I really love those adorable headbands that add a little pizazz with a side bow or flower. I've been jonesing for this Urban Outfitters Plumage Headband, wishing and hoping it would be reduced from $24 ($24!) to say about $5. I've come to accept that this headband will never $5, and decided I could make a similar one myself.When I couldn't make it to one of my interviews today, I decided to experiment and try my hand at making hair accessories. I couldn't find any peacock feathers around the house but I did find some really cute fake yellow flowers (I think this the first time I have ever been thankful for the fake flowers around my house).
First I tried to crazy glue them together, and then on the headband. Surprisingly the glue wouldn't stick to the fabric. I was going to try some rubber cement, but I didn't have the patience to wait for that to dry. Instead I just laced a straight pin through the petals and into the headband, making sure the point ended up in the headband.
The pin worked great and gives me the option to remove them to try adding different appliques without needing a bunch of headbands. I will be buying some feathers in the near future and I can guarantee this whole project doesn't cost more than $5, my results below.
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Cute look, but there are simply some headband styles that you just can't throw together. I found a great site, www.andreasbeau.com, which has an awesome collection of headbands in unusual trims and flowers you just can't find. Not only are they beautiful and expertly made, but they are also affordable! Take a look at this truly unique headband collection!
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