Model Crush: Jessica Stam

Love everything about this look. The eyes, the clothes, the shoes…the hair…so Veruschka! I <3 Jessica Stam.

Images from editorial: Heroine; Jessica Stam photographed by Mariano Vivanco for Numéro Korea #15 October 2009, scanned by babystam at TFS via {a glamorous little side project}

Fresh Accessories

As you can tell from this post, I love hair accessories. Hats, headbands, pins, wraps and especially flowers. I continue to wear them less than I intend to but I’ve vowed to change that this summer. Elements of Style posted yesterday about EmersonMade – They’re an adorable young couple that fled Manhattan for the most adorable farm, complete with geese. He helps her (Emerson) handcraft beautiful blossoms that can be pinned on labels, belts, in hair, placed in bouquets, arranged on the table or hung for a party. There is a wide variety of colors/sizes available and they are reasonably priced when you keep in mind they literally have each petal pieced together by hand. Here are some of their floral creations in their home.

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If you weren’t already wanting to trade your husband in for hers, you’ll die when you see that they both model their creations. And he still looks manly and adorable while doing so. I tend to think my bf would look just as romantic with a flower on his label…but we’ve still got to work on that.

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I have to interrupt because this is my favorite flower –The big poppy (I WANT IT)

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And this is so so so so adorable. It’s obvious that he supports her ambition…and looks good while doing it!

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Check out emersonmade if for nothing else but to GUSH!.

I was so excited yesterday after reading about this gorgeous family and business and flowers I went out and bought these from Forever21. They were $6.80!

I instantly felt better and am planning to gently inspire Robert to rock a look like this

Jack Lapel Pins Collection of 6

Or this

Little Linen Dandy!

I’ll let you know how it goes.

Oscar Beauty

W Magazine had a little to say about who looked beautiful (not who was best-dressed) at the Oscars. I have to agree with their opinion. While I was definitely not a fan of SJP’s canary-sack dress. I love-love-loved her hair. It was reminiscent of her Carrie days when the producers made us believe she effortlessly threw her hair into a messy chignon.

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Jane Larkworthy writes” Sarah Jessica Parker’s hair: I saw that a hairstylist panned her updo on the Today show, calling it “Elephant Man” hair, but I couldn’t disagree more. Her updo last night, by Serge Normant, was nothing short of fabulous. This woman carries Audrey Hepburn’s legacy better than anyone.”

Remember this one? Photo courtesy of www.susanar.com

While we’re on the subject of Carrie and hair extensions, I also loved this look.

Back to W mag, they also gave a shout out to Rachel McAdams (my fave)! She looked easy gorgeous, per usual.

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Q: What do you wear EVERYDAY?

A: Your hair.

I’m really into hair accessories. I continually buy headbands at forever21 and I rarely wear them, but when I do, it’s always so much fun for me! Hats, headbands, hair pins, wreaths, flowers. Your hair is up there to be played with! It’s the only thing we style everyday, without fail, even to just throw up in a ponytail or cap. I found a lovely website called ban.do and they have EXPENSIVE but very beautiful accessories for your head. Here is a playlist to listen to while we look at gorgeous hair things. Hair Accessories Mix

Isn’t the girl modeling them gorgeous? She makes me want to go red. The pics above are from their black label collection. They have some less expensive and even bridal options! I can’t stop, forgive me! Below is the below $50 heart collection.

For the bride. Or the dreamer. Or the lady who loves to wear white. Even in winter.

Am I deluded to think that I could make most of those things? I might have to venture outside my local hobby lobby and considering I cannot use superglue without spilling it…I might need some help…but in all seriousness, why am I not doing this?

Since I am hardly going to start my own H.A. business this weekend, here are some that I love from trustly ole Forever ($3-$10).

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Some from Urban Outfitters ($15-$25):

Soft 4 Strand Braid HeadwrapsRibbon Wrapped Feather HeadbandRope Knot HeadbandMetal HeadwrapJeweled Feather Headband

From Anthropologie ($10-$100+).

Lutea BarretteFull Bouquet ClipGolden Rope HeadbandStretch Of Savannah Headband

Fireball HeadbandRose-Is-A-Rose HeadbandRopy HeadbandFrilled Floret Pony

See also Court & Plume

Enjoy!

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