How To Wear Headbands

I have an interesting relationship with headbands. For the first seven or so years of my life I had a hair cut that my stylist dubbed "The Lanie"- Straight bangs and a bob that came about to my chin. (See photo below- I'm the blonde!)

Then when I was around eight I started dancing competitively and was required to have my hair be able to get styled into low pony tail and completely out of my face. Therefore, I had to grow out my beloved bangs. I don't know if y'all have ever been through the process of growing out blunt bangs but it is not an easy or quick task. This is where the headband enters the picture. For a year I wore a headband almost every day just to keep them out of my face. By the time my bangs had finally grown out I never wanted to see another headband again!

As I grew up I purchased the occasional headband on a whim here and there but never really loved them or gave the a real chance. Recently however, I have become obsessed. They really are the perfect hair accessory and add a polished look to any outfit. I can't get enough!

They can look sweet:

Or preppy and cool:

And there are so many great options:

From bows to tortoise shell to glitter and pearls there are styles to fit everyone's taste. I recently bought a bow headband in black from J. Crew (of course) and I am so in love! It adds the perfect dose of girlie-prep to every outfit that I just can't get enough of. How do y'all feel about headbands? Are you as crazy about them as I am?

Let me know what you think!

Lanie W.