Headbands: From Geeky to Glamorous

When I was little, my locks were curly and crazy, so my mom used to make me wear headbands to school. "You let your hair down when you play, but you have to look nice and tidy at school."
Of course, I grew up with an undoubted belief that headbands = little miss goodie two shoes.
Or sometimes, annoying little miss snow white. (Yes, I hate her guts)
C'mon, look at her lame smile and goofy expression!

Anyways, long story short, I hated their guts. And once I grew out of my mother's authority in picking what to wear, I expressed my utter hate for headbands; the only headband I owned from age 14 to 27 was the one I wear when I'm washing my face or applying make-up.

And in the past couple of years, the forehead-band trend was seen right left and center, and honestly, I thought it was rediculous. Unless you're a die hard hippie, it's just gonna look wrong. It wasn't helping my deep-rooted complex!

So.. no, not so much.

But recently, and after years of failed trials, I started looking at headbands in a different light. An artsy girlfriend would wear a colorful headband once - ON her head - and I think "she looks awesome".. Or I see a simple piece paired with a red carpet gown and I get myself to breathe in a paper bag, telling myself that "They must know better than me. It's okay."

I had to break the habit, and acquire a new one! So I gradually forced myself to be seen in public with a headband every now and then. Reminding myself that "it's okay..." - especially on hot days where I don't feel like having my bangs even remotely touch my forehead.

Then today, while looking at pictures of the Golden Globes, I noticed that the headband thing is more than just "okay".. It's a growing trend - getting even bigger than last year. It's even getting dressy, sparkly and sexy!

To the left, we see Busy Phillips sporting a thin, shiny silver headband that effortlessly held her 'do together with an elegant twist, perfectly complementing her angelic make-up and dress.
In the middle, Michelle Williams ventured a thick band with a glittery accessory. Playful, just like her pixie haircut. Classic, just like her dress.
To the right, the beautiful Charlize Theron sexed up her blonde locks with an all-glittery, rich, diamond-shiny arch. With a tiny earring and no neck piece, the band made an awesome main accessory!

Pretty, huh?
I agree. I think.
Over and out.
Amy <3