, which you can see here online.  Six gorgeous headbands!?  I am definitely entering myself.  To enter the giveaway, Natalie is asking every participant to pledge one hour of service to their local community.  The service is based on the honor system, but she would love for you to email her your stories!

New York Nat Amour $98

New York Nat Champagne Flirt $138

The Style & Service Sweepstakes runs through October 27th, so you have almost a month to get your hour of service in…get started now ladies!  If you can’t stand to wait to see if you won, New York Nat’s headbands are available for purchase online or in stores at Henri Bendel and Plaza Too.

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New York Nat Headband Sweepstakes

The unique designs are a fun way to add a little bit of character to a simple hairdo with vivid colors like bright purple, hot pink, and orange.  If you are looking for a more understated style, there are also designs in more simple gray, brown, and black.

Bambako Outside Voice

Bambako Holler

I love the designs of the Outside Voice and the Holler from Bambako’s new line.  They are made from striped grossgrain ribbon wrapped and then folded and bunched to create a beautifully textured bow.  The striping gives a fun nautical feel that can be interpreted as sporty or dressy.  And aren’t the names of the designs so cute?

To enter the Giveaway to win one Bambako headband of either the Outside Voice or Holler style, please leave a comment on this post by Monday, October 5 at 11:59pm answering the question:  Which style would you choose if you won, Outside Voice or Holler?

You can find out more about Bambako and purchase headbands online at Bambako.  Bambako headbands are also available at Henri Bendel’s in New York City.

UPDATE: This contest is closed.  The winner has been chosen and notified to receive their prize.  Thanks so much for entering!  Please visit Bambako’s website at Bambako if you would like to purchase one of the headbands.

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Giveaway: Bambako Designer Headband

She wore large, square faceted earrings, a sparkling headband and a multi-strand necklace:

image: Zuma Press

If you’d like to try out her jewelry look yourself, but don’t have a movie star budget – I’ve got a few low-cost options for you!

Let’s begin with layering these two necklaces together:

The “Marie” jeweled necklace from Forever 21, $12.80.

And the “Puffed” rhinestone necklace, $8.80, also from Forever 21.

You could throw a third necklace on top, to mimic the square crystals, but I honestly think that those two necklaces are going to be enough

Now let’s talk earrings – you want a big, clear faceted crystal, right?

These rhinestone earrings are a budget-friendly $3.80 from Forever 21.  They’re available in clear or peach-colored crystal (the black seems to be sold out at the moment).

Do you want the headband too?

Here you go – a skinny jeweled headband for just $3.80!

jewelry images: Forever 21

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• rocker – The 80’s rocker looks that are influencing the clothes this season will also transform into accessories.  There will be black leather, metal studs, and sharp faceted beads.  If you wear a hard rocker hairpiece, make sure to wear softer romantic materials to balance the look.

Image: Jennifer Behr

• oversized bows – The dark colors and rich fabrics on the bows look great with a mini dress or polished look.  The look is sweet and romantic, but not schoolgirl.  It would be fun to pair some of Fall’s menswear-inspired looks with a contrasting feminine bow!

Image: Bloomingdales

• sequins & sparkle – A little bit of sparkle goes a long way, so look for a minimal use of rhinestones and sequins on skinny headbands and hair clips.  Small sequins accessories can work during daytime in the Fall with a simple understated outfit.

Image: Anthropologie

• floral – The oversized blooms were everywhere this summer, but look for a cool weather version for Fall.  Stay away from summer brights, and instead look for soft florals in dark colors and fabrics.

Image: Nordstrom

• beads – There is lot of variety in the beaded appliques and headbands that can add a lot of color and intrigue to an outfit.  Look for vintage and ethnic pieces.  You could make a great headband with a strip of elastic and a found vintage beaded piece.

Image: Urban Outfitters

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Check out the charming “Monarch Butterfly” headband from Etsy seller, Charm School Design.

These aren’t real butterflies (thank goodness!) but realistic looking butterflies made from feathers.  Wouldn’t this make an adorable headband for a bride or just for summer fun?

Charm School Design can also make this in custom colors, so if orange isn’t your color – you’ve got a rainbow of possibilities.

image: Charm School Design

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