The Cowboy Hat: You Don’t Have To Be a Cowboy To Wear It!

The cowboy hat today is definitely a fashionable and trendy hat.

The cowboy hat as we know it goes back to the 1860’s. Before John B. Stetson invented this hat cowboys wore many different types of head gear. There was no specific hat or “uniform” so it would be common to see cowboys wearing sailor hats, war gear, caps, tall hats and many others.

Thankfully, Stetson came along and created the cowboy hat. It was truly a great invention since most people look good in cowboy hats; not only cowboys. For many, cowboy hats are  great summer hats. People love wearing straw cowboy hats in the summer to block the sun from their face since it’s not just any other cap; it really is pretty. A cowboy hat adds a lot to an outfit and believe it or not, when you’re wearing a cowboy hat, you get the spirit of a cowboy. Suddenly you feel like you can do anything! Some wear them when going horseback riding or simply when working in the garden. It also makes a great hat to dress up a lovely summer outfit and makes you feel taller and stronger!

Just like any other hat, different cowboy hats are made of different materials. The most expensive and high quality cowboy hats are made from real felt, which is animal fur. A typical felt used in the cowboy hat is that of a beaver, a muskrat or a rabbit. However, it is very common to see a cowboy hat made from a mixture of beaver, muskrat fur and rabbit fur. Another fabric or material for a cowboy hat is straw, which is what we are mostly familiar with today. (Nowadays however, many straw hats are actually made from the pulp of a tree just like paper so often, cowboy hats and other straw hats will have 100% paper listed as the content.) These are definitely more affordable, comfortable, lightweight and stylish! They are worn by cowboys and many other men, women and children around the world.

There are many different styles and looks for a cowboy hat but the most common is simply a wide brimmed hat with a medium sized crown. In addition there is a prominent pinch at the front of the crown to give it that country look and cowboy twist.

Although the cowboy hat started out as a uniform and hat exclusively for cowboys, the cowboy hat today is definitely a fashionable and trendy hat. Put it together with a pair of cowboy boots and your good to go! So when packing for your summer vacation up in the mountains, a camping trip or any other summer getaway don’t forget your cowboy hat to add to the spirit! If you don’t own a cowboy hat or are just a little too feminine for them definitely go for a beach or straw sun hat which will do just the trick and look really good!

Soft Pre-tied Headwraps: Different Ways They Can Be Worn

Soft wide headbands are rapidly making it to one of the hottest and most popular hair accessories!

Soft wide headbands are rapidly making it to one of the hottest and most popular hair accessories. There are many reasons why head wraps are so well liked but, I think it is safe to say that the most common reason is because people feel that by buying only one head wrap they are actually getting much more. Soft wide head wraps have many different purposes and ways to be worn. Not only are they cost efficient but they are also really comfortable and pretty. Below are a few different ways a soft wide head wrap can be worn.

1. Partial Head Cover:

Women with a mild case of alopecia or hair loss that have thin hair or bald spots in the front of their head wear a soft wide headband to cover up the spots without hair. Soft wide headbands worn as a half covering allows them to wear the rest of their hair down without having to fully cover it. In addition, they are comfortable, stylish and easy to put on.

2. Wigs:

Soft wide headbands are also great for women who wear wigs and want to make it look more natural. In addition, some women wear a fall. A fall is a wig that doesn’t have hair in the front of the wig; the hair starts further back on the cap in order to make it more lightweight and comfortable. These wigs are meant to be worn with something on top such as a beret, hat or soft wide headband.

3. Thin Headband:

A soft wide headband can also be worn as a thin headband. Either, you can fold it in half for a neat and put together look, or you can put it on regular and gently crunch it up towards the front of your head. Using a soft wide head band as a thin headband is great since it is original, different and really comfortable!

4. Fashion Headscarf:

Another great way to wear a soft wide head band is like a fashion head scarf tied around the top of your head. It’s a perfect summer head scarf for camping, outings and outdoor activities.

Of course, soft wide head bands are mostly worn to keep ones hair out of ones face. They are great for cooking, cleaning, gardening and any other time you want your hair out of your face. They are the best way to go since they are light, comfortable and most importantly- stylish!

Like I said, soft wide headbands for women are cost efficient, comfortable stylish and oh so practical! Feel free to leave a comment about another way it can be worn- I’m sure there are plenty we didn’t mention that you know about!

Spring Fashion 2013: All About Style

When it comes to prints, can’t think of a better way to welcome spring than with flowers!

Every season brings along a new set of rules, colors and styles. Last week we discussed that this spring, neon, pastel and bright hair accessories are in style.

The big question is how should these colors be worn and what prints and designs are in?

When it comes to prints, can’t think of a better way to welcome spring than with flowers! One of the hottest prints this season is floral. Depending on your taste and style you can go with bold and bright colors to brighten up an outfit for your floral design or, for a soft and simple look you can go for something more fresh and pastel; either one give a vibrant, fresh and summery look.

Of course, embracing the true spirit of spring, solid brights are just the thing. If you like to wear bold accessories that stand out and make a statement, just wear a solid bright neon accessory. Look for coral berets, aqua head wraps, neon green pre-tied bandanas and tangerine headbands. If you’d like to give it a twist and mix lots of bright accessories together, don’t be afraid to go for tye dye! Don’t forget to choose your accessories according to what your wearing; you don’t want to overdo it and end up looking like a clown.

For a dressy and classy style- the “black and white” look is back and better than ever! It’s everywhere in many different patterns such as checkered, striped, plaid, polka dots, etc. What can I say? What goes around comes around! This “back in style look” is sharp and eye catching due to the contrast between black and white.

Now that you know all this seasons styles and trends- knock yourself out and shop online for the style and colors that suit your taste.

Spring Fashion 2013: All About Color

With the neon colors from the 80’s and 90’s back in style- you’ll be sure to make a fashion statement

Now that we’re finally beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel and starting to get some nice and sunny days- it’s time to stock up on spring and summer head coverings and hair accessories. Every season brings along its own colors and styles; this spring, neon, pastel and bright hair accessories are sprouting everywhere like garden flowers after a long and cold winter. Luckily for us, the colors that are in are so hot that I’m sure you’ll agree with me that they were worth waiting for!

Firstly and most importantly, it’s not about one “in” color anymore. Don’t be afraid to wear something with a mix of different colors as long as they blend nicely together. With the neon colors from the 80’s and 90’s back in style- you’ll be sure to make a fashion statement. Colors such as coral and aqua not only complement every skin tone and brings the color you so desperately need after a long winter to your face but believe it or not, it also has positive effects on your mood. Color has the power to make dull and boring things exciting and cool! Try golden yellow, tangerine, cobalt blue and neon green to strike the proper mood. They make a simple black outfit into a summery, smile-worthy look. Trust me, the colors won’t just look good on you they’ll make you feel good.

As for pastels, lavender and mint green are rapidly making their way into the hottest and most fashionable colors this season! These colors have a fresh spring and summer look to them that have the power to make you feel like a new and “fresh” person. In addition, they are very feminine which makes it almost exclusive to us women.

Be sure to update your spring and summer head coverings and hair accessories selection with the right colors and start this season of on the right foot. Here are a couple of our favorite picks for our spring collection of 2013. The 3/8 inch Thin Colorful Hair Bands with Teeth ,the Coral Cotton Beret with Butterflies and the Shimmery Chiffon Headwrap.

Good luck!

How To Tie a Tichel- Classic Turban Knot Style

The classic turban knot style is a really easy and original way to tie a tichel. It is perfect for hot summer days when you want something light and colorful to hold all your hair back and keep your hair off your neck. It has a great fitted support and makes covering your hair a dream. The best part is that you can design your own tichel! Simply choose a headscarf of your choice with a turban knot head wrap in whichever color you like and you have it. You can go a little darker and simple for a dressy look and loud and colorful for an everyday or funky look. It’s up to you – be original!

Place your oblong rectangular head scarf on your head.

Take both sides of the headscarf and make a knot at the back of your neck.

Tuck the whole headscarf into the knot

Place the turban knot head wrap as the band.

We used the white turban knot head wrap but you can choose a color of your own.

We experimented with our purple oblong tichel with flowers.

In the demonstration above we used a hidden height undercover to make it look like there is a head full of hair. You can simply put your hair in a bun, or for those with thin hair or hair loss a hidden height undercover will do the trick.

1. When tying our headscarf in the Classic Turban knot style, we experimented with our Purple Oblong Tichel with Flowers. However, you may use any oblong headscarf of your choice. Start by placing your oblong rectangular headscarf centered on your head. If the head scarf is very long, fold it in half first.

2. Take both sides of the headscarf and make a tie or knot in back of your neck.

3. Now, gently take the whole headscarf that’s hanging down and tuck it in and under the knot you just made. It should look like a snood with no tails hanging down.

4. In the demonstration we chose a white turban knot head wrap. Choose the color turban knot you want and place it as the band to support and hold the head scarf in place.

Good luck tying! Click here for more exciting ways to tie a tichel.

Wig Tips: How to Wash and Set your Wig

It’s really not so hard to learn to set and style your own wig!

For those of us who wear wigs, I’m sure you’ll agree with me that going out to get you wig done every few weeks can get expensive. Besides for that, sometimes the hair dresser just doesn’t understand exactly what you want; you don’t like it and your left with that wig to wear every day! Then there are some of us who gave up on the whole wig thing and stuck to head coverings or just stayed away from it in the first place because of the expense of getting it washed and set or the hassle of going to get it done. But hey! We’ve got the perfect solution for you. Why don’t you try washing and setting your wig yourself? You won’t have to pay and you could do it just the way you like it! It’s not as hard as it seems – all you need is a couple of basic wig supplies to get started. Just follow a few simple steps and your wig will be just the way you like it.

There are many different ways to set a wig, we provided you with one of the ways.

1. Take your wig that has to be washed and brush it. Don’t forget to brush the front exactly how you want it to be parted (front bang, side part, middle part, etc.).
2. Place and hold your thumb on the front part (middle, side, etc.) and put the rest of your hand inside the cap.
3. Turn on the sink and using luke warm water, wet the whole wig. Your thumb should stay at the part throughout the whole washing.
4. Put a little bit of shampoo on your right hand (it doesn’t have to be any specific type or brand of shampoo) and gently apply it to the hair sliding from top to bottom.
5. Rinse it out under luke warm water. Make sure you get all the shampoo out.
6. Some people like to add conditioner to give it a smooth feel. If you want to, apply it only to the ends and keep away from the cap and then wash it out.
7. Take your wig and put it on a towel. Take the towel and close it up to make the wig be inside the towel. Let it dry there for 15 minutes.
8. Take your wig and with T-pins, place it on a Styrofoam wig head.

Now that it’s washed, you have to set it!

For straight hair, blow dry your hair part by part (to separate the parts you can use a sectioning comb and hold it in place with jaw clips) with a blow dryer and a hot round brush or bobby vent brush. The hot round brush is great for making a bit of waves and volume and the bobby vent is great for a more straight and full look. You can flip the ends in or out or simply leave it fall straight. If you’d like it even straighter, don’t be afraid to iron it a little bit (of course NEVER do this to synthetic wigs and only if the wig is 100% dry!!) Always make sure not to hold the blow dryer to close to the cap as the heat may be too strong for it and could burn it.

For curls, you can either use a blow dryer with a hot round brush or a curling iron. If you use a curling iron don’t let it sit on the hair for too long or it may burn.

For beach waves and the natural look let it sit on the wig head over night to air dry. Then you can blow it a bit or use a wand (similar to a curling iron but much thinner and has no clip to hold the hair in place) to give it some wave and volume.

To touch up a wig or if you prefer not to use hot tools on your wig rollers are the perfect thing! Just take one chunk of hair at a time and with the rollers flip it in the direction you want.

Once your wig is set, you’ll want to keep it in good condition and give it the best care. Checkout our blog on Wig tips: Do’s and Don’ts for every wig.

There, you have it!! This way you can always look good with no hassle and expenses. Best of all, if you get really good you may be the one charging others for it:)

Good Luck!!

Focus On Babies: Accessories

They come in many different styles, designs and colors and are perfect for any and every outfit.

As a mother, and like most other mothers I’m sure you’ll agree with me that we always want our babies to look just right! Just like adults, babies have accessories too which add a lot to their outfits and hair. Below are some  accessories you will love that will make your baby stand out and make everyone ooh and aah….

Baby headbands make the perfect hair accessory to brighten up an outfit. Your baby can be wearing a dark outfit or pajama even, and one little headband could come along and brighten the whole thing up! In addition, if you want to take an outfit you have that your baby has worn over and over again and make it look a little different, all you gotta do is add a headband to make it look like a different outfit. So quit spending money on the wardrobe and go for the hair accessories that really make the difference!

Another great hair accessory which is also very practical is a snap clip or alligator clip. It comes really in handy when your baby’s hair starts going in their face and bothers them. All you have to do is gently brush their hair to the side and hold it up with a pretty clip. Tatam! Problem solved and it’s just too cute!! They come in many different styles, designs and colors and are perfect for any and every outfit.

The baby hat is great for newborns and for all other babies in the winter. A comfortable baby hat with a gorgeous applique is the perfect hat for your adorable baby. A stylish baby hat can add so much to an angelic newborn or toddler, protect their head, and at the same time can provide the comfort they are looking for.

My favorite is the baby bracelets. They come in many different color beads and ribbons and are the perfect accessory for every baby girl. They sit perfectly on their little pudgy wrists and add so much personality to everything.

Baby accessories are practical, beautiful, adorable and best of all CHEAP!! So have fun shopping and make sure to let us know which accessory is your favorite.